Thanks to the generosity of alumni and friends, UW School of Veterinary Medicine's second floor has been transformed into a student-focused hub where we can provide engaging, supportive, and experiential training for future veterinarians.
Join us via Facebook on August 11 for a special celebration and tour of our revitalized space. The SVM Facebook Live stream will start at 3:15 p.m. (CDT).
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School News
The latest updates on research, faculty and staff, and other happenings at the school.
Summer On Call Now Online
Read the latest updates from the UW School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) and UW Veterinary Care -- including a photo preview of the new Renk Learning Center -- in the digital version of our newsletter, On Call.
UW Vete
rinary Care: Specializing in Wisconsin
Appleton Monthly featured the SVM's teaching hospital,
UW Veterinary Care (UWVC), in its recent pet issue. The story highlights how our
specialists are helping with some of the most complex cases in Wisconsin and beyond, including a case where UWVC oncologists,
surgeons, pathologists, and radiologists worked with
David Gagnon DVM'12 to treat a Shar Pei named
Izzie,
SVM Research Round-up
- Tony Goldberg and colleagues explored the relationship of an African forest bat, a novel virus and a parasite in research that was recently published in Nature Scientific Reports.
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Continuing Education
Upcoming courses to help advance your career.
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Dr. Ric Redden, one of the world's foremost experts on laminitis and other equine hoof problems will lead the September 29-30 CE course.
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September 16
31st Annual Feline Conference: A Day on Feline Nutrition
Sheraton Madison Hotel
More
September 29-30
Equine Hoof Health with Ric Redden
Madison Marriott West
October 7-8
Clinician Scientist Training
The Pyle Center
October 24
Roles of Veterinary Professionals in Cases of Animal Abuse, Cruelty, or Neglect
Crowne Plaza Hotel - Madison
Continuing Education via Distance Learning
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Alumni Updates
The latest news about your classmates and items of special interest to alumni.
D
on't Miss Yo
ur Opportunity to Make a Difference
To date, we've secured $2 million toward the
Morrie Waud Match
, with nearly 75 alumni who have doubled, tripled, or even quadrupled their contribution to the school's
building expansion campaign
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Your gift will support the most important project the SVM will undertake in the next 30 years and will have an even bigger impact with the
match
. We invite you to join with fellow alumni and be part of an expansive and exciting future for the school.
SAVMA Annual Fall Auction
Coming to Madison for the Alumni Tailgate? Need plans for Friday night? Support veterinary students at your alma mater by attending the annual SAVMA Auction on September 29! Tickets are $25 and include food, drinks, great auction items and good company at the Brink Lounge. Half of each ticket price is also automatically entered in the 50/50 raffle! All proceeds will benefit veterinary students at the SVM by supporting the UW Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA).
Buy your tickets today
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Alumni in the News
- Keith Poulsen DVM'04, PhD'12 presented the talk "If You Grew Up on a Farm, Are You Immune to 'Farm' Bugs?" for UW-Madison's Wednesday Nite at the Lab series.
- Erich Roush DVM'13 recently purchased Lavitt Animal Hospital and is making considerable upgrades to the 40-year-old practice located in Morton Grove, Illinois.
- Allison Dunlop DVM'13 has followed in her grandfather's footsteps by opening her own animal hospital.
- Sandra Newbury DVM'03 was featured in the Wisconsin State Journal's "Know Your Madisonian" profile, which highlighted her pioneering work in shelter medicine.
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Ongoing Clinical Trials
Bladder Cancer in Dogs: Genetic and Environmental Risk Factors
UW Veterinary Care is recruiting dogs for a study examining
whether certain gene defects, in addition to exposure to certain environmental chemicals, contribute to the risk of bladder cancer in dogs.
Dogs diagnosed with transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder or urethra are eligible to participate at any time after diagnosis and may be on any treatment protocol during the study. The inside of the dog's cheek will be swabbed for DNA collection (kit with brushes, instructions, and free mailing provided).
In addition to the cheek swab, dog owners will be asked to complete an environmental exposure questionnaire. More
Learn about other clinical trials
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Upcoming Events
SAVMA Annual Fall Auction
The Brink Lounge
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
September 30, 2017
SVM Annual Tailgate & CE Event
Wisconsin vs. Northwestern
Football game
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