Can backyard chickens provide answers about transmission of the West Nile virus?
Researchers hope to inform policy management in Northern Colorado at a time when West Nile virus numbers are the highest they’ve been in years.
CVMBS News
Researchers find few adverse health effects in wildlife exposed to low levels of radiation from the Fukushima nuclear accident
The team examined biomarkers of DNA damage and stress and did not find any significant adverse health effects.
Birch sugar is the same thing as xylitol and it’s toxic to dogs
Labeled as “xylitol” within the ingredients list for most products, the same plant-derived substance can also be identified as “birch sugar” or “birch sap” in others.
CSU awarded $6.7 million NIH award for research facility focused on bat health, disease transmission
Bats can harbor coronaviruses, so studying bats and pathogens is critical to global public health.
InTERFEWS program training leaders to solve problems in food, energy, water systems
The NSF-funded program brings together students and faculty who are interested in studying food, energy and water issues and the many ways in which those systems affect each other.
Distinguished Professor Honored in Building Naming Ceremony
The Gordon D. Niswender Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology Laboratory represents a lasting legacy of innovative research and training
Celebrating the life of University Distinguished Professor George Seidel, Jr.
A virtual remembrance to be held Oct. 6
The college in the news
Fort Morgan Times: Morgan Community College receives $4.7 million Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program STEM grant
“Colorado State University (CSU) and College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (CVMBS) look forward to our partnership with MCC to encourage and foster success in STEM,” Dr. Mark Zabel, CSU research associate dean, said.
Horse Talk: Review explores musculoskeletal therapy use in horses, dogs
Kevin Haussler and his fellow researchers, writing in the journal Animals, said neck and back pain are common in animals. Conservative care is the most common form of management of pain, stiffness and muscle spasms.
The Colorado Sun: WHO says air pollution caps should be much tougher in Colorado, U.S.
he new WHO guidelines released Wednesday, developed by hundreds of scientists around the world, including Colorado State University environmental epidemiologist Dr. David Rojas, would put Colorado even further from attaining air pollution limits that Front Range counties have been failing for years.
The Colorado Sun: Why coronavirus vaccine booster shots may help you, and why they may not help society
Because delta’s superpower is how fast it moves. So your immune system might need the espresso-jolt of a booster shot to catch up. Gregg Dean is a professor of microbiology and immunology at Colorado State University. (He’s also developing two coronavirus vaccines.)
Chicago Tribune: The best dental care supplies for cats
Dental disease is "by far the most common major health problem of cats," according to the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
The Philadelphia Inquirer: USDA study finds COVID-19 antibodies in Pa. deer, first sign of wild animals’ virus exposure
Angela Bosco-Lauth, assistant professor of biomedical sciences at Colorado State University who led the small mammal lab study and was not involved in the deer study, agreed that further investigation is needed.
Blaine County Journal: A Second Doctor Joins Blaine County Veterinary Service
Dr. Bobbi Knudsen attended Montana State University-Billings where she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology in 2014. Then, Knudsen enrolled at Colorado State University (CSU) to earn her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Degree in 2021.
Road Racing World: KWR Ducati Team Racing For One Cure At NJMP, Barber
“We are racing for One Cure this weekend thanks to the generosity of One Cure fans and supporters David and Maxine Pierce. None of us like cancer, and David and Maxine are helping me to raise awareness, and funds, as we race for One Cure to help all cancer patients.”
People
C.A.N.S. Around The Oval gets underway at CSU
Colorado State University’s annual drive — C.A.N.S. Around The Oval — is ramping up with activities and events in October.
Distinguished Professor Honored in Building Naming Ceremony
The Gordon D. Niswender Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology Laboratory represents a lasting legacy of innovative research and training
A Day in the Life: Kristine Kofron
Kristine Kofron, who has been a CSU state classified employee for 20 years, is the blood bank manager for the Small Animal Blood Bank at the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
In memory: George Seidel
Dr. George E. Seidel Jr., age 78, passed away on Sept. 4, in Loveland, surrounded by his family.
Celebrating the life of University Distinguished Professor George Seidel, Jr.
A virtual remembrance to be held Oct. 6
CSU podcast ‘living healthy longer’ unpacks the science of healthy aging
When the Columbine Health Systems Center for Healthy Aging set out to start a podcast a year ago, the goal was to highlight research from faculty members across CSU who are investigating these critical issues in aging and to bring aging studies out of the lab and into the earbuds of listeners across Northern Colorado.
Rams Read author Natasha Bowens Blair to speak at CSU Oct. 15
Natasha Bowens Blair, author of this year’s Rams Read book The Color of Food: Stories of Race, Resilience and Farming will be at Colorado State University to share her experiences about meeting people with incredible stories centered around food justice on Oct. 15.
Animal Health
Birch sugar is the same thing as xylitol and it’s toxic to dogs
Labeled as “xylitol” within the ingredients list for most products, the same plant-derived substance can also be identified as “birch sugar” or “birch sap” in others.
Fit for a horse: New equine hospital makes space for horses and humans
The new Johnson Family Equine Hospital was built to provide extra space for individual horses and improve personalized care.
She’s your dog, Charlie Brown: Cleft palate puppy gets a second chance
Miss Charlie Brown was born with a cleft palate, a condition that requires surgery to repair. With the hospital community behind her every step of the way, Charlie defied the odds.
Cofan the mountain tapir recovering from kidney removal surgery
Dr. Matt Johnston, associate professor of avian, exotic and zoological medicine, led the CSU team.
Events
CSU disaster prep expert Dr. Ragan Adams to speak at FEMA wildfire, flood risks and recovery webinar series
Wildfire, flood, agriculture and insurance experts will discuss recovery and increased flood risk.
National data science expert to discuss holistic study of COVID-19 in free Oct. 16 seminar
To explain how researchers are harnessing big data to understand more about the coronavirus, Dan Jacobson, a computational systems biologist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, will deliver a virtual talk, followed by a panel discussion with Ray Goodrich, director of CSU’s Infectious Disease Research Institute, Professor Carol Wilusz, and other CSU faculty.
COVID-19 Impacts: Perspectives from Women in Science
Sept. 29: Moderated by professor emerita Carol Blair, CSU scientists with diverse expertise will provide their perspectives on a broad array of topics regarding COVID-19. The conversation will stretch from thoughts about the origin and transmission of corona viruses, testing strategies, human and community health impacts, and behavior changes noted during the pandemic.
National Academies workshop will address airborne transmission of COVID-19
The two-day virtual workshop will delve into the rapidly evolving science around how the virus spreads.
IMPACT MAGAZINE 2021
Features
Pandemic Proof
The pandemic is far from over, yet the past year contains ample proof that the College will help end it. We spoke to faculty, staff, and students who have contributed to this massive effort, and from their stories we distilled the 10 practices that make us pandemic-proof.
It Was a Weird Year to Start College
Thanks to COVID-19, many incoming first-year students faced a tough decision: whether or not to go to college at all.
Med School Meets Real World
The first cohort of third-year medical students arrived in Fort Collins in June 2020 to complete their clinical training with the new Colorado State University medical school campus and spearhead service-learning projects.
Out of the Dark
Why did I choose to be the agent of death for my animals? It might seem like a very odd way to express my love... but I knew this act would fulfill our promise to spare them the kind of suffering that causes nightmares.
Departments
Impact 2021: An update on college strategic priorities
A broad overview of the college's most important initiatives.
From the Dean: You Are All Heroes
I am in awe of our people and the passion and innovation they have demonstrated day after day during the coronavirus pandemic.
Healing Journey: The Argus Institute honors the human-animal bond
The Argus Institute at the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital recognizes and honors the human-animal bond, offering unique support services to help pet parents through dying, death, and grief.
Class of 2021
We polled a cross-section of our graduating students about their hopes and dreams, and even though the coronavirus pandemic has changed commencement plans, their futures look bright!
New Life: A day at the Equine Reproduction Laboratory
Photos from a day spent at the Equine Reproduction Laboratory, an international leader in assisted reproduction techniques.
Conversation: Alex Bailey & Rushika Perera
A chat with Dr. Rushika Perera, an associate professor of virology and the chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, and Alex Bailey, a member of the College’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee and a third-year student in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.
Building for the Future
An update on college construction projects
Alumni News: From Fort Collins to outer space
News from our alumni around the world and beyond.