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August 2025 - Vol. 20, No. 8
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K-State, Iowa State and University College Dublin sign veterinary medicine partnership in Ireland
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Investing in Kansas' first line of defense against animal disease
The KVDL is getting a new facility! The new lab facility will tentatively be built on campus grounds east of the current College of Veterinary Medicine complex. It will roughly double the 41,000 square feet of space the lab currently occupies across the north end of K-State's campus. |
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Summer veterinary research program pairs experienced mentors with students
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Breeding season might be over for some, but bulls still need some attention. Drs. Brad White and Todd Gunderson and Phillip Lancaster say rest and proper nutrition are essential for helping bulls recover and prepare for the next cycle. |
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Kansas Veterinary Diagnostic Medicine internship program doubles number of trainees
The diagnostic medicine internship program at the Kansas Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory was designed to introduce Doctor of Veterinary Medicine graduates to the many facets of diagnostic medicine. Meet this year's interns, Drs. Tatiana Paz, Mikkela Cabanillas, Talis Rehse and Irene Dobles |
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Collaborative research in the Center of Outcomes Research and Epidemiology finds most dogs are vaccinated in accordance with veterinarians’ recommendations
According to newly published research, almost all owners — 94.7% — reported their dogs were vaccinated against various diseases as recommended by their veterinarians. Researchers with CORE along with the Dog Aging Project and the Virginia-Maryland CVM published these findings this summer in the American Journal of Veterinary Research. |
The National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, or NBAF, Laboratorian Training Program, or NLTP, just finished its sixth year of training the next generation of high-containment laboratory technicians. After online prep work, students spend eight weeks at K-State’s Biosecurity Research Institute, or BRI, learning hands-on skills.
Regular features
Alumni Events, Development and Continuing Education
The Veterinary Medical Alumni Association organizes alumni receptions at several of the national annual conferences plus continuing education events and more.
More Alumni Updates
Dr. Ron Highland - DVM 1975 receives alumni recognition award in Kansas City
Dr. Ron Highland, Wamego, Kansas, was selected by the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine for its 2025 Alumni Recognition Award presented during the alumni reception held in Kansas City, Missouri, on Aug. 23 in conjunction with the annual Fetch dvm360 Conference. The award is given to veterinarians whose careers have served as exemplary role models for future alumni in a professional and community setting. Read his full bio here.
Keep in touch with the K-State CVM and your classmates through the VMAA
As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen the bonds within our alumni community, we're excited to announce a new initiative to keep you more connected than ever before.
Update Your Biography: Your journey since graduation is an essential part of our shared history. We invite you to update your biography in our alumni database. Whether you've recently embarked on a new career path, achieved a personal milestone or relocated, we want to hear about it! By keeping your bio current, you help us celebrate your successes and ensure our records accurately reflect the vibrant lives of our alumni.
Join Alumni Groups and Associations: We're also encouraging you to add yourself to alumni groups or professional associations you are a part of within Wild Apricot. These groups are designed to bring together alumni with shared interests, professions or geographic locations. By joining, you'll receive tailored communications about events, networking opportunities and news relevant to your group. It's a fantastic way to stay involved, meet fellow alumni and expand your professional and personal networks.
How to Get Started:
- Log in to Wild Apricot
- Click your name in the upper right-hand corner of your screen.
- Click edit profile.
- Make any necessary updates
- Browse the available groups and associations and join those that resonate with you. Also, if you are a part of those not listed, please email vmaa@vet.k-state.edu
- Update your biography in our Alumni Database to reflect your latest achievements and life changes.
By keeping your information up-to-date and joining relevant groups, you'll not only stay informed but also contribute to the strength and unity of our alumni community.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us at vmaa@vet.k-state.edu. We're here to help!
Upcoming receptions at national conferences
2025 AABP Reception
Omaha, Nebraska
7-9 pm, Thursday, Sept. 11
M's Pub
422 11th Street
Please RSVP through the links at our receptions web page.
Submit nominations for Alumni Recognition Awards online
See our new online nomination form to nominate a fellow alumnus for one of our many annual recognition awards, presented at the national conferences: VMX, WVC, AVMA and the Annual Conference for Veterinarians. See full details at the link below.
https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_08LT9Mrrwr4PQjA
In Memoriam - Recently Departed Alumni
*Click names (when underlined) to see obituaries
Dr. Dean Cornwell, DVM 1959
August 1, 2025
Dr. George E. Ross, DVM 1960
July 25, 2025
Dr. Ronald Little, DVM 1977
May 31, 2025
Dr. Claris Owen, DVM 1991
July 3, 2025
Dr. Roy Gehrt, DVM 1992
July 28, 2025
CVM Alumni and Events Staff
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Anna Harris
News Ticker
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More news from the college
Equine Field service goes on its annual rodeo tour
Our Equine Field Service Team hit the rodeo circuit in late July and provided veterinary services for Manhattan's Kaw Valley Rodeo Association and the Dodge City Roundup. Dr. Chris Blevins was joined by (fourth-year students, except as noted) Brie Biermann, Brad Hill (Class of 2029), Kenzie Jones Dierks, Milan Black, Thomas Christensen, Charles Wassberg, Kaden Strom, Reaghan Jokovich, Shad Mayfield (famous calf roper), Rachel Calame and Marit Wang.
Vet Med ROCKS hosts nearly 300 youngsters for hands-on day camps
Our Vet Med ROCKS camp chair, Maeve McDonald and co-chair, Emma Boetcher, report that the day camps on July 28, 29 and 30 hosted 108 high school campers, 97 middle school campers and 65 grade school campers. Camp consisted of several guest speakers and hands-on skills.
Everybody Counts -- pets too!
Everybody Counts MHK is an event held the first Saturday in August. Our community outreach team took the lead in providing basic veterinary services for pet owners in the community who have limited access to proper care.
Welcoming the class of 2029 to K-State CVM
A group of 125 first-year students convened Aug. 20 for orientation activities including a welcome session, meetings with instructors, a couple of picnics (one hosted by the class of 2028), rabies titers clinic, a tour of the Veterinary Health Center and more!
Congrats to the August graduates in the One Year Master's in Biomedical Sciences program
The August graduates in the One Year Master's program were treated to an ice cream social and received certificates of completion on Aug. 12. The graduates include, from left: Thara Kapinga, Sebia Kabedi, Rylynn Heintz, Emily Hazen, Jeffrey Hilligoss, Rebecca Douglass, Madison Rotenberger, Michael Achterberg, Samatha Woods, Cinthiya Lechuga, Toni Martino. Not pictured: Paige Jones, Elston Montford. |
New Arrivals/Recent Departures
CVM News Feed is published each month by the Marketing and Communications Office at the College of Veterinary Medicine. The editors are Rylee Coy, ryleec@vet.k-state.edu and Joe Montgomery, jmontgom@vet.k-state.edu.