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Smiling veterinary student in blue scrubs and gloves crouching in a pen surrounded by market pigs on a farm.

New World screwworm has returned to North America after decades of eradication. The University of Minnesota is working with veterinarians and ranchers in Mexico and Central America to strengthen preparedness for future cases.

Smiling veterinary faculty member with short dark hair and glasses holding a pig.

Associate professor Perle Zhitnitskiy uses virtual reality and AI to immerse veterinary students in real-world experiences—and give them the freedom to fail and try again. 
 

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The 2026 RIDE Summit connected the legacy and future of CVM excellence.

Veterinary professionals administer anesthesia prep to a small dog on an exam table.

Providing care for patients across species and specialities, this Veterinary Medical Center service has collaboration down to a science. 

Two women pose at a College of Veterinary Medicine event as one holds a glass excellence award.

The annual House Officer Completion Ceremony celebrates the achievements and contributions of outgoing residents and interns.

Headshot of Jody Lulich, smiling with glasses and a mustache.

Professor Jody Lulich's tireless work advancing the field of veterinary nephrology and urology, with a focus on improving patient care, earns him prestigious national recognition. 

A masked doctor holds a needle

As the world continues to grapple with evolving infectious diseases, scientists are increasingly turning to pigs in the fight against influenza.

Dr. Perle Zhitnitskiy smiles while accepting a framed veterinary medicine award plaque from a presenter on stage.

Annual Education Day award ceremony celebrates excellence in teaching across CVM departments and hospitals