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Welcome to the National Academy of Sciences!

Dr. RikihisiaCongratulations to Dr. Yasuko Rikihisa, professor in the Department of Veterinary Biosciences, who has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences. This is one of the highest honors bestowed upon a U.S. scientist and is a reflection of Dr. Rikihisa’s outstanding research career.  

BIOS Newsletter: April 2012

Drs. Hamlin and Niewiesk address evolutionary aspects of animal modeling at the annual meeting of the American Societh of Experimental Biology; Dr. Jerry Masty and Mr. Chris Frasure help students explore anatomy; Dr. Thomas Rosol new appointment in the AVMA; Staff feature; Announcements; Wellness...

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Friend of College featured in local magazine

Barbara Trueman, longtime supporter of the College of Veterinary Medicine, is featured in this month's issue of Capital Style magazine.

Wife of Red Roof Inn founder Jim Trueman, Mrs. Trueman first visited the Veterinary Medical Center with her horse, Tex, many years ago. Since then, Mrs. Trueman has continued to visit the VMC frequently with her beloved horses and remains one of the College's best advocates for research and development.

Farm to Table Study Program featured in Impact magazine

Led by Dr. Armando Hoet, director of Ohio State’s Veterinary Health Program, the Farm to Table Study Program sends 15 students from Ohio State’s Veterinary Public Health program to countries in Latin America to study local food processing and production. Through the program, students meet with business, food, and government leaders to discuss issues and impacts related to food processing and production, especially with regards to food security.

Dr. Belknap inducted into International Equine Veterinarians Hall of Fame

Dr. James Belknap, Professor of Equine Surgery in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and a well-known specialist in equine laminitis, has been inducted into the 2012 Class of the International Equine Veterinarians Hall of Fame.

Equine foot care in the Galbreath Equine Center

BlacksmithTrey Green and Todd Adams are both farriers at The Ohio State University Galbreath Equine Center in Columbus, Ohio. They each have been shoeing horses for nearly 20 years. Todd has lived and worked as a farrier in Ohio all his life, and Trey lived in Colorado before coming to Ohio a number of years ago.

"Update for Veterinarians" Newsletter Available Online

"Update for Veterinarians" is distributed bi-monthly through the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association to keep veterinarians up-to-date on news and advancements at the Ohio State Veterinary Medical Center.

Connect to Veterinary Medicine: May 2012

News at the College

Office of Student Affairs selects first group of student ambassadors

Twelve veterinary students, representing first, second, and third-year classes, have been chosen to become the first College of Veterinary Medicine Student Ambassadors. The ambassadors will serve as representatives at a variety of special events such as New Student Orientation, Open House, Midwest Veterinary Conference, White Coat Ceremony, Honors and Awards Ceremony, Oath and Hooding, admissions interview events, and alumni activities.

May - June 2012

From the director; Small Animal Practitioner Board Drives Change; Summary of Board-Driven Enhancements at the VMC; Small Animal Advisory Board Members; Large Animal Advisory Board Members; Efforts to Improve Parking Continue; New Faculty; 

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Dr. Couto receives Clinical Faculty Achievement Award

Dr. Guillermo Couto was chosen as the recipient of the 2012 AAVC Clinical Faculty Achievement Award. All member institutions of the American College of Veterinary Clinicians (AAVC) are allowed to nominate one faculty member annually for this award. The Clinical Faculty Achievement Award is given to a member of the AAVC who, for at least five years, has achieved recognition for his or her efforts on behalf of veterinary medicine.