Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences

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Our mission

To benefit animal and human health through excellence in science and education.

The Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences department (VBS) conducts cutting-edge research, provides high-quality educational offerings and continually strives to reach out to our community and provide high-end services to our clients.

 

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Discovering

VBS 1001 students

Educating

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Reaching out

News

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Recent VBS Awards

VBS faculty, staff, and trainees receive awards for excellence in the fields of research, teaching, and service.

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Tick Talk

Peter Larsen and  Jonathan Oliver discuss their research using portable sequencing technology to identify tick-borne viruses in the field.

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Calendar

New vaccine development course offered Spring 2024

CMB 5201, Spring 2024 flyer

Click on flyer to view full size. To register, please visit the Onestop Student Services website.

Resources

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Poultry Health Research

Minnesota Center for Prion Research and Outreach

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Veterinary Anatomy Courseware

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Veterinary Anatomy Museum