WIND-FM: How man’s best friend is helping cancer treatment
By Dr. Nicole Ehrhart: Cancer diagnoses in dogs are on the rise, as are cancer diagnoses in people. In fact, canine cancer is the leading cause of death in pets over the age of 10 years.
By Dr. Nicole Ehrhart: Cancer diagnoses in dogs are on the rise, as are cancer diagnoses in people. In fact, canine cancer is the leading cause of death in pets over the age of 10 years.
Drs. Rod Page, Wayne McIlwraith, and Jessica Quimby were honored at the AVMA’s 2019 Excellence in Research Awards.
“Doc” William Amsden turned 100 years old on July 13. After WWII, he used his G.I. Bill to attend Fort Collins Colorado State University to earn his degree in veterinary medicine.
Veterinary Action for Consulting in the Americas explores veterinary skills associated with ranch consulting on livestock health and management, while incorporating language and culture courses.
The awards were presented on Saturday during the National Veterinary Scholars Symposium, held at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. Winners include Drs. Wayne McIlwraith and Rod Page.
Mark Stetter, DVM, Diplomate ACZM and Dean of Colorado State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Science, helped spearhead the Veterinary Education Loan Repayment Program (VELRP) in Colorado.
The American Veterinary Medical Association recently honored Colorado State University Distinguished Professor Dr. Wayne McIlwraith with its Lifetime Excellence in Research Award.
Dr. Miranda Sadar, a veterinarian at Colorado State University, said heatstroke is rare among animals in captivity, particularly among lions. But organ dysfunction is common among older lions, she said, and often makes the cats much more sensitive to weather.
Bijou was bleeding to death when she arrived at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, where veterinarians saved her life. In early June she gave birth to a healthy foal.
CSU team release bison at Soapstone Prairie Natural Area and Red Mountain Open Space, contributing to conservation efforts across U.S.