Monday, June 29, 2009

Dr. Fiona McCarthy, Radio Interview

Fiona McCarthy, Associate Research Professor at CVM, was recently interviewed by Mississippi Public Radio. She grew up in northern Australia on a cattle and sheep ranch, and compares her experiences there to those she has encountered in Mississippi. Dr. McCarthy also explains, in simplistic terms, biocuration, what it is and why it is important to us.
Listen to Interview

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Veterinarians in residence…

Post-graduate studies lead to specialist status

By Bonnie Coblentz
MSU Ag Communications

MISSISSIPPI STATE – Some graduating Mississippi State University veterinary students participate in a national match-making program each year that has nothing to do with romance and everything to do with successful careers.

The national match program enhances career opportunities for graduating doctors of veterinary medicine, or DVMs, and introduces potential faculty to jobs available at MSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

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Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Referral partnership offers service, expands educational opportunities

By Patti Drapala
MSU Ag Communications

MISSISSIPPI STATE -- Time and location are crucial factors in managing medical emergencies, but there always have been fewer critical care facilities available within a short distance when the victim is the family pet. Read More...

MSU Veterinary Services chief ‘coaches’ students to success

By Patti Drappala
Ag Communications

MISSISSIPPI STATE -- Dr. Joey Burt wants veterinary medical students who plan to open or join a clinic to develop medical, communication and business skills needed to be successful private practitioners well before they graduate. Read More...

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Dog Days of Summer

Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Mark Russak's radio interview, Tips for Your Pets During the Dog Days of Summer, will air on Thursday, June 18th on Farm and Family Radio interview with Amy Taylor. The link below is an MP3 version of the program.

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Friday, June 5, 2009

Employee of the Month


Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Tracy Miller - Client Accounts Assistant - AHC/Clinical Sciences Dept. who has been chosen as CVM "Employee of the Month" for JUNE 2009.