Jeremiah Easley takes research excellence into second generation
Dr. Jeremiah Easley’s career path has come full circle. As a young boy, he lived with his family in Fort Collins while his father completed a sabbatical at Colorado State University.
CVMBS News
How much does it cost to give a pet as a gift?
Consider these costs before giving someone a pet as a gift.
2018: CSU's Year in Review
A look back at the year gone by through SOURCE stories.
Kuntz, Austin first recipients of Colorado's Veterinary Education Loan Repayment Program
Callie Kuntz and Kayle Austin have been selected as the first recipients of the state's Veterinary Education Loan Repayment Program.
Take a bow: CSU applauds beloved professor for nearly half a century of service
C.W. Miller retires and leaves behind a lasting legacy.
Congratulations, graduates!
The CSU College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences conferred degrees on 49 undergraduates and 28 graduate students during ceremonies at Moby Arena and the Lory Student Center Friday.
Outstanding microbiology grad Kirty Krieger: “The major chose me.”
Kirty Krieger says she decided to major in microbiology in the same way Harry Potter decided to become a wizard. “The major chose me,” Krieger says, after she tried on several other hats at Colorado State University.
People
Jeremiah Easley takes research excellence into second generation
Dr. Jeremiah Easley’s career path has come full circle. As a young boy, he lived with his family in Fort Collins while his father completed a sabbatical at Colorado State University.
Video: A holiday surprise
Watch a student receive a special gift from the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
Biological science grad credits MIP mentors
Sarah Lion is grateful for three people in particular: Liz Hysen, her academic counselor; and University Distinguished Teaching Scholar Erica Suchman and Marcela Henao-Tamayo, faculty members in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology. Henao-Tamayo employed Lion as a lab assistant, allowing Lion to continue working while completing her biology degree.
Outstanding microbiology grad Kirty Krieger: “The major chose me.”
Kirty Krieger says she decided to major in microbiology in the same way Harry Potter decided to become a wizard. “The major chose me,” Krieger says, after she tried on several other hats at Colorado State University.
Outstanding Grad: Kirty Krieger, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Kirty Krieger says she decided to major in microbiology in the same way Harry Potter decided to become a wizard: “The major chose me.”
Outstanding Grad: Sarah Lion, College of Natural Sciences
The path to veteran Sarah Lion’s biological science degree has been neither straight nor narrow, but she never gave up on the journey.
Noa Román-Muñiz is Proud to Be a CSU Ram
Associate professor in the Department of Animal Sciences and an Extension dairy specialist, CSU alum wanted to be a veterinarian her entire life.
Animal Health
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Collegian: A Ruff Semester: Tips to keep dogs happy in a small space
“Get a breed that works well in small areas,” Lori Kogan said. “Sometimes that doesn’t mean small breeds. Some of the smaller breeds are extremely active, and some of the larger breeds are actually couch potatoes. (For example), greyhounds are great in small settings because they really love to sleep on the couch all day long.”
New animal welfare course launched for veterinary medicine students
A new animal welfare class helps better equip DVM students to recognize and manage welfare issues across species.
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.
In the News
Coloradoan: Fort Collins dog jumps into spotlight in viral video
VIDEO: World, meet Endo the incredible jumping dog. The 6-year-old black Labrador retriever gained attention across the globe after a video of him jumping before an appointment at the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital went viral last month.
Fence Post: Kuntz, Austin named as first recipients of Colorado’s Veterinary Education Loan Repayment Program
Catherine "Callie" Kuntz and Kayle Austin have been selected as the first recipients of the Veterinary Education Loan Repayment Program, which was established by Colorado law in 2017.
Reporter-Herald: Fort Collins jumping dog charms the internet
"It's like owning a kangaroo!" said Howard Seim IV of Fort Collins about what it's like living with Endo, the amazing jumping dog. He charmed the internet in December when a video of his pogo-stick-like jumping garnered more than a hundred thousand views on YouTube and Facebook and was shared by both national and international news organizations.
Sky News UK: Endo the dog bounces with joy at visiting vet
This dog does not appear to be afraid of the vet at all - in fact he cannot contain his excitement!
TCTMD: Veterinarian-Cardiologist Teamwork Could Speed Device Innovation, Training
Brian Scansen, DVM, is an associate professor of cardiology and the section head of cardiology and cardiac surgery at the Colorado State University James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital. For more than a decade, he’s been forging ties with human cardiologists to build what he believes could be a fruitful collaboration for both specialties. [TCTMD (Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics) is produced by the Cardiovascular Research Foundation.]
Farm Progress: Colorado reports fourth EIA case
The investigation is ongoing, but it appears to be unrelated to the prior three cases of EIA reported in the state this year. The initial test was completed at Colorado State University’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Rocky Ford, with the confirmatory test completed at the National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, Iowa, in early December.
Indianapolis Star: What we know about CBD oil and how it can be legally used in Indiana
The AKC Canine Health Foundation also is sponsoring a study, through Colorado State University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, to evaluate the use of CBD oil in treatment-resistant dogs with epilepsy.
JAVMA News: Still practicing after all these years
In 1918, Daylight Saving Time was observed for the first time in the United States, Babe Ruth still played for the Boston Red Sox, and Germany signed an armistice agreement with the Allies, ending World War I. Dr. Paul Wise was born that same year, on Sept. 5 to be exact. Dr. Wise enrolled in Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, graduating in 1950. At age 100, he continues to practice veterinary medicine.
Events
"From the Depths of Self Doubt to Winning Big and Living Fearlessly," Feb. 11
Motivational speaker Siri Lindley will speak Feb. 11 on "From the Depths of Self Doubt to Winning Big and Living Fearlessly."
Fall Commencement ceremonies Dec. 14-15
Colorado State University expects to confer degrees on more than 2,100 graduates during ceremonies in the Lory Student Center and Moby Arena.
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.