A Meaningful Tribute Brings New Light to the Large Animal Clinic Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on November 21, 2025

For years, visitors arriving at Michigan State University’s Large Animal Clinic—often anxious and uncertain—found themselves unsure of where to go, especially after dark. Now, thanks to a meaningful gift from Mary Jo and Dale Smith in memory of their daughter, alum Kelly Smith, a new sign will light the way for clients and their animals as they arrive at the clinic.

Revolutionizing Veterinary Care: How Ashley Womersley is Driving Compassionate, Tech-Driven Pet Health at Vetr Health Posted by Rachel Vigilante on November 04, 2025

Ashley Womersley (DVM ’12) is redefining veterinary care through Vetr Health—a Grand Rapids–based startup delivering in-home care to transform how veterinarians work and connect with patients.

MSU Treats Retired K9 Officer Facing Cancer Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on November 04, 2025

After years of service protecting others, retired K9 officer Kantor found care and compassion at the VMC during his battle with cancer.

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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.

MSU and CANTER Partnership Offers Off-Track Thoroughbred Racehorses a Second Chance at Life Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on July 20, 2023

Michigan State University and CANTER Michigan have made a joint commitment through their partnership to help injured Thoroughbreds by providing life-saving surgeries and veterinary care that give these horses the opportunity to find new homes and careers.