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An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus that nearly wiped out an Illinois farmer’s backyard flock also spread to a domestic cat and wild rats on the farm, an analysis of the animals by…
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Practicing the Principles of Seizure Management

October 02, 2026 / Practitioner Updates

Do you have neurophobia? If you’ve ever felt your heart rate increase when a seizuring patient walks through the door, you’re not alone. The term “neurophobia” describes the anxiety many medical students and clinicians experience…
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Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery

September 18, 2026 / Jobs

The College of Veterinary Medicine is looking for a veterinary orthopedic surgeon to join our team to deliver clinical service, and engage in teaching.

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Illinois Opportunities Foster Zoo/Wildlife Careers

September 09, 2026 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association Epitome.  It may not be intuitive when you consider our geographic location, but the Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine plays a prominent role in the…
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Veterinary Students Dive into Research

September 09, 2026 / Research News

A lot of veterinary students spend the summer after their first or second year in the DVM program gaining experience in a veterinary clinic. Some, however, devote their summer break to exploring a lesser-traveled veterinary…
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Fluid Therapy for Neonatal Calves with Diarrhea

August 31, 2026 / Practitioner Updates

Primary care veterinarians are often called upon when a neonatal calf with diarrhea is doing poorly. Often traditional feeding methods cannot keep up with the calf’s hydration needs, leading them to surrender to decreased immune…
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