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AKC Canine Health Foundation (March 11) – Dr. Timothy Fan, supported by a grant from the AKC Canine Health Foundation, is applying a breakthrough from human medicine to veterinary medicine. Checkpoint inhibitors help about 30…
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Study IDs Where Ticks Live in Illinois

September 24, 2025 / In the News

WGN-TV (Chicago, Illinois; Sept. 23) – Dr. Becky Smith, associate professor of epidemiology at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, shared findings about the species of ticks most prevalent throughout the state of…
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Cardiologist Talks about Dog Aging Project

September 23, 2025 / In the News

Paw Report (WEIU-TV; Sept. 23) – “Aging or age is not a disease, but aging does bring changes that can impact our dogs’ health and quality of life,” said veterinary cardiologist Dr. Saki Kadotani, in…
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Bequest Goes to Support Historic Round Barns

September 22, 2025 / In the News

Farm Week (Sept. 19) – A University of Illinois graduate’s multi-million-dollar gift will ensure the care of three historic round barns. At her death Nov. 18, 2024, Leah Jane Wightman honored her connection to her…
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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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