Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences

Evolutionary roulette

Two E. coli strains have achieved dominance—and we should worry.
VBS Prion Team Proposes to Develop Rapid Testing Device for CWD in Deer

Follow the journey of VBS faculty members Pam Skinner and Peter Larsen through the State Legislature as they discuss solutions to Chronic Wasting Disease.
Toasting a great leader - Dr. Alvin Beitz

Dr. Alvin Beitz will retire, June 2019 after 37 years at the University of Minnesota.

The Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences

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News

VBS faculty recieve "Thank a Teacher" awards

May 31, 2019

Drs. David Brown, Erin Burton, and Roxanne Larsen receive "Thank a Teacher" award from students through the UMN CEI.

Emily Smith tackles infectious disease in poultry and Canada geese

May 31, 2019

Emily Smith, Graduate Student discusses her infectious disease research focus on Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale in poultry and antibiotic resistant E.coli in Canada geese.

2019 Education Day Highlights

May 24, 2019

VBS poster abstract, seminar, and award highlights from CVM Education Day, May 17, 2019.

Dr. Alvin Beitz retires

May 22, 2019

Higlights from the Retirement party for Dr. Alvin Beitz, VBS Professor on 5/21/19 in the Hayloft Cafe, Ben Pomeroy Alumni Building.

CWD Team discusses disease testing with MN Congresswoman, Betty McCollum

May 1, 2019

VBS professors Peter Larsen and Pamela Skinner discussed a novel means for the early detection of chronic wasting disease with Congresswoman Betty McCollum and Director of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Jim Reilly.