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Horse Survives Severe Case of Life-Threatening Pneumonia

by Rob Warren
June 27, 2022

Large Animal

Lillipad, an 11-year-old Thoroughbred mare, was treated extensively at UC Davis for severe pleuropneumonia. She would remain hospitalized for three months culminating in a shocking surprise for her owner and care team.

Dr. Lisa Tell, professor of avian medicine at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, attempts to catch a hummingbird to record its size and fit it with a numbered band while working at the private residence of UC Davis Professor Emeritus Manfred Kusch.

California loves its hummingbirds. But climate dangers loom

by Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle
June 23, 2022

Zooming from flower to flower in a flash of iridescent green and fuchsia pink, the Anna’s hummingbird seems to be one of California’s wildlife success stories. Native to Southern California, the tiny fliers are now common throughout the state and seen on snowy branches in Alaska and cacti in Arizona.

CCAH Director Michael Kent, Christine Lynch, William C. Tanner, and Koret Shelter Medicine Program Director Kate Hurley

Creating a Brighter Future for Shelter Animals

June 21, 2022

Christine Lynch and UC Davis alumnus William C. Tanner have a special place in their hearts for shelter animals, especially their feline companions Abby, Baxter, Biscuit and Tobias—who once faced uncertain futures. Lynch has made a difference in the lives of countless cats, dogs and other companion animals at their local shelter in Puyallup, Washington, where she has volunteered more than 7,000 hours over the past 14 years. “Bill and I are committed to creating a brighter future for animals and were inspired to support the Koret Shelter Medicine Program (KSMP),” Lynch said.

UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Dean Mark Stetter congratulates Dr. Keith Rode on being elected president of the California Veterinary Medical Association.

UC Davis Alumnus Becomes President of California Veterinary Medical Association

by Rob Warren
June 17, 2022

Dr. Keith Rode, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2006, was recently installed as president of the California Veterinary Medical Association.

Dogs Inhale New Immunotherapy to Fight Lung Cancer

by Rob Warren
June 10, 2022

Small Animal

A protein that the body naturally produces could become an important new immunotherapy drug in the cache of cancer-fighting tools available to oncologists.

Appearance by Poet and Author Cathy Park Hong

June 08, 2022

Recently, Cathy Park Hong, poet, professor and author—most recently of the national bestseller “Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning”—spoke with Associate Dean of Admissions and Student Programs Dr. Karl Jandrey for the One Health Institute’s Try Harder, Be Better project.

Message from the Dean

June 02, 2022

Faculty, Staff, and Students:

Thank you to those who attended one of our Spring Forum events on Wednesday. If you were unable to attend, I encourage you to view the recording of the afternoon session to hear these updates. You can also view the PowerPoint deck here. As part of both presentations, we gave thanks to everyone at the school who worked onsite through the pandemic.

Genetic Analysis Identifies Novel Mutation in Standardbred Horse

by Rob Warren
June 01, 2022

Research

The field of genetics has enabled the prediction of susceptibility to heritable diseases and map the genome of many species. Now, modern genetics and the birth of a unique foal in New Zealand has provided a successful example of tracking a mutation at its origin.

police K9 officer German shepherd dog sitting in police car

Vallejo K9 Officer Undergoes Successful Surgery at UC Davis

by Rob Warren
May 26, 2022

City of Vallejo Police Department K9 Officer Groot recently underwent successful surgery at the UC Davis veterinary hospital.

dog getting hemodialysis treatment at UC Davis veterinary hospital

Using Artificial Intelligence to Predict Life-Threatening Bacterial Disease in Dogs

by Rob Warren
May 23, 2022

Small Animal

UC Davis veterinarians develop an artificial intelligence model for an accurate, early detection of leptospirosis infections.

UC Davis Increases Equine Reproduction Services

by Rob Warren
May 18, 2022

Large Animal

The Equine Reproduction Service at the UC Davis veterinary hospital has added field visits and additional reproductive procedures to its lineup of services.

Vice Provost Phil Kass Honored by American Veterinary Epidemiology Society

by Dateline staff
May 17, 2022

Professor Philip H. Kass, vice provost of Academic Affairs and a professor of analytic epidemiology, has been named an honorary diplomate of the American Veterinary Epidemiology Society.

veterinarian with a dog and hemodialysis equipment

UC Davis Leads Way for Establishment of Nephrology and Urology Specialty College

by Rob Warren
May 17, 2022

Education

The American Veterinary Medical Association’s American Board of Veterinary Specialties has provisionally recognized the American College of Veterinary Nephrology and Urology as veterinary medicine’s newest specialty discipline.

x-ray showing pacemaker implanted in a dog

UC Davis Cardiology Referrals Available in Southern California

by Rob Warren
May 17, 2022

Small Animal

Cardiology referrals for Southern California veterinarians are available through the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine at its clinical satellite facility, the UC Veterinary Medical Center – San Diego.

African spiny-tailed lizard in its habitat

Exotics Care at UC Davis Spans Many Species

by Rob Warren
May 13, 2022

Avian & Exotics

The Companion Exotic Animal Medicine and Surgery Service at the UC Davis veterinary hospital provides wellness care, specialized diagnostic testing, medical treatments, surgical options, and emergency care for exotic companion animals.

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