MU College of Veterinary Medicine

Sam Hoover in a veterinarian office

July 22, 2026

First veterinarian completes Mizzou’s innovative mixed animal internship

Sam Hoover is showing how a new approach to training veterinarians can strengthen the workforce, expand access to care and prepare veterinarians for the demands of mixed animal practice in rural communities.

Roman Ganta looking at ticks.

July 20, 2026

Mizzou innovation speeds up detection of deadly tick-borne disease

Thanks to university researchers, Rocky Mountain spotted fever can now be detected in just 40 minutes, leading to earlier treatment.

Beso

July 16, 2026

Mizzou veterinarians give young racehorse a second chance

After discovering an extremely rare cyst in the horse’s windpipe, Mizzou experts successfully treated the condition, work that may help other veterinarians identify similar cases in the future.

Cows in a field.

July 15, 2026

Mizzou on the front lines of tracking tick-borne diseases in Missouri

Efforts by Mizzou’s Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory are informing cattle management decisions for livestock producers statewide.

Wenjun Ma and Tamara Hancock

July 14, 2026

Veterinary medicine faculty receive Zoetis awards for excellence in research, teaching

Jesse Hall

July 7, 2026

Mizzou celebrates Tiger success, releases spring 2026 graduation list

In May, more than 5,100 graduates earned degrees and certificates, joining a global network of 370,000-plus alumni.

Cindy Basset with books

July 6, 2026

Mizzou librarians help you find your next great summer read

These handpicked recommendations are perfect for road trips, pool days and just-one-more-chapter nights.

Bess Pierce smiles

June 30, 2026

Bess Pierce inducted as a fellow of the Veterinary Medicine Academy

Pierce’s work in rehabilitation, teaching and team-based care is earning national recognition and shaping how the next generation of veterinarians thinks about outcomes.

Maggie Moo, a long-haired Alsatian German shepherd

June 22, 2026

Family expresses lasting gratitude for Mizzou veterinary medicine’s expertise, compassion

When Maggie Moo developed a series of complex health issues, the Sterretts turned to Mizzou for specialized veterinary care. The experience not only helped restore her quality of life but also inspired the couple’s support of veterinary research and future patients.

The American dog tick.

June 17, 2026

Mizzou leads the charge to protect Missouri’s $4 billion cattle industry from tick threats

Researchers are tracking disease-carrying American dog ticks threatening Missouri cattle.

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