Partnership for the greater (Minnesota) good
The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine combines research, outreach and education to form strong collaborations with animal producers across the state.
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Current research
Laura Bruner named 2026 Science in Practice Award winner by University of Minnesota Swine Group
The annual award recognizes swine practitioners who use science to solve critical health and production problems for pork producers.
Services
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.
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.
Raptor Center
The Raptor Center's specialized hospital admits around 1,000 birds of prey each year - its goal is to rehabilitate and release them back to the wild. The Raptor Center also trains future generations of veterinarians and wildlife rehabilitators, conducts ground-breaking research, and educates thousands of people each year through unique educational programming.