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Do Toxicants Cause Obesity? Fishing for Answers in the Microbiome
November 18, 2025 / Pathobiology

The worldwide prevalence of obesity more than doubled between 1990 and 2022, according to the World Health Organization. This chronic complex disease has been linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and…
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The State of the College, 2024

April 03, 2024 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association Epitome. If you attended one of our recent alumni receptions at national veterinary meetings, you probably heard me speak about what’s been going on…
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Staff Spotlight: Kellie Gard, CVT 

April 02, 2024 / Practitioner Updates

Kellie Gard is the clinical service coordinator for the small animal orthopedic surgery service.  Tell us about your background. I was born and raised in the Champaign area. Between fostering dogs, adopting stray cats, and…
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Gut Feeling: Non-GI Manifestations of GI Disease

April 02, 2024 / Practitioner Updates

The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is the sole conduit for water and other nutrients entering the body. It sustains diverse populations of microorganisms. The liver and pancreas serve important roles in digestion, modulating intestinal microbial growth,…
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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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