Microbiologist Rod Keller does a run-through in preparation for chronic wasting disease testing at the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. Photo by Jens Odegaard.

Sept. 10, 2025
By Jens Odegaard

This year, for the first time, Oregon hunters can have their harvested deer and elk tested for chronic wasting disease by an in-state laboratory. The Oregon State University Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, in partnership with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, will perform all CWD testing in the state. 

During a necropsy, Anatomic Pathology Resident Dr. Maria Quinones holds the heart from a pig while Makenna Bailey, necropsy medical technician, takes photographic documentation. Fourth-year veterinary student Jonathan Dy, who was doing a clinical rotation through necropsy, observes. In the background, faculty, residents and students on necropsy rounds observe a canine necropsy from the gallery. Photos by Jens Odegaard.  

Left to right: Rebecca Camden (and June), Anna Justice, senior director of development, Mary Power and Dr. Jennifer Johns listen to a speech during the celebration ceremony for Dr. John's appointment as the inaugural Power Faculty Scholar. Dr. Kate Scollan was also named the Camden Faculty Scholar during the ceremony. 

August 27, 2025
Words and photos by Jens Odegaard 

Dr. Haley Leeper, veterinary teaching hospital medical director, speaks during a ceremony celebrating 20 years of small animal care at the hospital. Kelly Warner, hospital director of operations, looks on.

August 27, 2025
Words and photo by Jens Odegaard