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What did the COVID shutdowns teach us about public health policy?
May 29, 2025 / General News

In the five years since schools and businesses across the globe shut down in an effort to slow viral transmission during the COVID-19 pandemic, heated debate and reverberating impacts have changed the public health landscape. Becky…
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Alaina Lamp Lights up for Farm Animals

May 15, 2025 / Alumni News

Growing up on a farm provided Alaina Lamp with experiences that sparked her interest in veterinary medicine. On many occasions, she saw goats and horses die because a medical professional could not make it to…
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Annual Research Day Showcases Students

April 25, 2025 / General News

The annual Research Day celebration at the College of Veterinary Medicine took place on April 16. Dr. Annette McCoy, associate professor of equine surgery, coordinated the event. (See photos from the event.) More than 100 research abstracts…
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Pamela Wilkins Honored with Clinical Research Award

April 09, 2025 / General News

The American Veterinary Medical Association’s Council on Research has selected Dr. Pamela Wilkins, Delores R. Pajak Professor in Companion Animal Practice at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, as the recipient of the…
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Dog Dodges Workout, Steals Spotlight

March 06, 2025 / General News

A pit bull terrier stole the hearts of–literally–millions online for his aversion to working out. The dog, named “Petri,” went viral for his sass and stubbornness. Petri, who has multi-joint osteoarthritis, was filmed during rehabilitation…
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Clinical signs of Herpesvirus Encephalitis

Equine Herpesvirus Encephalitis

March 04, 2025 / General News

Equine herpesviruses are very common in horses. While they most commonly cause mild respiratory signs, sometimes they can cause neurologic disease (herpesvirus encephalitis). Clinical signs of herpesvirus encephalitis include: The highest risk of disease spread…
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