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When experts at the University of Illinois Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory performed whole-genome sequencing on samples from a 1-month-old goat with diarrhea, they were surprised to find the presence of hunnivirus, which was not previously reported…
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Neurologic Manifestations of Systemic Diseases

August 29, 2024 / Practitioner Updates

There are many types of extraneural diseases that might also affect the nervous system in some way: This is obviously a wide range of diseases: an entire book can be written on this topic! For…
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Clinical Trials for Canine Soft Tissue Sarcomas

July 31, 2024 / Practitioner Updates

Canine soft tissue sarcomas are a locally invasive subcutaneous neoplasm in dogs. We have observed from many of our referred soft tissue sarcoma cases, the diagnosis is most commonly determined from histopathology following marginal tumor…
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Dr. Stephanie Bruner

Faculty Spotlight: Stephanie Bruner, DVM, DACVD

July 31, 2024 / Practitioner Updates

Dr. Bruner is a clinical assistant professor in the dermatology and otology service. Tell us about your background. I was one of those kids who always wanted to become a veterinarian and then actually became…
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Congenital Heart Disease in Companion Animals

July 15, 2024 / Practitioner Updates

Dr. Carl Toborowsky, a clinical assistant professor in the cardiology service, has degrees in East Asian studies, ecology, evolution, and systematics, and biological anthropology in addition to his veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania….
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Rabbit GI Stasis

June 04, 2024 / Practitioner Updates

Rabbit Gastrointestinal Stasis Syndrome Key Rabbit Anatomy/Physiology Presenting Complaint/Clinical Signs Causes A. Psychosomatic B. Pathologic – Secondary to any disease Triage Examination When to Recommend Diagnostics Diagnostic Work-up Radiographic Diagnosis of Obstruction (Refer to image…
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Dr. Felipe Martins

Faculty Spotlight: Felipe Martins, DVM, MSc

May 02, 2024 / Practitioner Updates

Dr. Martins is a clinical assistant professor in the anesthesiology service. Tell us about your background. I am originally from Brazil, where I attended veterinary school. After graduating, I completed a small animal rotating internship…
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