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UC Davis veterinarians visit burned alpacas

Burned Alpacas Hospitalized for Four Months Finally Go Home

Posted by Rob Warren on December 08, 2020

Average stay in the hospital for the more than 50,000 animals that UC Davis treats every year is less than a week. It is a rare occurrence for an animal to be hospitalized for four months, but two alpacas that the UC Davis veterinary hospital’s Large Animal Clinic treated this fall did just that. Apple Jack and Jasper became household names at the hospital, being seen by nearly every fourth-year veterinary student who had a large animal rotation. The students and technicians even decorated their barn stall for the holidays.

Large Animal
Veterinary radiology oncologist Dr. Michael Kent (right) with Dr. Arta Monjazeb, associate professor in the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Department of Radiation Oncology.

Training the Next Generation of Comparative Oncologists

Posted by Trina Wood on December 04, 2020
UC Davis is taking a major leap forward in training the next generation of scientists engaged in basic and translational cancer research for animals and humans, thanks to a prestigious National Institutes of Health (NIH) T32 grant.
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orca

What’s Killing Killer Whales?

Posted by Trina Wood on December 02, 2020
Pathology reports on more than 50 killer whales stranded over nearly a decade in the northeast Pacific and Hawaii show that orcas face a variety of mortal threats — many stemming from human interactions.
Environment/Wildlife
mercer clinic

Spread a Little Cheer for Pets of the Homeless

Posted by Trina Wood on December 02, 2020
Mercer Clinic Holiday Pet Baskets, given to homeless people for their pets, will soon be distributed for the 26th consecutive year, thanks to volunteer elves who share an affiliation with the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.
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veterinarians at a ribbon cutting ceremony

Equine Reproduction Service Updates Facilities at the Center for Equine Health

Posted by Rob Warren on December 01, 2020
The UC Davis veterinary hospital’s Equine Reproduction Service has a newly renovated clinical teaching and research space at the school’s Center for Equine Health. Dean Michael Lairmore, Executive Associate Dean John Pascoe, and Executive Assistant Dean Mary McNally officially unveiled the newly renovated space, which includes four custom-designed stocks and all new flooring. The Equine Reproduction Service team, led by Service Chief Dr. Ghislaine Dujovne and newly acquired faculty member Dr. Pouya Dini, also has a new student meeting space and expanded laboratory as part of the renovation.
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yellow Labrador retriever

Philanthropic Partnership Helps UC Davis Advance Cancer Care

Posted by Rob Warren on November 30, 2020
The UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine recently received an additional $75,000 grant from the Petco Foundation to continue its support of pet cancer treatments at the school’s veterinary hospital.
Small Animal
USAID PREDICT interns conduct lab work at Sokoine University in Agriculture in Tanzania. (Courtesy of USAID PREDICT)

Lessons from the Pandemic: Q&A with Dr. Jonna Mazet

Posted by Trina Wood on November 24, 2020
What are the lessons learned from this pandemic? UC Davis Magazine interviewed two infectious disease experts, including the school's Dr. Jonna Mazet.
Human & Animal Health
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Dr. Lisa Miller Elected as AAAS Fellow

Posted by Trina Wood on November 24, 2020
Congratulations to Dr. Lisa Miller, one of 11 UC Davis professors elected in this year’s class of fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
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Daisy the dog at the ocean

Dialysis Saves Dog with Acute Kidney Injury

Posted by Rob Warren on November 23, 2020
Daisy, an 8-year-old female collie/terrier mix, grew up in Malibu, so she loves the beach. She’s always been a well-seasoned beachgoer, prepared for anything that might come her way. But a recent trip to Pacifica Beach proved too much to handle after she ingested something that severely upset her system, nearly killing her.
Small Animal
cat at UC Davis veterinary hospital with paws bandaged

Cat Burned in Wildfire Discharged After Three Months of Hospitalization

Posted by Rob Warren on November 20, 2020
The UC Davis veterinary hospital has treated hundreds of animals over the years that were burned in wildfires. Every year, there is at least one that everyone at the hospital remembers. This year, one of the most memorable was Ned, a semi-feral cat who was rescued from the property he calls home a few days after the LNU Lightning Complex Fire swept through and destroyed everything. This week, Ned was finally discharged after being hospitalized for three months.
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lettuce field

School Part of Coalition to Enhance Food Safety

Posted by Rob Warren on November 19, 2020
The Western Center for Food Safety—a joint effort between UC Davis’ School of Veterinary Medicine and the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences—will join several other California organizations to launch a multi-year study to improve food safety through enhanced understanding of the ecology of human pathogens in the environment that may cause food-borne illness outbreaks, according to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration announcement today.
Food & Agriculture
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School Celebrates Creation of New Presidential Endowed Chair

Posted by Rob Warren on November 19, 2020
On November 18, the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine celebrated the creation of a new Presidential Chair that was the fruit of a two-decade relationship with the school and the Messmer family. Dr. Joanne Paul-Murphy was introduced as the inaugural chairholder of the Messmer Family Presidential Chair in the Companion Exotic Animal Medicine and Surgery Service at the virtual event.
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Dr. Stephen White

Dr. Stephen White Wins National Dermatology Award

Posted by Rob Warren on November 12, 2020
Dr. Stephen White has been named the 2020 recipient of the Frank Kral Award presented by the American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology. The award is given annually in recognition of outstanding achievements and dedicated service to the veterinary profession and the specialty of veterinary dermatology.
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