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Teaching old vaccines new tricks

Japanese encephalitis virus could threaten animal health and pork production if it reaches the U.S. Doctoral candidate Audrey Matheny is exploring whether...

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Halloween pet safety

K-State veterinarian Susan Nelson shares tips for keeping pets safe this Halloween, including advice on pet costumes and trick-or-treating safety.

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A new era in Kansas animal health

Kansas State University’s new $135 million Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory will expand animal disease testing, protect livestock and strengthen Kansas agricu...

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How KVDL rabies testing protects Kansas people and animals

For more than a century, K-State has helped protect people and animals through rabies testing, surveillance and research at its Kansas Veterinary Diagnostic...

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People with Purpose: Justin Kastner

A professor in the Department of Diagnostic Medicine and Pathobiology, Justin Kastner encourages students to learn complex subjects through fresh perspectives,...

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K-State veterinarian shares warm-weather precautions to keep pets safe

Although the fall semester has begun, high temperatures continue to be a factor in the lives of Kansas residents, including pets. Susan Nelson, clinical professor...

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Exceptional students earn early admission to K-State veterinary college

Fourteen future veterinarians are getting a head start on their professional training at K-State thanks to the College of Veterinary Medicine's Early Admission...

Advancing infectious disease research

Continuing a research program that has strengthened Kansas State University's capacity to study diseases that threaten animal and human health, the National...

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K-State advances efforts to strengthen veterinary capacity in rural Kansas

Kansas needs frontline veterinarians to serve every corner of the state, and a coalition including experts from the College of Veterinary Medicine is finding...

Tick talk

Do ticks jump? Will I get Alpha-gal syndrome from a tick bite? While tiny in size, ticks raise a large number of questions. Cassandra Olds breaks down the facts...

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