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How Are Veterinarians Advancing Cancer research in Dogs, People?
July 1, 2025 / General News

People are beginning to realize that dogs share a lot more with humans than just their homes and habits. Some spontaneously occurring cancers in dogs are genetically very similar to those in people and respond…
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Open House Wants to Smash Stereotypes

October 02, 2020 / General News

Editor’s note: The following commentary written by student leaders was published in the News-Gazette on October 1. Pictured above are some of the Open House committee members and members of VOICE (Veterinarians as One Inclusive…
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New Residents & Interns 2020

September 16, 2020 / Practitioner Updates

The College of Veterinary Medicine was delighted to welcome more than 30 veterinarians who joined us over the summer to complete clinical internships and residencies. These aspiring specialists take an active role in the delivery…
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Open House Invites Public to Challenge Stereotypes

September 12, 2020 / General News

Virtual Event Opens Sunday, Oct. 4 The COVID pandemic and the antiracism movement have made 2020 a year of change. Students at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine embraced this opportunity to reimagine…
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What I Wish Owners Knew about Navicular Syndrome

September 11, 2020 / General News

Navicular syndrome is a common condition, but it is not simple or straightforward. To better understand why it seems like one treatment works great for one horse and marginally for another, it is important to…
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Agricultural Markets: Help Clients Maximize Yield

September 09, 2020 / Practitioner Updates

In 2019, fields were left unplanted because of exceptional spring rains. In 2020, packing plants reduced capacity or closed in response to COVID-19. Agricultural markets are variable to volatile – always have been and always…
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[David Kieltyka in Uganda gorilla sanctuary]

Alumnus Overcomes Obstacles to Lead Rewarding Career

August 12, 2020 / Alumni News

Endows Scholarship for Students Facing Discrimination Dr. David Kieltyka (say Kell-TIC-ka) has had the kind of life and career from which “triumph over all the odds” books and movies are made. Growing up poor on…
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