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Results for: Large Animal Clinical Sciences
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Article ItemGenerous bequest will provide future support for emergency foal care and research , article
When Gena Clifton began to ponder her legacy, she thought immediately of the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC). After much discussion and thought about her legacy and the future needs of EMC, Clifton decided on a bequest to support emergency and critical care of foals and supportive research at the EMC.
Date: May 09, 2024 -
Article ItemVeterinary experts offer update and advice on avian influenza outbreak , article
Virginia Tech's ViTALS lab and its veterinary college alumni in state government are monitoring the avian flu situation, which has yet to affect Virginia cattle as it has in other parts of the U.S.
Date: Apr 22, 2024 -
Article ItemVMCVM Staff Spotlight: Jenny Jones , article
Jenny Jones, LVT, specializes in large animal care and was honored as one of the 2024 Staff Members of the Year for her outstanding service. She works closely with the internal medicine team to aid in animal recovery and student education.
Date: Apr 22, 2024 -
Article ItemRound-the-clock care helps thoroughbred give birth to rambunctious colt , article
As foaling became imminent for an 18-year-old thoroughbred named Miss Ocean City, clinicians stayed for several nights at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center to ensure they would be present for the birth.
Date: Apr 16, 2024 -
Article ItemNew equine performance center impresses as it begins serving horse community , article
The indoor arena with three surfaces enhances Virginia Tech's ability to serve regional equine professionals and enthusiasts at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center.
Date: Apr 10, 2024 -
Article ItemNew faculty member Umaña Sédo brings love of mentoring students, care of cattle to veterinary college , article
Umaña Sédo joined the veterinary college in January as an assistant professor of production management medicine. He received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) at the National University of La Plata in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 2015.
Date: Apr 03, 2024 -
Article ItemVMCVM Staff Spotlight: Morgan Sowers , article
Morgan Sowers, Equine Field Technician at VMCVM since January 2022 has a knack for staying positive and a passion for helping all animals big and small.
Date: Mar 26, 2024 -
Article ItemVeterinary college helps keep an equine athlete at the top of his game , article
Turbo, a 20-year-old Lusitano, thrives in the elite world of dressage through to the diligence of his owner, riders, farrier, and veterinary care team.
Date: Feb 08, 2024 -
Article ItemChance meeting changes life trajectory toward fulfilling career in equine veterinary medicine , article
Jennifer Barrett traveled an unusual path to land her dream job at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC), a job that combines her three passions in life: clinical service, research, and teaching.
Date: Feb 08, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia beef producers' day of learning and connection at Virginia Tech , article
Faculty from both the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine presented topics at the 2024 Beef Cattle Health Conference held on the Virginia Tech campus.
Date: Jan 30, 2024 -
Article ItemStaff Spotlight: Carli Dotson , article
Carli Dotson joined the veterinary college in June 2019, initially supporting students and later becoming the administrative assistant for the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences. She values the supportive community at VMCVM and lives by the motto "Be the change you want to see in the world."
Date: Jan 26, 2024 -
Article ItemKevin Pelzer influences many lives during 36 years at veterinary college , article
Pelzer’s teaching and clinical background at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is primarily in large animal medicine and epidemiology, but one of his most memorable experiences involved something much different.
Date: Jan 23, 2024 -
Article ItemDonkey foal named Hokie in honor of lifesaving work of Veterinary Teaching Hospital , article
After she was found stuck in a fence shortly after her birth, the foal was referred to the experts at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s hospital, where she was nursed back to health.
Date: Jan 12, 2024 -
Article ItemVeterinary college welcomes diverse expertise this fall with 12 new hires , article
The new faculty includes specialists in areas such as virology, student success, veterinary social work, small animal surgery, emergency medicine, anatomic pathology, large animal surgery, and radiology.
Date: Jan 03, 2024 -
Article ItemVeterinary Teaching Hospital makes transition to ezyVet electronic medical record system , article
Replacing four previous computer systems with one sounds like a frightening task to have started on Halloween, but as the winter holiday break approaches, all seems to be merry and bright about the Veterinary Teaching Hospital switchover to ezyVet.
Date: Dec 19, 2023 -
Article ItemVeterinary college integrates ancient art and modern science to teach acupuncture , article
The practice is gaining recognition in veterinary medicine as a safe, effective complementary therapy.
Date: Dec 08, 2023