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The New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax), which was confirmed in a Texas calf on June 3, 2026, is a serious pest that affects livestock, pets, wildlife, and, less commonly, people and birds, according to the…
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Evaluating the Heart Size on Radiographs

July 06, 2022 / Practitioner Updates

Fig. 1. A dog with moderate cardiomegaly with a VHS of 11.5. There is evidence of left atrial enlargement. The pulmonary vessels and parenchyma are unremarkable with no evidence of cardiogenic pulmonary edema. Thoracic radiographs…
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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Thomas Lowery, DVM

July 06, 2022 / Practitioner Updates

Dr. Lowery is part of the hospital’s food animal reproduction medicine service (FARMS). Tell us about your background. I originally grew up on a family-owned dairy farm in Mazon, Ill., about one hour south of…
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Faculty Spotlight: Lori Madsen, DVM

May 29, 2022 / Practitioner Updates

Dr. Madsen is an instructor in the Equine Medicine and Surgery service. Tell us about your background. I grew up in Joliet, Ill. Like many girls, I wanted to ride a horse. I began taking…
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Anesthesia for Caesarian Section in Dogs

May 01, 2022 / Practitioner Updates

Many breeds, including brachycephalics such as English bulldogs and French bulldogs, require a Caesarian section to reduce mortality of the dam and her puppies, even in a non-emergent setting. Dystocia is a medical emergency that…
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Faculty Spotlight: Will Sander, DVM, MPH, DACVPM

May 01, 2022 / Practitioner Updates

Dr. Sander is an assistant professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine and the director of the DVM/MPH Joint Degree Program. Tell us about your background. I always wanted to help those without a…
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