Jon Levine
@uwvetmeddean.bsky.social
SVM experts are helping prevent H5N1 bird flu in Wisconsin and beyond.
Dr. Keith Poulsen leads statewide milk testing, while Drs. Suresh and Kawaoka are developing a universal influenza vaccine for dairy cattle. #UWVetMed
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Dr. Keith Poulsen leads statewide milk testing, while Drs. Suresh and Kawaoka are developing a universal influenza vaccine for dairy cattle. #UWVetMed
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With milk testing and new tools, UW scientists are helping prevent bird flu outbreaks in Wisconsin and beyond
The Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory processes samples from every dairy farm in the state to help prevent an H5N1 outbreak among cattle.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:20 PM
SVM experts are helping prevent H5N1 bird flu in Wisconsin and beyond.
Dr. Keith Poulsen leads statewide milk testing, while Drs. Suresh and Kawaoka are developing a universal influenza vaccine for dairy cattle. #UWVetMed
https://bit.ly/4qqWuPK
Dr. Keith Poulsen leads statewide milk testing, while Drs. Suresh and Kawaoka are developing a universal influenza vaccine for dairy cattle. #UWVetMed
https://bit.ly/4qqWuPK
We celebrated the achievements of our DVM Summer Scholars during Fall #Research Day! The event featured faculty talks and a poster session highlighting student research.
Congrats to the @uwvetmed.bsky.social poster award winners and thank you to the faculty who work to support this program!
Congrats to the @uwvetmed.bsky.social poster award winners and thank you to the faculty who work to support this program!
October 21, 2025 at 7:50 PM
We celebrated the achievements of our DVM Summer Scholars during Fall #Research Day! The event featured faculty talks and a poster session highlighting student research.
Congrats to the @uwvetmed.bsky.social poster award winners and thank you to the faculty who work to support this program!
Congrats to the @uwvetmed.bsky.social poster award winners and thank you to the faculty who work to support this program!
We’re celebrating National Veterinary Technician Week and Sterile Processing Week!
Our veterinary technicians and central supply team are the backbone of UWVC, providing exceptional patient care, maintaining safety, and keeping our hospital running smoothly every day. Thank you!
Our veterinary technicians and central supply team are the backbone of UWVC, providing exceptional patient care, maintaining safety, and keeping our hospital running smoothly every day. Thank you!
October 15, 2025 at 5:08 PM
We’re celebrating National Veterinary Technician Week and Sterile Processing Week!
Our veterinary technicians and central supply team are the backbone of UWVC, providing exceptional patient care, maintaining safety, and keeping our hospital running smoothly every day. Thank you!
Our veterinary technicians and central supply team are the backbone of UWVC, providing exceptional patient care, maintaining safety, and keeping our hospital running smoothly every day. Thank you!
Congrats to Dr. Susannah Sample on receiving the ICTR’s Advancing Translational Research and Science Pilot Award! Her study uses Labrador Retrievers as a model to better understand neuropathy and guide future treatments. #uwvetmed
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ICTR announces the recipients of the 2025 Advancing Translational and Research Science pilot award
This award supports projects that advance innovative translational research by either identifying broadly applicable new processes or solving common challenges in turning innovations into real-world p...
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October 7, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Congrats to Dr. Susannah Sample on receiving the ICTR’s Advancing Translational Research and Science Pilot Award! Her study uses Labrador Retrievers as a model to better understand neuropathy and guide future treatments. #uwvetmed
https://bit.ly/46Rr8sq
https://bit.ly/46Rr8sq
The passing of Ruth the elephant reminds us why the work of veterinary pathology matters. I’m grateful to Dr. Gasper and our team for leading this necropsy and advancing knowledge that will support elephants in the future. #uwvetmed
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UW Madison performs necropsy on Milwaukee County Zoo elephant, hopes to advance research
MADISON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Ruth, a beloved elephant at the Milwaukee County Zoo, died over the weekend. After her second fall this month, zookeepers made the difficult decision to euthanize her. Now, T...
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October 1, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The passing of Ruth the elephant reminds us why the work of veterinary pathology matters. I’m grateful to Dr. Gasper and our team for leading this necropsy and advancing knowledge that will support elephants in the future. #uwvetmed
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https://bit.ly/42Y21mu
At this year’s tailgate, we unveiled Dr. John Hallett’s (DVM ’90) sculpture Forward Together, a new icon in our courtyard that reflects the educational journey of DVM students.
September 24, 2025 at 7:51 PM
At this year’s tailgate, we unveiled Dr. John Hallett’s (DVM ’90) sculpture Forward Together, a new icon in our courtyard that reflects the educational journey of DVM students.
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Congrats to UW–Madison, among the best in the nation! And, ICYMI, we’re #5 among vet schools in the most recent U.S News & World Report grad program rankings. We’re proud to shape the future of #VetMed, building on our legacy of excellence in education, research, and clinical care.
UW–Madison climbs to #36 overall and #12 among public universities in the latest U.S. News rankings. A steady rise, powered by our continued commitment to excellence. On, Wisconsin!
UW rises to 36th overall, 12th among publics in U.S. News rankings
UW–Madison’s undergraduate nursing program ranked eighth overall and fifth among publics, and the university’s undergraduate programs also received top 20 rankings in engineering, computer sciences, b...
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September 24, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Congrats to UW–Madison, among the best in the nation! And, ICYMI, we’re #5 among vet schools in the most recent U.S News & World Report grad program rankings. We’re proud to shape the future of #VetMed, building on our legacy of excellence in education, research, and clinical care.
At our annual tailgate, we celebrated Dr. Kathryn Meurs (DVM ’90) and Dr. Mary Haak-Frendscho (PhD ’91), recipients of the 2025 SVMAA Distinguished Service Awards. Their leadership, research, and mentorship continue to strengthen the UW SVM legacy.
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September 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
At our annual tailgate, we celebrated Dr. Kathryn Meurs (DVM ’90) and Dr. Mary Haak-Frendscho (PhD ’91), recipients of the 2025 SVMAA Distinguished Service Awards. Their leadership, research, and mentorship continue to strengthen the UW SVM legacy.
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https://bit.ly/3KhtkSs
Welcome back! Excited to see students, faculty, and staff together for a new academic year at @uwvetmed.bsky.social. Let’s create the future of veterinary medicine!
September 3, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Welcome back! Excited to see students, faculty, and staff together for a new academic year at @uwvetmed.bsky.social. Let’s create the future of veterinary medicine!
Orientation week is complete, and the Class of 2029 is officially underway at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine - our largest class ever at 100 new students. We cannot wait to see what these future veterinarians will accomplish.
August 29, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Orientation week is complete, and the Class of 2029 is officially underway at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine - our largest class ever at 100 new students. We cannot wait to see what these future veterinarians will accomplish.
Alum Adam Bauknecht (DVM ’09) is making an impact in shelter medicine, helping lead the San Diego Humane Society’s mobile spay-neuter unit. Read his story: https://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/svm-alum-follows-winding-career-path-guided-by-shelter-medicine/
SVM alum follows winding career path guided by shelter medicine
By Jack Kelly These days, Adam Bauknecht (DVM'09) is spending his time cruising around southern California. He sometimes makes those drives in the types of cars you expect to see on the road. More recently, ...
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August 21, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Alum Adam Bauknecht (DVM ’09) is making an impact in shelter medicine, helping lead the San Diego Humane Society’s mobile spay-neuter unit. Read his story: https://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/svm-alum-follows-winding-career-path-guided-by-shelter-medicine/
Grateful to the FIGS team for filming their back-to-school campaign at the SVM! Watch: https://www.instagram.com/p/DM-cVD4pJeX/
August 20, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Grateful to the FIGS team for filming their back-to-school campaign at the SVM! Watch: https://www.instagram.com/p/DM-cVD4pJeX/
A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Lauren Trepanier for her leadership in clinical and translational research. As she retires, we welcome Dr. Starr Cameron into the role with great excitement for the future. www.vetmed.wisc.edu/passing-the-...
Passing the Torch: Lauren Trepanier retires as assistant dean for clinical and translational research; Starr Cameron assumes role in September 2025
Lauren Trepanier, left, is handing off her responsibilities as assistant dean for clinical and translational research to Starr Cameron, right, as she prepares to retire after a 28-year career. Lauren ...
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July 14, 2025 at 6:14 PM
A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Lauren Trepanier for her leadership in clinical and translational research. As she retires, we welcome Dr. Starr Cameron into the role with great excitement for the future. www.vetmed.wisc.edu/passing-the-...
Proud to share that @uwvetmed.bsky.social’s WisCARES clinic received a $2.18M grant from Maddie’s Fund.
This program blends veterinary medicine + social work to support pets and people in need. The new funding will grow its reach and impact.
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This program blends veterinary medicine + social work to support pets and people in need. The new funding will grow its reach and impact.
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Everyday Hero: Nonprofit helps pets stay with families during hard times
WisCARES helps low-income and unhoused pet owners access veterinary care and related resources.
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May 19, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Proud to share that @uwvetmed.bsky.social’s WisCARES clinic received a $2.18M grant from Maddie’s Fund.
This program blends veterinary medicine + social work to support pets and people in need. The new funding will grow its reach and impact.
spectrumnews1.com/wi/madison/n...
This program blends veterinary medicine + social work to support pets and people in need. The new funding will grow its reach and impact.
spectrumnews1.com/wi/madison/n...
Congratulations to Dr. Lauren Trepanier on being chosen for the American Association of Veterinary Clinicians Faculty Achievement in Research Award! It was a great day celebrating with the SVM community and honoring Dr. Trepanier at our annual all school picnic.
May 1, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Lauren Trepanier on being chosen for the American Association of Veterinary Clinicians Faculty Achievement in Research Award! It was a great day celebrating with the SVM community and honoring Dr. Trepanier at our annual all school picnic.
This Veterinary Receptionist Week, I want to thank the talented team members who keep our hospital moving every day!
April 21, 2025 at 3:33 PM
This Veterinary Receptionist Week, I want to thank the talented team members who keep our hospital moving every day!
I’m in Washington, D.C. today with @uwvetmed.bsky.social leadership as part of AAVMC and UW–Madison Advocacy Day – it’s a great day to advocate for veterinary medical jobs and research!
April 9, 2025 at 8:13 PM
I’m in Washington, D.C. today with @uwvetmed.bsky.social leadership as part of AAVMC and UW–Madison Advocacy Day – it’s a great day to advocate for veterinary medical jobs and research!
Our alumni do great things in the world – six of them now work together at Dairy Doctors, where they use their SVM education to treat bovine patients in eastern Wisconsin.
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SVM Alumni Well Represented on Dairy Doctors Team
Chris Booth (’96 DVM’00) approached one of his family’s best cows, stuck in a ditch in the pasture. Her sides heaved with labored breaths, and her head hung low. She was suffering from milk fever, …
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March 21, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Our alumni do great things in the world – six of them now work together at Dairy Doctors, where they use their SVM education to treat bovine patients in eastern Wisconsin.
www.vetmed.wisc.edu/svm-alumni-w...
www.vetmed.wisc.edu/svm-alumni-w...
I hope to see you at the SVM Open House on April 6! Tour the beautiful North building and learn about the important work we do every day.
March 14, 2025 at 7:06 PM
I hope to see you at the SVM Open House on April 6! Tour the beautiful North building and learn about the important work we do every day.
Spring Research Day was a success! Students presented posters, shared flash talks, and learned from keynote speaker Dr. Lauren Trepanier. Congrats to our best poster winners!
March 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Spring Research Day was a success! Students presented posters, shared flash talks, and learned from keynote speaker Dr. Lauren Trepanier. Congrats to our best poster winners!
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Avian influenza is evolving—and experts are watching closely. Dr. Peter Halfmann shares why the virus’s mutations are concerning and what it means for public health.
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Tracking the progress of avian flu on Wisconsin farms
The avian flu virus has infected more than 150 million birds over the past two years, along with a few cows, cats and humans. A pathobiology expert at UW-Madison explains how scientists are tracking i...
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February 17, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Avian influenza is evolving—and experts are watching closely. Dr. Peter Halfmann shares why the virus’s mutations are concerning and what it means for public health.
www.wpr.org/news/trackin...
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Congratulations to Dr. Nita Ahuja on being selected as the next dean of the School of Medicine and Public Health. I am excited to work with you to advance both the SVM and SMPH!
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Dr. Nita Ahuja named dean of UW School of Medicine and Public Health
Ahuja is a cancer-care innovator whose treatment approaches and research have garnered international recognition. She’s also a proven leader and administrator with a track record for bringing multidis...
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February 6, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Nita Ahuja on being selected as the next dean of the School of Medicine and Public Health. I am excited to work with you to advance both the SVM and SMPH!
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SVM associate clinical professor Dr. MacKenzie Pellin discusses cancer in pets on the Critically Speaking podcast.
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Critically Speaking: Dr. MacKenzie Pellin: Cancer in Your Dog or Cat
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. MacKenzie Pellin discuss the cancer rates in dogs and cats, the types of cancer we tend to see in our four-legged friends, and the challenges of diagnosing canc...
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February 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
SVM associate clinical professor Dr. MacKenzie Pellin discusses cancer in pets on the Critically Speaking podcast.
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Influenza is ever-evolving, but the SVM’s M. Suresh & Yoshihiro Kawaoka are working on a new approach to fight it. Their mosaic nucleoprotein vaccine targets stable viral proteins, seeking to offer broad protection against seasonal & emerging flu strains.
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February 4, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Influenza is ever-evolving, but the SVM’s M. Suresh & Yoshihiro Kawaoka are working on a new approach to fight it. Their mosaic nucleoprotein vaccine targets stable viral proteins, seeking to offer broad protection against seasonal & emerging flu strains.
journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...