In the News

WTTW-TV (Feb. 4) – [T]his strain of H5N1 has been “unique and devastating” in the scope of its spread and the variety of species involved, said Dr. Stephany Lewis, director of the wildlife medical clinic…
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ABC7 Eyewitness News (Chicago, Illinois; Feb. 3) – Reports of dead birds washing up on beaches along Lake Michigan are sparking new fears over bird flu. “We don’t think there’s any really serious public health…
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Daily Herald (Jan. 31) – At the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital, certified veterinary technician Kim Knap has delivered rehabilitation services since they were introduced here nearly 20 years ago. Shockwave therapy and pulsed…
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RFD Radio (Jan. 14) – Dr. Jim Lowe tells host Rita Frazier that a recent avian influenza outbreak in poultry farms is the endemic, seasonal virus spread from wild birds to domestic poultry and is…
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chambanamoms.com (Jan. 19) – The University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital recently implemented WaitWell, an online system to help speed the check-in process for an emergency service visit and give clients a way to track…
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DVM360 (Jan. 17) – Vanessa Salgado has been selected for the 2025 Chewy Veterinary Leaders Cohort. She will be part of a program that provides second-year veterinary students with a $20,000 scholarship, mentorship opportunities, and…
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Veterinary Vertex (AVMA podcast; Jan. 7) – Dr. David Minich, who is enrolled in the Illinois Zoological and Aquatic Animal Residency, received an award for his manuscript published in the American Journal of Veterinary Research…
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Reader’s Digest (Jan. 7) – Jo Baird’s dog, Becky, began having freezing episodes during “tummy-rubby” time, so they sought help from an academic institution. Fortunately, the team at the College of Veterinary Medicine at the…
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WIRF-TV News (Rockford, Illinois; Jan. 7) – A wildlife expert says bird flu has been in North America since 2021, but now the concern is spreading beyond birds to other animals. “It’s not unusual or…
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Spotter (Dalmatian Club of America magazine; fall 2024 edition) – Initial findings in a study led by Dr. Jen Reinhart suggest that performing drug monitoring early during treatment is an important step in optimizing itraconazole…
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