MSU College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Medical Center

19/08/2025

Mark your calendars: Big Babies 5K is Sunday, September 14 at MSU!

This walk/run benefits newborn large animals in need of medical care at the Veterinary Medical Center, like foals, calves, alpacas, and lambs. More details and sign up: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/EastLansing/BigBabies5K

18/08/2025

Welcome, future Spartan veterinarians. We couldn't be more excited to have you here. 🥼🐾

14/08/2025

MSU College of Vet Med researchers are fighting ticks with science and reminding us how to keep ourselves and our pets safe during tick season.

Jean Tsao, PhD, a tick expert and professor at the College, says:
💊Give your pets their tick medication. If you’re not sure where to start, consider asking your veterinarian!
👖If you are entering a high-risk area—like forests, fields, and parks—wear light-colored clothes, tuck your pants into your boots, and wear long sleeves. You can also consider pre-treating your clothes and gear with permethrin***.
🪲Conduct tick checks on yourself and your pets before going inside.
🤏Remove any ticks you find by plucking them from where the head meets your skin.
⏳️Remember that a tick has to bite you for approximately 36 hours to spread Lyme disease, so prompt removal is key!
❄️Save any ticks that bite you by freezing them so they can be identified in case you develop symptoms.

***A note about permethrin from our veterinarians: If you use permethrin products, be mindful to keep them (and any materials treated with them) out of reach of your pets, especially cats. Cats especially can experience toxic effects when exposed to permethrin products via skin contact and/or ingestion (licking their paws or grooming another pet). Symptoms of permethrin toxicosis in cats commonly include muscle tremors and other neurologic signs and would require treatment by a veterinarian.

Pictured are Dr. Tsao at Fenner Nature Center, a tick being removed from a deer, and two undergraduate students making anti-tick snacks for deer.

Read more: https://cvm.msu.edu/vetschool-tails/fighting-ticks-by-treating-deer-lyme-disease-prevention-through-research

08/08/2025

One Health is our path to a far better world. Veterinary professionals at MSU are collaborating across species, disciplines, and borders to prevent disease outbreaks, promote health, and protect the environment. 🌍

One Health is our path to a Far Better World. Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine is collaborating across species, disciplines, and bord...

07/08/2025

The College is saddened to learn of the passing of Mary Anne McPhail, lifelong rider, philanthropist, and champion of horse welfare and dressage.

“Mary Anne’s passion and influence reached beyond support; it shaped the future of the sport,” says Dr. Jane Manfredi, who currently holds the Dressage Chair in Equine Sports Medicine that McPhail endowed. “Through research and outreach, we will continue to honor her legacy and vision of improving the welfare of the dressage horse.”

Please join us in remembering her and her impact on equine welfare: https://cvm.msu.edu/news/2025/remembering-mary-anne-mcphail-visionary-supporter-of-equine-health-and-dressage

04/08/2025

Waddling into zoo medicine at the Detroit Zoo with Dr. Duncan. 🐧

From a passion for small animal care to an interest in wildlife that became a love for zoo medicine, Ann Duncan, an MSU Vets alum, shares her journey to becoming the director of animal health at the Detroit Zoological Society.

Watch: https://youtu.be/PI7hBpaz2U0?si=t9cfOQJ-FyfdcKB-

31/07/2025

Soon Spartan veterinary, veterinary nurse, and graduate dairy students will get to learn in this new teaching and research center that reflects the changing world of dairy and bovine medicine! 🐄 💚

24/07/2025

Love to see a good dog with a good job. 🐶🐝

Researchers, veterinarians and even a retired K-9 named Maple are part of Michigan State University's mission to protect pollinators and educate future scientists. The MSU Pollinator Performance Center is working with a team of researchers to develop training protocols for dogs who detect honeybee diseases in hives and colonies. Through a partnership among the Department of Entomology, MSU AgBioResearch and Michigan State University Extension, the center, which houses a honey extraction facility, is the 15-acre home to MSU’s pollinator studies, teaching, outreach and many pollinator-related field experiments. Learn more: http://spr.ly/6180fya60

23/07/2025

First spays and neuters on externship (off-campus learning experiences) are a big milestone for third-year DVMs! Under the guidance of veterinarians at the practices they visit, they learn how these procedures work from the experts.

Pictured here are students Megan White and Hailey Hartman working with Dr. Paul Mesack at Mission Veterinary Partners.

17/07/2025

Rich, because we have this. 💚

16/07/2025

Hot summer days are perfect for soaking up the sun and relaxing, but don’t forget to make sure your pets are staying cool and comfortable, too! As temperatures rise, it's essential to keep your pets safe to ensure they stay happy and healthy all summer long.

Here are the things that will help you know the risks and how to stay prepared on those days when it might get too hot:
https://cvm.msu.edu/vetschool-tails/pet-heat-safety-staying-safe-in-the-summer-sun