News and updates, March 2018

March 27, 2018 Mike Charbonneau 2-min. read

Faculty and Staff

David Dorman talks with WRAL about what pet owners need to know about dogs and toxic mushrooms. https://goo.gl/zBHwCL
Christopher Walker outlines how 3-D printing makes anatomy more accessible for CVM students. https://goo.gl/Lbpuqu
With perseverance and passion, the equine service saves the life of a very uncommon friend. https://goo.gl/pcNoax
Professor emeritus Paul Orndorff’s research part of study pinpointing new compounds that could reduce Listeria’s virulence. https://goo.gl/p4kFiA

The CVM’s Advanced Clinical and Professional Communication class builds DVM skills one conversation at a time. https://goo.gl/67koHF
Geof Smith discusses dealing with calf dehydration issues. https://goo.gl/P5Ufxj
Lisa Duff receives NC State Outstanding Teacher Award. https://goo.gl/mg8ZNN
Sid Thakur earns grant to form antimicrobial resistance surveillance partnerships in India. https://goo.gl/sK8dLP
Kris Alpi awarded a scholarship for a global health project aiming to break down veterinary library borders. https://goo.gl/Y9Xi8z

In the Spotlight

Student voice: The class of 2018’s John Griffioen reflects on the global power of veterinary medicine following a trip to the Galápagos Islands. https://goo.gl/sAqd5F
Six CVM students receive honors from the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation. https://goo.gl/umtV3k
Students compete in NC State’s Graduate Student Research Symposium (https://goo.gl/6uR9we), bringing home a second-place award.

Merck Animal Health and the American Association of Avian Pathologists Foundation award scholarships to three students dedicated to poultry health. https://goo.gl/4CoR8x
Two students receive scholarships from the American Veterinary Medical Foundation and Merck Animal Health. https://goo.gl/oyGqrz
Graduate student Jessica Gilbertie garners funding for groundbreaking equine medicine research. https://goo.gl/oUkAK9

A once-neglected stray dog receives an unforgettable memorial. https://goo.gl/RCmes7
Bella the Labrador retriever was diagnosed with colon cancer last year. Thanks to help from a Petco Foundation grant, her health is better than ever. https://goo.gl/ZtSgDy
A tireless athlete and lifelong friend joins the Gallop of Honor. https://goo.gl/X4t8kr