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Philanthropic support gives Leatherdale Equine Center new standing CT and NICU
These new additions, made possible by a generous gift from Louise Leatherdale, will elevate the level of care offered by LEC on multiple levels.
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New $3 million grant helps researchers tackle porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus
University of Minnesota scientists are collaborating to look at how PRRS virus evolves to understand disease spread, and advance mitigation and control efforts.
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CWD outbreak and research calls for new educational resources
Center for Animal Health and Food Safety launches online tool for tracking and understanding recent chronic wasting disease research.
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A devastating disease outbreak followed by a complete renovation of her workplace made 2015 and 2016 memorable for Stacy Pollock. The Willmar, Minn., resident’s many contributions during this time and over her 25-year career earned her national recognition at a meeting of her peers this October in Rhode Island. The American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD) presented Pollock with the 2019 Outstanding Performance Award for Diagnostic Services—the first time the award has been presented.
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