3-Column Yes No No https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/index.php https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/index.php wcvm-today Yes A new radiation oncology specialist and new technologies are expanding clinical care at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) — and bringing even more hope to pet owners. #u of s news, headline news, pet health, faculty, staff https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2026/03/new-radiation-oncologist-excited-to-help-as-many-animals-as-they-can.php Radiation therapist Karen Davis and Dr. Eric Walther (DVM), a specialist in radiation oncology place a protective thermoplastic mask on the head of Cash, one of the hospital's canine cancer patients. Photo: Christina Weese. Thu, 5 March 2026 Caelan Beard https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2026/03/new-radiation-oncologist-excited-to-help-as-many-animals-as-they-can.php No The Spring 2026 issue of Horse Health Lines, news publication for the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s (WCVM) Townsend Equine Health Research Fund, is now online. #u of s news, headline news, horse health, research, https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2026/03/horse-health-lines-spring-2026-now-online.php A Welsh pony at a farm owned by Alana Wilson, west of Saskatoon, Sask. Photo: Christina Weese. Thu, 5 March 2026 WCVM Today https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2026/03/horse-health-lines-spring-2026-now-online.php No Kyra Westman, a first-year student at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) from British Columbia, began riding lessons when she was four, and from that moment on, horses became a huge part of her life. #headline news, u of s news, student news, alumni https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2026/03/horses-help-b.c-student-make-jump-from-show-ring-to-vet-school.php Kyra Westman, a first-year veterinary student at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM). Photo: Christina Weese. Sun, 1 March 2026 Lynne Gunville https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2026/03/horses-help-b.c-student-make-jump-from-show-ring-to-vet-school.php No The USask parasitologist’s distinguished research and teaching career started because he had something to prove. #vetmicro, u of s news, headline news, research, public health https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/ocn-articles/2026/news-for-neil-chilton-teaching-starts-with-having-faith-in-students.php Neil Chilton is the USask Rawson Professor of Biology and an award-winning teacher and researcher. (Photo: Chris Putnam) Fri, 27 February 2026 Chris Putnam https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/ocn-articles/2026/news-for-neil-chilton-teaching-starts-with-having-faith-in-students.php No Dr. Douglas Clark (PhD), a researcher at the University of Saskatchewan's School of Environment and Sustainability (SENS), goes beyond the field to connect with northern communities and tourists in an immersive learning experience. #vetmicro, u of s news, headline news, wildlife health, research https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/ocn-articles/2026/news-polar-bears-bring-usask-researcher-community-and-visitors-together.php Dr. Douglas Clark (PhD), professor at SENS, spent two weeks in Churchill guiding two groups through a Learning Vacation in the polar bear capital of the world. (Photo: Submitted) Fri, 27 February 2026 Amy Janzen https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/ocn-articles/2026/news-polar-bears-bring-usask-researcher-community-and-visitors-together.php No Hannah Hjorteland of Macoun, Sask., grew up on her family’s organic grain farm where she was surrounded by various livestock and pets — horses, goats, sheep, poultry, dogs, cats and parakeets. #u of s news, headline news, student news, alumni, https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2026/02/saskatchewan-student-brings-variety-pack-of-experience-to-vet-school.php Hannah Hjorteland, a first-year veterinary student from Macoun, Sask. Photo: Christina Weese. Fri, 20 February 2026 Lynne Gunville https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2026/02/saskatchewan-student-brings-variety-pack-of-experience-to-vet-school.php No Arabelle Gola of Prince Albert, Sask., had a passion for all animals — from the goats and sheep on her and her grandparents’ farm to crows, ground squirrels, deer and other wild creatures. #u of s news, headline news, donors, alumni, student news, https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2026/02/new-wcvm-scholarship-honours-saskatchewan-teens-passion-for-animals.php Jordan Laviolette (centre), a second-year veterinary student, is the first recipient of the "Arabelle Gola Pursuit of Passion Award.” The scholarship was created by Arabelle's grandparents, Valerie MacDougall and Chuck Hawkins. Photo: Christina Weese. Tue, 17 February 2026 Jessica Colby https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2026/02/new-wcvm-scholarship-honours-saskatchewan-teens-passion-for-animals.php No Chad Steverding, a first-year veterinary student at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), was passionate about all kinds of animals while growing up in North Vancouver, B.C. #headline news, u of s news, student news, alumni, students https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2026/02/b.c-veterinary-student-follows-interest-in-marine-mammals-from-coast-to-coast.php Chad Steverding of North Vancouver, B.C., is a first-year veterinary student at the WCVM. Photo: Christina Weese. Mon, 9 February 2026 Lynne Gunville https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2026/02/b.c-veterinary-student-follows-interest-in-marine-mammals-from-coast-to-coast.php No A wagging tail and a soft nuzzle from a wet nose can be a lifeline for individuals in need of connection and community. #u of s news, headline news, public health, student news, https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/ocn-articles/2026/news-usasks-one-of-a-kind-dog-therapy-program-celebrates-a-decade-of-healing.php The PAWsitive Support Program team features graduate students, program staff, and USask and U of R faculty members and their dogs. (Photo: Submitted) Fri, 6 February 2026 Erin Matthews, Research Profile and Impact https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/ocn-articles/2026/news-usasks-one-of-a-kind-dog-therapy-program-celebrates-a-decade-of-healing.php No Jingfei Gu decided to make a substantial change in her career plans after a volunteer experience made her realize how much she enjoyed working with animals. #headline news, u of s news, student news, alumni, students https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2026/01/change-is-the-law-of-life-manitoba-student-pivots-from-law-to-veterinary-medicine.php Jingfei Gu of Brandon, Man., is a first-year WCVM veterinary student. Photo: Christina Weese. Tue, 27 January 2026 Lynne Gunville https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2026/01/change-is-the-law-of-life-manitoba-student-pivots-from-law-to-veterinary-medicine.php No Even after his passing in 2024, Dr. Barry Blakley (DVM, PhD) continues to celebrate students who excel in veterinary toxicology — the specialty he loved. #headline news, u of s news, student news, alumni, students, faculty https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2026/01/student-award-honours-blakleys-love-for-teaching-and-toxicology.php Saylor Martian (centre) is the first recipient of the Dr. Barry Blakley Award for Veterinary Excellence in Toxicology. Dr. Pat Blakley (right) and Dr. Gillian Muir presented the award in fall 2025. Photo: Christina Weese. Sun, 25 January 2026 Jessica Colby https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2026/01/student-award-honours-blakleys-love-for-teaching-and-toxicology.php No A new research project led by the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is laying the groundwork for more sustainable bison husbandry through grazing management and ecosystem enhancement techniques. #u of s news, headline news, livestock health, research, wcvm in the community, indigenous, https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2026/01/usask-exploring-sustainable-bison-grazing-management.php Thanks to past efforts and community links, USask researchers have access to a bison herd they can work with to create robust research in support of sustainable bison production. Photo: Christina Weese. Thu, 22 January 2026 Matt Olson, Research Profile and Impact https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2026/01/usask-exploring-sustainable-bison-grazing-management.php No Nearly $4.7 million in support from the provincial and federal governments is going to innovative livestock-focused agricultural research projects and partnerships led by the University of Saskatchewan (USask). #headline news, u of s news, research, livestock health, https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2026/01/usask-leads-livestock-research-with-massive-government-investment.php Seventeen USask-led livestock and forage projects are receiving funding from this year’s Agriculture Development Fund. Photo: Christina Weese. Wed, 21 January 2026 Matt Olson, Research Profile and Impact https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2026/01/usask-leads-livestock-research-with-massive-government-investment.php No While growing up in Saskatoon, Sask., Russia Murphy loved spending time around animals. Whether they were pets in the city or livestock on farms owned by friends and family, she was always caring, talking or watching videos about animals. #headline news, u of s news, student news, students, alumni https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2026/01/veterinary-student-aspires-to-be-steady-advocate-for-animals.php Russia Murphy of Saskatoon, Sask., is a first-year veterinary student at the WCVM. Photo: Christina Weese. Mon, 19 January 2026 Lynne Gunville https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2026/01/veterinary-student-aspires-to-be-steady-advocate-for-animals.php No Dr. Mike Jelinski (DVM) of Rocky View County, Alta., established the “Dr. Michael Jelinski and Family Student Award in Veterinary Medicine” in 2025 to encompass a long and storied history with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM). #u of s news, headline news, donors, students, alumni, student news, https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2026/01/wcvm-alumnus-establishes-new-award-for-fourth-year-vet-students.php Lauren Roberts (centre) is the inaugural recipient of the Dr. Michael Jelinski and Family Student Award in Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Mike Jelinski and his wife Jo-Ann presented the award in October 2025. Photo: Christina Weese. Thu, 15 January 2026 Jessica Colby https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2026/01/wcvm-alumnus-establishes-new-award-for-fourth-year-vet-students.php No The annual VetSTEP program in Manitoba pairs veterinary students with large animal and mixed animal clinics, giving them practical experience and summer employment. #alumni, headline news, u of s news, livestock health, student news, https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2026/01/manitobas-vetstep-program-gives-veterinary-students-hands-on-learning.php Dr. Taylor Ross (left), a former VetSTEP student, examines a horse's leg with help from Helen Born, a WCVM student who was a VetSTEP student at Virden Animal Hospital in 2025. Photo: Leanne Tibbatts. Fri, 9 January 2026 Caelan Beard https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2026/01/manitobas-vetstep-program-gives-veterinary-students-hands-on-learning.php No Recipients of a new Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) student award receive a unique prize: the funds they need to attend a well-known horse health conference in British Columbia. #headline news, u of s news, horse health, student news, donors, https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2026/01/delta-equine-seminar-inspires-inaugural-award-recipients.php Veterinary students Kelsey Drinkall and Joel Bilyk (centre) accepted the Delta Equine Seminar awards from Dr. Gillian Muir (left) and Dr. Steve Manning at the college’s fall awards evening. Photo: Christina Weese. Mon, 5 January 2026 WCVM Today https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2026/01/delta-equine-seminar-inspires-inaugural-award-recipients.php No There are a handful of common causes for end-of-year pet emergencies, so here’s an annual reminder from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) to help keep your pets safe over the busy holiday season. #all, WCVM News, Headline News, pet health, Health https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2021/12/how-to-avoid-holiday-pet-emergencies.php Have a curious cat? Avoid tinsel if you have pets, and ensure your tree is secured in case of climbers. Photo: istockphoto.com. Thu, 18 December 2025 WCVM Today https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2021/12/how-to-avoid-holiday-pet-emergencies.php No Dr. Maitê de Almeida (DVM), a Master of Science (MSc) student at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), was among eight recipients in North America to receive scholarships offered through the National Bison Association’s Throlson American Bison Foundation and the Rich Zahringer Memorial Scholarship Fund. #headline news, u of s news, livestock health, research, students https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/12/usask-graduate-student-receives-american-bison-scholarship.php USask graduate student Dr. Maitê de Almeida (DVM) is a 2025 recipient of a Throlson American Bison Scholarship. Supplied photo. Tue, 16 December 2025 WCVM Today https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/12/usask-graduate-student-receives-american-bison-scholarship.php No Pig ear necrosis is a problem that’s made its way through swine farms around the world for decades, with no clear cause or solution. #u of s news, headline news, research, livestock health https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/12/groundbreaking-usask-research-identifies-cause-of-pig-ear-necrosis.php USask researchers have identified Fusobacterium necrophorum as the cause of ear necrosis in pigs. Photo: Christina Weese. Sun, 7 December 2025 Matt Olson, Research Profile and Impact https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/12/groundbreaking-usask-research-identifies-cause-of-pig-ear-necrosis.php No The Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and the Canadian Beef Improvement Network (CBIN) have announced a strategic partnership to offer state-of-the-art DNA testing and analysis services for Canada’s beef industry—bringing critical high-throughput genotyping capabilities home and strengthening Canada’s position in the global beef market. #u of s news, headline news, research, livestock health https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/12/global-institute-for-food-security-at-usask-and-canadian-beef-improvement-network-launch-strategic-partnership.php Tue, 25 November 2025 https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/12/global-institute-for-food-security-at-usask-and-canadian-beef-improvement-network-launch-strategic-partnership.php No Dr. Arthur Nery Finatto of Caxias do Sul, Brazil, will receive his PhD degree during the University of Saskatchewan (USask) Fall Convocation on Nov. 12 at Merlis Belsher Place. #u of s news, research, student, headline news, livestock health, https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/11/five-questions-with-dr-arthur-nery-finatto-wcvm-graduate.php Dr. Arthur Nery Finatto (DVM, PhD). Photo: Christina Weese. Mon, 10 November 2025 WCVM Today https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/11/five-questions-with-dr-arthur-nery-finatto-wcvm-graduate.php No Minh Thanh (Agnes) Truc Nguyen recently completed her Master of Science (MSc) degree at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM). Her advice for new graduate students: “... always do the best you can so you have no regrets about your efforts.” #vetmicro, headline news, u of s news, students, research, public health https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/11/agnes_truc_nguyen_article.php Minh Thanh (Agnes) Truc Nguyen. Photo: Christina Weese. Thu, 6 November 2025 WCVM Today https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/11/agnes_truc_nguyen_article.php No Dr. Shayna Levitt (DVM) of Toronto, Ont., credits her time as a graduate student in the combined residency (ophthalmology) and MSc program at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) for the tremendous personal and professional growth she has experienced as both a clinician and a researcher. #headline news, u of s news, research, pet health, students, https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/11/shayna-levitt-fall-convocation2025-article.php Dr. Shayna Levitt. Photo: Christina Weese. Wed, 5 November 2025 WCVM Today https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/11/shayna-levitt-fall-convocation2025-article.php No Seventeen graduate students and nine clinical interns based at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) celebrated a major milestone this fall, joining hundreds of other University of Saskatchewan (USask) students at convocation ceremonies held in mid-November. #research, vetmicro, headline news, u of s news, students, student news, alumni, https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/11/wcvm-connected-graduate-students-participate-in-usask-fall-convocation.php Top row (l-r): Chloe Forde-Lyons, Vivian Fan, Wei-Chun Huang, Emilio Tellarini Prieto. Bottom row (l-r): Jessie Vandenbruggen, Marc Weissman, Devinda Wickraminsingha, Steve Yang. Photos: Christina Weese. Mon, 3 November 2025 WCVM Today https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/11/wcvm-connected-graduate-students-participate-in-usask-fall-convocation.php No In ancient Greek mythology, Eos the goddess of dawn fell in love with a mortal named Tithonus. Hoping never to lose him, she asked Zeus, the god of sky and thunder, to grant Tithonus eternal life. #headline news, research, u of s news, scicomm, public health, https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/scicomm/breaking-tithonuss-curse-of-immortality-from-a-greek-myth-to-modern-lab-findings.php Photo: iStockphoto.com Sat, 1 November 2025 Mahsa Golshani Nasab https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/scicomm/breaking-tithonuss-curse-of-immortality-from-a-greek-myth-to-modern-lab-findings.php No Dr. Arinjay Banerjee (PhD), an adjunct professor at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), is one of two new Canada Research Chairs (CRC) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask). #vetmicro, headline news, u of s news, research, faculty, public health, https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/ocn-articles/2025/news-usask-canada-research-chairs-focus-on-one-health-wholistic-health-energy-security.php Drs. Arinjay Banerjee (PhD) and Heather Foulds (PhD) [left and centre] are USask’s newest CRCs with research focused on One Health and wholistic health. USask’s Dr. Xiaodong Liang’s (PhD) [right] renewed CRC expands her research on energy security in the Canadian North. (Photo: Submitted) Tue, 28 October 2025 Erin Matthews, Research Profile and Impact https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/ocn-articles/2025/news-usask-canada-research-chairs-focus-on-one-health-wholistic-health-energy-security.php No Coffee didn’t come to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s (WCVM) Veterinary Medical Centre (VMC) with a cosmetic emergency, but the solution to the eight-year-old quarter horse’s injury came from the same vial used by cosmetologists around the world. #u of s news, headline news, horse health, livestock health, https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/08/turning-off-the-tap-botox-aids-wound-healing.php Dr. Danica Wolkowski injects Botox into Coffee’s salivary gland. Photo: Rigel Smith. Thu, 23 October 2025 Rigel Smith https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/08/turning-off-the-tap-botox-aids-wound-healing.php No From a distance, there’s nothing unusual about the round hay bale sitting in a round bale feeder — it’s just more feed for the acreage’s horses leaning in to grab mouthfuls of hay. #headline news, u of s news, horse health https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/10/hard-to-stomach-veterinarian-alerts-horse-owners-about-dangers-of-bale-net-wrap.php When a horse ingests net wrap, the fine plastic mesh doesn't break down in the animal's digestive tract and can lead to serious health risks. Photo: iStockphoto. Thu, 9 October 2025 Rigel Smith https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/10/hard-to-stomach-veterinarian-alerts-horse-owners-about-dangers-of-bale-net-wrap.php No The Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is celebrating the opening of a new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine and a linear accelerator — part of a vital animal health care and education project that wouldn’t have been possible without significant support from donors. #headline news, u of s news, pet health, donors, research, wcvm in the community, https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/10/donors-gifts-help-usask-purchase-vital-animal-health-care-tools.php L to R: Melissa Mann, WCVM director of development; Peter Stoicheff, USask president; Dana Brass, Saskatoon pet owner; Dr. Monique Mayer, WCVM radiation oncologist; Cathy Roozen, WCVM donor, and her dog Timber; Dr. Gillian Muir, WCVM dean; Keith Lofvendahl, WCVM donor; Vince Bruni-Bossio, USask provost and vice-president of academic; and Cheryl Hamelin, USask vice-president of University Relations. Photo: Christina Weese. Fri, 3 October 2025 https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/10/donors-gifts-help-usask-purchase-vital-animal-health-care-tools.php No The Fall 2025 issue of Horse Health Lines, news publication for the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s (WCVM) Townsend Equine Health Research Fund, is now online. #headline news, u of s news, research, horse health, https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/09/horse-health-lines-fall-2025-now-online.php WCVM scientists are exploring extracellular vesicles (EVs) and their role in early communication between equine embryo and mare. Photo: Myrna MacDonald. Thu, 25 September 2025 WCVM Today https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/09/horse-health-lines-fall-2025-now-online.php No For over three decades, Dr. Claire Card’s approach to educating future veterinarians at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) has revolved around the importance of using every experience — whether a success or failure — as an opportunity for growth. #research, u of s news, headline news, faculty, public health, horse health, wcvm in the community https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/08/wcvm-professor-earns-universitys-top-educator-award-through-commitment-to-co-learning.php Dr. Claire Card, 2025 recipient of the USask Provost's College Award for Outstanding Teaching. Photo: Myrna MacDonald. Fri, 29 August 2025 Tyler Schroeder https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/08/wcvm-professor-earns-universitys-top-educator-award-through-commitment-to-co-learning.php No University of Saskatchewan (USask) scientist Dr. Arinjay Banerjee (PhD) is one of five researchers elected by the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) for its inaugural Emerging Leaders cohort. #vetmicro, u of s news, headline news, research, faculty, https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/07/wcvm-adjunct-professor-and-vido-scientist-named-emerging-leader-in-health-sciences.php Dr. Arinjay Banerjee (PhD), WCVM adjunct professor and VIDO researcher, is one of five Canadians named as an CAHS Emerging Leader in Health Sciences. Supplied photo. Thu, 28 August 2025 Erin Matthews https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/07/wcvm-adjunct-professor-and-vido-scientist-named-emerging-leader-in-health-sciences.php No Blue rescue inhalers containing an airway-opening drug called salbutamol are lifesavers for people with asthma, but these medical devices pose a life-threatening risk to pets. #headline news, u of s news, pet health, students, summerstudent, research https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/08/asthma-inhalers-lifesaving-for-us-but-life-threatening-to-our-pets.php If your dog chews on an asthma inhaler like this one, your pet may develop life-threatening symptoms due to salbutamol, an asthma drug. Photo: Ava Arends. Wed, 20 August 2025 Ava Arends https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/08/asthma-inhalers-lifesaving-for-us-but-life-threatening-to-our-pets.php No A group of tiny cargo-filled messengers may be the answer to how horse embryos communicate with the mother in early pregnancy and could potentially be used to heal other parts of the body. #u of s news, headline news, summerstudent, research, horse health, https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/08/miniature-messengers-delivering-pregnancy-news-and-healing-substances.php Maternal recognition of pregnancy (MRP) remains a scientific mystery in horses that WCVM researchers are trying to solve. Photo: Myrna MacDonald. Wed, 6 August 2025 Lynka Itogawa https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/08/miniature-messengers-delivering-pregnancy-news-and-healing-substances.php No Your summer reading list isn’t complete without one of these recent books written by members of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) community. #headline news, u of s news, alumni, pet health https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/07/wcvm-authors-offer-new-additions-to-your-summer-reading-list.php Three WCVM alumni have each released new novels that not only span the globe - but also time. Photo: Céline Grimard. Fri, 1 August 2025 Céline Grimard https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/07/wcvm-authors-offer-new-additions-to-your-summer-reading-list.php No Adult crayfish are about 10 centimetres in size, but despite their tiny stature, these freshwater crustaceans can cause big changes in the environment that affect other animals. #scicomm, headline news, u of s news, research, wildlife health, https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/scicomm/usask-scientists-explore-tiny-crayfishs-big-impact-on-environment-and-other-animals.php A crayfish hovers near rocks that provide shelter and security for the freshwater crustacean. Photo: Gabrielle Achtymichuk. Thu, 31 July 2025 Shanae Heuer https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/scicomm/usask-scientists-explore-tiny-crayfishs-big-impact-on-environment-and-other-animals.php No Two Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) researchers have received $150,000 each in support from the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) Establishment Grant program. #headline news, u of s news, research, faculty, https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/07/two-wcvm-scientists-attract-shrf-research-dollars-for-one-health-projects.php Dr. Olamide Adebiyi (DVM, PhD) is an assistant professor of neuroscience in the WCVM Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences and Dr. Sarah Wood (DVM, PhD) holds the USask Pollinator Health Research Chair and is an associate professor in the WCVM Department of Veterinary Pathology. Tue, 29 July 2025 Céline Grimard https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/07/two-wcvm-scientists-attract-shrf-research-dollars-for-one-health-projects.php No From the tiny bumblebee bat to the giant flying fox, there are more than 1,490 species of bats found across the globe. These diverse creatures can be spotted in the skies of every continent (except Antarctica), playing a crucial role in our ecosystems and the health of our planet. #headline news, u of s news, research, public health, wildlife health https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/07/vido-researchers-building-pandemic-preparedness-tool-kit-with-the-help-of-bats.php Dr. Arinjay Banerjee (far right) and his trainees recently showcased the importance of foundational research into the immune systems of bats and humans in three new research papers. Photo: Erin Matthews. Wed, 23 July 2025 Erin Matthews, USask Research Profile and Impact https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/07/vido-researchers-building-pandemic-preparedness-tool-kit-with-the-help-of-bats.php No Ritu is one of three University of Saskatchewan (USask) graduate students to receive funding in recognition of their academic excellence, leadership skills and innovative research potential. #headline news, u of s news, research, vbms, graduate, biomedicalresearch https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/07/wcvms-jinnath-rehana-ritu-recognized-nationally-with-vanier-scholarship.php From left: Arianna Gibson, Jeremy Irvine, and Jinnath Rehana Ritu. Submitted photos. Wed, 23 July 2025 https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/07/wcvms-jinnath-rehana-ritu-recognized-nationally-with-vanier-scholarship.php No Things have changed a lot since Dr. Frank Marshall (DVM) graduated in 1983 from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) at the University of Saskatchewan. #headline news, u of s news, alumni, research https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/07/wcvm-graduate-has-played-integral-role-in-albertas-swine-industry-for-four-decades.php Dr. Frank Marshall (DVM'83) lists a combination of reasons for the decline in swine producers including cyclical markets, emerging diseases, aging producers and government programs. Photo: Mary MacArthur. Mon, 21 July 2025 https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/07/wcvm-graduate-has-played-integral-role-in-albertas-swine-industry-for-four-decades.php No Dr. John Harding (DVM), a University of Saskatchewan (USask) professor, researcher and swine practitioner at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), is this year's recipient of the Merck Veterinary Award. #headline news, u of s news, livestock health, research, faculty https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/07/harding-receives-merck-veterinary-award.php Dr. John Harding, the 2025 recipient of the Merck Veterinary Award. Photo: Christina Weese. Thu, 17 July 2025 https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/07/harding-receives-merck-veterinary-award.php No More than 200 livestock producers, industry and government representatives gathered with University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers and students at the Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence (LFCE) for its Summer Field Day on June 17. #u of s news, headline news, research, beef, livestock health, faculty, https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/07/five-things-that-dr-john-campbell-has-learned-about-beef-cattle-health-in-30-years.php WCVM professor Dr. John Campbell gives the 2025 keynote speech at the Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence Summer Field Day in June. Photo: Céline Grimard. Thu, 10 July 2025 Céline Grimard https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/07/five-things-that-dr-john-campbell-has-learned-about-beef-cattle-health-in-30-years.php No The University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Indian Teacher Education Program (ITEP) is partnering with local school divisions to deliver four culturally affirming land-based learning sessions for students in elementary, middle years and high school grades. #headline news, wcvm in the community, u of s news, https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/07/wāhkōhtowin-decolonizing-education-through-our-relations-to-bison.php Grade 3 students from St. Frances School and wâhkôhtowin School had the opportunity to visit bison at the USask Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence. Photo: Connor Jay. Wed, 2 July 2025 Connor Jay, USask College of Education https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/07/wāhkōhtowin-decolonizing-education-through-our-relations-to-bison.php No For many graduate students, a mentor may serve as a leader, a guide, and a supporter. For some especially fortunate graduate students, a mentor may also serve as a trusted friend. #headline news, u of s news, research, faculty, vetmicro https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/06/quality-time-with-dr-hill-distinguished-graduate-mentor-2024-25.php The 2024-25 recipient of Distinguished Graduate Mentor (DGM) Award is Dr. Janet Hill (PhD) from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM). Wed, 25 June 2025 Kassidy Guy https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/06/quality-time-with-dr-hill-distinguished-graduate-mentor-2024-25.php Yes Three faculty members at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) have received funding support for their health research efforts through the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF). #headline news, u of s news, pet health, donors, https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/06/wcvm-scientists-receive-shrf-funding-for-osteoarthritis-and-lyme-disease-research.php Three faculty members at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine have received funding support for their health research efforts through the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation. Left to right: Dr. Ali Honaramooz, Dr. Maarten Voordouw and Dr. Emily Jenkins. Tue, 24 June 2025 WCVM Today https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/06/wcvm-scientists-receive-shrf-funding-for-osteoarthritis-and-lyme-disease-research.php No Eighty-four students from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) received their Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degrees during the University of Saskatchewan (USask) Spring Convocation ceremony on June 5. #headline news, u of s news, student news, students https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/06/usask-graduates-celebrate-completion-of-veterinary-program-at-wcvm.php The WCVM Class of 2025 poses for a group photo at the WCVM graduation banquet in June. Photo: Dave Stobbe. Fri, 20 June 2025 WCVM Today https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/06/usask-graduates-celebrate-completion-of-veterinary-program-at-wcvm.php Yes When Christie Tetreault brought home her high-energy, determined puppy named Griffyn, she never imagined that she would soon be fighting for the young dog’s life. #headline news, u of s news, pet health, donors, https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/06/griffyn-the-warrior-surviving-parvovirus.php Christie Tetreault holds her dog Griffyn. Photo: Christina Weese. Fri, 20 June 2025 Rigel Smith https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/06/griffyn-the-warrior-surviving-parvovirus.php No For pet owners facing the difficulty of a cancer diagnosis in their beloved animals, even the small comforts of a chew toy can make a world of difference. #headline news, u of s news, pet health, donors, wcvm in the community, https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/06/a-special-kong-tribution.php Gillian Gratton (right), owner of Pet Planet Primrose, with WCVM oncology team members and over 250 KONG toys. Photo: Rigel Smith. Thu, 19 June 2025 Rigel Smith https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/06/a-special-kong-tribution.php No The Summer 2025 issue of Vet Topics, news publication for the veterinary college's Companion Animal Health Fund, is now available online. #headline news, u of s news, pet health, donors, https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/06/vet-topics-summer-2025-now-online.php A Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) veterinary pathologist is leading new research that strives to improve methods for the early detection of canine mammary cancer — a common diagnosis of tumours in female dogs. Photo: Rigel Smith. Thu, 19 June 2025 WCVM Today https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/06/vet-topics-summer-2025-now-online.php No When Dr. Ken Mould (DVM’75) picked up the phone on a fall day in 2024, he didn’t expect to hear someone from the Governor General’s office on the other end of the line. #60anniversary, headline news, u of s news, pet health, alumni, https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/06/the-veterinarian-behind-canadas-animal-lifeline.php Dr. Ken Mould (DVM'75) was appointed a member of the Order of Canada in December 2024, one of Canada's highest civilian honours. Photo: supplied. Thu, 5 June 2025 Rigel Smith https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/06/the-veterinarian-behind-canadas-animal-lifeline.php No The University of Saskatchewan’s 2025 Spring Convocation ceremonies on June 4 will include a group of 19 post-secondary students based at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) who have completed their graduate and certificate programs. #wtjune2025, vetmicro, headline news, u of s news, research, student news, https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/05/wcvm-based-graduate-students-celebrate-academic-milestones-at-usask-spring-convocation.php Clockwise (from top left): Iresha Subhasinghe, Yaasin Dulymamode, Roman Koziy, Dylan Farmer, Ronaldo Lavado, Margot Hayes, Dhineshkumar Periyasamy and Karolina Steinerova. Photos: Christina Weese. Mon, 2 June 2025 WCVM Today https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/05/wcvm-based-graduate-students-celebrate-academic-milestones-at-usask-spring-convocation.php No Dr. Ole Nielsen (DVM, PhD), a former dean of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) and one of Canada’s veterinary visionaries, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, at the age of 95. #60anniversary, wtjune2025, u of s news, headline news, faculty, alumni, https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/06/veterinary-medicine-balloon-pilot-dr-ole-nielsen.php Dr. Ole Nielsen (1930-2025) was one of the WCVM's founding faculty members and a former dean. Photo: Christina Weese. Mon, 2 June 2025 WCVM Today https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/06/veterinary-medicine-balloon-pilot-dr-ole-nielsen.php No Passing time in a pet store in a city that’s 250 kilometres from home isn’t where you might expect to meet the pet that will change your life — but that was the case for the Helgason family of Kindersley, Sask. #headline news, u of s news, pet health, donors, research, https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/06/everyone-needs-a-chonk-how-one-cat-changed-a-girls-life.php Supplied photo. Sun, 1 June 2025 Rigel Smith https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/06/everyone-needs-a-chonk-how-one-cat-changed-a-girls-life.php No When Dr. June Donaldson (MBA, EdD) saw Bubbles the mare model for the first time, she did what anyone might do when reuniting with a beloved childhood horse: she kissed it on the nose. #headline news, u of s news, horse health, donors https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/05/bubbles-and-biscuit-equine-foaling-models-advance-training-at-wcvm.php Dr. June Donaldson’s donation of equine models, Bubbles and Biscuit, is helping WCVM students gain hands-on experience in equine care. Photo: Christina Weese. Mon, 26 May 2025 Rigel Smith https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/05/bubbles-and-biscuit-equine-foaling-models-advance-training-at-wcvm.php Yes Saskatchewan, British Columbia and Manitoba have renewed their financial commitment to the University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), continuing a longstanding interprovincial agreement that has been in place for six decades. #wtjune2025, 60anniversary, u of s news, headline news, wcvm in the community, https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/05/provinces-renew-commitment-to-veterinary-training-in-western-canada.php Left to right (students in lab coats): Garret Beatch, Madyson Caldwell, Karlynn Dzik, USask Acting Provost Vincent Bruni-Bossio, WCVM Dean Dr. Gillian Muir, Sask. Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison, Sask. Advanced Education Minister Ken Cheveldayoff, Jasmine Dhami, Jen Svilik and Lynka Itogawa. Photo: Dave Stobbe. Thu, 22 May 2025 https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/05/provinces-renew-commitment-to-veterinary-training-in-western-canada.php No As I made my way to the lecture theatre, a swarm of veterinary students spilled out through the doors, game boards tucked under their arms and dice clutched in their hands. #wtjune2025, headline news, u of s news, students, student news, pollinator health https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/05/rolling-the-dice-for-honey-bee-health.php A group of third-year WCVM students demonstrate their honey bee health game. Left to right: Melissa Leon, Joyce Huang, Allison Kuzub, Joy Cui and Sarah Halldorson. Photo: Rigel Smith Tue, 20 May 2025 Rigel Smith https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/05/rolling-the-dice-for-honey-bee-health.php No All facets of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) Veterinary Medical Centre (VMC) were recently under the microscope as the facility underwent its latest accreditation site visit — a rigorous process that resulted in renewed accreditation status from a leading North American organization for veterinary hospitals. #wtjune2025, headline news, u of s news, pet health, https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/05/accreditation-vital-stamp-of-approval-for-veterinary-hospital.php The Veterinary Medical Centre at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine has successfully completed its latest accreditation renewal. Thu, 8 May 2025 Rigel Smith https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/05/accreditation-vital-stamp-of-approval-for-veterinary-hospital.php No A University of Saskatchewan (USask) research team has discovered a bacteria-killing molecule that enhances a pig’s immune system response and could transform how swine producers treat and prevent contagious diseases in their animals. #wtjune2025, livestock, headline news, u of s news, research, student news https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/05/usask-research-teams-discovery-breaks-new-ground-in-swine-disease-management.php Dr. Arthur Nery Finatto and his research team have discovered porcine β-defensin 5, a novel molecule that may help to reduce the industry’s reliance on antibiotics. Photo: supplied. Wed, 7 May 2025 Tyler Schroeder https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2025/05/usask-research-teams-discovery-breaks-new-ground-in-swine-disease-management.php No The honorary title of distinguished professor is an award that celebrates lifetime achievement in research, scholarly, and artistic work. Three University of Saskatchewan (USask) faculty members and two professors emerti were selected to receive the honorary title this year. #u of s news, headline news, research, public health, faculty, https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/ocn-articles/2025/news-five-usask-faculty-members-honoured-with-distinguished-professorship.php Clockwise from upper left: This year’s distinguished professors are Dr. Nazeem Muhajarine (PhD), Dr. Julita Vassileva (PhD), Dr. Valerie Verge (PhD), Dr. Verna St. Denis (PhD), and Dr. Lorne Babiuk (PhD). (Photos: Submitted) Mon, 5 May 2025 Brooke Kleiboer https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/ocn-articles/2025/news-five-usask-faculty-members-honoured-with-distinguished-professorship.php