Vet Gazette

Feline hyperthyroidism is the most common endocrine disease in cats.  Cats with elevated levels of thyroid hormone can experience increased appetite, weight loss, vomiting and hyperactivity. The condition is usually diagnosed by symptoms and/or a blood test, and is commonly treated with the drug Methimazole. Although computer assisted tomography (CT) has been shown to be […]

OSU is hosting the International Symposium on Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, and Sports Medicine at the LaSells Steward Center in Corvallis on August 4-8, 2014. Highlights of the conference include: Pre-conference wet labs with hands-on learning International speakers from Australia, France, Sweden, Finland, Germany, USA Case presentations, panel discussions, keynote lectures, poster session Opportunities to network […]

La Rea Johnston began teaching on the Botany faculty at OSU in 1959. Every spring, in her 200-level Botany class, she guided students through the fields around Corvallis, patiently teaching them to look closely at plants in order to identify different species. “When you first take them out in the field, you have to point […]

This summer’s AVMA Annual Convention in Denver July 25-29, is offering free registration and free events to students. There will also be a Veterinary Student and Recent Grad Lounge. Registration deadline is June 30. For more information on events, interactive labs, speakers, and more, visit the convention website.

The Oregon Humane Society (OHS) recently celebrated the 500th student to complete a rotation at their Animal Medical Learning Center in Portland. As luck would have it recent grad Alexis Johnson just happened to be the milestone. “It was an awesome experience,” she said of her OHS rotation. “I got a lot of hands on […]

At the 2014 OSU College of Veterinary Medicine Student Awards Ceremony, some of the best and brightest veterinary students in the country were presented with scholarships. More than $260,000 in scholarships were awarded making a significant impact on reducing the debt faced by these students. Thank you to all our friends and donors for making […]