President Tony Frank named 2018 Citizen of the West
The award recognizes those who embody the spirit and determination of the Western pioneer and perpetuate the West’s agriculture heritage and ideals.
CVMBS News
Dogs get old, too: What we can learn from canines about human health
Dr. Doug Thamm will speak on people, pets, and aging at the Mary Scott Lecture Series Oct. 20.
CSU marks a decade of growth, welcomes historic class
The largest and most diverse freshman class in Colorado State University’s history has led to record enrollment for the 10th consecutive year. The university welcomes 33,413 students to campus this year.
A leg up: TB researchers aim for the stars to raise awareness about science
A group of young researchers at CSU hopes to raise awareness about tuberculosis by putting eye-catching images of TB bacteria on sportswear.
University invests $1 million in interdisciplinary research teams
Catalyst for Innovative Partnerships teams collaborate on some of the world’s most pressing problems.
Hospital lot open to clients-only on CSU football game days
During home football games, parking at the veterinary hospital is reserved for clients.
Improving dairy farm success through animal and human wellbeing
Dr. Noa Román-Muñiz trains dairy farm protocols to farm workers so that animals and employees can stay healthy and safe.
People
CVMBS Amazing Alumni: Meet Dr. Robert Miller
“Even though I never set out to study veterinary medicine, it all worked out beautifully. Just as I planned it.” -CSU alumnus Dr. Robert Miller, class of 1956
CVMBS Amazing Alumni: Meet Shannon Oliver
Thanks to his CSU education in Environmental Health, Shannon Oliver went from ski bum to school sustainability expert.
Dr. Michael Lappin wins national veterinary clinical research award
CSU professor Dr. Michael Lappin wins national veterinary research award.
Dr. Patrick McCue: Scientist, clinician, educator honored for lifetime work in equine reproduction
We caught up with McCue between foalings for a conversation about his life leading up to the Theriogenologist of the Year Award.
C.W. Miller earns Faculty Council Harry Rosenberg Distinguished Service Award
C.W. Miller received the 2017 Faculty Council Harry Rosenberg Distinguished Service Award, which honors exemplary commitment to CSU's Faculty Council.
Custodian Laurie Everett named an Everyday Hero
Custodian Laurie Everett has been recognized as an Everyday Hero.
Three projects get Creative Works boost from CSU Ventures
The annual grant program is available to early-stage CSU innovators whose intellectual property could be eligible for copyright, trademark or design patent protection.
Animal Health
Do dogs help owners live healthier lives? CSU study seeks answer
CSU veterinarians need dogs and owners in northern Colorado to enroll in the eight-week study.
Palliative care for pets: Providing comfort and pain relief during illness
You might have heard the term "palliative care" in human medicine. It applies to pets, too.
Lilly the lemon: Remarkable pooch overcomes cancer
Her owners joke that Lilly is a lemon. Her CSU veterinarians call her lucky.
Eclipse tips: What pet owners need to know
We humans might be ready for the solar eclipse on Monday, but our pets will really be in the dark about the whole thing until it happens.
In the News
CBS4 Denver: Young scientists empower women by launching fashion in the lab
Jessie Haugen Frenkel and Alexandra Todd are hoping to make science fashionable. They want to empower women, promote disease prevention and support research.
Veterinary Practice News: AKC Canine Health Foundation funds clinical trial
The trial will study cannabidiol in treating drug-resistant epilepsy in dogs "With the changing public perception of cannabis, it is time that we put science behind the stories and claims. " -Dr. Stephanie McGrath
The Horse: Stifling the Pain in Horses
“Stifle injuries account for a substantial number of injuries in sport horses.” -Dr. Dave Frisbie. He estimates that approximately 40 percent of sport horse injuries can be associated with the stifle.
Wired: Don’t Blame Pigs for Swine Flu—Species Hopping Is How Viruses Evolve
“(Humans) are probably the worst offenders and probably the biggest target for cross-species transmission just because we do so many crazy things.” -Sue VandeWoude
Style Magazine: Celebrating life in the pink with Kim Ellis
"(Cancer) has made me an even greater equine nurse, enriched with life, and as a whole, I’m emotionally and physically stronger because of it." -Kim Ellis
Daily Mail: It’s not probiotics you need, it’s synbiotics
Professor Ian Orme reveals why we've been taking the wrong supplement for good gut health.
Morning Ag Clips: Improving dairy farm success
As a veterinarian and Extension dairy specialist, Dr. Noa Román-Muñiz teaches and trains dairy farm protocols to farm workers so that animals and employees can stay healthy and safe.
DVM360: Elevated liver enzyme activity in a dog? An algorithm to help you determine “Now what?”
Whether a veterinary patient is symptomatic or asymptomatic, use this guide to help you get to a diagnosis.
Events
City Park Pool Closed for Summer, But Not Before Dogs Get Their Day
City Park Pool invites the dog community to attend from 4-6:30 p.m., when hundreds of dogs will frolic in the waters of the pool.
President’s Commission on Women and Gender Equity celebrates 20 years
The Commission will mark the occasion with a community celebration Oct. 3, 3-6 p.m., in the Lory Student Center Theater.
Genomics of disease in wildlife lectures
CSU is hosting a lecture series on the genomics of disease in wildlife.
Infectious diseases research symposium June 7-9
CSU will host an infectious diseases research symposium in June.