Bovine Veterinarian: Grotelueschen Named Veterinarian of the Year
Dale Grotelueschen holds a doctor of veterinary medicine degree from the University of Missouri and a master’s degree in clinical sciences from Colorado State University.
Dale Grotelueschen holds a doctor of veterinary medicine degree from the University of Missouri and a master’s degree in clinical sciences from Colorado State University.
Kelly Esplin, a long-time veterinarian along with dozens of others in town, is at work to provide a new, safe and better place for the hundreds of homeless dogs and cats that need good care and a humane shelter facility that can accommodate growing numbers. Esplin, a native of St. George, graduated from Colorado State University in 1981
“This was great, it’s really hard from a science perspective to really broaden your research,” said Lance Li Puma, a PhD student studying biomedical sciences. “So being able to find what’s necessary, what’s not and practicing performing and getting it down is beneficial.”
Grants awarded so far in 2018 include: $450,000 to Colorado State University, which will partner with the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, to provide veterinary access in rural Alaskan communities and give hands-on training to 30 veterinary students.
Practice of the Year: Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Fort Collins, Colo. “I’d like to extend a warm congratulations to each of this year’s winners,” said Natasha Ashton, Petplan co-founder and co-CEO.
“If you have a dog that’s a little under the weather, but mostly still seems healthy, apply the same common sense you would apply to yourself,” Dr. Gabriele Landolt said. “Make sure your dog gets plenty of rest, and keep him quiet, warm and sheltered.”
A dairy goat residing in Rio Grande County was diagnosed with Coxiella burnetii infection. This case was diagnosed by Colorado State University, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Fort Collins on February 1, 2018.
With their genetic similarities, doctors say cancer treatments developed for dogs could help humans.
“The genetic difference between humans and dogs is quite small,” said Dr. Rodney Page, professor of medical oncology and director of the Flint Animal Cancer Center. “Humans and dogs are 95 percent identical genetically — and the diseases that affect humans including breast cancer, prostate cancer, and melanoma are almost identical.”
Physical medicine, which uses the body’s physiology to facilitate healing, is gaining attention in the veterinary world. According to CSU almuna Bonnie Wright, DVM, DACVAA, this nonpharmacologic approach complements Western medicine’s pharmacologic-based therapies.