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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.

Portraits of Emily Leroux (left) and Calah Sewell (right)

The award is given to students who demonstrate exceptional aptitude through initiative, diagnostic skill, dexterity, and perioperative care of animals undergoing surgery.

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 brown horse standing next to a wooden fence wearing a blanket on her back
Issue: Fall 2025

After a devastating fracture sidelined a young standardbred mare, her owners turned to the VMC’s Large Animal Surgery service for help.

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.

Alchemy, a brown Arabian horse, stands in a paddock with his tongue hanging out

Expert care from equine clinicians at the UMN Veterinary Medical Center treated a painful dental disease and restored their companions’ quality of life. 

Jessica Byrne and Lauren Ienello each hold an award standing together in front of a maroon background.

Residents and interns wrapping up their time at CVM are honored for their contributions at annual House Officer Completion Ceremony

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Piper Equine Hospital care team embarks on inaugural surgery to save a spunky young horse with a rare injury