Dr. Karl Kraus, board-certified veterinary surgeon at Iowa State University's Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center, is featured in this week's Genome Barks podcast produced by the American Kennel Club's Canine Health Foundation. In the podcast, the AKC and Dr. Kraus discuss canine cruciate ligament rupture and hip dysplasia -- symptoms, treatments and prevention.
AMES, Iowa – Dr. Mark Ackermann, professor of veterinary pathology at Iowa State University, was selected as this year’s recipient of the Pfizer Animal Health Award for Research Excellence. The award, given annually, recognizes outstanding research effort and productivity.
Dr. Ackermann’s research in animal diseases is represented by more than 115 publications and eight book chapters. His research and expertise in ovine and bovine respiratory diseases has attained national recognition.
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Dr. Fred Sick Receives 2010 Switzer Award in Veterinary Medicine
AMES, Iowa – The deep-fried Twinkies and corn dogs will have to wait. As the veterinarian for the Iowa State Fair, Dr. Bruce Leuschen won’t have much down time as he oversees the health care for approximately 15,000 animals during the 11 days of the fair plus several pre-fair days.
Dr. David Whitley, board-certified ophthamologist at Iowa State University's Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center, is featured in this week's Genome Barks podcast produced by the American Kennel Club's Canine Health Foundation. In the podcast, the AKC and Dr. Whitley discuss the Canine Eye Registration Foundation, what the exam entails, why participating in the CERF registry is important for breeders and owners, and what some of the most common eye diseases are in the dog.
AMES, Iowa – Veterinary students hosted a free rabies vaccination clinic for pet owners at the Meskwaki tribal settlement in Tama, Iowa, last month, vaccinating 48 dogs and four cats. Vaccinating the pets though was only part of the mission.
