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College of Veterinary Medicine

Parasite May Help Crohn’s Disease Research

Rebecca Harris  —  Apr 7, 2011

Researchers in Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine are working toward a cure for Crohn’s disease, of which the causes are still unknown.  

New York DEC Approves Changes to Animal Carcass Digester

Eliza LaJoie  —  Feb 9, 2011

After the animal wastewater digester at Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine overflowed for the second time, the University added various safeguards to the digester.

Affirming Ithaca Relations

Jan 27, 2011

The University must emphasize its commitment to the Ithaca community after an animal carcass digester, belonging to the College of Veterinary Medicine, discharged wastewater twice last year.

Cornell Mourns Deaths of Five Former Professors

Sun Staff  —  Jan 24, 2011

Five former Cornell professors — including three from Cornell's Veterinary College — died over break.

Animal Carcass Digester Reopens, Will No Longer Operate Unattended

Eliza LaJoie  —  Dec 24, 2010

After the Veterinary College's animal carcass digester released fluid into the Ithaca sewage system for the second time this year, administrators say the programming error which caused the incident has been fixed. 

Cornell Professor, Students Develop Dog Manikin for Veterinary Training

Cindy Huynh  —  Nov 3, 2010

Prof. Dan Fletcher, emergency and critical care, recently developed an automated dog manikin, a model for teaching anatomy and surgical procedures.

Cornell Opens New Vet School Diagnostic Lab

Juan Forrer  —  Oct 4, 2010

After seven years of planning and securing $70 million in investments, the New York State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory opened on campus Friday. The Facility will allow researchers to test animals for diseases in hopes of promoting food safety and human health. 

Veterinary College Receives Record Large Donation

Eliza LaJoie  —  Sep 17, 2010

An anonymous University trustee gave the College of Veterinary Medicine an unprecedented $10 million to develop the first canine genomics program in the world

Vet School Adopts New ‘Failsafe’ Measures in Waste Filtration System

Juan Forrer  —  Apr 30, 2010

After the accidental dumping of animal carcass wastewater into the sewer system in February, the College of Veterinary Medicine has developed what it describes as failsafe measures to prevent another slip.

Cornell Partners With Hong Kong to Create New Veterinary School

Juan Forrer  —  Apr 16, 2010

The government of Hong Kong is considering a proposal that, if approved, would make Cornell a primary actor in the development of the city’s first veterinary school.

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