Tag School of Veterinary Medicine
West Nile’s ‘super spreader:’ How about the American robin?
August 23, 2012The 2012 outbreak of West Nile virus, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, promises to be the largest since the disease was first detected in the United States 13 years ago.
New vet med dean discusses his priorities
August 7, 2012Newly appointed School of Veterinary Medicine Dean Mark D. Markel spoke with Inside UW–Madison about his priorities and challenges for Wisconsin veterinary medical education and scholarship.
Markel to lead UW–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine
August 2, 2012Mark D. Markel, a University of Wisconsin–Madison professor of medical sciences and associate dean for advancement in the university's School of Veterinary Medicine, has been chosen to lead the school. He will be the third dean in the school's 29-year history.
Oral drops for dog allergies pass another hurdle
July 24, 2012A study reported today at the World Congress of Veterinary Dermatology in Vancouver, British Columbia, shows that placing allergy drops under a dog's tongue can be as effective as allergy injections for controlling skin allergies.
Shelter cats benefit from vet’s long, close web of human relationships
June 27, 2012Karen Moriello, a clinical professor at the UW–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, has earned a devoted following among people who care for cats in animal shelters.
McAnulty named interim dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine
June 26, 2012Jonathan McAnulty, a professor and chair of the UW–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine's Department of Surgical Sciences, has been named interim dean of the school, effective July 1, pending completion of the search process for a new dean.
Symposium marks 101 years of veterinary sciences at UW–Madison
June 20, 2012The UW School of Veterinary Medicine will host a Scientific Symposium to Celebrate 101 Years of Veterinary Medical Sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Saturday, June 23.
Smallest tools could give biggest results in bone repair
February 6, 2012When William Murphy works with some of the most powerful tools in biology, he thinks about making tools that can fit together. These constructions sound a bit like socket wrenches, which can be assembled to turn a half-inch nut in tight quarters, or to loosen a rusted-tight one-inch bolt using a very persuasive lever.
Nature: Kawaoka authors commentary on flu research
January 25, 2012The author of an upcoming Nature paper about H5N1 argues in a Nature Comment article today that research into deadly pathogenic viruses must continue if pandemics are to be prevented.
Flu researchers pause for thought
January 20, 2012The authors of two H5N1-related papers, to be published in Nature and Science respectively, today announce in those journals their decision to call a voluntary 60-day pause on research involving highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 viruses leading to the generation of viruses that are more transmissible in mammals.
New approach to combat intractable bacterial infections
January 20, 2012Bacteriologist Marcin Filutowicz specializes in developing antimicrobial technologies that one day may help replace antibiotics—and save lives—as the power of our antibiotics arsenal wanes.
UW cows on campus are getting an updated home
January 14, 2012The home of the dairy cows on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus is getting a long-awaited update. In May, the university will undertake a $3 million remodeling of the Dairy Cattle Center on Linden Drive.
Search committee named for veterinary medicine dean
January 10, 2012A search-and-screen committee has been appointed to assist UW–Madison's administration to identify and select candidates for the next dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine.
UW–Madison sends two to elite epidemic-investigation training
December 20, 2011Two people trained at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine have been chosen for a highly competitive federal program that hones the skills needed to investigate epidemics.
Bernard Easterday: More than 50 years of dedication to the UW
December 8, 2011In Kenya the Masai call him “Leshan,” which translates to “born during the rains,” and honor him as a village elder. He is still quick to greet people with “jambo jambo,” the traditional Swahili greeting.
Fungus causes deadly bat disease: last doubts removed
October 26, 2011Scientists have proven that the fungus Geomyces destructans causes white-nose syndrome, a fast-spreading and highly lethal disease of bats.
Buss, UW–Madison’s second veterinary dean, to retire
September 14, 2011Three decades of academic leadership is not how a farm boy from Minnesota imagined his career unfolding.
Surgeon to be next UW–Madison vet research dean
August 15, 2011Longtime professor Dale Bjorling has been named associate dean for research and graduate training at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine.
UW-Madison veterinary surgeon wins award
July 25, 2011Peter Muir, a professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, has been honored with the American Veterinary Medical Foundation/American Kennel Club Career Achievement Award in Canine Research from the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Braveheart wins the hearts of many, makes remarkable recovery
June 24, 2011Back in March, when the doctors and technicians at UW Veterinary Care first met Braveheart, he was an unknown, previously unloved and basically forgotten dog.