Surgical Ligation of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in a Kitten Posted on May 07, 2025

Duck was a four-month-old foster kitten when he presented to the MSU Veterinary Medical Center’s Cardiology Service for evaluation of a heart murmur. An echocardiogram confirmed a grade V left basilar continuous murmur, a loud murmur often associated with a patent ductus arteriosus.

Four-Legged Cheerleaders: The Animals That Inspired Graduating Veterinary Students Posted by Raquel Mueller on April 30, 2025

Inspiration for a career in veterinary medicine often comes in furry packages! As the 2025 College of Veterinary Medicine Commencement Ceremony nears, the graduating Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students are reflecting on the animals that got them across the finish line.

Beckwith-Cohen Advocates for Vision Research in DC Posted on March 25, 2025

A veterinary ophthalmologist and research scientist at the College of Veterinary Medicine recently traveled to Washington, DC to advocate for support of eye and vision research.

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PFAS: using comparative medicine to understand exposure for Veterinary Vertex Posted on August 09, 2023

Drs. Heather Brake and John Kaneene discuss current per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) research. Hosted by associate editor Dr. Sarah Wright and editor-in-chief Dr. Lisa Fortier.

Ask the Expert: How Horse Research can Help Humans Posted on August 09, 2023

It may be surprising to learn that humans and horses share many physiological similarities, particularly in terms of health and development. Jane Manfredi answers questions on what we can learn from equine health research and how it can benefit humans.

Benjamin Adu-Addai (PhD ’12) Wins Zoetis Award for Veterinary Research Excellence Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on August 08, 2023

Dr. Benjamin Adu-Addai, Dr. Dalen Agnew’s first graduate student, was recently presented with the prestigious Zoetis Award for Veterinary Research Excellence. In celebration of this accomplishment, Adu-Addai answered a few questions about his time at MSU, his experience working with Agnew, and the research that won him this award.

Horse health research will help humans stay healthy, too, with insights on reining in diabetes and obesity Posted by Jane Manfredi on July 25, 2023

As a veterinary science researcher, equine surgeon, and sports medicine and rehabilitation specialist, Dr. Jane Manfredi has seen firsthand the similarities between horses and humans.