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WICD-TV (Oct. 6) – Teigan Glenke, one of the student organizers of the annual Vet Med Open House, described the activities available at the event and said she hopes visitors “understand all the things you…
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Get to Know Jeff Fox

April 03, 2024 / Get to Know

Jeff Fox is the Chief Information Officer for the College of Veterinary Medicine When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine? I started in January 2015, right after the holidays. Describe your…
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Staff Spotlight: Kellie Gard, CVT 

April 02, 2024 / Practitioner Updates

Kellie Gard is the clinical service coordinator for the small animal orthopedic surgery service.  Tell us about your background. I was born and raised in the Champaign area. Between fostering dogs, adopting stray cats, and…
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Gut Feeling: Non-GI Manifestations of GI Disease

April 02, 2024 / Practitioner Updates

The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is the sole conduit for water and other nutrients entering the body. It sustains diverse populations of microorganisms. The liver and pancreas serve important roles in digestion, modulating intestinal microbial growth,…
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Improving Diagnosis of Blood Clotting Disorders in Horses 

March 06, 2024 / Practitioner Updates

Normal blood clotting and clot breakdown are essential for organ and tissue function and for healing from injuries. Though somewhat less frequent in horses than in small animals, disorders of coagulation (inadequate or excessive coagula­tion)…
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Faculty Spotlight: Ana Aghili, DVM, MS, DACVECC

March 06, 2024 / Practitioner Updates

Dr. Aghili is a clinical assistant professor in the emergency and critical care service.  Tell us about your background. I grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia, and attended the University of British Columbia for my…
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