November 2010
Oregon suffers from shortage of young veterinarians specializing in large animals (The Oregonian) November 15, 2010
Rise in sea lion deaths traced to disease (Corvallis Gazette Times) November 6, 2010. Also see (OSU News & Communications)
October 2010
OSU vets perform first of its kind surgery, save dog's leg. The Daily Barometer, Sept. 30, 2010
Dr. Beth Valentine inducted into the 2010 International Equine Veterinarians Hall of Fame. American Farriers Journal, Sept. 2010
When the patient is a pooch. SAIF Corporation, Comp News, Fall 2010
Patching Up Wounded Puppies. Ivanhoe Newswire, Sept. 2010
September 2010
Vet Medicine supporter gives $1 million to boost health programs. OSU, Mark Floyd, Sept. 8, 2010; Also see Corvallis Gazette-Times, Rachel Beck, Sept. 9, 2010; KMTR-TV, Sept. 9, 2010
August 2010
Elisha Adkins receives $1,500 through AABP Bovine Veterinary Student Recognition Awards. Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health, August 2010
Virus kills deer near Timberhill. (KEZI-TV), August 20, 2010 CORVALLIS, Ore. -- A virus found in deer in a Corvallis neighborhood may be the cause of death of as many as 20 black-tailed deer within the past month. Residents in the area say they're worried that the animals they've grown so accustomed to seeing, are all going to die off.
OSU College Veterinary Medicine Loses Team Member. KEZI-TV, Heather Turner, August 19, 2010
OSU's popular cow dies at 21. Corvallis Gazette-Times, Rachel Beck. August 19, 2010
July 2010
Adventures in Learning class explores veterinary medicine. (OSU CVM) July 26, 2010 What does a veterinarian do? As a part of the Oregon State University Adventures in Learning (AIL) program, a group of 12 bright and inquisitive middle school kids spent the last two weeks examining this question
June 2010
Oregon State University vet lab part of national consortium (Western Farmer-Stockman), June, 2010
Sports medicine, rehab for animals gets okay by vet med association (Life@OSU), June 15, 2010
OSU's Veterinary Diagnotic Laboratory part of national consortium. OSU, Mark Floyd, June 15-10
'Horse logger' rolls in for some help. Gail Cole, Corvallis Gazette-Times, June 16, 2010
Next steps for OSU vet-med grads. Rachel Beck, Corvallis Gazette-Times, June 14, 2010
Following His Heart: David Sisson, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM. Patricia Rodriguez, Veterinary Practice News, June 2010
May 2010
Pet Talk: To meet a growing demand, more veterinarians trying to learn Spanish. Jacques Von Lunen. The Oregonian, May 25, 2010
Guarding Human Health: Diseases cross barriers from animals to people. Terra Magazine, Spring 2010
Veterinarians seek causes of human disease using aquatic models. OSU News & Communication Services, May 12, 2010
Care can add up to pricey pets. Keeley Chalmers, KGW-TV, May 12, 2010
Nine Educational Models Studied by over 160 Veterinary Medical Education Stakeholders at Second NAVMEC National Meeting. (PDF) May 2010
Horse industry weathers economic storm. Candice Ruud, Gazette-Times: InBusiness, May 2010
Pet owners try alternative therapy for furry friends. Jennifer Rouse, Gazette-Times: InBusiness, May 2010.
April 2010
OSU's annual Pet Day celebration is Saturday (Gazette-Times) April 27, 2010
Small Animal ICU grows with Veterinary School (The Daily Barometer) April 22, 2010
Vet students seek donations for pets (Corvallis Gazette Times) April 22, 2010
Spring is coming and along with it mosquitoes and West Nile Virus: Information for horse owners is available on the ODA website.
Autism advocate, animal processing pioneer to speak (Corvallis Gazette Times) April 20, 2010
Animal Disease Traceability: Why should YOU care?(pdf) (Oregon Beef Producer) April 2010
Shortage of vets for big animals could affect food supply (KDRV-TV) April 7, 2010
Reviving the romance of rural practice: Rural veterinarians seek next generation; study finds rural lifestyle is main draw. (JAVMA News), April 15, 2010
Veterinarian in rural oregon finds rewards on the range — plus long hours and little help (The Oregonian) April 3, 2010
March 2010
Dr. Ron Mandsager, veterinary anesthesiologist at the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine, assists in freeing a stellar sea lion entrapped in a trawl net.
Sea lion rescued near Oregon Coast cave. KGW-TV report with video, March 19, 2010
Oregon State team rescues tangled sea lion. Corvallis Gazette-Times, March 20, 2010
OSU veterinarian uses human heart surgery techniques, and human pacemakers, on dogs. The Oregonian, March 16, 2010
Pooch pacemakers? Canine cardiology gets a boost at OSU. OSU, March 15, 2010
February 2010
OSU veterinary medicine researchers to be inducted into Greyhound Hall of Fame. Corvallis Gazette-Times, February 12, 2010
New test more effectively detects sheep parasites. Hobby Farms, February 9, 2010
January 2010
High speed treadmill gives OSU improved ability to treat horses. Jan. 20, 2010
KVAL-TV report, KEZI-TV report,
OSU report, Jan. 20, 2010
The Oregonian, Jan. 21, 2010
OSU researchers develop light test to speed parasite prevention. Jeff Skrzypek, reporter for KEZI 9 News, Jan 7, 2010
Aquarium husbandry staff is 'guardedly optimistic' in sea turtle rehabilitation. Salem News, Jan. 5, 2010
Pet Talk: Reaching beyond Oregon to help animals. Jacques Von Lunen, special to The Oregonian, Jan. 5, 2010
December 2009
Researchers use novel "Phase 0" approach to show chlorophyll's effect. OSU News & Communication Services, Dec. 29, 2009
Doctor gives ill, injured animals another chance. Last Chance Club provides free treatment to help rescue groups. Statesman Journal, Dec. 28, 200
Beaverton man writes novel based on experiences at vet school. The Beaverton Valley Times, Dec. 17, 2009
November 2009
Young veterinarians are bucking the trend. "Animal instinct" by Steve Werblow, The Furrow, Nov. 2009 (released to CVM April 2010)
One of the foremost pediatric cardiologists in the country will present a noon seminar on Tuesday, Nov. 24, in 102 Magruder Hall. Most noted for his contributions in cardiac imaging, particularly echocardiography, Dr. David J. Sahn is Professor of Pediatrics (Cardiology), Diagnostic Radiology, and Obstetrics and Gynecology at Oregon Health & Sciences University in Portland, Oregon. He also holds institutional titles of: Director, Clinical Care Center for Congenital Heart Disease; and Director, OHSU Interdisciplinary Program for Cardiac Imaging in recognition of his role in advancing both ultrasound and cardiac MRI.
Can my pet get the swine flu? Bend Bulletin, Nov. 23, 2009
OSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory confirms Lebanon cat died from H1N1. Corvallis Gazette Times, Veterinary News, Nov. 19, 2009
Beaverton veterinarian writes novel about life of a vet student, Dog Daze and Cat Naps. Beaverton veterinarian Mark E. Burgess has written a novel about the life of a veterinary student. Burgess, 49, received his education at Oregon State University and Washington State University. The Oregonian, Nov. 12, 2009.
October 2009
Human transmits H1N1 to ferret. Two vets opted to have a ferret's nasal secretions tested at Oregon State University's Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory because ferrets are vulnerable to some influenza viruses. The OSU lab initially diagnosed the ferret with pandemic influenza H1N1, and it was confirmed Oct. 9 by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories, a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in Ames, Iowa. Statesman Journal, Oct. 22, 2009
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Bruce Mueller as a 2009 OSU Alumni Fellow. October 2009
September 2009
Dogs and cats get new Orange and Black forever homes. Life@OSU, Sept. 30, 2009
Pet Talk: Japanese students get look at U.S. animal care. The Oregonian, Sept. 22, 2009
Dog tested positive for anatoxin — a naturally occuring toxin cause of death in dog stricken with poison. Sept. 10, 2009. Press Release
Veterinary students to help in Nicaragua: A team of Oregon State University students will visit the island of Ometepe off Nicaragua from Sept. 8 through 22 to volunteer needed veterinary medicine services for the island livestock, food animals and pets. Corvallis Gazette Times, Sept. 2, 2009
August 2009
Donald Mattson, DVM, PhD, 1934–2009. Dr. Mattson was a long time member of our faculty and has left an enduring legacy in the students, faculty, and staff whom he mentored over the many years of his service to our College. He will also be remembered as an exceptional diagnostic virologist.
A memorial service will take place at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 4, at Calvary Chapel of Corvallis, 2125 N.W. Lester Ave.
Please click this link for his obituary in the Corvallis Gazette Times.
Dairy Cows Happy cows make happy dairy farmers (KMTR-TV, Eugene, Ore., August 14, 2009)
West Nile Virus:
West Nile Virus Research (KOHD-TV, Bend, Ore., August 13, 2009)
County calls a West Nile emergency (The East Oregonian, Pendleton, Ore., August 13, 2009
West Nile Virus Stings Oregon (KEZI-TV, Eugene, Ore., August 12, 2009)
State urges protection against West Nile virus in Oregon, Washington (OregonLive.com, The Oregonian, August 12, 2009)
West Nile virus found in E. Ore. skeeters (KATU.com, August 12, 2009)
Expensive Surgery May Have an Option (1190 KEX News Radio online, Portland, Ore., August 8, 2009)
July 2009
Oregon State vet hospital offers advanced rehab for pets' health woes — OregonLive.com, special to The Oregonian, 7/28/09
Small animal rehab program at OSU helps pets with a variety of problems. OSU News and Communication Services
Students seek donations for Nicaragua trip. A group of 15 Oregon State University veterinary students is taking its show on the road, and it’s asking the public to help. In anticipation of its third year of travel to Nicaragua in September to perform free veterinary exams and procedures, the International Veterinary Students’ Association at OSU is scrambling to collect supplies and donations from the community. Corvallis Gazette Times
A Deadly Issue: If the racing commission approves the committee's recommendations, veterinarians will begin performing random checks on horses prior to racing. Horses that die as a result of a catastrophic racing injury may receive a post-mortem examination at Oregon State University, said Stacy Katler, the commission's senior veterinarian. MailTribune.com
June 2009
Rescued Siamese cat is the 10,000th spay/neuter at OHS. Oregon Humane Society
Vet Shortage Looms. Mid-Valley InBusiness
May 2009
Science Pub goes to the dogs with Iditarod presentation. Life@OSU
Federal vet shortage jeopardizes public health. FBNews
Pets, humans enjoy Pet Day. Corvallis Gazette-Times
April 2009
Pet Day returns at OSU on Saturday, May 2. Corvallis Gazette-Times
Vet school hosting 5K run/walk. Corvallis Gazette-Times
Pedometers used to study cows. Corvallis Gazette-Times
American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) holds feline wellness clinic in Brownsville. The Times
March 2009
Pre-pre-vet school now in session. Educator aims to catch students early and spark their interest in animal-care profession. Capital Press
Vet keeps sled dogs on straight and narrow. Capital Press
February 2009
Potentially fatal airborne fungus found in Oregon: PORTLAND — A new and potentially fatal strain of an airborne fungus, related to one that killed several people on Canada's Vancouver Island, has turned up in Oregon and researchers say they don't know how it got here. —The Associated Press (More...)
Terra Magazine on the Web: Targeting an Old Foe, Luiz Bermudez, M.D., is leading an investigation into the anti-TB properties of a drug commonly used to treat malaria.
OSU Researchers to Work with Marion County Youths on Vet Med Project.
Sea Grant Extension Veterinarian Helps Control Virus in Koi Ponds.
January 2009
Portland Couple Boosts OSU Partnershuip with Oregon Humane Society
November 2008
Faces of OSU: Brianna Beechler banner (PDF)
October 2008
OSU receives Gates Foundation grant of nearly $1M for tuberculosis research: Oregon State University biomedical researcher Luiz Bermudez, M.D., has received a grant of nearly $1 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to study a potential new treatment for tuberculosis (TB).
November 2007
Vet students plan to help over holidays (Corvallis Gazzette Times, Nov. 16, 2007)
"Have Scalpel, Will Study" - Veterinarians, staff and students work side-by-side at the Oregon Humane Society (Oregon Humane Society Magazine, Winter 2007, PDF, page 7)
September 2007
County didn't want sickly bat, now can't have it (Corvallis Gazette-Times)
Animal Medical and Learning Center (KATU-TV video)
OSU partners with humane society (Corvallis Gazette-Times)
OSU grad now Indonesian governor (Corvallis Gazette-Times)
The vet will see you now - A new humane society center trains OSU students in shelter medicine, giving animals top care (The Oregonian)
Rabies found in dead bat (Corvallis Gazette-Times)
OSU seeks volunteers for smoking-risk study
August 2007
State vet’s report on EHV–1 (PDF)
July 2007
Down the hatch: feeding system for horses unwilling or unable to eat (the Horse.com)
June 2007
Student finds life's work after 28 years searching (KVAL-TV)
April 2007
Veterinary Medicine and Heartland Humane Society celebrate 300 surgeries (KVAL-TV)
OSU Diagnostic Lab, Faculty Working with Oregon Vets, Public as Pet Food Recall Continues (PDF)
Meet Our New Veterinarian — When the dust settles and the newest addition to the Oregon Humane Society is completed this summer, shelter animals will have a new friend at their side. See also "A New Center Rises". (Oregon Humane Society Magazine, Spring 2007, page 13 — (PDF)
March 2007
Pet Food Recall
February 2007
OSU anesthesiologists assist in Tusko the elephant's surgery at the Portland Zoo: Dr. Craig Mosley, Dr. Conny Gunkel and intern Dr. Rolando Quesada (KGW)
January 2007
OSU Vet Diagnostic Lab, Stranding Network Testing Sea Lions for Leptospirosis
November 2006
New Dean Named
April 2006
OSU Veterinary College Remains Fully Accredited
Boot Camp for Vets — Monitoring animal health takes grit and shoulder-length gloves (Terra Magazine, Spring 2006)
February 2006
Holdren named interim Dean
July 2005
OSU Veterinary Lab Drafted for Homeland Security
May 2005
OSU Veterinary Medicine Students Graduate
April 2005
OSU'S Pet Day to Feature Grand Opening of Small Animal Clinic
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