A Steady Hand at the Helm: Remembering Dean John Tasker Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on July 28, 2026

In remembrance of former Dean John B. Tasker, the College reflects on his steady leadership and lasting contributions that helped shape its facilities, research, curriculum, and future.

Rigor and Resilience: Q&A with Phi Zeta Keynote Speaker Dr. Dozie Amuzie Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on July 21, 2026

Veterinary scientist, MSU alum, and senior director at Johnson & Johnson, Dr. Dozie Amuzie returns to campus as the Phi Zeta Day keynote speaker on Friday, August 14.

Photo Blog: MSU Reception at AVMA Convention 2026 Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on July 17, 2026

See pictures from the MSU Friends and Alumni Reception that was held in Anaheim, CA!

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A Case of “Open Mouth and Insert Hoof”: How a Routine Hoof-Trimming Resulted in Life-Threatening Respiratory Distress in Wilson, the Pot-Bellied Pig Posted on November 05, 2019

Wilson, a two-year-old neutered Pot-bellied pig, presented to Michigan State University’s Large Animal Clinic for a two-day history of respiratory distress after having his hooves trimmed.

Use of an Acellular Fish Skin Graft Rich in Omega-3 (Kerecis™ Omega3 BURN) in a Canine Burn Wound Posted on July 29, 2019

A clinical report on Stella, the 8-month-old female Rottweiler who presented to the MSU Veterinary Medical Center’s Emergency and Critical Care Medicine Service after she was found by the Lansing Fire Department in a house fire on Wednesday, February 13, 2019.

Stella’s Story: How One Dog’s Inner Fire Burned Stronger than the One that Injured Her Posted on May 22, 2019

In March, we met Stella, the canine victim of a house fire. Since the fire occurred in February, she has been treated at the MSU Veterinary Medical Center for several injuries; the most severe—partial- and full-thickness burn wounds that covered 10 percent of her body surface area—was healed in a way no other animal burn wound has been healed before.

Case Study: Successful Tube Cystostomy for Mixed-Breed Goat with Obstructive Urolithiasis Posted on May 02, 2019

Lucky, a one-year-old mixed breed goat, presented to the Michigan State University Veterinary Medical Center’s Large Animal Clinic for straining and inability to urinate. According to his owners, the last time Lucky urinated normally was the previous day.