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The Puppy and Public Health: An Update on Pet Importation Policy
July 24, 2021 / Message from the Dean

A puppy imported from Azerbaijan was found to have the canine variant of rabies.

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COVID-19: Recommendations for Veterinary Practices

August 31, 2021 / Practitioner Updates

Best Practices for Vet Practices This list of recommendations was compiled in March of 2020 by Dr. Ashley Mitek from information provided by the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association, the Illinois Department of Public Health…
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Two Ways to Prepare Your Cytology Slide

August 23, 2021 / Practitioner Updates

The main goal in creating slides for cytologic assessment is to make smears that are thin and evenly distributed, yet without rupturing the cells. It is best to create multiple slides from one fine-needle aspirate…
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Pharmacist’s Corner: Expiration Dates

August 23, 2021 / Practitioner Updates

The Food and Drug Administration has required expiration dates on medications since the late 1970s. Using expired medications can be risky and potentially harmful to the patient’s health. Not only is there the possibility that…
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Faculty Spotlight: Becky L. Morrow, DVM, MS, CAWA

August 23, 2021 / Practitioner Updates

Tell us about your background. I went to The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated cum laude with my DVM in 1998. I was in private practice for 6 years before entering…
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Becky Morrow, New Shelter Medicine Faculty Member

August 21, 2021 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the Fall 2021 issue of the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association Epitome. ‘Doing the Greatest Good for Animals’ At the end of June, Dr. Becky Morrow joined our faculty to…
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Hospital Reno

August 18, 2021 / General News

We hope you enjoy the tour! Do you want to skip to the Large Animal Clinic or the Veterinary Medicine South Clinic? Small Animal Clinic Small Animal Surgery Addition: This 9,000 sq. ft. wing features…
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