USask’s VIDO-InterVac approved to work on Wuhan coronavirus
University of Saskatchewan researchers have received permission from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) to start working on a vaccine for the coronavirus recently discovered in China, and they hope to have first candidates for testing in an animal model in six to eight weeks.
'No bad horse'
Unlike many who spend their careers working with horses, Dr. Sue McDonnell wasn’t always so keen on the equine species.
What makes horses tick?
In mid-February, western Canadian horse owners will have the chance to meet Dr. Sue McDonnell and learn more about equine behavior during the 2020 Saskatchewan Equine Expo in Saskatoon, Sask.
A voice for Indigenous students
As the second-ever Indigenous student representative on the Western College of Veterinary Medicine's student association, Olivia Rad has dedicated her time to creating learning opportunities and events for the entire college.
Tour time for horse enthusiasts
The Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) is offering a tour of its equine health facilities and resources on Friday morning, Feb. 14, as part of the 2020 Saskatchewan Equine Expo's attractions.
This worm may be a dog’s best friend
Most pet owners want nothing but the best for their furry mates. They go to great lengths to make sure their pets are living happy and healthy lives. But good intentions do not always protect pets from unknown ingredients in pet food.
New parasite species found in northern wildlife
University of Saskatchewan researchers are part of an international team that has discovered a new species of a parasite, nicknamed “Oddball,” in northern Canada’s wolverines.
Every breath we take
Our lungs face a never-ending battle. With every breath, we inhale millions of airborne particles, including many that are potentially harmful. Our bodies must be prepared to defend us from these invaders.
Health Sciences enhancing interprofessional training
A wave of collaboration is sweeping University of Saskatchewan (USask) Health Sciences, with an updated approach to InterProfessional-Based Learning (IPBL) sessions, giving students of all disciplines the opportunity to improve practical skills such as communication and teamwork.
Tiny parasite could lead to big health problems
A tiny parasite with a long name has the potential to cause some very big health problems for Canadians and their pets in the future.
Purebred bison revival
WCVM researcher Dr. Gregg Adams is part of the research team that is featured in a Globe and Mail article on reviving the purebred bison population. Adams' reproductive research studies are taking place at the University of Saskatchewan's new Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence.
VIDO-InterVac to conduct African swine fever research
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced that the University of Saskatchewan’s Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization-International Vaccine Centre (VIDO-InterVac) will work with African swine fever (ASF). This move further supports Canada’s preparedness strategy by increasing the country's research capacity.
EHV-1 confirmed in Saskatoon horse
Diagnostic tests have confirmed that a Saskatoon-area horse with neurologic disease is a positive case of equine herpes virus 1 (EHV-1) — a common virus that causes respiratory disease as well as outbreaks of neurologic disease and abortions in horse populations worldwide.
Watch for holiday dangers to family pets
While the holidays are a joyous time for many people, the extra hustle and bustle of large gatherings can make it easy for household pets to get into trouble unnoticed.
WCVM Today’s most-read links of 2019
As the calendar year draws to a close at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), we’re celebrating the holiday season by highlighting some of the most-read college articles posted on WCVM Today in 2019.
Dowling masters the art of change
It may seem unusual to walk away questioning your own judgments and biases after a conversation with a veterinary pharmacologist, but this is exactly the type of deep thinking Dr. Trish Dowling inspires.
Potentially toxic chemicals from LCDs in nearly half of household dust samples tested: USask-led study
Chemicals commonly used in smartphone, television, and computer displays were found to be potentially toxic and present in nearly half of dozens of samples of household dust collected by a team of toxicologists led by the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
‘Vet for a day’ led to student’s career choice
Emmalyn Elgersma can still pinpoint the actual day in Grade 9 when she knew veterinary medicine was the right career for her.
Sights set on genetic test for eye disease
Researchers hope to extend the golden years for beloved pets by addressing a condition causing blindness in senior dogs.
Partnership provides primary healthcare experience
WCVM student Jennifer Michaud was the first student to complete the Hill's Scholar program at Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), an external rotation available at the college's Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC).
From ‘wallflower cats’ to racehorses, Fong cares for them all
The American Kennel Club’s Breed Identification Guide isn’t a common bestseller in the kids’ book section, but for Kiran Fong, memorizing the guide’s contents was something that occupied her for hours while growing up in Calgary, Alta.
Study focuses on bee world’s royalty
Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) researchers have welcomed female royalty onto campus. But their brush with the upper crust is in a much different class than Meghan Markle or Kate Middleton.
The worm journal
“The best thing about research is that there are so many unanswered questions; there is always something new to learn.”
Mild Zika infection in fetuses may cause brain abnormalities
Using a relevant animal model (pigs), University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers have shown that mild Zika virus infection in fetuses can cause abnormal brain development in apparently healthy young animals.
Agribition pledges $100,000 to Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence
Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) has announced a contribution of $100,000 over the next decade to the University of Saskatchewan’s Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence (LFCE), the largest and most comprehensive centre of its kind in Canada.