Employee of the Month Rebecca Mackey

Congratulations to Rebecca Mackey, CVM's Employee of the Month for November!  Becky is a Laboratory Technologist who has worked at the Poultry Research and Diagnostic Lab for three years.  Before she held her current position, she worked in Fish Immunology as a Research Associate.  She and her husband Chris, a pilot with the MS Air National Guard, have three children:  Kate, 16; Lauren, 13; and Ethan, 8.  When she's not at the lab, Becky enjoys watching her children's activities.  She is also a seamstress and volunteers as head of costumes for the Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet. 

Employee of the Month August

Congratulations to Michael Dawkins, CVM's August Employee of the Month!

In his 13 months here at the CVM, most everyone has encountered Michael either directly or indirectly - he and his team are the ones who answer the call when you dial 5-1082.  Before becoming Manager of Information Technology here at the CVM, Michael was IT Manager at MSU's Meridian campus for 10 years.  Although he says IT work itself is about the same everywhere, being here at the CVM has been a unique experience.  "Everything I've experienced here has been new in some shape or form, and a really good challenge," he said, adding that he has come to feel at home here at the CVM.  Michael and his wife Cynthia have four children, three boys and a girl who range in age from 13 to six.  When he's not saving the day technologically, he enjoys fishing, hunting, coaching youth sports, and spending time with his children. 

Champ photo shoot for "ESPN The Magazine".

Bully XX, also known as Champ, poses for his handler Lisa Pritchard during a photo shoot with photographer Jamie Chung at MSU's College of Veterinary Medicine. The shot will be included in an "ESPN The Magazine" article about the live mascots of the Southeastern Conference.   State Snapshots

Employee of the Month

Congratulations to Susan Heath, CVM's Employee of the Month for July!  Susan has been at the CVM only a little over a year, but it feels like she's been here a lot longer (in a good way!). Susan came to the CVM from the MSU Controller's office, where she had been since 1994.  As CVM's Academic Affairs Manager, Susan's role is high-touch with our students, and that's what she likes best.  "Helping them reminds me why this University is here," she says.  "In my previous job on campus, I worked more with individuals in each department and had very little contact with students . . . I love working with the students at CVM!"  Outside of work, Susan enjoys reading and spending time with her family, including daughters Courtney (17) and Camryn (9).  She is an active member of First Baptist Church here in Starkville.

Class of 2016 Coating Ceremony

Welcome Class of 2016

Emergency shelter options exist for pet owners, helpers

By Kaitlyn Byrne
MSU Ag Communications

MISSISSIPPI STATE -- Pet owners should make finding pet-friendly emergency shelters a priority, as these shelters are safe havens for all “family” members during evacuations caused by hurricanes or other threats.

Dr. Diana Eubanks, an associate clinical professor at Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, is a member of MSU’s Disaster Animal Response Team. She said concern for pets should never keep people in harm’s way when disasters strike. Planning a disaster strategy for pets can prevent fatalities if a disaster does occur.  more

Keep kids and pets free from parasites

By Keri Collins Lewis MSU Ag Communications MISSISSIPPI STATE – When the school bell rings for the last time, many children have furry friends eagerly awaiting summertime outdoor adventures. Proper veterinary care and good hygiene can help keep pets and kids parasite-free. more