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Saving Orphan Annie

Saving Animals through Shelters and Teaching gives kitten new life

Full Circle

Easley follows family path of research excellence

Help for rural vets

First recipients chosen for Veterinary Education Loan Repayment Program

Take a Bow, CW

“I’m grateful for his tireless dedication to CSU and its students.” -CSU President Tony Frank

House of CAM

Marci Stille and Jenny Harding create “hot” couture for our university mascot

Research Day highlights importance of scientific collaboration

More than 100 undergraduates, graduate students and post-doctoral fellows presented their investigations at CVMBS Research Day.

World TB Day: Microbiology labs open doors to area high school students

High school students can meet CSU researchers, clinicians, and public-health officials who work on TB in humans and natural animal hosts, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday, March 25.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at animal care at Veterinary Teaching Hospital Open House April 13

Learn how we care for animals at the 40th annual James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital Open House from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday April 13.

Making tongues go mainstream is goal of open-source, CSU-created product

The Cthulhu Shield is a circuit board connected to a mouthpiece, outfitted with electrodes that send electrical impulses to the tongue.

Annie the orphaned kitten gets life-saving heart surgery

A nine-month-old kitten with a congenital heart defect was given a new lease on life when veterinarians from Colorado State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital performed corrective surgery.

Three minutes to win it: Vice President for Research hosts 'Three Minute Challenge'

Inspired by an international competition called the Three Minute Thesis, CSU's Three Minute Challenge will take place Feb. 11.

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.

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

Annie the orphaned kitten gets life-saving heart surgery

A nine-month-old kitten with a congenital heart defect was given a new lease on life when veterinarians from Colorado State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital performed corrective surgery.

How much does it cost to give a pet as a gift?

Consider these costs before giving someone a pet as a gift.

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.

In the News

Fox31: 10-week-old German Shepherd puppy arrives in Colorado for life-saving surgery

When his precious face and bucket list went viral on social media, a pair of Colorado veterinarians who saw the story said they could perform life-saving surgery on Logan.

Denver7: Puppy given little time to live comes to Colorado for heart surgery

Logan’s story got the attention of Dr. Brian Scansen at Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, who said he might be able to perform surgery and repair the puppy’s heart.

Helena Independent Record: Best Veterinarian, Keith Stav, DVM

Dr. Keith Stav and his wife Sharleen, both Helena natives, bought Bridger Veterinary Hospital over 20 years ago. Dr. Stav grew up around a variety of animals in Helena and worked for Bridger in high school. He completed his undergraduate degree in biology at Montana State University. He received his doctor of veterinary medicine at Colorado State University.

Grand Prix Replay: Recent US awards highlight progress in understanding of horses

The AAEP Research Award was given to CSU equine surgeon and researcher Dr. C. Wayne McIlwraith for his contributions to equine research, specifically in the areas of orthopedics, joint disease, and biologic therapies. Equine veterinarian Dr. Richard ‘Chip’ Estes (Colorado State '74) was recognized with the Distinguished Educator–Mentor Award.

Fowler Tribune: Peak View welcomes new veterinarians

A shortage of veterinarians in rural Colorado is a growing concern among farmers, ranchers, and the general public. Peak View Animal Hospital near Fowler is dedicated to filling that need through their state-of-the-art facility which provides a full range of services. (Dr. Rick Leone and Dr. Carol Ann Lipinski)

Colorado Public Radio: Kassidy Webber Saved Her Horse From A Slaughterhouse. He Turned Out To Be A Triple Crown Winner’s Descendant

Chance struggled in his early recovery with Webber. His severe colic and ulcers required constant veterinary attention. As he improved, Webber, who is now a biomedical sciences student at Colorado State University, was obsessed with finding out where her horse came from.

Cattle Today: Colostrum is crucial to health of newborn calves

Dr. Robert Callan, Colorado State University, says the best situation is colostrum from the calf's own mother, if possible. If not, fresh or frozen colostrum from another cow is next best. Choose a mature cow that has had several calves; she'll have higher quality colostrum than a first-calf heifer.

The Dodo: Happy Dog Has Most Hilarious Reaction To Visiting The Vet

Endo's optimism isn't just hilarious, it's also helping people feel happy, whether they see his bounces in person or online — a nice reminder that positivity can be really powerful. "It's nice to know the sweet lunatic brings joy," Martha Tissot van Patot reflected.