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Our Quad Cities (April 30) – “Oneida the ornate box turtle is doing well as we enter the month of May. As of last week, she has successfully taken her first bath since surgery,” according…
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[Illinois veterinary students at 2018 Job Fair]

Becoming an Employer of Choice

February 11, 2019 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the April 2019 issue of the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association Epitome. Attend the September 18 Job Fair Whether or not you are currently seeking a new associate, you would…
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[Dr. Leyi Wang with whole-genome sequencers]

Whole-Genome Sequencing Expands Diagnostic Options

February 10, 2019 / Research News

Virologist Leyi Wang joined the faculty of the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in the summer of 2017. Within 18 months, he had brought two whole-genome sequencers—the lab’s first—on board. The combination of Dr. Wang’s expertise and…
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[Dr. Carol Maddox]

Maddox Named Pathobiology Interim Head

February 09, 2019 / General News

Search for Full-Time Head Open Now In January, Dr. Carol Maddox took on the role of interim head of the Department of Pathobiology. Dr. Maddox, who joined the college faculty in 2000, is currently a…
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[Dr. Jodi Flaws and graduate student Katie Chiang]

Phthalate May Impair Fertility in Female Mice

February 07, 2019 / Comparative Biosciences News

Many Rodent Studies Link Phthalates to Health Problems A phthalate found in many plastic and personal care products may decrease fertility in female mice, a new study found. Researchers at the University of Illinois found…
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Uwe Rudolph Among Top Research Recruits at Illinois

February 04, 2019 / In the News

News-Gazette (Feb. 4) – Seven professors with more than $28 million worth of research power will join the University of Illinois faculty this year under a new program designed to recruit some of the world’s…
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Links Between Pet Obesity and Human Obesity

February 01, 2019 / In the News

The 21st (WILL-AM 580; Jan. 31) – Dr. John Herrmann talks about the complex etiologies causing obesity in human and companion animal populations. https://will.illinois.edu/player/audio/asian-american-politics-hit-the-wall-pet-obesity (interview starts at minute 35)

Illinois Student, Graduate Comment on Rural Practice Shortage

January 30, 2019 / In the News

Bovine Veterinarian (Jan. 29) – Student Seely Sayre and 2018 graduate Dr. Josina Kasper commented on what it takes to attract veterinarians to rural and food animal practices. https://www.bovinevetonline.com/article/campus-connection-barriers-rural-practice