The double-blinded trial is testing Calviri’s vaccine aimed at broadly preventing cancers in dogs. It is being conducted at three leading canine oncology centers – the Flint Animal Cancer Center at CSU, the School of Veterinary Medicine at University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of California-Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Sue Lana, professor and assistant department head for resident and graduate education in the Department of Clinical Sciences, said the raise is part of an initiative to improve CSU's post-veterinary school training.
This trial is one of many examples of not just the collaboration and partnership between CU Cancer Center members around the state, but the overlaps between humans and companion animals, or non-working animals, and the growing body of research showing how one can inform the other.
The Arterial Blood Gas at Altitude Study at the Colorado State University James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital is looking for healthy dogs, especially brachycephalic (short-muzzled, flat-faced) breeds — English bulldogs, French bulldogs, and pugs — to participate in this research that will show veterinarians if dogs breathe differently in high altitude environments.
May 20 is international Clinical Trials Day. At Colorado State University, researchers conduct hundreds of clinical trials that yield important insights for human and animal health.
"I’m originally from Denmark where the Icelandic horse is very popular. I saw a lot of Icelandic horses with ERU as a student and intern at University of Copenhagen and have always wanted to further investigate this breed. " -Dr. Michala de Linde Henriksen, study collaborator
Dr. Tim Holt was named Food Animal Educator of the Year 2022 for his outstanding presentations at the Western Veterinary Conference. Attendees enjoyed his up-to date scientific information and enthusiastic presentations ranging from from PAP testing guidelines and pathophysiology of right heart congestive failure in bovine medicine to a “day in the life of a typical food animal veterinarian.”
A Colorado State University veterinary student has created a mobile-friendly website featuring biosecurity resources for limiting risks of infectious disease at equine facilities.
A research study indicates that gabapentin can be a helpful tool to keep anxiety at bay when you have to take your rabbit to the vet.
Dr. Leslie Ball, age 95, of Fort Collins, Colorado passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022. He was a professor in Clinical Sciences until his retirement in the 1990's.