Month: September 2019

A boy holds his dog's leash as two veterinary students kneel down to examine the dog

PVM Gives Educational Start to School Year with Indiana State Fair Involvement

September 13, 2019

The 2019 Indiana State Fair saw close to 880,000 attendees, hundreds of events, and a lot of Purdue Veterinary Medicine!

Dean Reed sits in the middle as students surround him outside the entrance to the Purdue Memorial Union

DVM Class of 2023 Marks First of Many PVM Traditions at Stethoscope Dinner

September 13, 2019

First-year veterinary medicine students reached a milestone last week when they received their stethoscopes at the annual DVM Stethoscope Dinner. The event on Thursday, September 5, was co-sponsored by the Purdue Veterinary Alumni Association (PVAA), the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA), and Patterson Veterinary Supply.

students gather around Purdue Pete against a photo backdrop donning party hats and accessories in the courtyard

College Celebrates 60th Anniversary with Birthday Party

September 13, 2019

Purdue Veterinary Medicine hosted a fun birthday party in honor of its 60th Anniversary, complete with birthday cake, festive decorations, and a variety of activities for faculty, staff, and students to enjoy.

BMS Faculty Member Finds that Urine Analysis Could Speed Diagnosis of Traumatic Brain Injury

September 13, 2019

A team of scientists led by Dr. Riyi Shi, Purdue Veterinary Medicine professor of basic medical sciences, has conducted research indicating that soldiers and athletes could have improved outcomes from traumatic brain injury through faster diagnosis using urine analysis.