Sometimes, symptoms of a disease are obvious – think of the mass mortality events observed in crows infected with West Nile Virus (a mosquito-borne virus that can also cause febrile illness in humans), says Angela Bosco-Lauth, a virologist and veterinarian and at Colorado State University. Often, signs are much subtler – if they are there at all.
Bernie and Linda Rollin both retired in December after logging a combined 99 years at the University. Bernie, a University Distinguished Professor, earned an international reputation as the father of veterinary medical ethics, and some have said he has alleviated more animal pain than anyone else in history.
"This animal hospital will provide a dynamic space for us to share veterinary medicine with the public. This state-of-the-art facility will be a wonderful place to provide veterinary care for the animals of Colorado and for our veterinary students learn.” Dr. Mark Stetter
"We got right to where we needed to be pretty quick. She was not terribly stable, her heart rate was erratic, her blood pressure fell," Dr. Brian Scansen, an associate professor of cardiology, says. "It was touch and go for a time."
In rural Alaska, amid a pandemic that has reached even the smallest village, a team of veterinarians is connecting to people, bringing healthy solutions to remote regions, sharing knowledge among partners and clients, and building relationships that grow into friendships that last a lifetime.
Founded in 2018 by a group of CSU students, Lacuna gives veterinarians the option to send digital images of patient samples to a group of pathologists who can interpret them for signs of illness in minutes rather than the longer wait times required by sending the samples through the mail.
For the students, it’s an opportunity to take a lead role in treating an animal and talking about treatment options with concerned owners, Dr. Janelle Scott, a CSU veterinary school faculty member, said.
Dr. Forgivemore Magunda is the 2020 Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teacher, an award given by the American Veterinary Medical Association to educators in recognition of their character and leadership qualities as well as their outstanding teaching abilities.
Dr. Christine Whalin, (DVM, '15) has become certified as a diplomate by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, making her the sole veterinarian in the Hudson Valley region – and one of only two in New York State – to hold the ABVP Equine Practice certification.
If you follow Colorado State University’s second-year veterinary student Tatiana Rogers on social media, you know one thing, she’s got amazing taste. Check out Tatiana’s favorite things that will help you sail through the holiday season.