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CAHF Research Grants: 2008-2009
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcal aureus (MRSA) in dogs Drs. Joseph Rubin and Manuel Chirino-Trejo, WCVM; Alice Wong and Steve Sanche, Royal University Hospital Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcal aureus (MRSA) is an emerging pathogen in animals worldwide; very little is known about the strain types or prevalence of MRSA in dogs. With the recent isolation of MRSA from canine patients at WCVM, there’s a need …
June 05th, 2008 Full story »
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WCVM specialist brings cancer expertise
Veterinary medical oncologist Dr. Valerie MacDonald is providing cutting-edge cancer therapy to pets at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine on the University of Saskatchewan campus. MacDonald, a veterinarian who has expertise in veterinary medical oncology, joined the college’s faculty in October 2006. This fall, the specialist established a clinical service in veterinary medical oncology at WCVM’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital. …
October 22nd, 2007 Full story »
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Author, Author!
A number of WCVM faculty members have authored, co-authored or contributed chapters to books and manuals in the past few months. These texts cover a range of topics related to companion animal health: veterinary pathology, small animal anesthesia and analgesia (pain control), canine internal medicine, endocrinology, and the use of technology in veterinary teaching. • Veterinary Clinical Pathology: An Introduction. …
April 19th, 2007 Full story »
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Vet Topics (Spring 2007)
Click here to download your copy of Vet Topics (Spring 2007). Here are some highlights from the Companion Animal Health Fund’s news publication: • The Ultimate Variety Show: WCVM veterinary students are making the final preparations for VETAVISION 2007 — the largest veterinary exposition in Western Canada. • Major Donation Benefits Companion Animal Health: WCVM’s programs for companion animal-focused health …
February 06th, 2007 Full story »
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Police dog participates in WCVM research
Utah has helped to track and capture hundreds of criminals during his career with the Winnipeg City Police. Now, the Belgian Malinois is performing another public service by taking part in research at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine and helping other dogs that are diagnosed with degenerative lumbosacral stenosis (DLSS). DLSS is a degenerative condition in large breed dogs …
December 01st, 2006 Full story »
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CAHF chair heads international meeting
Veterinary medical imaging specialist Dr. John Pharr of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine was the principal organizer for the premier event of the international veterinary radiology community: the 14th triennial meeting of the International Veterinary Radiology Association (IVRA)from August 7 to 11. This was Canada’s first opportunity to host the IVRA meeting that has been held every three years …
October 26th, 2006 Full story »
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WCVM receives $1.07-million gift
The Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) at the University of Saskatchewan has received $1.07 million for its equine and companion animal health programs and a fund raising incentive from Heather Ryan and L. David Dubé through their charitable foundation. At the donors’ request, WCVM will direct $750,000 of the $1.07-million gift over the next five years to support major, …
October 19th, 2006 Full story »
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CAHF Fellow: Dr. Connie Stevenson
With three generations of veterinarians in her family tree, Dr. Connie Stevenson’s career selection was a natural. “My great-grandfather and my grandfather and my uncles were veterinarians. It’s something that I grew up with, and it’s always been in the family.” Her Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry from Simon Fraser University was also a major motivator and piqued her …
October 18th, 2006 Full story »
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CAHF Fellow: Dr. Cheryl Vargo
Dr. Cheryl Vargo’s enthusiastic energy and commitment to her job are two of the reasons why her residency supervisor, Dr. Sue Taylor, nominated the graduate student for the Companion Animal Health Fund’s annual research fellowship. This spring, Vargo became one of the two CAHF Fellows for 2006-07 — an honour that pays for half of her annual salary. Originally from Ontario, …
October 18th, 2006 Full story »
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Former CAHF Fellows: where are they now?
Former Fellows of the CAHF Research Fellowship program are helping to advance companion animal health care in many different ways: some are now practising in specialized companion animal clinics, while others are teaching and conducting research in veterinary colleges across North America. • Dr. Manon Paradis (1980-82): The Fund’s first research fellow was a graduate student from Montréal, Que, who …
October 18th, 2006 Full story »
