A Nose Up: Rescued dogs learn to sniff out bird flu
Researchers from Colorado State University’s Department of Biomedical Sciences and the USDA-APHIS National Wildlife Research Center are collaborating to train rescue dogs to detect avian influenza.
CVMBS News
Avenir Museum embroidery sampler from 1802 X-rayed at Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Veterinary care and historic textiles don’t often intersect, but recently the staff at the Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising and CSU's James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital collaborated in an effort to solve a needlework mystery.
(Not) lost in translation: CSU launches certificate in Spanish for animal health and care
“Communication in animal care is important, because you might be talking about where you give a cow an injection, and that location affects how long the medicine is in the cow’s system, and how well that medicine will work,” said Dr. Noa Roman-Muniz, a CSU veterinary alumna who is now as associate professor in the Department of Animal Sciences and a CSU Extension dairy specialist. “So it’s about human and animal health and safety, as well as food quality.”
One Health Institute receives grant to study community stress, housing instability
The funding will support resources, stability and safety for young families in Larimer County.
Veteran and former CSU prof donates rare WWII glider uniform to Avenir Museum
“Please take care of this.” That’s what 93-year-old Jim Ingram told staff of CSU’s Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising on May 23 as he donated the complete, pristine uniform he wore during his World War II service in the 194th Glider Infantry Regiment.
Wildfire risks are high again this year – here’s what travelers need to know
Dr. Ragan Adams, coordinator of the CSU Veterinary Extension Specialist Group, wrote this piece for The Conversation, an independent collaboration between editors and academics that provides informed news analysis and commentary to the general public
Using virtual biopsies to improve melanoma detection
CSU researcher Jesse Wilson is accelerating research to improve imaging and detection of melanoma, and his Young Investigator Award from the Melanoma Research Alliance will open the door to partnering with the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences to test new imaging applications on canine patients.
People
Amazing Alumni: Dr. Diane Brown
Dr. Diane Brown has worked as a general practitioner, as a researcher in the pharmaceutical industry, as a primary investigator at Harvard University, and as a leader in the non-profit world. Now, as the chief executive officer at the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation, she draws upon all of those experiences daily to improve the health of dogs.
Amazing Alumni: Dr. Jerry Billquist
Dr. Jerry Billquist has done it all in veterinary medicine: small animal practice, service in the U.S. Army, caring for rodeo horses. He was recently recognized for his significant impact when he received the 2017 Zoetis PRCA Veterinarian of the Year Award.
Help Fort Collins restaurants feed hungry students
On June 13, Smokin’ Fins Fort Collins will add their support to Rams Against Hunger by donating 10 percent of total sales to the program.
CSU students bring veterinary aid to Baja California Sur
Colorado State University veterinary students provided free spay and neuter surgeries for the dogs and cats of Baja California Sur, Mexico, in the 2017-18 school year.
Puppy video, media management win Colorado public relations awards
The College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences communications team won two awards at the annual meeting of the Public Relations Society of America Colorado chapter.
'A beacon of hope for students,' Mark Brown receives multicultural service award
Associate Professor Mark Brown was recently recognized for his leadership and a sustained commitment to the advancing of diversity and social justice.
Faculty honored for exceptional graduate student advising and mentorship
Nominations are submitted by graduate students based on three criteria: educational guidance, career development and interpersonal relationship skills.
Animal Health
Pet Health: Protect your dog from heat exhaustion and heat stroke during summer months
With hot summer months upon us, many of us are eager to take our four-legged buddies with us while we are out and about. Here's how to keep them safe.
Backyard flock owners: Beware of virulent Newcastle disease
Virulent Newcastle disease, which affects wild birds and domestic poultry, is back in the United States.
Lylli bounces back after surgery
Lylli was treated at CSU after being diagnosed with idiopathic chylothorax.
Drought conditions in Colorado make the state ripe for fire danger this year
To assist the areas of Colorado most affected by the drought, and at risk for subsequent fire and flood, three free workshops are being offered by CSU Extension, in Dove Creek in Dolores County, Salida in Chaffee County and Las Animas in Bent County.
In the News
Denver Post: Loveland rescue dog receives the gift of mobility
When Fozzie entered the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital on Tuesday, she was adept at hopping on her front two legs, pulling her paralyzed back legs behind her as she moved. When the young dog left an hour later, she sped out the door on two legs and two wheels.
Iowa Public Radio: Shortage Of Rural Veterinarians Puts Farmers, Food Supply At Risk
LISTEN: Stetter said he often consults with School of Medicine at the University of Colorado, because the scarcity of rural vets looks nearly identical to the country’s shortage of rural doctors.
Chicago Tribune: When is it ethical to euthanize your pet?
Ideally, companion animal owners should maintain a good relationship with their general veterinary practitioner, who has often known the animal all of its life, and can serve as a partner in dialogue during the trying times when euthanasia emerges as a possible alternative to suffering. -Bernard Rollin
Harvest Public Media: Shortage Of Rural Veterinarians Puts Farmers, Food Supply At Risk
LISTEN: Without vets, farmers and the nation’s food supply are more vulnerable to those disease outbreaks. It also could mean sick and infected animals will increasingly go untested, said Mark Stetter, the dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Colorado State University.
Rapid City Journal: Fungus associated with deadly syndrome detected on SD bats
The fungus was detected in South Dakota during field examination of live bats using ultraviolet light and swab samples sent to the Colorado State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.
Podcast A Vet: How to maintain your mental health in vet school
LISTEN: Dr. Laurie Fonken focuses on helping students take care of themselves throughout the stressful journey of veterinary schooling and she speaks about the importance of bravery, self-love and the relief of having someone to talk to.
Chinook Observer: Elk hoof rot spreading eastward
Tests at Colorado State University’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and the USDA National Animal Disease Center confirmed both elk had hoof disease, Gardner said.
Working on My Redneck: Cole Custer Hopes “Big Mo” Is Still On His Side
Code 3 Associates also provides training to conduct thorough investigations into animal welfare issues, all of which is accredited by Colorado State University and the school’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Events
2018 Spring Commencement set for May 11-13
Ceremonies and speakers celebrate accomplishments of more than 5,000 CSU graduates.
Are you fast? Or are you furry? Either way, join us on the Oval April 28
The Fast and the Furriest 5K begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 28 at the Colorado State University Oval.
Petting zoo, CAM the Ram, and food trucks at Veterinary Teaching Hospital Open House April 21
The CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital holds its 39th annual Open House 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 21.
Drought conditions in Colorado make the state ripe for fire danger this year
To assist the areas of Colorado most affected by the drought, and at risk for subsequent fire and flood, three free workshops are being offered by CSU Extension, in Dove Creek in Dolores County, Salida in Chaffee County and Las Animas in Bent County.