Little Richard stands in his stall at the Piper Equine Hospital. 

The big fight to save a small patient

The odds were against a dwarf miniature horse named Little Richard when he sustained a broken leg. Expert medical care allowed him to defy them and start a new chapter.

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Current research

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University of Minnesota at the forefront of groundbreaking equine genetic research

With funding from the USDA, a multi-university initiative paves the way for the future of animal genetics.

Services

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Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

Serves veterinarians, scientists, educators, companion animal owners, and the livestock and poultry industry by identifying and monitoring emerging diseases and developing new diagnostic methods. Submissions from a licensed veterinarian increases quality and integrity of the submission and allows for the veterinarian to provide interpretations when necessary.

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Veterinary Medical Center

With the largest team of board-certified specialists in the Upper Midwest, animals benefit from our collaborative, complete-care approach and latest research and technologies. VMC’s hospitals provide quality care in cutting-edge facilities, delivering veterinary services in a teaching environment that is continuously shaping the future of veterinary medicine.

#6
in U.S. Veterinary Medicine Schools - U.S. News & World Report
#11
Veterinary School in the World - QS World University Rankings
94%
North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) pass rate, class of 2024