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VetCandy (Jan. 11) – Researchers at the University of Illinois are exploring hydrogen peroxide, platelet-poor plasma, and platelet-rich plasma as potential treatments for bacteria associated with endometritis in mares. These approaches have only been tested…
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Saliva-based COVID Tests in Schools

September 15, 2021 / In the News

Dr. Rebecca Lee Smith, a University of Illinois infectious disease epidemiologist, developed the studies that earned their test its emergency authorization. She said PCR tests are not only reliable, but very sensitive. And they’re better…
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COVID Vaccinations in Zoo Animals

September 09, 2021 / In the News

WCIA-TV News (Sept. 9) – There’s only about 70 or so zoos across the entire country that even have access to this vaccine right now,” Dr. Samantha Sander, Clinical Assistant Professor at College of Veterinarian…
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Be a Vet Tech at the Teaching Hospital

September 03, 2021 / In the News

ciLiving (WCIA-TV; Sept. 2) – Two longtime certified veterinary technicians at the college’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Kim Byrne and Jenny Byrd, talked about their careers at the college and hiring opportunities for veterinary technicians opening…
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Pandemic Puppies in Backpacks

August 27, 2021 / In the News

Wall Street Journal (Aug. 27) – “Not to state the obvious, but every dog should have the ability to walk and run around every day,” said Ashley Mitek, an assistant professor of veterinary medicine at…
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COVID-19 and Pets

August 27, 2021 / In the News

AARP (Aug. 26) – Felines have receptors similar to humans that allow the coronavirus to attach and infect, explains Will Sander, DVM, assistant professor of preventive medicine and public health at the College of Veterinary…
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COVID Lessons Learned Assist Plans for New Fall Semester

August 26, 2021 / In the News

Market Watch (Aug. 26) – “On the behavioral side, we have learned a lot,” said Rebecca Smith, an associate professor of epidemiology, who has worked throughout the pandemic on the school’s response. “If students aren’t participating…
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What Is the Outlook for Veterinarians in Illinois?

August 24, 2021 / In the News

Illinois Farm Bureau Partners Podcast (Aug. 20) – Dr. Jim Lowe, a rising third-year veterinary student, and graduate Dr. Chelsea Ballinger discuss the excellent prospects for veterinary practice as well as the opportunity to ease…
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Veterinary Student Receives Farm Bureau Support

August 19, 2021 / In the News

Agrinews (Aug. 16) – Illinois Farm Bureau recently selected Sydney Miller, a second-year vet student at the U of I College of Veterinary Medicine, as its 2021 recipient of the IFB Illinois Veterinary Education and…
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Presentation on Ranavirus in Turtles

August 19, 2021 / In the News

Living East Tennessee (Aug. 17) – Dr. Matt Allender, director of the Wildlife Epidemiology Lab at the University of Illinois, will discuss his work in connection with the ranavirus in a free Zoom program sponsored…
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