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The horse that roared: Lynx rises through competition ranks thanks to a new airway surgery technique at CSU
“Tie-back surgery is standard for this condition, but it doesn’t always work how we want; it is typically not the procedure that fails, but rather the cartilage is softer than the suture used; therefore, the cartilage itself can fail. A handful of people across the US and Europe and I have been working on a solution to solve that problem.” -Dr. Lauren Luedke
New York Times: Pets Are Vulnerable to Cold Weather, Too
For a simple gut check, it can help to ask: Am I uncomfortable right now? If so, your pet probably is, too, said Dr. Rebecca Ruch-Gallie, an associate professor at Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital. “Where we get into difficulties is with that dog that loves to go out and play in the snow,” she said, and “all of a sudden, they realize they can’t feel their feet anymore.”
AVMA News: Founder of Project Street Vet named CNN Hero of the Year
Dr. Kwane Stewart, founder of Project Street Vet, is recognized as CNN's hero of the year. AVMA News spoke with Dr. Stewart—a 1997 veterinary graduate of Colorado State University—about his experience starting out in veterinary medicine, why he founded Project Street Vet, and lessons he’s learned along the way.
In Memory: Juliet Rathbone Gionfriddo
On Friday, December 15, 2023, Mary Juliet Rathbone Gionfriddo ("Julie") died in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 69. The only child of John and Lois Rathbone of Denver, Colorado, Julie earned bachelor of science and doctor of veterinary medicine degrees at Colorado State University. She served on the veterinary school faculty for 14 years before retiring as a full professor in 2013.
Distinguished Alumni: CSU honors Merrill and Betty Koster
For more than 50 years, Elizabeth “Betty” Koster and Dr. Merrill Koster have been dedicated to making an impact in both human and veterinary medicine.
Graduate of CSU’s combined MBA/DVM program pursues joint passions as veterinarian and consultant
Torn between a passion for veterinary medicine and an interest in finance, Dr. Sarah McFadden-Palmer built her dream career from scratch so she could pursue both. As a graduate of CSU’s combined Master of Business Administration and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, the path makes perfect sense.
JAVMA: Innovation, teamwork, and global awareness characterize Colorado State University DVM training
With more than 600 students across the 4 years of the DVM program, the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at CSU remains dedicated to focusing on excellence in advanced veterinary medicine, community connection, and awareness of the intersection of the profession with larger societal challenges, write Drs. Claire Tucker and Sue VandeWoude in the September issue.
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine: Ph.D. candidate Saklou receives research fellowship, will employ data analysis for animal, human health
Nadia Saklou first heard the term “clinician-scientist” while attending veterinary school at Colorado State. Now, with experience as both a clinician and scientist at Virginia Tech, she has become a clinician-scientist herself with a fellowship in hand that completes the circle back to Colorado State.
DVM360: New veterinary research fellowship celebrates renowned canine oncologist
Morris Animal Foundation recently created a veterinary research fellowship, the Dr Rodney Page Fellowship in Canine Oncology, in honor of Rodney Page, DVM, MS, a well-known veterinary oncologist and original principal investigator of the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study.
NPR Science Friday: Unprecedented Avian Flu Outbreak Continues
LISTEN: Host Ira Flatow talks with Dr. Kristy Pabilonia, professor and director of the Veterinary Diagnostics Laboratories at Colorado State University.