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2020 Fall Faculty Reception

Posted by Trina Wood on October 22, 2020
Dean Michael Lairmore welcomed new individuals to the school’s community during the annual Fall Faculty Reception on October 22 (held virtually this year) and acknowledged those in outgoing and incoming leadership roles. The school also honored faculty members with awards for excellence in teaching and research, along with others honored for their service.
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Dr. William R. Pritchard

In Memoriam—Dr. William R. Pritchard

Posted by Trina Wood on October 19, 2020

Nov 15, 1924 — Oct 18, 2020

Dr. William Roy Pritchard (Bill) was a farmer, a father, a husband, a nature lover, an outdoorsman, a scientist, a military veteran, a professor and a dean. But mostly he was an achiever, leaving behind a distinguished legacy and an enormous body of work in the areas he chose to pursue. His profession, veterinary medicine, became his lifelong devotion and the pursuit of scientific innovation and the development of a world-class teaching and research program in that field was his driving force.

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Scruffles is being treated for leukemia at the UC Davis veterinary hospital.

Oral Chemotherapy Helping Dog With Leukemia

Posted by Rob Warren on October 14, 2020
Scruffles, a 9-year-old female Shetland sheepdog, was referred to the UC Davis veterinary hospital after her white blood cell count continued to increase. The Oncology Service performed complete blood count tests to gain a better understanding of Scruffles’ condition, as well as a test called flow cytometry, which helped determine if Scruffles was dealing with a cancer of her bone marrow (leukemia).
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Researchers Identify Cause of Equine Familial Isolated Hypoparathyroidism

Posted by Rob Warren on October 13, 2020

Researchers at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine have identified a genetic cause for the fatal condition equine familial isolated hypoparathyroidism in Thoroughbreds, marking the first genetic variant for hypoparathyroidism identified in any domestic animal species. Additionally, this is the first widely available genetic test for Thoroughbreds.

Research
Veterinarians performing surgery at the UC Davis veterinary hospital

UC Davis Veterinary Medicine Aims to Raise $500 Million in University’s Fundraising Campaign

Posted by Rob Warren on October 11, 2020

The School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of California, Davis is taking one of the lead roles in the university’s new $2 billion fundraising campaign, “Expect Greater: From UC Davis, For the World.” This marks the largest philanthropic endeavor in the university’s history, and the school’s 25% portion of the goal is also its largest fundraising challenge.

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Evening of Gratitude

Evening of Gratitude 2020

Posted by Carolyn Sawai on October 09, 2020
The school celebrated its annual Evening of Gratitude virtually on October 8 — honoring our generous donors and exceptional students, together advancing veterinary medicine into the future. Students received $6.5 million in total support this year through more than 450 awards, thanks to the generosity of individual, association and corporate donors who make new and continuing awards possible. This is another outstanding year for the school’s scholarship and fellowship program.
Education
veterinarians treat paws of mountain lion

Newly Created Wildlife Disaster Network Aids Several Wildfire Victims

Posted by Rob Warren on October 08, 2020
Earlier this week, the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced the joint formation of the Wildlife Disaster Network. The network is already aiding several animals injured in California’s latest wildfires. Network teams throughout Northern California are treating about a dozen animals at various facilities.
Environment/Wildlife
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UC Davis Study Explores Kitten Stress Responses to Improve Welfare

Posted by Trina Wood on October 07, 2020
Orphaned kittens experience more stress than kittens cared for by their mothers, according to a new UC Davis study. Understanding the effect of being orphaned on responses to stressful events could improve their care.
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team working on a burned mountain lion

Wildlife Disaster Network Mobilizes Aid for Burned, Injured Wildlife

Posted by Trina Wood on October 06, 2020
The Wildlife Disaster Network is a new partnership between the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and California Department of Fish and Wildlife. It aims to quickly and efficiently mobilize the people and resources needed to aid wildlife affected by wildfire and other disasters.
Environment/Wildlife
mountain lion cub burned

Mountain Lion Cub Rescued from California Wildfire

Posted by Trina Wood on October 06, 2020
An orphaned mountain lion cub is at the Oakland Zoo recovering from burn injuries after being rescued from California's Zogg Fire. The zoo staff is working with the UC Davis Veterinary Hospital to treat the cub's wounds.
Environment/Wildlife
horse runs past corral with wildfire in background

Teams Shelter, Treat Animals in Record Fire Season

Posted by Trina Wood on September 30, 2020
Wildfires burned across the Western U.S. in August and September, killing at least 35 people and destroying more than 5,800 buildings. Veterinarians on emergency response teams treated injured animals, helped find and evacuate those in danger, and monitored animals staying on pastures after their owners evacuated.
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black kitten Emma at UC Davis veterinary hospital

Kitten’s Collaborative Care Exemplifies UC Davis’ Campuswide Animal-Centered Spirit

Posted by Rob Warren on September 10, 2020
So, what do a local university patron, four veterinary hospital services, a veterinary resident, a newly graduated Animal Science major, and dozens of faculty, staff, and student caregivers have in common? All of these UC Davis entities came together to save the life of a tiny kitten barely big enough to fit in your hand.
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Dual Degree Program Receives Prestigious NIH Award

Posted by Trina Wood on September 08, 2020
The UC Davis Veterinary Scientist Training Program (VSTP) celebrates its 20th year of preparing the next generation of veterinary scientists with a prestigious National Institutes of Health (NIH) award. This is the first year that NIH has granted the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) award to colleges or schools of veterinary medicine as the lead institution to support students in a dual degree DVM-PhD program.
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Kita after her leg amputation

Dog Continues to Lead Full Life After Leg Amputation Due to Cancer

Posted by Rob Warren on September 08, 2020
Kita, a 10-year-old female American Staffordshire terrier, began limping on her front right leg in November 2019. Shortly thereafter, she refused to walk at all. Her primary veterinarian diagnosed her with osteosarcoma in the leg. Her owners chose to have the leg amputated. Following amputation, Kita was referred to the UC Davis veterinary hospital for further recommendations on treating metastasis of the tumor.
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