Novel study shows promise for managing wild horse populations
CSU researchers are helping find safe and humane solutions for what’s become a significant overpopulation challenge for land managers across the west.
CVMBS News
Zoobiquity Colorado explores connections between human and animal health
Nearly 200 people attended Zoobiquity Colorado, a national meeting on regenerative medicine advances.
College alumni honored during homecoming festivities
CSU will honor College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences alumni Dr. Bill Lance, and Dr. Norm and Ann Jorgensen at the annual Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner, Oct. 11.
CSU Board of Governors establishes Presidential Search Advisory Committee
The Board of Governors of the Colorado State University System voted today to establish the Presidential Search Advisory Committee as the Board seeks the next president of Colorado State University.
Colorado State University's research enterprise hits record $374.9 million
It was the 11th year running that research expenditures, which account for research dollars spent within that period, exceeded $300 million.
Research Administration: It's complicated
Research administrators play a vital role in the success of the CSU research enterprise.
Dr. Frank to transition to full-time CSU System Chancellor
CSU President Tony Frank will transition to full-time Chancellor of the CSU System July 1, 2019.
People
2018 Employee Climate Survey launches
Employees will receive links to access the survey in emails from their division leaders.
CSU celebrating National Biosafety Month with poster contest, safe pledge
CSU is marking the fifth anniversary of National Biosafety Month in a variety of ways.
CSU community honors Ian Orme, Colorado State University Distinguished Professor
Friends, family, faculty and staff honored the life of Colorado State University Distinguished Professor Ian Orme on Sept. 28.
Distinguished Alumni Awards: Top Rams to be honored
The CSU Alumni Association will honor the best of the best Oct. 11 at the annual Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner.
VIDEO: Students take the Veterinarian's Oath
Newly admitted CSU students recite the Veterinarian's Oath.
Amazing Alumni: Dr. Jon Geller
Once a building contractor, Dr. Jon Geller started veterinary school at the age of 41. Now an emergency veterinarian who is board-certified in canine and feline practice, he has started several emergency clinics in Northern Colorado.
1950s: The Master
Marvin Beeman was awestruck by horses while growing up in the world of mounted foxhunting. After earning degrees in the 1950s, he became a world-renowned equine veterinarian.
Animal Health
From goat kneecaps to horses to humans: The genesis of stem cell research at CSU
Dr. David Frisbie and CSU equine surgeons have been influenced by stem cell research conducted by Frank Barry, a world-renowned researcher and a professor at the National University of Ireland Galway.
Yeager the miracle dog: CSU veterinary team gives beloved lab another chance at life
Yeager the hunting dog survived being hit by a car. He's now happy and healthy, thanks to CSU veterinarians.
Preliminary data from CBD clinical trials 'promising'
New research led by Dr. Stephanie McGrath found that 89 percent of dogs who received CBD in a clinical trial had a reduction in the frequency of seizures.
Denver Post: A look at the life of Colorado’s pampered dogs — and how much it can cost owners
“In general, I think that people are treating animals more and more like family and impart their own values, beliefs, ethics and life experiences into the treatment of their animal and seek treatments, diets and practices that are helpful to them.” -Dr. Jennifer Schissler
In the News
Ag Info: Veterinary Loan Repayment Program
LISTEN: A state program will help new vets pay student loans if they agree to work in underserved areas.
American Veterinarian: Immune-Stimulating Properties of Probiotics
At the 2018 Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, Michael Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, discussed the potential immunologic benefits of probiotics in veterinary medicine.
Collegian: New program aims to encourage veterinarians to live in rural areas
VIDEO: To curb the need for veterinary care in rural Colorado, a new loan repayment program promises to pay up to $70,000 of student loans for veterinarians to work in rural, low populated areas.
Bovine Veterinarian: Focus on What Really Matters
Veterinarians need to spend more time addressing clients’ big-picture goals, says Colorado State University Extension Veterinarian Frank Garry.
Sky-Hi News: Grand County Search and Rescue dog, Taz, gets revolutionary treatment and a new Winter Park trail
Mather found herself at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, boasting one of the nation's premier veterinary research hospitals. If she were to find an answer to Taz's illness, it would be at CSU.
Coloradoan: Colorado State University plans new construction, real estate moves
Colorado State University’s veterinary campus will soon have more space to house dogs, cats and rodents needing care.
Denver Post: Pets get special, free care
The clinic, held for the fifth year, brings in veterinarians and students from Colorado State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Fort Collins to help local owners who can’t afford high-cost pet care in an area with few local clinics.
Slate: Are Dog Booties Actually Necessary?
I emailed Ilan Frank, a third-year resident at the Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation service at Colorado State University’s veterinary teaching hospital. “Ice-melting salts, which usually contain chloride, can create acid that can harm the foot-pads,” he tells me. It’s not a conspiracy, after all.
Events
Medical ethicist Alexander Capron discusses issues of death and dying Nov. 2
Capron will lead an afternoon panel discussion and deliver an evening lecture in the Lory Student Center.
Distinguished Alumni Awards: Top Rams to be honored
The CSU Alumni Association will honor the best of the best Oct. 11 at the annual Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner.
CRISPR gene editing: environmentally friendly? Oct. 10
The School of Global Environmental Sustainability is hosting a panel discussion on CRISPR.
Middle East Meltdown: Causes and Consequences
Ambassador Ryan Crocker will explore America’s ever-changing relationship with the Middle East on Oct. 9 at 4 p.m. in the North Ballroom of the Lory Student Center.