MSU Researchers Show Adult Retinas Can Repair Themselves Posted by Donté Smith on August 24, 2026

A new study from the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine shows that single-dose gene therapy did more than halt inherited blindness in adult retinas—it actually prompted mature cells to rebuild damaged connections and recover lost vision.

Advanced Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Surgery Helps Great Dane Recover from Gunshot Wound Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on August 20, 2026

After suffering a complex fracture, Loki the Great Dane found expert care at MSU through a minimally invasive procedure that got him back on his feet.

Bridging the Lab and the Zoo: How MSU Veterinary Scholars Are Safeguarding Endangered Species Posted by Donté Smith on August 03, 2026

How two MSU veterinary scholars are pairing archival data with real-world zoo medicine to protect the world's most vulnerable wildlife.

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From Ditch to ICU: the Fight to Keep Canine with Bullet Wound Alive Posted by Matthew Beal on July 25, 2022

A young husky was found submerged in a drainage ditch, blood flowing from his abdomen, the horrific result of a bullet wound. Rushed into MSU's Small Animal ICU, Spartan veterinary professionals fought for his life.

Radioisotopes for Imaging and Therapy in Biomedical Research Posted on July 22, 2022

Dr. Kurt R. Zinn presented to the MSU Board of Trustees to provide an overview of his research, which includes the development of molecular imaging approaches for cancer diagnosis, treatment monitoring, and therapy.

Alumni Feature: Dr. Katie Davis Mauro Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on July 11, 2022

Dr. Katie Davis Mauro (DVM '14) recently returned to MSU, her alma mater, to join the faculty as an assistant professor of Emergency and Critical Care, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences. Learn about her career, her passion for extracorporeal therapy, and her favorite way to celebrate being a Spartan!

'Overjoyed:' Spartans Give Man’s Best Friend the Gift of More Time Posted on July 07, 2022

When asked what Ron loves most about Annie, he comments: her special spirit. When asked how he feels about getting more time with her, he responds: overjoyed.