PULLMAN, Wash.— A red-tailed hawk brought to Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine has made a full recovery and was successfully released just outside the Moscow, Idaho, city limits.   Details, photos and video

Students who were engaged in research in the College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009 presented a poster session on October 14 detailing their work. The Student Research Symposium is sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health.

A major purpose of this event is to recognize (and learn from) the efforts of students and trainees–veterinary students, undergraduate students, graduate students, and residents/interns – who contribute to the research mission of the college and profession.

http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/StudentResearch/symposium09/index.aspx

Find out about the WSU College of Veterinary Medicine’s activities and current events in the Veterinary Executive Report. 

The Fall 2009 report includes:

• Message from the Dean
• AVMA in Seattle
• Benefactor Moore & Company Veterinary Services
• Barb Robbins Retires
• Ethel Roberge Scholarship for veterinary students
• Pet Memorial Program
• Helen Louis Forsythe Reiley (’41 WSU DVM)
• John and Marilyn Frederic estate
• Wescott Clinical Teaching Scholars
• Upcoming Events

On Wednesday, September 9, 2009 (09-09-09) a celebration was held in the CVM recognizing Barb Robbins' 35 years of service to WSU.  By Dean Slinker's calculations, Barb "mothered" about 2,800 students through the DVM program; ~ 60% of all WSU DVM graduates.
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Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine welcomed the Class of 2013 to the Veterinary Medical Profession at the 11th Annual Convocation, also known as the White Coat Ceremony on Friday, August 21, 2009. Details

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University is offering a 12 credit CE course for veterinarians and veterinary students on Complimentary & Alternative Veterinary Medicine on September 12 and 13, 2009 in Pullman WA. Instructors include Drs. Mushtaq Memon (Course Coordinator), William Dernell, Signe Beebe, Shen Xie, Stephen Greene and Jeffrey Bryan.  See http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/ce/cavm/ for details and registration.

The Summer 2009 edition of the Equine Newsletter from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University is now available.

http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/depts-vth/EquineNews/EquineNewsSummer2009.pdf

Topics Include:

• Washington led the nation in equine West Nile virus cases in 2008  
• The role of selenium and compounded drugs in horses
• WSU's Veterinary Pharmacy  
• Facts about horse care at WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital   

Calling all Cougar DVMs.    

Will you be attending the 2009 AVMA Convention in Seattle, Washington next week?

If not…perhaps you will you be in or near Seattle, Washington next Monday evening, July 13th?  

If so, come on down to the Westin Hotel because COUGAR VETERINARY NATION is holding a WSU CVM  Alumni Reception at the 2009 American Veterinary Medical Association Annual Conference

WSU Alumni Reception,
Monday, July 13, 2009
6:30 – 10:00 p.m.
Westin Hotel,
Grand 2

Stop in to visit, hear about the college, meet up with old classmates and friends.  Learn about the new WM Bayly Scholarship and the Barb Robbins Wildlife Scholarship. 

In Cougar Country, you are ALWAYS welcome.
It’s free to cougar alums.  We hope to see you there!

Richard M DeBowes DVM MS Dipl ACVS
Professor and Associate Dean,
Veterinary Development and External Relations
Director, Professional Life Skills Program. 

College of Veterinary Medicine   
            

 

Veterinarians involved in almost every aspect of practice (small animal, large animal, exotics) will at some time need to consider a compounded veterinary drug in order to offer the best treatment for their patient. 
 
The course will provide information regarding the legal aspects of veterinary compounding including what the veterinarian’s role/responsibility is as well as the pharmacist’s role/responsibility. 
 
Additionally, the course will outline potential pitfalls of compounded drugs in comparison to FDA-approved drugs. 

One CE credit.   

You may signup to take this course anytime that is convenient for you. You have 2 weeks from the date of signup to access the course materials.

See http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/ce/compounding/index.aspx  for registration details.

Summer 2009 Community Practice News  http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/depts-vth/newsletters/summer09.pdf

includes... 

• WSU veterinary college to open Spokane clinic with $3.5 million gifts
• Does my pet need preventative heartworm medication?
• Veterinary cardiologist discovers gene for heart disease    
• Ear infections are a common problem for dogs and cats
• What to do if you find a growth on your pet
• Grieving? You don’t have to be alone   
• Thick hair and warm weather increase instances of “hot spots”