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News-Gazette (April 21) – Spring is the busiest time of year for the University of Illinois Wildlife Medical Clinic. Unfortunately, some of the wildlife babies brought to our clinic are not orphans but are normal,…
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Dr. Kim Selting on Cancer Care and Clinical Trials

July 29, 2020 / In the News

Animal Academy Podcast (July 29) – Dr. Kim Selting, veterinary medical and radiation oncologist at the University of Illinois, discusses cancer treatments available, research and clinical trials with host Allison White. Veterinary Cancer Research &…
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Plant-based Immune Boosters Studied

July 24, 2020 / In the News

The Guardian (Nigeria; July 23) – Isoflavones, a compound that occurs naturally in plants, have well-known health benefits and are used as a dietary supplement for humans, explained Brooke Smith, lead author of the study…
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Equine Osteochondrosis Research

July 23, 2020 / In the News

Morris Animal Foundation (July 16) – Dr. Annette McCoy, an assistant professor of Equine Surgery at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, is featured in a podcast discussing osteochondrosis, a significant health and welfare issue for…
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Ill Fawn Brought to Wildlife Medical Clinic

July 23, 2020 / In the News

WCIA-TV News (July 20) – Wildlife Medical Clinic director Dr. Samantha Sander noted, “Our goal, in this case, was to help that deer and give him the best care that we could. I think coming…
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Pets and COVID-19

July 21, 2020 / In the News

Big Picture Science (July 13) – Dr. Yvette Johnson Walker spoke on a podcast about what we know now about COVID-19 and pets. http://bigpicturescience.org/segment/yvette-johnson-walker-pets-and-covid

New Clinic Receives Accreditation

July 02, 2020 / In the News

WCIA-TV News (July 2) – “Because of the standards that are established by AAHA, we are able to make sure that every patient that comes through the door receives that higher quality standard,” says Gene…
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Tick Surveillance in U.S. Has Gaps

June 30, 2020 / In the News

Horsetalk (June 29) – A clear gap exists in the US public health infrastructure, say researchers who have conducted the first-ever survey of the nation’s tick management programs, with a focus on public health outcomes….
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University Foaling Program Credits Veterinary Hospital

June 29, 2020 / In the News

AgriNews (June 28) – Farm manager Molly Baldes, who oversees the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences “FoalWatch” program, credits the the successful birth of 24 foals this season “to luck, the hard work…
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Is Pet Grooming Safe During COVID?

June 28, 2020 / In the News

Fear Free Happy Homes (June) – “We have no evidence to suggest that it’s possible for the virus to spread on fur,” says William E. Sander, assistant professor in the department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine…
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