University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Hemant Naikare, the director of the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, speaks about the rollout of testing of raw milk on dairy farms as the USDA works to control the spread of the highly pathogenic avian flu (H5N1). He notes how the lab is working with state and national officials to prepare for the additional testing demands, which is part of the USDA’s National Milk Testing Strategy. Read it here: z.umn.edu/aape

The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a dynamic and dedicated professional to serve as the Assistant Dean of Clinical and Experiential Learning. This position is critical in ensuring that veterinary students receive top-tier clinical education and experiences beginning from day 1, bridging theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on experience in veterinary medicine in a growth mindset culture. #UMNCVM To apply, search for Job ID #366441 at hr.umn.edu/Jobs/Find-Job

With highly pathogenic avian flu (H5N1) threatening turkey flocks in Minnesota—the No. 1 turkey-producing state in the nation—this report highlights current and potential efforts to detect and stop the virus’ spread, including regular testing conducted by the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. z.umn.edu/aalk

“We can think of the dogs just laying out in the yard in the sun, just laying on their side with their body all relaxed,” Flynn said. “That’s, to me, a sign of a happy or content dog.” Let the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Dr. Kristi Flynn, a primary care veterinarian, and other DVMs describe for you the signs of a happy dog in this recent BuzzFeed article: z.umn.edu/a9o3 ????

Join us for a free informational webinar at 6:00 p.m. (CT) on March 10 that dives into the UMN Animal Cancer Care program’s Lymphoma Risk Assessment (LyRA) study. z.umn.edu/a9ni Lymphoma is one of the most common cancers diagnosed in dogs. Researchers of the ACCR and Research program are testing new methods of identifying dogs at a higher risk of developing lymphoma. In so doing, the team’s goal is to also develop interventions that will reduce such risk and delay, or ideally prevent the disease from happening altogether. ??

The College of Veterinary Medicine is accepting applicants for the Patrick T. Redig Endowed Chair in Raptor and Ecosystem Health and Director of The Raptor Center! This is a distinguished dual role, and our candidate should show demonstrated leadership in conservation medicine and/or ecosystem health, complemented by a strong academic background and administrative experience. If you or someone you know want to join our team, apply online at z.umn.edu/a8to (Job ID: 366499). #umnCVM

Learn about the need for pet blood donations from Tasia Ludwik, DVM at UMN Veterinary Medical Center, who is featured on Fox 9! Many pets need blood transfusions because of injuries, trauma, or diseases. To watch it and learn more, click here: z.umn.edu/a84o ?? #CVMProud

Second-year College of Veterinary Medicine DVM student Mikayla Schlosser has been selected for a scholarship from Lallemand Animal Nutrition! While at CVM, Schlosser has participated in the Veterinary Summer Scholars research program and is a junior delegate for the CVM Student American Veterinary Medical Association. Congratulations, Mikayla! Read more here: z.umn.edu/a7xu #CVMProud

Each year, tens of thousands of MN animals need the compassionate care of wildlife rehabilitators and are brought to rescue centers because of injuries, illness, or human-related conflicts. When the Migratory Bird Division of the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) was looking for info about the contributions of rehabilitation to conservation, The Raptor Center partnered with them. Learn how UMN's Raptor Center and the CVM help over 1,000 birds each year. ?? ??? z.umn.edu/a7v9

Happy 5th reunion for the class of 2019! It was amazing to see so many familiar faces over the weekend, and wonderful for everyone to get together and catch up. Some travelled from across the country to join us! The group was given a tour of the Veterinary Medical Center to see what it has been up to, while they reminisced about their own time there. #CVMproud #UMNproud #umnCVM