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A dairy calf is examined held while a veterinary student listens to its heartbeat and respirations with a stethoscope.

The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine combines research, outreach and education to form strong collaborations with animal producers across the state.

Large animal surgery residents Hannah Hair performs surgery on a horse.

Healing the Veterinary Medical Center’s largest patients requires even bigger dedication, resilience and passion from the service’s team members. 

A person holding Sonny the goat who is wearing a birthday part hat.
Issue: Fall 2025

After a devastating leg injury, Sonny the pygmy goat is thriving thanks to determined owners, skilled surgeons, and a grant that made his care possible.

A man in a medical mask with a notebook talks to another man standing behind a pen with a pig and piglets

At CVM’s Center for Animal Health and Food Safety (CAHFS), researchers are drawing on lessons from around the globe to help protect U.S. livestock from devastating outbreaks.

UMC students care for a goat

UMC provides a strong food animal foundation for students accepted into the College of Veterinary Medicine’s VetFAST program 

Vet student Sarah Sider holds a piglet
Issue: Fall 2024

Faculty, staff, students, and alumni make an impact at the 2024 fair through veterinary care, research, and educational outreach

Virtual reality exercise

History of innovative teaching approaches at CVM elevates current and future student learning experiences

Brown calf

Addressing veterinary care shortages in rural areas is more complicated than a lack of students to fill empty roles