Groundbreaking is expected early next year, CSU officials said, with completion in phases through 2028, transforming CSU’s South Campus as the training site for all veterinary students.
“Our college ranks among the world’s top institutions in veterinary and biomedical education and research. Our expansion plan for the South Campus, which will include updated, innovative learning facilities coupled with modern programming for academic veterinary clinicians, will help us continue our tradition of excellence in the academic mission of teaching; the assessment of novel methods for training clinical students; and our research and service to the community." -Dean Sue VandeWoude
Dr. Sue VandeWoude, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, told BizWest today that “I’m just excited we’re going to upgrade facilities that were built in the 1970s that we’ve really expanded far past what they were designed to do.”
Colleen Duncan, DVM, Ph.D., is an associate professor of pathology at CSU's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Colorado has also seen an increase in wildfires in recent years, and spurred by horse owners’ concerns about their effects on air quality, as well as the impact of air quality on horses in general, she and other researchers launched the BREATHE (Better Racing and Exercise in Air That Horses Enjoy) project.
A 1969 graduate of Pueblo’s South High, Russell Higbee went on to the University of Colorado for a couple of years, and then returned to Pueblo to finish his undergraduate work at CSU-Pueblo’s institutional predecessor, the University of Southern Colorado.
“Human health authorities have said, very emphatically, climate change is the number one public health threat of the 21st century,” says Dr. Colleen Duncan. “However, these impacts are not restricted to people. Veterinary associations around the world are similarly declaring climate change poses a monumental threat to animal health.”
As a graduate from Colorado State University’s renowned veterinary school, Dr. Stewart brings more than 25 years of experience as a veterinarian, including work within shelters, nonprofits, emergency clinics, and even film sets as Netflix’s veterinarian.
If you have sick birds or birds that have died from unknown causes, help is available at the Colorado Avian Health Call Line at CSU, 970-297-4008.
"Land-grant universities have their boots on the ground in the battle against threats to food and agriculture. We need to provide them with what they require to protect the communities they serve." -CSU chancellor Dr. Tony Frank and former Sen. Tom Daschle
"Let’s work on changing the attitude of people handling animals. If you want animals handled right, you can’t be understaffing and overworking, and I know everybody has problem with that." -Temple Grandin