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College of Veterinary Medicine
Researchers work at the PACCAR Environmental Technology Building (photo by Bob Hubner, WSU Photo Services).
Three projects receive $150,000 in final round of Cougar Cage event

Since its launch in January 2021, fifteen proposals have received nearly $575,000 in funding through Cougar Cage events.

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College News

Susan Matthew standing outside Bustad Hall.

New Veterinary Medicine Teaching Academy director helps reinvigorate program

Chelsea Osbron working in a lab.

A tool for graduate student success
A chicken is vaccinated for Newcastle Disease.

Chicken vaccination shows benefits for nutrition, growth in Kenyan children
Three of the seven fox pups peering out from a cardboard box they are using as their shelter.

Orphaned fox pups receive care at WSU
Winter shot of bull elk with asymmetric antlers. Photo by Rob Smith.

Study finds elk hoof disease may affect antlers
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Dr. Janean Fidel, veterinary oncologist, and Margaret Wong, a fourth-year student, exam Abby prior to her second round of chemotherapy.

Helping a cat family breathe easier
Stephanie Seifert and Pilar Fernandez inside the Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health.

Global health researchers looking to improve the human condition
Cord Kivi leading a horse in the vet hospital.

Cougs give back: Support from an alumnus to a future veterinarian
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In the News

Black and white illustration of 2 dice with a different animal on each side.

Squirrels Could Make Monkeypox a Forever Problem

WSU scientists are researching a rapidly spreading disease that causes elk to suffer deformed hooves, lameness and increasingly poor health that often can lead to death. (Photo from WSU Elk Hoof Disease Research project)

Study finds elk hoof disease may affect antlers
Photo (c) John Fedele - Getty Images

Intense exercise may help reduce unhealthy food cravings, study finds
Screen shot from video that captures Timothy Baszler with Washington Animal Disease Diagnostics.

Animal disease experts warn about spreading avian flu
Nine-year-old Bagel gets an eye exam from Dr. Ryan Baumwart to see whether she qualifies for the most high-profile part of the Dog Aging Project: an experimental trial of a possible anti-aging drug.

The Dog Aging Project digs deeper than ever to help our best friends live better longer — and the findings could help us, too
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People

Vishal Murthy

Veterinary students often experience ‘neurophobia’
Northwest Reproductive Sciences Symposium Recipients

WSU students recognized at regional science symposium

WSU biochemistry student studies genetic disease to help people like her father
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Animal Health

Holiday meals and pets
Medium dog in backseat of car.

How to holiday road trip with four-legged family
Two dogs sitting on blanket looking out over mountain scenery.

How to Decide Whether to Board or Bring Your Pet on a Holiday Road Trip
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Events

14th Annual Peter A. Zornes Memorial Golf Tournament
Agility Dog Health Network | Webinar Series
CE Webinar: Introduction to the Sport of Dog Agility
CE Webinar: Injuries in Agility Dogs/Health Needs Assessment

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Originally created in 1936 by Randall Johnson, the Cougar Head remains a unique and distinguished part of the WSU identity.