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With Illinois Degrees, ‘No Limits’ on Opportunity for Success, Says Donor Dr. John Coyne
October 14, 2025 / Alumni News

As a boy growing up on a livestock farm near Pontiac, Illinois, John Anderson Coyne dreamed of becoming a veterinarian. Now, 51 years after earning his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of…
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Spare Flat-faced Pets the Respiratory Distress

March 29, 2024 / Research News

The demand for bulldogs and other flat-faced pets is at an all-time high. According to the American Kennel Club, from 2006-2016, the number of registered bulldogs and French bulldogs in the U.S. increased by 60%…
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New Online CE Offerings for Veterinary, Animal Health Learners

March 12, 2024 / General News

The Online Programs and Extension unit of the College of Veterinary Medicine continues to expand online continuing education opportunities for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and others looking to expand their knowledge. The courses are self-paced and…
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Improving Diagnosis of Blood Clotting Disorders in Horses 

March 06, 2024 / Practitioner Updates

Normal blood clotting and clot breakdown are essential for organ and tissue function and for healing from injuries. Though somewhat less frequent in horses than in small animals, disorders of coagulation (inadequate or excessive coagula­tion)…
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Faculty Spotlight: Ana Aghili, DVM, MS, DACVECC

March 06, 2024 / Practitioner Updates

Dr. Aghili is a clinical assistant professor in the emergency and critical care service.  Tell us about your background. I grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia, and attended the University of British Columbia for my…
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Get to Know Kristina Slaby

February 28, 2024 / Get to Know

Kristina Slaby, pictured with dog Jax, is the practice coordinator at Midwest Equine at Illinois. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I started in May 2022 as a veterinary assistant for…
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Get to Know Crystal Redinger

February 01, 2024 / Get to Know

Crystal Redinger is a certified veterinary technician at Medical District Veterinary Clinic at Illinois. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I began working for the College of Veterinary Medicine in 2014….
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