Another active area of investigation is the etiology and pathophysiology of chronic inflammatory bowel disease in dogs and cats. Dr. Al Jergens is working cooperatively with colleagues in other Departments of the College and with others at the University of Iowa. He is working both on spontaneously occurring inflammatory bowel disease and models in laboratory species.

In the area of equine medicine and surgery, Dr. Scott McClure is investigating extracorpeal shock wave therapy (Equitripsy) for use in horses. He is doing both basic research and clinical investigations into this novel approach to treating musculoskeletal disorders.

Clinical Trials

Schipperke Hair Coat Disorder Study

The purpose of this study is to investigate and describe a particular hair coat disorder in Schipperkes. It is not a treatment study, thus the information gathered will be used to determine potential causes and treatments for this condition to be examined in the future.  Click here for more information.