Leyi Wang, DVM, PhD, DACVM, has been a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine since July 2017. Using 10 words or less, describe what your role at the college is: Veterinary… Read More >
Sarah Wright, third-year veterinary student, and Laura Rasche, a veterinary student at the University of Georgia, pose together before learning more about Hybrid Aquatics at ExoticsCon Last month I had the opportunity to assist with… Read More >
Research Will Bring New Ways to Manage OA This is the third installment in my series about equine osteoarthritis. So far I have covered the pathophysiology behind osteoarthritis (OA) as well as some treatment options… Read More >
There are many options for management of OA I have already reviewed normal joint function and the ways osteoarthritis (OA) can develop and progress in our equine companions. While there is no cure for OA,… Read More >
Osteoarthritis can affect any horse, at any age When you picture a horse with arthritis, what comes to mind? Is it an older, wizened, retired horse with a sway back plodding along in a field?… Read More >
Most horses will experience a corneal ulcer Coming out to the barn and finding your horse squinting and excessively tearing from one eye is enough to cause any horse owner to worry. Injuries to the… Read More >
Dr. William Buck, 85, who served on the Illinois veterinary faculty from 1977 to 1997, died on October 18. He was one of the pioneers in the field of veterinary toxicology, and he leaves a… Read More >
On October 16, the college presented nine individuals with awards at the annual Excellence Awards Recognition Program, hosted by Dean Peter Constable. [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”46″] Chelsia Foil, veterinary technician in the Equine Medicine and Surgery service… Read More >
Banfield student job program It is important for vet students to gain clinical experience over our breaks. In the Illinois program, we are fortunate to have clinical rotations early in the curriculum, but often on… Read More >
Bo Wang is an assistant professor in the Department of Comparative Biosciences. He has been with the college since August of 2018. Using 10 words or less, describe what your role at the college is:… Read More >