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Crafting a shared vision

CVM partnering with mural artist Tia Richardson to create community artwork

‘A perfect storm’

Cross-hospital collaboration helps a young French bulldog overcome a barrage of severe gastrointestinal problems that nearly turned deadly

DVM students Tess Schaefer (left) and Madison Baumgartner hold newly hatched baby sea turtles.

Care beyond borders

CVM group joins an international volunteer effort in Mazunte, Mexico, that seeks to save sea turtles by keeping community dog populations in check

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Celebrating Black History Month

As Black History Month comes to a close, the Diversity and Inclusion Committee at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) would like to take a moment to celebrate the accomplished Black students, faculty, staff, and friends of the college who have walked our halls or partnered with us.

Research roundup: Common bee virus makes the insects precocious, but why?

Honey bee pollination contributes roughly $15 billion to our agricultural industry each year. But parasites can bring disease to hives, including deformed wing virus (DWV).

Shaoyuan Tan defends PhD

Shaoyuan Tan, DVM, MS, advised by Dr. Cheryl Dvorak successfully defends her PhD thesis.

Brown horse with white stripe on its nose looks at the camera.

University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine rolls out its largest-ever study on muscle disease in the horse

A team of researchers at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) have launched a study investigating the genetic and management factors influencing muscle disease in horses.

Research roundup: How do pesticides affect the health of grain-eating birds?

Imidacloprid, a pesticide often used on soybeans, is one of seven types of neonicotinoids available to farmers right now, and almost all agricultural seeds are treated with some type of neonicotinoid.

New DVM Program in Veterinary Medicine Aims to Improve Health of Rural Animals

South Dakota State University and the University of Minnesota (U of M) announce the formation of a new collaborative Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine leading to a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (DVM).

University of Minnesota researchers tackle sudden death in racehorses

Despite their athleticism, roughly 50 percent of healthy racing thoroughbreds experience cardiac arrhythmias — or, irregular heartbeats — when exercising.

Dairy cows lined up together facing the camera in a field of grass against a blue sky.

Research roundup: How can cows avoid udder infection and antimicrobial exposure?

As the dairy industry looks to reduce antibiotic use, dairy farmers have partnered with researchers to look at the common practice of administering antimicrobials to cows with intramammary udder infections at the end of lactation.

In-Person Spring Student Events Return

The College of Veterinary Medicine is looking forward to celebrating the Class of 2022 DVM, MS, and PhD students at a Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 14 at 10:00 a.m.