Vet Gazette

A mathematical model is a description of a system using mathematical concepts and language. Mathematical modelling is used throughout biomedical science to describe, illustrate and simulate research. One of the  most interesting examples is the Blue Brain Project, an attempt by Swiss researchers to use a supercomputer to create a synthetic brain by reverse-engineering the […]

Faculty, House Officers, and staff are invited to the annual College of Veterinary Medicine Holiday Party: Finger foods! Beer and wine! Contests! Prizes! Music! Date: Thursday, December 19, 2013 Time: 5 – 7:30 p.m. Location: Magruder atrium lobby BTW: Bakers are encouraged to bring something yummy and sweet for the Dessert Potluck!

The Shelter Medicine Club’s annual Holiday Giving Tree is finally here! Come visit Magruder Hall to see a beautifully decorated Christmas tree with ornaments allowing you to donate to animals in need! There are five organizations being sponsored this year including: Lighthouse Sanctuary, Heartland Humane Society, Shelter Medicine Club’s Microchip registration, The Olive K. Britt […]

The American Veterinary Medical Foundation, in partnership with Zoetis, is offering 300 scholarships to second and third year veterinary students. Deadline for application is coming up: December 9, 2013! All students are encouraged to apply. In addition to traditional selection criteria of academic excellence and financial need, the scholarships will focus on meeting ongoing needs […]

Dr. Keith Poulsen, Large Animal Clinician at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, saw the dozens of tailgater tents jamming the parking lot across from Magruder Hall on game day and had a great idea: Put up a big banner promoting hospital services. The VTH marketing team was all over that; you can’t beat free advertising to […]

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) provides top tips that will leave pet owners thankful they don’t have to make a trip to the animal “ER” this holiday season. “This is the time of year that many veterinary hospitals report a significant increase in emergency calls particularly those relating to digestive track disturbances resulting from […]