Tag School of Veterinary Medicine
Partnerships to produce better dairy: Larson Acres and the Dairyland Initiative
The rhythmic hum of milking machines fills the air as dawn’s first light spills over the rolling hills of Evansville, Wisconsin. At Larson Acres, another… Read More
For the love of a pet
The WisCARES veterinary clinic at UW–Madison provides affordable care for animal owners experiencing financial hardship or housing instability. Read More
Nasal spray flu vaccine candidate based on UW–Madison technology shows promise when administered alongside high dose annual shot
A unique influenza vaccine candidate that’s inhaled rather than injected is safe and could bolster protection against seasonal and pandemic influenza for people vulnerable to severe disease when they receive it in addition to the annual flu shot. Read More
Raw milk containing H5N1 can infect mice, while lab-based heat treatments greatly reduce the virus
According to new research from UW–Madison, consuming raw cow's milk that contains H5N1 avian influenza virus poses an infection risk, but a laboratory process that simulates high-temperature pasteurization reduces the virus in infected milk by more than 99.99%. Read More
Cows are getting sick in other states; what does it mean for Wisconsin?
In this Q&A, Keith Poulsen shares more about the highly pathogenic avian influenza (also known as bird flu), how it’s spreading and what Wisconsinites should look out for in their herds. Read More
Jonathan Levine to become dean of UW–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine
At Texas A&M, Levine has served as professor and head of small animal clinical sciences. His time there has given him an in-depth understanding of what it takes to build an impactful research and care program in an academic veterinary school, as well as an appreciation of the importance of fostering an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives. Read More
UW researchers uncover new clues about the cause of common birth defects
The research has uncovered new information about orofacial development in mice that researchers believe could one day help reduce the risk of these birth defects in humans. Read More
Knowing what dogs like to watch could help veterinarians assess their vision
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have taken a novel approach to assessing canine vision. Their recent study uses a dog's interest in a variety of video content to better measure the quality of its vision. Read More
Watch: Getting hands-on with wildlife
Veterinary students were nervous at first in the wildlife clinic rotation, but they quickly gained confidence. By the end of the rotation, every student knew they wanted to be able to incorporate wildlife medicine into their practice after graduating. Read More
School of Veterinary Medicine expansion celebrated
The new space will expand the school’s ability to meet the growing demand for animal care and research that benefits not just animals, but humans as well. Read More
New study shows mRNA vaccine harnesses T-cell power to combat COVID-19 in lungs
The study sheds new light on the protective mechanisms mRNA vaccines use to lessen severe disease following breakthrough infections. It also raises important new questions about the role of memory T cells in limiting the spread of the virus, the frequency with which we get vaccinated and the most effective methods for vaccine delivery. Read More
Markel announces decision to step down as veterinary school dean
During his tenure as dean, Mark D. Markel has led the state’s only veterinary school through an era of unprecedented growth. Read More
Legacy continues for dog whose cancer treatment at UW–Madison inspired millions
Thanks to fundraising inspired by Scout's story, UW has expanded its veterinary oncology practice with a cutting-edge radiation therapy. Read More
Wild primate virus has pandemic potential should it jump the species barrier, shows study
New research demonstrates the potential for a family of viruses in African primates to jump the species barrier to humans. Read More
New understanding of ‘superantigens’ could lead to improved staph infection treatments
Researchers at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine explain that the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus not only causes illness, but undermines the body’s ability to heal — a finding that could point toward new approaches to fighting infection. Read More
Mural project promotes diversity in veterinary medicine
More than 30 participants from multiple universities helped paint sections of a reduced-scale rendering of a community mural project, led by artist Tia Richardson at the Veterinary Medicine Building on May 20. Read More
COVID-19 subvariant BA.2 does not cause more severe illness than BA.1
The researchers are now testing the newest sub-variants of omicron, including BA.2.12.1, which recently began spreading quickly in New York state. Read More
Wisconsin fox kits test positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza
It’s likely the foxes contracted the virus after eating or coming into contact with infected birds. Humans remain at low risk for developing HPAI infection, but should refrain from approaching sick or dead wildlife. Read More
UW Veterinary Care offers rabbit vaccine against highly contagious, fatal disease
The clinic is one of about a dozen animal hospitals in the state to offer the vaccine and part of a growing effort nationally to encourage rabbit owners to seek vaccination. Read More
Osorio to lead UW Global Health Institute
Jorge Osorio, an expert in epidemiology, virology and vaccines, has been named the next director of GHI, which applies research, education and outreach to advance equitable and sustainable health in Wisconsin and around the world. Read More