In the News

DVM360 (April 8) – The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges, in partnership with Chewy Health, has launched the Chewy Veterinary Leaders Program, designed to increase the veterinary profession’s representation of underserved groups and communities….
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ciLiving (WCIA-TV; April 8) – Dr. Catherine Foreman-Hesterberg from the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital explains how small animal patients can benefit from chiropractic adjustments, in conjunction with more traditional forms of veterinary care….
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Veterinary Practice News (April 2) – Naomi Esquivel, a student at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, was selected for two scholarships from the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC). The Merck…
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Daily Illini (March 31) – Initiated by the University of Illinois Veterinary Student Outreach program, the Teddy Bear Hospital has been a long, annual tradition that started to gain popularity over the years. “The goal…
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Unexpected Elements (BBC Radio; Feb. 22) – Dr. Megan Mahoney answers a question from a listener about how circadian rhythms in pet degus may impact their life expectancy. Note: Dr. Mahoney‘s segment begins around 37:30….
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Illinois Public Media (March 26) – IKIDS, which stands for Illinois Kids Development Study, follows pregnant people from their first trimester and measures their health and exposures to chemicals in consumer products. Researchers then study…
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News-Gazette (March 10) – Euthanasia allows pet parents and veterinarians to provide a peaceful end to a pet’s pain and suffering. But the decision to pursue it may be difficult for owners because of conflicting…
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News-Gazette (March 16) – Dr. Sumana Prabhakar, a veterinarian who is pursuing specialization in cardiology at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, helps explain dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), a situation where a “big heart”…
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New York Times (March 25) – A highly fatal form of avian influenza, or bird flu, has been confirmed in U.S. cattle in Texas and Kansas, the Department of Agriculture announced on Monday. It is…
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NOAA Fisheries (March 22) – Competitive grants awarded to the the Marine Mammal Diagnostic Service by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have supported the creation of a new diagnostic test for Brucella and an…
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