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Research Day Draws Students, Faculty, Staff

May 12, 2026 / Research News

The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine hosted its annual Research Day celebration on April 22. Drs. Annette McCoy, associate professor of equine surgery, and Julie Nguyen-Edquilang, coordinator of research programs, organized the event….
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cardiologists in the interventional surgery suite at University of Illinois

Bringing Open-Heart Surgery to Illinois: New Option Extends Pets’ Lives

November 06, 2025 / Giving Stories

It’s estimated that, by age 10, three in four small-breed dogs develop heart disease. They are especially susceptible to degenerative mitral valve disease. “Mitral valve disease is one of the most common and devastating heart…
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On the Go with Dr. Roffey

November 06, 2025 / Alumni News

Dr. David E. Roffey is a 1967 DVM graduate of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and the founder of several companies, including Roffey Cattle Company. He recently established the Lyle E. and…
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Dr. Jessica Von Waldau in a vet clinic hugging a dog

Dr. Jessica Von Waldau: Finding and Giving Shelter

November 06, 2025 / Alumni News

Dr. Jessica L. Von Waldau is a 1997 DVM graduate of the University of Illinois . She is also the co-founder of Shelter Veterinary Solutions, a Chicago-based hospital that provides quality veterinary care incorporating shelter…
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Pharmacist’s Corner: Root Causes of Non-Adherence and How to Correct Them

October 27, 2025 / Practitioner Updates

A frequent and challenging issue affecting the management of a patient’s chronic health conditions is the owner’s non-adherence to prescribed therapy. In human medicine, adhering to prescribed therapy has been proven to reduce hospitalizations, improve…
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Faculty Spotlight: Bridget Morton, DVM, MS, Practice limited to surgery

October 27, 2025 / Practitioner Updates

Dr. Morton is a clinical assistant professor in the small animal surgery service. Tell us about your background. I grew up in rural upstate New York, where I was involved with equine 4-H with my…
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Osteoarthritis: Management Options

October 27, 2025 / Practitioner Updates

Osteoarthritis (OA), also known as degenerative joint disease (DJD), is a common problem in small animal patients. An estimated 80% of dogs >8 years old and 60% of cats between 6 and 19 years old…
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Research Spotlight: Kun Wang

October 23, 2025 / Comparative Biosciences News

Using about 60 words, how would you explain your main area of research focus to someone sitting next to you on an airplane? I am a computational cancer researcher focused on immunotherapy, a promising treatment…
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Dr. John Coyne cuts ribbon in front of clinic bearing his name

With Illinois Degrees, ‘No Limits’ on Opportunity for Success, Says Donor Dr. John Coyne

October 14, 2025 / Alumni News

As a boy growing up on a livestock farm near Pontiac, Illinois, John Anderson Coyne dreamed of becoming a veterinarian. Now, 51 years after earning his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of…
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Necropsy Assistance Fund

October 01, 2025 / Uncategorized

How Charlie Inspired This Fund On September 12, 2023, we lost our sweet dog Charlie. Within 5 hours of bringing Charlie to a vet ER for a strange cough, he was gone. Almost immediately thereafter,…
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Pharmacist’s Corner: Monoclonal Antibodies: “Magic Bullets of Modern Medicine?”

September 29, 2025 / Practitioner Updates

Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) were first created in 1975 in mice. The first licensed mAb was approved in 1986 for use in humans to prevent kidney transplant rejection. This class of medications has improved in recent…
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Research Day Draws Students, Faculty, Staff

Bringing Open-Heart Surgery to Illinois: New Option Extends Pets’ Lives

On the Go with Dr. Roffey

Dr. Jessica Von Waldau: Finding and Giving Shelter

Pharmacist’s Corner: Root Causes of Non-Adherence and How to Correct Them

Faculty Spotlight: Bridget Morton, DVM, MS, Practice limited to surgery

Osteoarthritis: Management Options

Research Spotlight: Kun Wang

With Illinois Degrees, ‘No Limits’ on Opportunity for Success, Says Donor Dr. John Coyne

Necropsy Assistance Fund

Pharmacist’s Corner: Monoclonal Antibodies: “Magic Bullets of Modern Medicine?”

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