FALL 2026

When scientists study parasitic infections in the lab, they cannot mimic what actually happens in the human intestine, stunting their ability to test antiparasitic drugs. Microbiologist Hanen Baggar is changing that. 

Through emergencies, recoveries and goodbyes, Tracy Adams Kooman has trusted West Metro Equine Practice with her horses for two decades.

In a new study, UMN researchers map key disease-linked proteins—paving the way for breakthroughs in autoimmune disease diagnosis and treatment.

Swine health and production professionals and students from around the world converged on St. Paul for the annual event. 

The newest addition to the Veterinary Medical Center, this team supports students as they take the lead on patient appointments and case management during rotations at the clinic. 

An annual clinical rotation at the Miracle of Birth Center offers UMN veterinary students the opportunity to practice vital skills and educate thousands of Minnesota State Fair visitors on animal care.

One Veterinary Medical Center resident’s research is helping to shape the future of canine cardiac care by using a simple breath test to monitor patient health.

What if the secret to preventing cancer in dogs—and eventually humans—isn't fighting tumors after they appear, but transforming the aging host environment before disease ever takes hold?

His findings indicate that trailers are leaving facilities with higher levels of contamination than when they arrive. 

The Swine Disease Eradication Center at the University of Minnesota marks 25 years of advancing swine health with industry partners