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Pharmacist’s Corner: Prevent Abuse, Diversion of Controlled Substances
June 5, 2025 / Practitioner Updates

The diversion and abuse of controlled substances (CS) is a growing problem in our society. Veterinary practice involves routine use of these substances. Strict monitoring of their use is critical for recording keeping, patient and…
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[Dr. Leyi Wang poses in a laboratory]

Team Finds Bovine Kobuvirus in U.S.

December 12, 2019 / Practitioner Updates

A virus that afflicts cattle that was first discovered in Japan in 2003 has made its way to the U.S., researchers report in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases. Bovine kobuvirus is fairly new to science,…
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Seizures and Anticonvulsant Medications

October 10, 2019 / Practitioner Updates

Seizures are a clinical manifestation of excessive hypersynchronous neuronal activity. The causes of seizures are due to an inadequate amount of neuronal inhibition (i.e., GABA and glycine), excessive neuronal excitation (i.e., glutamate) or both. Seizures…
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New Job Board: Help for Hiring an Illini DVM

October 08, 2019 / General News

Many Ways to Reach Current Students [row][column size=”6″] To help employers capture the attention of students, the College of Veterinary Medicine has organized formal and informal events where students and alumni can meet. We also…
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TPLO Trial Compares Post-Op Pain Relief

September 10, 2019 / Practitioner Updates

Opioids are commonly used in the peri- and post-operative period to manage pain associated with knee surgery in dogs. The recent decrease in availability of opioids has led to an increase in the use of…
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