WCVM veterinary students to host public open house, Sept. 25-26
Veterinary students at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) are gearing up to host the 2026 edition of Vetavision, the college’s public open house, this fall.
Peak posture: USask study uses AI tool to target ergonomic risks for veterinarians
An artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to assess ergonomic risks may help large animal veterinarians stay healthy — and longer — on the job.
Searching for practical pain mitigation in beef cattle
New studies on the effectiveness of pain-mitigating options for beef cattle are helping Canada’s cattle industry take another step forward to revised regulations for animal welfare.
Horse Health Lines (Fall 2026) now online
The Fall 2026 issue of Horse Health Lines, news publication for the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s (WCVM) Townsend Equine Health Research Fund, is now online.
The early birth trend: what’s driving Canada’s increase in preterm births?
The rate of preterm births in Canada has steadily increased over the last 30 years, with roughly 30,000 births per year – or 8.3 per cent – being born before 37 weeks of gestation.
Veterinary students gain experience through new primary care rotation
When Brittany Todoruk walked through the doors of the Ste Rose Veterinary Clinic this spring, it felt like déjà vu for the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) student.
Card earns top USask honour for her work in improving lives of animals and people
After decades of supporting the lives of animals and people, Dr. Claire Card has reached a milestone achievement in her career that spans nearly four decades.
Suzy’s gift: dog owner gives back after cancer treatment success
After watching her dog Suzy receive life-changing cancer treatment from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s (WCVM) veterinary oncology team, Eryn Audette knew she wanted to give back.
Prevention is key to combatting ‘special’ swine disease
Minus the curse words, pig producers usually describe swine dysentery as an expensive, persistent and difficult-to-manage disease. But “special”? Why would anyone use the word “special” to characterize this contagious bacterial disease?