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Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) were first created in 1975 in mice. The first licensed mAb was approved in 1986 for use in humans to prevent kidney transplant rejection. This class of medications has improved in recent…
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Use of Drains in Small Animal Patients

November 06, 2022 / Practitioner Updates

Examples of the Penrose drain (top) and Jackson Pratt drain (bottom) before and after placement. By Clara Moran, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA Drains are used commonly in small animal patients for a variety of indications: to…
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Veterinary Teaching Hospital Welcomes New Farrier Ellis

October 27, 2022 / Get to Know

Tobias Ellis, a Certified Journeyman Farrier with the American Farriers Association, will be joining the farrier service at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital next month. The hospital provides farrier services at both the…
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Faculty Spotlight: Canaan Shores, DVM

October 08, 2022 / Practitioner Updates

Dr. Shores is an instructor in small animal urgent care. Tell us about your background. I grew up in central Illinois in a farming community. My mother was (and still is!) a veterinary technician, so…
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Pharmacist’s Corner: Medication Shortages

October 08, 2022 / Practitioner Updates

Medication shortages are a problem that neither veterinarians nor pharmacists want to have to face, but sometimes we are forced to deal with them. Global trade is very important for many of our supplies, and…
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Raptors and Big Cats and… Elephants? Oh My!

September 01, 2022 / Practitioner Updates

The program is set for the 2022 Wildlife University. It will be held virtually on October 22 and 23. This comprehensive short-course on the medical management of wildlife species is designed for students and professionals….
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Urgent and Convenient Care Service Returns

August 26, 2022 / Practitioner Updates

The urgent and convenient care service re-opens at our Veterinary Medicine South Clinic on September 12. The goal of the service is to provide the veterinary referral community with an alternative to sending their clients…
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