University of Saskatchewan
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Student takes closer look at blastomycosis
With a strong interest in internal medicine, Susan Mehain of North Vancouver, B.C., has been thoroughly enjoying her experience at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM). “It’s great to meet other students who share your interests,” says the veterinary student. “And the opportunity to be around some remarkable clinicians and researchers here is really amazing.” One of Mehain’s favourite …
May 29th, 2012 Full story »
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Former WCVM dean receives U of C honour
Dr. N. Ole Nielsen, former dean of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), received the Order of the University of Calgary on May 10 during the university’s spring convocation. Nielsen was honoured for his service to the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine as an invaluable and enthusiastic contributor who used his extensive knowledge and diplomacy to engage …
May 11th, 2012 Full story »
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Love of animals leads to student’s future
Taxidermy and veterinary medicine may have little in common, but when Cassie Tompson took an aptitude test in her first year of university, her love of animals and attention to detail pointed to a career in the art of preserving animals for display. Instead, she took her aptitude for science and love of animals and is now in her first …
March 28th, 2012 Full story »
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Funds back baker’s dozen of research projects
Researchers at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) have received more than $183,000 in grants to support a baker’s dozen of vital research projects that will enhance equine and companion animal health care in Canada. “The calibre of the submitted research proposals was very high this year — making it difficult for the funds to make a final selection …
March 27th, 2012 Full story »
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WCVM’s veterinary diagnostic complex opens
The final phase of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s infrastructure project wrapped up in November 2011 with the completion of Western Canada’s most comprehensive, biosecure laboratory complex for all animal species. Supported by the federal and provincial governments through the Knowledge Infrastructure Program (KIP), this facility allows veterinarians to rapidly diagnose high-risk cases of animal disease and infectious pathogens. …
December 06th, 2011 Full story »
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Vet Topics (Winter 2012) now online
The Winter 2012 issue of Vet Topics — news publication for the WCVM’s Companion Animal Health Fund — is now available online. Click here to view Vet Topics. This issue’s highlights include: • A Splash of Prevention: WCVM assistant professor Dr. Candace Grier-Lowe investigated the effectiveness of a water additive in reducing plaque and calculus in pets’ mouths. • Anything …
November 24th, 2011 Full story »
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Vet Topics (Summer 2011) now online
The Summer 2011 issue of Vet Topics — news publication for the WCVM’s Companion Animal Health Fund — is now available online. Click here to download the newsletter. This issue’s highlights include: • Scientists Get Paws on Pet Research: Eight research teams dig into pet health research projects at the WCVM after the CAHF targets more than $75,000 to this year’s projects. …
August 19th, 2011 Full story »
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Scientists cook up pea-based dog food
University of Saskatchewan researchers who are cooking up new ways to enhance the health benefits of peas in dry dog food have received more than $107,000 in research support from Saskatchewan’s Agriculture Development Fund (ADF). Dr. Lynn Weber of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine and Dr. Murray Drew of the College of Agriculture and Bioresources are co-investigators on the …
March 09th, 2011 Full story »
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Vet Topics (Winter 2011) now online
The Winter 2011 issue of Vet Topics — publication for the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s Companion Animal Health Fund — is now online in a new, easy-to-navigate format. View the Winter 2011 issue of Vet Topics: • Dogs Key to Understanding Congenital Disease in Humans: A unique muscle disorder not previously seen in Labrador retrievers is helping human researchers …
January 12th, 2011 Full story »
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CAHF research grants, 2010-2011
In 2010-2011, 11 research teams at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine received nearly $110,000 in funding from the Companion Animal Health Fund to investigate important health issues that affect pets across Western Canada and beyond. Which anesthetic is best for laryngoscopic exams? Drs. Barbara Ambros, Tanya Duke, Sue Taylor and Casey Gaunt Laryngeal paralysis is a common respiratory disorder …
August 05th, 2010 Full story »
