New PAC system

CVM radiologist Dr. Erin Brinkman examines clinical radiography from a high resolution viewing station, using the new PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System)

MSU loses stallion with top pedigree

Mississippi State University stallion Minister Slew, a grandson of 1977 Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew, was euthanized on July 11 after fracturing a leg during a sudden thunderstorm. Donated to the university in 2002, Minister Slew was alone in his paddock when he apparently spooked or took a misstep during the storm.

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Hiking with dogs can be smelly situation

Clarion Ledger by

Dr. Mark Russak

Summer is here, and for a treat you take your dog out for a hike in the woods.

He or she is ecstatic and races off, nose to the ground. Soon you hear the dog crashing through the undergrowth on his way back, but even before you see him, you can smell him! He comes back with his head and shoulders coated with a disgusting, sticky substance that would turn off a vulture. And, to top it off, it's obvious he is mightily pleased with himself since he has a big, lolling grin on his face. What's happening here and how should you react?

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Employee of the Month

Please join us in congratulating Ms. Brenda Cherry, CVM Purchasing Superviosr who has been chosen as CVM "Employee of the Month" for 2008.

High School Students Tour MVRDL

Fred Muhammad showing high school students how microscope slides are prepared at the Misssissippi Veterinary Research and Diagnostic Lab in Pearl, MS. Students touring the facility were part of an agriculture discovery camp. Dr. Cassandra Vaughn a 1988 graduate from CVM started the summer camp career program for high school students around the country to give them hands on experience in veterinary fields.

Magnolias' Bloom at CVM

Fragrant magnolia flowers are still in bloom at CVM. These trees have been here since the Wise Center was first built. The "Magnolia Grove" is dedicated to the charter class of the college of veterinary medicine. Each of the 22 trees was dedicated to a member of the graduating class of 1981. A plaque was placed on the northwest corner of the building, showing the layout of the grove.

June Employee of the Month

Congratulations to Jerry Wolf, Library Associate for being chosen as CVM "Employee of the Month" for June.