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Unlocking How Dogs’ Fungal Ear Infections Evade Treatment Points Vets to Drug Stewardship
April 9, 2026 / Pathobiology

Mutations in a key protein make a yeast found in dogs with common outer ear infections more resistant to the topical antifungals used to treat it, veterinarians and pathobiologists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign…
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Staff Spotlight: Joseph Ferguson, DVM

April 08, 2026 / Practitioner Updates

Dr. Joseph Ferguson is a clinician in the urgent and convenient care service. Tell us about your background. I grew up in southern Alabama and developed an early interest in veterinary medicine while working as a…
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How Can a Spring Run Cause a Dog to Overheat?

March 25, 2026 / General News

When the first warm stretches of spring arrive, pets and people alike head outdoors, eager for fresh air after a long winter. While a brisk run or country drive can sound invigorating to a dog…
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Research Spotlight: Taejoon Won

March 25, 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 research is all about immunology, particularly autoimmune responses in the heart….
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Hannah Bray

Get to Know Hannah Bray

March 13, 2026 / Get to Know

Hannah Bray, certified veterinary technician for the Zoological Medicine Department, began working at the college in 2019. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?2019. Describe your role at the college.I’m a…
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Pharmacist’s Corner: Safe Disposal of Pet Medications

February 27, 2026 / Practitioner Updates

Proper disposal of veterinary medications is essential for the safety of animals and household members. Improper storage or disposal can cause serious health risks if accidentally ingested, including injury, adverse reactions, toxicity, or death. The…
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Do Commonly Used Hemostatic Agents Truly Improve Coagulation in Horses?

February 27, 2026 / Practitioner Updates

Equine practitioners routinely manage horses with acute or ongoing hemorrhage—whether from trauma, guttural pouch mycosis, periparturient complications, or perioperative bleeding. In these situations, adjunctive hemostatic therapies such as formalin, aminocaproic acid (ACA), and Yunnan Baiyao…
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