Equine coronavirus is newer on the scene than most equine diseases we hear about, with veterinarians reporting the first outbreaks among adult horses just a few years ago. Veterinarians know it causes fever, anorexia, diarrhea, and colic in affected horses. To prevent it, however, researchers need to better understand what characteristics or exposures increase a horse’s chances of infection.
Taking care of a dog can be a lot of work — walking it, feeding it, giving it all the love and attention it deserves. Within UC Davis’s renowned veterinary school, this dream job exists. Known as the Canine Enhancement Program, the program gives vet students the opportunity to care for dogs and get paid for it.
Dr. Tiffany Margolin, Class of 1991, was one of two veterinarians in the Santa Barbara area who committed suicide in the past few months. Their deaths reflect a quiet crisis in the profession.
Dr. Gregory Ferraro was honored for his lasting impact on equine health and research with the announcement of a new endowed directorship in his name. Nearly 100 people—a veritable who’s who in equine medicine at UC Davis—gathered as Dean Michael Lairmore appointed Dr. Carrie Finno as the inaugural holder of the Dr. Gregory L. Ferraro Endowed Directorship.
The American Animal Hospital Association remains the only institution that accredits companion veterinary hospitals in the U.S. and Canada. It was built on the premise that pets deserve nothing less than the very best veterinary care.
A list of the collaborative work between the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and the Koret School of Veterinary Medicine — the only veterinary school in Israel — reads something like a “who’s who” of the animal kingdom.
At the 2018 Council for Advancement and Support of Education District VII Conference held on March 2nd, Margaret Wong, Digital Media Coordinator and Rob Warren, Communications and Marketing Officer for the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital were recognized for their mini-campaign leading up to the October 13th Veterinary Medical Center campaign launch.
Congratulations to Dr. Patricia A. Conrad, DVM, Ph.D., for being recognized with the Chancellor’s Award for International Engagement for her passionate commitment to global health and her tireless efforts to promote an engaged, activated, and educated global community focused on addressing important problems.
Dean Michael D. Lairmore was installed as President-Elect of the Association of American Veterinary Colleges (AAVMC) at the recent March meeting held in Washington DC. Elected to this office by his peers, Lairmore will assist the incoming president, Calvin Johnson, Dean-College of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University, with leadership duties related to the AAVMC’s mission and vision.
Swiss Star’s Chasing Moonbeams aka Luna, a 1-year-old female Bernese mountain dog, recently jumped out of the window of a moving car. After Luna immediately showed lameness in her pelvic limb, her co-owner Mary Beam had her examined by their primary veterinarian. X-rays showed a break in the head of Luna’s right femur, so she was referred to a local veterinary surgeon. After discovering that Luna was a champion show dog, the surgeon suggested Ms. Beam take her to see renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Denis Marcellin-Little at the UC Davis veterinary hospital.
Labrador retriever Gus was diagnosed with an acanthomatous ameloblastoma, a locally invasive tumor that does not tend to spread to other parts of the body.
UC Davis held onto its top spot in veterinary sciences in the latest QS World University Rankings released today. As the inaugural No. 1 university in Veterinary Science, UC Davis is renowned for applying a “One Health” approach to addressing critical health concerns on a local and global scale.
Recently, 24 Davis High School students interested in veterinary medicine participated in Vet-for-a-Day, an outreach effort hosted by the school. This was the second in a two-part program put on this year by faculty and staff to engage younger students on the potential career options available in veterinary medicine.
