MSU Alum Fights Rabies on a Global Scale Posted by Donté Smith on April 24, 2026

Anastasia McIntosh (DVM '07) is helping lead a global effort to eliminate dog-mediated rabies deaths, traveling to remote Tanzanian villages to vaccinate animals and protect vulnerable communities.

One Health, One Planet: Extraordinary Vets for Earth Day Posted on April 22, 2026

Earth Day is a reminder that human health is not isolated. Our health is intricately linked to the animals we share the world with and the environment we all inhabit. To celebrate, we've curated a few standout episodes of the Extraordinary Vets podcast with host Dr. Donna Harris.

Why I Pay it Forward: Talking Spartan Mentorship with Alum Dr. Matt Davis Posted on April 10, 2026

Matt Davis (DVM ’03) believes in giving back. Even as a busy equine vet (he founded Davis Equine, located in Adrian, Michigan, in 2023 after years practicing in different states), he finds time to mentor future veterinarians. His commitment to mentoring has taken him to Mexico five times to help teach students as part of the Equine Welfare in Practice international trip.

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MSU DVM Student Travels to New Zealand for Clinical Rotations Posted on April 24, 2019

Eliana Greissworth, DVM Class of 2019, spent almost three months in New Zealand. A journey that was made possible by the College's International Programs and scholarships.

Veterinary Medicine in the USA: War Drives Creation of Veterinary Schools Posted on April 12, 2019

The first veterinary school was created, in part, because of a rinderpest epidemic in France, but there always has been another driver of veterinary medicine: war.

To Mexico and Beyond, Part Four Posted on April 10, 2019

Jamie Welker, DVM Class of 2019, talks about how she aspired to advance her surgical techniques, practice her Spanish language skills, and learn about the sea turtle population in the area of Oaxaca, Mexico through her experience with the Mazunte Project.

Aggression Toward Owners is Always Problematic, but When is it Pathologic? Posted on April 02, 2019

Dr. Marie Hopfensperger explains Conflict Aggression, the diagnosis of a typical variant of owner directed aggression, and how to treat it.