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Construction beginning for new equine performance evaluation arena
The College of Veterinary Medicine is scheduled to begin construction of the Ralph Rogan Equine Performance Evaluation Arena adjacent to the Galbreath Equine Center in December 2022.
Dr. Alicia Bertone Appointed to the President's and Provost's Council on Women
While many are aware of Dr. Bertone’s excellence as a highly successful and productive scientist, educator, and veterinary clinician/surgeon, fewer are aware of her contributions to enhance gender equality and faculty advancement.
Highlights of 2016 from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
1. Thanks to dialysis, Phoebe the cat survives lily poisoning
When Phoebe, a 23-month-old cat from Missouri, took a few nibbles of a lily plant, her owners didn’t think a thing. Unfortunately neither Phoebe nor her owners were aware of the dire consequences that would ensue.
Harmful Algal Blooms Survey for Ohio and Michigan Veterinarians
A short survey to assess veterinarians' knowledge and practices related to Harmful Algal Blooms commonly known as blue-green algae toxicosis in animals.
Dr. Gebreyes Awarded $4.65M from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Emerging infectious diseases represent major threats to global security, economic development, and human and animal health. Over 70% of emerging infectious diseases today are zoonotic, and developing regions, particularly sub-Saharan Africa, are recognized as hotspots of newly emerging zoonotic microbes and multi-drug resistant bacteria. Dr.
Petco Foundation and Blue Buffalo Foundation Announces $350,000 in Pet Cancer Grants to The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Columbus, OH - The Petco Foundation and Blue Buffalo Foundation announced grant investments totaling $350,000 to support pet cancer research and treatment initiatives for Blue Buffalo Veterinary Clinical Trials at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Veterinarians recommend vaccine for Eastern Equine Encephalitis
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) has a 90 percent fatality rate for horses that contract this virus, which is transmitted by infected mosquitoes. As of Sunday, September 2, 2019, Dr. Tony Forshey, state veterinarian from the Ohio Department of Agriculture, said Eastern Equine Encephalitis has been diagnosed in three horses in northeast Ohio. Ohio State Equine Field Service veterinarian Dr. Jon Yardley recommends vaccinating against this disease.
Spirit of giving inspired during clinical trial
From a cancer diagnosis to a remarkable recovery to his final days, Marley the chocolate lab never failed to make an impact on those around him. When Marley received exceptional care from Ohio State, his owners decided to show their gratitude.
Buckeye Vet Prep Academy 2016
From June 27 to July 1, select high school students ventured to The Ohio State University for Buckeye Vet Prep Academy, hosted by the College of Veterinary Medicine, to be educated on the diverse career paths in veterinary medicine.
Efforts continue to suppress antibiotic-resistant salmonella in Ethiopia
As part of the Summer Research Program, veterinary student Balbine Jourdan is working in Ethiopia to study the role of wildlife in circulating multi-drug resistant salmonella across space and species, which is currently unknown.
