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What did the COVID shutdowns teach us about public health policy?
May 29, 2025 / General News

In the five years since schools and businesses across the globe shut down in an effort to slow viral transmission during the COVID-19 pandemic, heated debate and reverberating impacts have changed the public health landscape. Becky…
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Cataracts in the Small Animal Patient

April 29, 2025 / Practitioner Updates

Cataracts are an ocular disease often diagnosed by primary care veterinarians. Commonly, they are incidental findings, as part of an annual wellness examination. Additionally, owners may have varying knowledge of this disease, as they themselves…
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Annual Research Day Showcases Students

April 25, 2025 / General News

The annual Research Day celebration at the College of Veterinary Medicine took place on April 16. Dr. Annette McCoy, associate professor of equine surgery, coordinated the event. (See photos from the event.) More than 100 research abstracts…
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Pamela Wilkins Honored with Clinical Research Award

April 09, 2025 / General News

The American Veterinary Medical Association’s Council on Research has selected Dr. Pamela Wilkins, Delores R. Pajak Professor in Companion Animal Practice at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, as the recipient of the…
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How Does Your Gut Microbiome Affect Your Health?

April 08, 2025 / Pathobiology

Inside the digestive tract lives a host of microorganisms known as the gut microbiome. Chris Gaulke, professor of pathobiology at the College of Veterinary Medicine, studies the gut microbiome and its role in human health….
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How Risky Is the Bird Flu in Cats?

April 07, 2025 / News

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed 130 cases of H5N1 avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, in domestic cats. The cases are spread across 23 states, including Illinois. Dr. Leyi Wang, a virologist…
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Get to Know Molly Buhr

April 03, 2025 / Get to Know

Molly Buhr, Office Manager, began working at the College of Veterinary Medicine in 2022. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?August 2022. Describe your role at the college.My role at the…
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Pharmacist’s Corner: Current Drug Shortages: Hydromorphone

March 25, 2025 / Practitioner Updates

Hydromorphone injection is currently on shortage due to increased demand, manufacturing delays, and shortage of an active ingredient. Estimated restock dates vary by manufacturer, ranging from mid-March to August 2025. While some products remain available,…
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