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Center for Zoonoses Research: A Renewed Commitment to One Health
July 6, 2026 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association Epitome.  By 1960, human brucellosis had declined dramatically from its peak of 6,321 U.S. cases in 1947, thanks to coordinated efforts among government, farmers, veterinarians,…
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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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Pharmacist’s Corner: Hidden Medication Hazards

August 31, 2026 / Practitioner Updates

Most people are familiar with the poten­tial hazards associated with handling chemotherapy medications. However, there are other medications that can pose significant risks to people handling them, and these hazards may not be as widely…
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Alumni Association Announces 2026 Awardees

August 29, 2026 / Alumni News

Three individuals have been recognized for excellence and service by the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and its alumni association. The recipients will receive their awards on Thursday, September 17, during the happy…
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Jing Yang

Research Spotlight: Jing Yang

August 17, 2026 / Comparative Biosciences News

Using about 60 words, how would you explain your main area of research focus to someone sitting next to you on an airplane? Earth differs from other planets in that it supports an extraordinary diversity…
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Dr. Federico Zuckermann

Research Spotlight: Federico Zuckermann

July 31, 2026 / Pathobiology

Using about 60 words, how would you explain your main area of research focus to someone sitting next to you on an airplane? My current research seeks to elucidate the mechanisms underlying the substantial increase…
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