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Vet Med Comes to Life at Open House

September 22, 2025 / In the News

News-Gazette (Sept. 21) – Every year, the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine opens its doors to the public for a day of learning, hands-on activities and fun for the whole family. This year’s…
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When to Intervene to Help Wildlife

September 11, 2025 / In the News

Everyday Environment podcast (Illinois Extension; Sept. 10) – Hosts Amy Lefringhouse and Darci Webber chat with Sydney Oliveira from the University of Illinois Wildlife Medical Clinic about what to do if you find injured wildlife,…
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Igor Canisso Named Theriogenologist of the Year

August 27, 2025 / In the News

News-Gazette (Aug. 26) – Dr. Igor Canisso received the 2025 Theriogenologist of the Year Award from the American College of Theriogenologists. “It’s amazing to think that a small-town country boy from Brazil like me would…
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New Treatments for Bone Cancer in Dogs

August 18, 2025 / In the News

News-Gazette (Aug. 17) – “Osteosarcoma is cancer arising from bone,” explains Dr. Joanna Schmit, a veterinary oncologist at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in Urbana. “It’s most common in large- or giant-breed…
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Free Webinar on Illinois Box Turtle Health

August 16, 2025 / In the News

Daily Herald (Aug. 13) – Explore the findings of the Wildlife Epidemiology Lab at University of Illinois and how you can help box turtles with a free webinar “Saving the World, One Box Turtle at…
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Greyhound Recovers after 57-Day Stay in Hospital

August 11, 2025 / In the News

News-Gazette (Aug. 10) – Ten-year-old Bacchus the greyhound was attacked by three dogs and required extensive specialized wound care at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine teaching hospital. https://www.news-gazette.com/living/pets/pet-talk-saving-patient-bacchus-a-greyhound-s-57-days-in-recovery/article_3a7ab16c-9d3d-450b-878e-b1665f94c7f7.html Also in: * Commercial-News…
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Pamela Wilkins Receives Veterinary Research Award

August 04, 2025 / In the News

American Veterinary Medical Association (Aug. 1) – Dr. Pamela Wilkins (Cornell ’86) is the recipient of the AVMA Clinical Research Award. The award is given to an AVMA member who has made significant contributions to…
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