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MSU announces proposed large animal teaching hospital as part of Veterinary College of the Future
Michigan State University has announced a proposed large animal teaching hospital as part of a plan for a Veterinary College of the Future. The story is about the university's veterinary school expanding its facilities for training.
Why it matters: A larger teaching hospital could expand access to specialty veterinary care in the region, though its focus appears to be on large animals rather than dogs and cats.
Veterinary Technology student Elizabeth Koehl receives IVTA Golden Stethoscope Award
Elizabeth Koehl, a veterinary technology student, has received the Golden Stethoscope Award from the Indiana Veterinary Technician Association. The honor is presented through Purdue University's College of Veterinary Medicine.
Lewisville animal shelter temporarily closes cat services after virus outbreak
A Lewisville animal shelter has temporarily closed its services for cats because of a virus outbreak. The pause is meant to limit the spread of illness among the animals in its care. Owners worried about their own cats may want to ask their vet for guidance.