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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.

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. 

Deb Armstead-Haak smiles while standing against a blue wall.

After 14 years coordinating patient care for the VMC Shelter & Rescue Animal Fund, Deb Armstead-Haak is getting ready to retire. She’ll leave behind a growing legacy for future shelter animals.

Sian Durward-Akhurst listens to a horse's heart with a stethoscope

How CVM researchers are racing to prevent sudden death in thoroughbreds

Spirit the paint horse stands in a pen next to a white fence.

Emergency care from the University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center reveals the cause of a horse’s severe colic—and saves his life.

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.

A pug dog looking up

How a generous gift is fueling the next generation of clinician-scientists

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.