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University of Illinois Round Barns Dedicated to Donor Whose Estate Will Fund Renovations
June 24, 2026 / In the News

WCIA News (June 24) – The barns held a very special place in Leah Wightman’s heart. Wightman passed away about two years ago, but her memory was front and center on Tuesday by the round…
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Great Ape Heart Project Recognized with AZA Award

September 20, 2020 / In the News

Albany (Ga.) Herald (Sept. 19) – The Great Ape Heart Project, based at Zoo Atlanta, received the prestigious 2020 Research Award with Top Honors from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Over the past…
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Open House Invites Public to Challenge Stereotypes

September 12, 2020 / General News

Virtual Event Opens Sunday, Oct. 4 The COVID pandemic and the antiracism movement have made 2020 a year of change. Students at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine embraced this opportunity to reimagine…
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[horse's hooves]

What I Wish Owners Knew about Navicular Syndrome

September 11, 2020 / General News

Navicular syndrome is a common condition, but it is not simple or straightforward. To better understand why it seems like one treatment works great for one horse and marginally for another, it is important to…
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Tour the New Ambassador Residence at the Wildlife Medical Clinic

September 11, 2020 / In the News

ciLiving (Sept. 2) – Dr. Sam Sander gives a tour of the new housing for the resident ambassador animals that help with the Wildlife Medical Clinic’s mission of public education. https://www.wcia.com/ciliving-tv/wildlife-medical-clinic-debuts-new-ambassador-building/

Massive COVID Testing at University of Illinois

September 11, 2020 / In the News

ABC News (Sept. 10) – “The truth is we cannot test our way out of the pandemic,” Dr. Rebecca Smith, an epidemiologist at UIUC who designed its testing and exposure notification strategy, told ABC News….
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Campus Sees Uptick in COVID Infections

September 11, 2020 / In the News

New York Times (Sept. 10) – The positivity rate for the tests is currently about 1 percent. “It’s higher than we would like, but it’s coming down,” said Rebecca Lee Smith, a professor of epidemiology…
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Agricultural Markets: Help Clients Maximize Yield

September 09, 2020 / Practitioner Updates

In 2019, fields were left unplanted because of exceptional spring rains. In 2020, packing plants reduced capacity or closed in response to COVID-19. Agricultural markets are variable to volatile – always have been and always…
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Annual Open House Going Virtual

September 05, 2020 / In the News

ciLiving (WCIA-TV; Sept. 3) – Veterinary student and Open House leader Dria Talley and her dog Dudu shared the news about virtual Open House, which will feature exhibits online, with videos and other fun, informational…
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COVID Testing Volume at Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

September 04, 2020 / In the News

NPR (Sept. 3) – On Monday, the Veterinary Diagnostic Lab at the Urbana Champaign campus processed just over 18,000 samples, according to Timothy Fan, a professor of Veterinary Clinical Medicine. “To give you perspective, that…
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