June 19, 2023
A new two-year appropriations budget adopted by the Indiana General Assembly this spring contains good news for the Purdue University Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory. A key priority for the laboratory was to make the case for increased state funding to support its mission of helping Indiana veterinarians, animal health officials, livestock producers, and animal owners in protecting the health of the animal population by providing prompt, accurate, and reliable diagnoses of animal diseases, including those that may affect the human population.
June 19, 2023
Canines dedicated to lives of service benefitted from a special day set aside last month for checking their eye health. The Purdue University Veterinary Hospital Ophthalmology Service participated in the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO)/Epicur National Service Animal Eye Exam event by providing free eye exams for qualified service dogs on May 8. About a dozen service dogs received eye exams that screen for cataracts, glaucoma, and other eye diseases and disorders that can impair the dogs’ vision.
June 19, 2023
Research findings by genetic scientists in the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine have the power to eradicate specific genetic diseases within certain dog breeds. Testing for the genetic mutations will be offered by the Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory at Purdue. As the first such tests offered to the general public for three new canine genetic diseases, these screenings will enable breeders to identify which dogs are carriers for a disease and could possibly pass it on to offspring. By ensuring two carriers are not bred together, the disease can be halted before it spreads throughout the breed.
June 16, 2023
This week started off with tragic news that shook the Purdue Veterinary Medicine community, when word was received that a beloved veterinary student in the DVM Class of 2025, Aaron Lewis, had died in an accident in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, June 10. The week is ending with a focus on remembering Aaron’s life and the way he endeared himself to all who were blessed to know him.
June 16, 2023
Dr. Gordon Coppoc, Purdue University Professor Emeritus of Veterinary Pharmacology and former head of the Department of Basic Medical Sciences, has received the 2023 Distinguished Alumnus Award from his alma mater. He was selected for the honor by the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Alumni Association, in recognition of his outstanding achievements, humanitarian service, and contributions to the veterinary profession. The award was presented June 5 during the college’s Alumni Reunion Weekend.
June 16, 2023
The Purdue Veterinary Medicine community is saddened to learn that an alumnus in the DVM Class of 1975, Dr. Robert “Bob” Goodwin, Jr., of Noblesville, Indiana, passed away Sunday, June 11 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was 72.
June 16, 2023
Do you feel like you may be missing emails that you definitely want to receive? In the past year, Purdue began piloting a new email security service that can affect how your incoming messages are being handled.
June 9, 2023
The Veterinary Research Scholars Summer Program at Purdue University kicked off last week with a traditional summer picnic. The program provides undergraduate and veterinary students the opportunity to gain research experience and explore non-practice veterinary careers. Participants work on independent research projects mentored by faculty members.
June 9, 2023
The 2023 Purdue Veterinary Conference offers over 100 sessions for veterinary professionals, providing valuable continuing education and up to 23 CE credits. Registration is now open for the five day program. Highlights will include the Elanco Human Animal Bond Lecture given by Dr. Alan Beck on the occasion of his retirement, and multiple tracks focused on different veterinary specialties. The conference concludes with the Dr. Skip Jackson Dog Jog.
June 9, 2023
As of the end of May, Dr. Michael Lent, a 1991 Purdue DVM graduate, is a newly inducted member of the Arizona Veterinary Medical Association (AzVMA) Hall of Fame. With a notable career and extensive service to the veterinary community, Dr. Lent is recognized for his contributions and achievements.
