Marco’s Story Dear Friend, Marco came into our lives in late November of 2008. He was lying in our backyard half-frozen, underweight, and needing loving care. We tried to find him a forever home but… Read More >
Patient identification errors are among the most frequent and serious errors impacting healthcare systems across all settings. These occur when one patient is mistaken for another, leading to incorrect medications or doses being administered, inappropriate… Read More >
Abbott is discontinuing the FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor (FSL 2) previously stocked by the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Therefore, we are now stocking the FSL 3 Plus sensor. The new sensor is smaller and can store… Read More >
Clarke is a certified tradesman farrier. Tell us about your background. I grew up trail riding horses as well as riding on ranches in Oregon. I was fortunate enough to have a farrier as my… Read More >
We have all seen animals that we wish had come in about three months earlier! How do we encourage clients to castrate early? Why are we castrating at all? For many of our livestock species,… Read More >
By all accounts, Leah Jane Wightman was a loyal friend and daughter, a dedicated professional, and a very private person. When she passed away on November 18, 2024, at the age of 84, she demonstrated… Read More >
Katye Swinford, Administrative Aide, began working at the college in 2025. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?February 2025. Describe your role at the college.Administrative Aide – working with administration for scheduling,… Read More >
This message will appear in the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association Epitome. You may know veterinary neurologist Dr. Devon Hague from her leadership roles in ISVMA and the Eastern Illinois VMA. I’d like to share… Read More >
The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and its alumni association have selected the award recipients for 2025. Winners will be recognized at 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, during the happy hour event… Read More >
Dr. Igor Canisso, associate professor at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, received the 2025 Theriogenologist of the Year award for his exceptional work in equine reproduction. The presentation was made on July… Read More >
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