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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Who’s Stronger? An Immunological Battle of the Sexes (from The Conversation) Posted on February 14, 2019

Dr. Adam Moeser discusses sex-based differences in immunological function, how these impact human health, and his continuing research.

Profile: The Meadow Brook Immunobiology Laboratory at the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine Posted on February 13, 2019

Get to know the mission and members of the Meadow Brook Lab.

23andFido: What to Know About DNA Testing Your Pet Posted on February 08, 2019

Dig into the world of pet DNA testing—is it right for you and your pet?

Hammurabi and Hippocrates: Veterinary Medicine BCE Posted on February 06, 2019

It is widely known that modern, institutionalized veterinary education began when Claude Bourgelat founded the Royal Veterinary School in 1761 in Lyon, France. But veterinary medicine itself began long before Claude got that open-‘er-up order from King Louis XV. In fact, research shows evidence of rudimentary practices and knowledge that date as far back as 9000 BCE.