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Promising New Drug Development Could Help Treat Cachexia

According to the National Cancer Institute, nearly one-third of cancer deaths can be attributed to a wasting syndrome known as cachexia.

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Test Useful in Diagnosing Neurodegenerative Disease

In 2009, Joan Coates, a veterinary neurologist, along with other researchers at the University of Missouri and the Broad Institute at MIT/Harvard, found a genetic link between degenerative myelopathy (DM) in dogs…

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College Opens Large Animal Ambulatory Facility

The veterinary medicine service that is home on the range now has a new home, following the grand opening on Friday, April 21, of the University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center’s Large Animal Ambulatory facility.

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Carolyn Henry Receives Kirk Award for Professional Excellence

Carolyn Henry, College of Veterinary Medicine associate dean for the Office of Research and Graduate Studies and incoming interim dean for the college, is the 2017 recipient of the Robert W. Kirk Award for Professional Excellence.

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Treatment Helps Dog ‘Live Long and Prosper’

Born with a severe and uncommon deformity in his foot, Mr. Spock had difficulty walking as he grew. After three surgeries at the Veterinary Health Center and months of physical therapy, he can now run and play without pain.

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VHC News

Emergency and Critical Care Society Recertifies MU VHC

The Veterinary Health Center at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine achieved level II recertification through the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society on June 16.

CVM Professor Carolyn Henry Named New ReCHAI Director

As a veterinary oncologist, MU College of Veterinary Medicine Professor Carolyn Henry, DVM, MS, DACVIM, has witnessed her share of cases where the close bond between clients and their pets affected the wellbeing of both.

Equine Ambulatory Service Provides Teaching and Care

The Equine Ambulatory Service at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine has served the greater Columbia area for more than 20 years, providing the highest standard of medical and surgical care to patients.

Miniature Rescue Donkey Gets New Leg Through CVM and Hanger Clinic

Peaceful Pastures Donkey Rescue Lincoln, Missouri, takes in abused, neglected, malnourished, ill and elderly donkeys and provides them with medical, nutritional and emotional rehabilitation.

Felines and Some Flowers Not a Purr-fect Mix

Some flowers don’t mix well with felines. A spring favorite, the Easter lily or Lilium longiflorum, is one that could kill a curious cat.

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Small Animal Hospital
573-882-7821; After Hours: 573-882-4589
Regular hours: M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Emergencies: Please see current policies

 

Equine Hospital
573-882-3513; After Hours: 573-882-4589
Regular hours: M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Emergencies: Open 24 hours a day

 

Food Animal Hospital
573-882-6857; After Hours: 573-882-4589
Regular hours: M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Emergencies: Open 24 hours a day

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