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From wildlife conservation to military service, a dual degree in veterinary medicine and public health opens doors for two students. 

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From disease surveillance to food safety, University of Minnesota alumni and students are building a healthier world with their veterinary public health training. 

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Over the last two years, dozens of projects and experience with multiple species have prepared veterinarian Michelle Schultze for a wide range of public health work.

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From a Nebraska hobby farm to the front lines of disease surveillance, Rachael Schulte has leveraged her public health training to protect people and livestock—and start a new chapter in her career. 

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A University of Minnesota residency program is equipping veterinarians with vital training to tackle threats to public health in the U.S. and across the globe.

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A rare skull tumor threatened Carma the St. Bernard’s future. Advanced imaging, 3D surgical planning and a dedicated care team gave her a second act.

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After weeks of escalating complications, a young horse named Bill found expert care and a second chance at the Veterinary Medical Center.

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How brain surgery and an innovative vaccine treatment gave one family two more years with their beloved dog, Izzy.