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Avian Influenza Spread Beyond a Backyard Coop on an Illinois Farm, Analysis Finds

October 6, 2026 / Research News

An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus that nearly wiped out an Illinois farmer’s backyard flock also spread to a domestic cat and wild rats on the farm, an analysis of the animals by…
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Get to Know Matt Allender

May 29, 2026 / Get to Know

Dr. Matt Allender, clinical associate professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine and the director of the Wildlife Epidemiology Lab, began working at the college in 2009. When did you begin working at the…
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World Equine Expert Ben Sykes Featured Speaker at Illinois Veterinary Conference

May 28, 2026 / General News

Ben Sykes, one of the world’s foremost experts on equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS), will deliver four 1-hour lectures on this topic at the University of Illinois Annual Fall Conference for Veterinarians. His talks anchor…
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Renovation of the Leah J. Wightman Round Barns

May 21, 2026 / General News

Watch as workers restore the roofs and exteriors of the historic round barns and manager’s house. Powered by TrueLook

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Study Suggests Novel Way to Protect Aging Brains After Surgery

May 19, 2026 / Comparative Biosciences News

Many people experience temporary cognitive impairment immediately after surgery. In people over age 60, however, about one in 10 continues to experience deficits in learning, memory, and executive function for more than three months after…
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Hantavirus FAQs

Hantavirus FAQs from the College of Veterinary Medicine

May 14, 2026 / General News

Citizens of Illinois have been asking whether hantavirus could pose a concern for their pets. The following information was prepared and reviewed by faculty members Drs. Will Sander, Yvette Johnson-Walker, and Leyi Wang at the…
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Class of 2026 Spotlight: Give a Shoutout to Someone Who Made a Difference in Your Veterinary Education

May 13, 2026 / Alumni News

On May 15, the 145 members of our Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2026 will formally graduate and recite the Veterinarian’s Oath. We invited them to share their memories, plans, or advice and the…
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Class of 2026 Spotlight: Share a Favorite Memory of Your Time at the College

May 13, 2026 / Alumni News

On May 15, the 145 members of our Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2026 will formally graduate and recite the Veterinarian’s Oath. We invited them to share their memories, plans, or advice and the…
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Class of 2026 Spotlight: What Veterinary Medicine Area Will You Practice After Graduation, or What’s Your Long-term Career Aspiration?

May 13, 2026 / Alumni News

On May 15, the 145 members of our Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2026 will formally graduate and recite the Veterinarian’s Oath. We invited them to share their memories, plans, or advice and the…
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Class of 2026 Spotlight: Where Are You Headed After Graduation?

May 13, 2026 / Alumni News

On May 15, the 145 members of our Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2026 will formally graduate and recite the Veterinarian’s Oath. We invited them to share their memories, plans, or advice and the…
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Class of 2026 Spotlight: What is the Best Advice You Received During Veterinary School?

May 13, 2026 / Alumni News

On May 15, the 145 members of our Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2026 will formally graduate and recite the Veterinarian’s Oath. We invited them to share their memories, plans, or advice and the…
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