College of Veterinary Medicine - Vetschool Tails

Lessons Learned: Completing a Veterinary Internship

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:22:08 +0000

We talked to current veterinary interns and residents at MSU about what they've learned and why they chose to follow this path.

Pursing Parasitic Infections: International PhD Student Continues Veterinary Pathology Research at MSU

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 13:06:00 +0000

Gloria Daniel-Igwe is a Nigerian PhD student and veterinary pathologist who is determined to impact her home continent through her research. In late December 2023, she arrived at the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine to study a parasite responsible for a deadly infectious disease.

Alumni Feature: Maggie Bodiya

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:35:00 +0000

As a trainer in the anesthesia clinical rotation, Maggie Bodiya (LVT, BS ’10) teaches both veterinary nursing students and DVM students. Her passion and commitment are evident by her nomination for Teacher of the Year by the Veterinary Nursing class of 2022 and her 2023 win of the Distinguished Veterinary Nursing Alumni Award.

PFAS: using comparative medicine to understand exposure for Veterinary Vertex

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 16:58:00 +0000

Drs. Heather Brake and John Kaneene discuss current per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) research. Hosted by associate editor Dr. Sarah Wright and editor-in-chief Dr. Lisa Fortier.

Ask the Expert: How Horse Research can Help Humans

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 12:31:00 +0000

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

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 13:04:04 +0000

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

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 13:28:00 +0000

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

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 15:53:00 +0000

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.

MSU Researcher Instrumental in Gaining Insight into Rising Concern over Air Pollution

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 20:07:00 +0000

Dr. Jack Harkema has devoted his nearly 30-year career at Michigan State University to understanding the health implications of commonly encountered environmental and occupational air pollutants (e.g. ozone and particulate matter) found in both urban and rural communities.

Photo Blog: MSU Reception at AVMA Convention 2023

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 13:53:51 +0000

This year, the AVMA Convention was in Denver, and the MSU reception was held at Earls Kitchen + Bar. After a few opening remarks from Interim Dean Freeman, alumni enjoyed catching up with one another over some great food. See photos from the event!

Phi Zeta Research Day Q&A with Dr. Steven Friedenberg

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 13:17:00 +0000

Dr. Steven Friedenberg will give the keynote presentation at the College of Veterinary Medicine's Phi Zeta Research Day on Friday, August 11.

The Veterinary Medicine UURAF Experience

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 17:49:38 +0000

Undergraduates tackled award-winning research projects under the wing of Veterinary Medicine mentors and shared their experiences.

Educate, Inspire, and Motivate: Q&A with Dr. Michael J. Blackwell

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 14:43:56 +0000

Dr. Michael J. Blackwell, our 2023 commencement speaker, answers questions about his time in veterinary school, his career, and how he approached his address to the Class of 2023.

Talking Complementary Programs with DVM & Food Safety Dual Degree Student

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 15:00:33 +0000

Pup Patient Returns to MSU as Therapy Dog for Students

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 18:18:00 +0000

Food Safety Master’s Graduates Travel from Across the US to Celebrate their Accomplishments

Tue, 30 May 2023 13:19:51 +0000

The night before graduates walked the stage at the Breslin Center for the advanced degree ceremony, the Master of Science in Food Safety (MSFS) graduates gathered for a celebratory dinner in honor of their accomplishments.

Better Testing for PFAS Exposure: Q&A with Dr. Courtney Carignan

Tue, 16 May 2023 20:35:00 +0000

Exposure Scientist and Environmental Epidemiologist Dr. Courtney Carignan has contributed to public health interventions aimed at reducing exposures to flame retardants, PFAS, and arsenic. She is the principal investigator and lead author of “Self-Collection Blood Test for PFASs: Comparing Volumetric Microsamplers with a Traditional Serum Approach” published in the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Science & Technology.

Severe PPDH Repair in an English Springer Spaniel

Mon, 15 May 2023 19:37:00 +0000

Dom, a 1.5-year-old English Springer Spaniel, presented to the MSU Veterinary Medical Center’s Soft Tissue Surgery Service for a previously diagnosed diaphragmatic hernia.

That Doesn’t Go There: Fixing a Spaniel’s Severe Hernia

Tue, 02 May 2023 21:14:00 +0000

When a young dog was found to have an unusual form of hernia, Spartan veterinary professionals got to work sorting him out.

Supporting a Dream: Nyberg Endowed Scholarship Helps Third-Year Student Pursue her Passion

Tue, 02 May 2023 19:52:00 +0000

Animal lovers Ed and Roxy Nyberg established an endowed scholarship to help more people become veterinarians. Now, by supporting third-year DVM student Kendra David, they are doing just that.

Investigating Heart Troubles in a Young Red Panda

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 18:15:00 +0000

After the discovery of a heart murmur, a red panda was brought to MSU for a full cardiac workup at the Veterinary Medical Center's Cardiology Service.

Alumni Feature: Keri Gardner

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 13:40:15 +0000

Keri Gardner (LVT ’88, MS ’07) answers some questions about her time in the Veterinary Technology (now Veterinary Nursing) Certification Program and the Comparative Medicine and Integrative Biology Graduate Program, and offers some advice to students looking to get into research.

Student Journals: The Mazunte Project

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 13:02:00 +0000

The trip is a valuable experience for future veterinary professionals on many levels—the students’ reflections and photos from the trip speak for themselves.

Pals Family Scholarship Expands to Support Veterinary Nursing Students

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 13:41:00 +0000

Dr. Arnie Pals' family honors his impact on the veterinary nursing profession by expanding the Pals Family Scholarship to support both a DVM and a VN student each year.

Little Panda, Big Heart: MSU Cardiologists Assist Red Panda from Potawatomi Zoo

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 18:14:00 +0000

Raya is a young red panda who lives at Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend, Indiana. At only a year and a half of age, Raya has overcome numerous health challenges thanks to the dedication of her caretakers and medical team—including some a state away in Michigan.

FosBros: Two Spartans and the Science of Stress

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 17:10:00 +0000

When Dr. Adam Moeser and Dr. AJ Robison met with mutual friends at a local distillery, destiny struck.

DVM/PhD Student Represents MSU at AVMA VLC 2023

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 17:05:00 +0000

Satyajit Kulkarni, a first-year DVM/PhD dual-degree student, was chosen by the Student AVMA (SAVMA) to represent MSU at VLC 2023.

It's a Match! Celebrating Match Day 2023

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 19:01:00 +0000

On Monday, March 6, 2023, veterinary students and veterinarians who applied to internships and residencies were given results from the Veterinary Internship and Residency Matching Program.

Q&A with VBMA Regional Leader Award Winner

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Breanna Demaline, a fourth-year veterinary student, was selected out of six student leaders nationwide to receive the Regional Leader of the Year award from the Veterinary Business Management Association. Demaline explains her involvement with the VBMA.

Listen: #CapCANKnows on Veterinary Nursing

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 19:41:38 +0000

Veterinary Nursing students Fatima Alkhalaf and Kendra Cournaya, along with Sarah Machniak, Veterinary Nursing outreach coordinator, joined the CapCANKnows podcast to discuss veterinary nursing as a career path and as a program at MSU CVM.

Making History: Q&A with Alum Dr. Fred J. Born

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 14:40:00 +0000

Since graduating, Fred J. Born (DVM ’62) has had a long and successful career in veterinary medicine. In this alum feature, Born talks about publishing his veterinary textbooks, serving as a museum director, and his passion for veterinary medical illustrating.

Clerkship Journals: Equine Welfare in Practice

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Clerkship students traveled around Mexico treating equids and growing their clinical skills through daily practice. The students had the opportunity to work in partnership with Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) and Universidad Veracruzana (UV). They shared their experiences with unique patients, rare conditions, and singular procedure conditions that are difficult to replicate in a hospital setting.

Continuing Her Legacy: The Tracy Anne Hammer Memorial Fellowship

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 14:34:00 +0000

Tracy Anne Hammer was the College's first DVM/PhD dual-degree student. Now, the scholarship in her honor supports other ambitious students working toward a DVM and PhD simultaneously.

Listen: Veterinary Vertex with Dr. Jane Manfredi

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 13:03:00 +0000

Dr. Jane Manfredi shares about her recent manuscripts published with Dr. Sarah Jacob. Learn more about the crossover between endocrine disorders in humans and horses, common misconceptions about endocrinopathies, and what veterinarians need to know about endocrine disorders in the equine athlete, plus Manfredi’s inspiration, career path, and perspective on One Health.

Good Service Means Good Business: Q&A with Dr. Michael Curley

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 14:08:00 +0000

Michael Curley (DVM ’84) bought the Red Barn Veterinary Clinic in 1989. Since then, he’s learned a lot about mentorship, client communication, and the business skills needed to own and operate his own clinic.

Photo Blog: Alum Reception at VMX 2023

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 19:15:25 +0000

See photos from the MSU reception at VMX 2023 in Orlando.

Pursuing Pancreatitis: a Clinical Researcher’s Work on a Prevalent Disorder in Dogs

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 18:24:00 +0000

Dr. Harry Cridge is working as a clinical researcher to improve both knowledge of pancreatitis and patient outcomes.

German Shepherd Puppy Receives Fracture Repair After Playtime Accident

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 21:42:00 +0000

After playtime went awry for Max, an 8-week-old German Shepherd, Spartan surgeons helped him bounce back from his broken limb.

Injured GSD undergoes minimally invasive tibial fracture repair

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 21:34:00 +0000

Max, an 8-week-old German Shepherd, presented to the MSU Veterinary Medical Center after being accidentally stepped on while playing with an 80-pound dog at home.

Alum Feature: Dr. Therese Heinonen

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 14:38:00 +0000

Meet Therese Heinonen (DVM ’88), who currently serves as the vice president of clinical operations at DalCor Pharmaceuticals. She is passionate about research, education, and sharing her experiences while navigating a unique career path.

MSU Alum Dr. Samantha Barscewski Saves K9 Officer with Eight Stab Wounds

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 14:03:00 +0000

When Grand Rapids Police K9 officer, Eli, was stabbed eight times during a confrontation with a suspect, he was rushed to Animal Emergency Hospital, where MSU alum Dr. Samantha Barscewski spent over two hours in the operating room working to save him.

Photo Blog: Alum Reception at AAEP Convention 2022

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 19:44:00 +0000

See photos from the MSU CVM Reception in San Antonio for the AAEP Annual Convention.

Photo Blog: ACVP 2022 Annual Meeting and Alum Reception

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 14:45:00 +0000

See photos from the 2022 ACVP Annual Meeting and the MSU CVM Reception at Tuscan Kitchen.

A Giving Nature: The Story Behind the Krown on the Rox Memorial Scholarship

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 14:43:00 +0000

When the McParlan family lost their beloved horse, Krown on the Rox, they decided to create something positive to honor his memory. The Krown on the Rox Memorial Scholarship, established in May of 2022, will help relieve some of the financial pressure for students who have a love of horses as they work towards becoming veterinarians. (Photograph by Kirstie Marie.)

It All Starts Here: Philanthropists of the Year Facilitate Professorships in Small Animal Reproduction

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 18:41:42 +0000

Meet the 2022 Philanthropists of the Year, Alan Kalter and Dr. Chris Lezotte, who funded two endowed professorships (theriogenology and genomics) and established the HappyLegs Fund at the Hospital, which provides financial help for owners with dogs that require life-saving care.

Writing the Next Chapter: A Q&A with Dr. Renée Alsarraf

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 13:25:00 +0000

Dr. Renée Alsarraf (DVM ’91) treated cancer in canine patients for more than two decades. Then, at age 51, she was diagnosed with cancer herself. Upon receiving her diagnosis, dogs were a unique source of unconditional love for Alsarraf. She wrote about this experience and more in her book, Sit, Stay, Heal: What Dogs Can Teach Us About Living Well.

Student Hospital Worker: Talking to a Future Veterinary Nurse

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 15:15:00 +0000

We talked to Shayna Glase, a second-year Veterinary Nursing student, about her job at the MSU Veterinary Medical Center.

Meet Kyia

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:59:00 +0000

At 8 months old, Kyia had a severe skin infection in her entire lower neck and chest region, causing almost half of her skin tissue to be necrotic, or dead. She spent more than 21 days at MSU.

Help Flo Support MSU’s Orthopedics Legacy

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 19:51:00 +0000

Are you one of thousands of students and clients who benefitted from Dr. Flo’s expertise and experience? Please share your story. You can also support her vision.

From a Rouby to a Pearl, Newborn Colt Defies the Odds

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 15:28:00 +0000

Equine dystocia, or difficulty birthing a foal, is not uncommon, but always urgent. After Rouby, an 18-year-old Oldenburg mare, was in labor for more than three hours, and two weeks late on delivery, her owner Valerie knew quick action was needed to save her beloved mare and her unborn foal.

Students Attend National Veterinary Scholars Symposium

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 19:48:00 +0000

This summer, 26 student researchers attended the 2022 National Veterinary Scholars Symposium. "The most valuable part was seeing science being pushed to new lengths by my own peers and being able to make connections with other minority veterinary students."

MSU VetMed at Mid-SURE

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 18:08:40 +0000

Undergraduate students mentored by College faculty presented at the 12th annual Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences (Mid-SURE).

The Missing Link: Molecules to Medicine with Henry Ford Recap

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:43:00 +0000

The MSU College of Veterinary Medicine hosts Molecules to Medicine, a collaborative and supportive learning community that helps clinicians and scientists advance academia and research together. This month, Dr. Farzan Siddiqui and Dr. Stephen Brown from Henry Ford Health Systems shared their radiation oncology and other cancer study initiatives to discover future avenues of research with the College.

A Surgeon Who’s All About the Details: Meet Dr. Hayley Gallaher

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 17:11:00 +0000

Meet Hayley Gallaher, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA, assistant professor for the Michigan State University Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences and clinician for the Soft Tissue Surgery Service.

Watch: What is Phi Zeta Research Day?

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 18:31:00 +0000

RSVP today and submit your abstract by August 31.

Sadie, the Great Pyrenees, Celebrates 100 Visits with MSU’s Rehabilitation Service

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 19:47:00 +0000

Sadie became a Spartan at a young age: at just 10 months old, Sadie was presented to the MSU Rehabilitation Service due to the concern of right hind limb lameness.

Rouby’s Legacy Lives on, Healthy Foal and Success with Nurse Mare

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 19:03:00 +0000

Rouby, an 18-year-old Oldenburg multiparous broodmare, was presented to Michigan State University’s Equine Emergency Service for dystocia that was unable to be resolved on the farm. She was two weeks overdue with her foal.

Stabilization and Long-term Management of Cardiac Hemangiosarcoma in Canine

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 18:38:21 +0000

Annie is a 9.5-year-old female spayed Labrador mix who was presented to Michigan State University Emergency and Critical Care Medicine Service for lethargy and possible gastrointestinal obstruction.

Don’t Box Me In: Q&A with Dr. Kathryn Dalton

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 16:18:00 +0000

Get to know self-proclaimed Public Health Veterinary Epidemiologist Kathryn Dalton, PhD, VMD, MPH, who is the keynote speaker for Phi Zeta Research Day on Friday, October 14, 2022.

Photo Blog: Alumni Reception at AVMA Convention 2022

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 15:30:00 +0000

This year, the AVMA Convention was in Philadelphia, and the MSU alumni reception was held in Con Murphy’s Irish Pub. After a few opening remarks from Dean Puschner, alumni enjoyed catching up with one another over some great food. See photos from this event!

From Ditch to ICU: the Fight to Keep Canine with Bullet Wound Alive

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0000

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

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 16:46:00 +0000

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.

Community Voices: Enrichment Summer Program

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 16:23:00 +0000

The Enrichment Summer Program, a summer research opportunity for undergraduate students, provides three weeks of veterinary experience to undergraduate students across the country. This year's participants share their dreams and discoveries.

Alumni Feature: Dr. Katie Davis Mauro

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 19:35:00 +0000

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

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 13:58:00 +0000

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.

Comet at the Vet: Sharing Veterinary Medicine with Kids

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 20:43:00 +0000

You’re a middle-school student faced with an animal patient: Comet, a ten-year-old Bichon Frise whose leg appears injured after a jump from a bunk bed. What do you do?

CVM Award Winner Kelli Keith on her Winding Career Path and Passion for Mentorship

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 12:55:00 +0000

The winner of the 2022 CVM Distinguished Veterinary Technology Alumni Award talks about the steps she's taken to get where she is today.

What Goes Around Comes Around: Chatting with a Contributor and a Recipient of the Oncology Treatment Support Fund

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 19:17:08 +0000

Sally, who donated to the Oncology Treatment Support Fund, and AliReda, who received money from the fund, speak on the importance of paying it forward.

Fox47: Mid-Michigan is seeing an uptick in ticks. Here's what you need to know.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 17:42:34 +0000

Dr. Jean Tsao is a professor in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University. She's been studying ticks since 1994. Their numbers are increasing.

Walking the Walk: MSU VetMed Dean Pursues DEI Leadership, Career Development

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 12:06:00 +0000

In 2020, Dr. Birgit Puschner was supposed to be in Washington, D.C. for the Millennium Leadership Initiative, a leadership development program. Of course, it didn’t work out—but for Puschner, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University, it’s perfect timing.

Veterinary Student Assignment Published in Scientific Journal, Addressing Dairy Research Needs

Fri, 20 May 2022 18:02:44 +0000

Three 2021 graduates of the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine have published one of their DVM course assignments as a knowledge summary in the journal Veterinary Evidence.

The First of His Kind: MSU Surgeons Repair Kitten’s Fracture with Patented Surgical Nail

Fri, 20 May 2022 13:08:00 +0000

Otis is the first cat ever to have an I-Loc 4mm interlocking nail placed in their humerus.

No Stone Left Unturned: Cystoscopic-Assisted Laser Lithotripsy for Canine’s Chronic Bladder Stones

Wed, 18 May 2022 20:35:00 +0000

Riley is a 7-year-old female spayed mix breed dog who was presented to the Michigan State University Internal Medicine Service in December of 2021 for evaluation of recurrent bladder stones and for discussion of laser lithotripsy.

Community Voices: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Tue, 17 May 2022 13:56:00 +0000

In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, one student leader at the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine shares her experiences and thoughts on inclusivity.

MLive: Bitten by a tick? Always do this 1 thing, experts say

Mon, 16 May 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Every spring in Michigan, as ticks wake up from their winter dormancy around the same time many humans seem to wake up from theirs, public health experts remind people to brush up on the basics of tick bite prevention and removal.

Dr. Dee Thornell on Practicing in Alaska, Memories of MSU, and Lessons Learned

Mon, 09 May 2022 19:17:00 +0000

Dr. Dee Thornell (class of 1981) returned to campus last week to address the class of 2022 and accept an award at the CVM Awards Ceremony. This provided the perfect opportunity to talk with her about her time as a student and the experiences she’s had since graduating.

Congratulations, CMIB graduates!

Mon, 09 May 2022 15:36:00 +0000

Graduates of the College's Comparative Medicine and Integrative Biology Program are hooded at their commencement ceremony.

Winnie and Marvin Endowed Scholarship: The Story Behind the Fund

Mon, 09 May 2022 14:24:00 +0000

When the Lingk family’s Treeing Walker Coonhound, Marvin, suffered a life-threatening accident, Angie Lingk heard from multiple emergency vets that they would not be able to help him. Luckily, when Angie and Marvin came to the MSU Veterinary Medical Center (VMC), our clinicians were able to help. The experience left her wanting to help veterinary professionals at MSU.

Congratulations, Class of 2022!

Fri, 06 May 2022 13:54:00 +0000

In enthusiastic celebration of the classes of 2022, we look at the top soft skills of today’s Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine graduates.

Community Voices: Pride Month at MSU

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 19:32:00 +0000

In recognition of Pride Month at MSU, the College of Veterinary Medicine spoke with a member of our community about how to make the veterinary field more inclusive to LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Multicultural Scholars Program Diversifies Food Animal Medicine

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:13:00 +0000

The Multicultural Scholars Program sponsors five veterinary students who come from populations that are underrepresented in the veterinary medical field, and aims to create a more diverse workforce in food animal medicine.

Alumni Feature: Dr. Tesfaheywet Zeryehun Shiferaw

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 18:18:00 +0000

In 2019, Dr. Tesfaheywet Zeryehun Shiferaw came to MSU as part of the USDA Foreign Animal Service Faculty Exchange Program. Since completing the program, Dr. Tesfaheywet was promoted to full professor in Veterinary Clinical Pathology at Haramaya University. This makes Dr. Tesfaheywet the youngest professor in the history of Haramaya University.

Spartan Family Gives $1 Million in Memory of Beloved Pet

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 14:19:00 +0000

While there are many reasons to support animal health, Matt and Kathleen Davis needed only one. In recent months, the Davises donated a $1 million estate gift to the College of Veterinary Medicine, as well as a cash pledge to assist small animal owners who can’t afford emergency care for their pet.

Turning the Other Cheek: MSU Veterinary Surgeon Repairs Face Wound on African Painted Dog

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 14:23:00 +0000

Dr. Maureen Jay, assistant professor for the MSU Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences and clinician for the Soft Tissue Surgery Service, traveled to Binder Park Zoo and performed a surgical flap procedure to move a portion of skin from Rusty's cheek to cover and close the wound on his muzzle.

No Ebbing This Flo: Veterinary Orthopedic Giant Retires, Legacy Lives On

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 12:06:00 +0000

In the world of veterinary orthopedics, few names command as much respect as Gretchen Flo. Now, after more than 50 years of active clinical service, teaching, and research, Flo is retiring—for real this time.

Community Voices: This Is How We Role

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 17:42:00 +0000

Students at the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine give back to their local community in innumerable ways, including serving as mentors and role models for youths. Three students, each a mentor at an after-school childcare program at a local residential community, share their experiences.

Multigenerational Panel: Black History Month

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 15:51:00 +0000

The MSU College of Veterinary Medicine had the immense honor of hosting a multigenerational panel of Black veterinary professionals in February. Our speakers were Dr. Steve Carey, fourth-year DVM student Kacey Joseph, Dr. Timbrala Marshall, Dr. Kamaria Catalan, and Dr. Veronica Whiteside.

The Girl Who Grew up to be an Equine Surgeon: Chatting with Dr. Ashley VanderBroek

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 14:25:00 +0000

If you ask a class of second-graders what they want to be when they grow up, many will tell you about their dreams of being a veterinarian. Rarely will one have a specialty picked out, but Dr. Ashley VanderBroek had specific goals in mind.

Alumni Feature: Dr. Katherine Donahue

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 20:35:02 +0000

Dr. Katherine Donahue, a graduate of the DVM Class of 1994, is a telehealth expert, and also works in small animal practice.

Community Voices: Disability Awareness Month

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 20:50:00 +0000

March is Disability Awareness Month. The reasons a person may be differently-abled are numerous; one alumna of the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine shares her thoughts and experiences below.

Community Voices: Women's History Month

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 20:31:00 +0000

In honor of March being Women's History Month, we spoke with women from the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine about their thoughts and role models.

MSU Veterinary Match Day

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 02:01:00 +0000

Congratulations to the veterinary professionals who applied for and matched to the Veterinary Internship and Residency Matching Program!

MSU Hosts First-Ever Blanket Drive, an Outstanding Success

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 19:59:07 +0000

More than 20 large laundry bins were filled! On behalf of all our patients, we thank everyone who participated and helped make this event such an outstanding success.

Community Voices: Black History Month

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 20:02:45 +0000

One Layer at a Time: Printing Custom Instruments to Build Veterinary Orthopedics

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 19:24:00 +0000

Get to know Dr. Danielle Marturello, assistant professor and clinician in Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery.

A Unique Presentation of Equine Dystocia at MSU

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 01:55:00 +0000

Cookie, a 12-year-old Saddlebred mare, was presented to Michigan State University Veterinary Medical Center’s Large Animal Emergency Service for colic and possible abortion.

Kitten vs. Hanger: MSU Veterinary Surgeons to the Rescue

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 01:31:00 +0000

Coraline is a 6-month-old intact female domestic short hair feline who presented to Michigan State University Emergency and Critical Care Medicine Service (ECCM) following an incident where a clothes hanger was stuck in her mouth.

New at the Zoo: Dr. Jack Kottwitz on Pharmacology, Teaching, and Bears

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 16:03:00 +0000

Al, the 85-Year-Old Tortoise, Goes to MSU

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 21:41:00 +0000

“Al”, the 85-year-old Aldabra giant tortoise who lives at Binder Park Zoo, recently took a road trip from Battle Creek to East Lansing for a CT exam.

Photo Blog: Living Life on the Wild Side

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 20:12:00 +0000

Kyle Kansman, DVM Class of 2022, has a passion for wildlife rehabilitation, and recently completed an externship at the Vancouver Aquarium and the Marine Mammal Rescue Centre. Take a look at his experience.