WCVM Today reports news from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine and the WCVM Veterinary Medical Centre (VMC).
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24 May 2024
The #WCVM Veterinary Medical Centre offers 24/7 ER services, but overnight ER services are limited for small animals. From 10 p.m.-7:30 a.m. each night, patient intake is limited to life-threatening cases (red zone). Call 306-966-7126 before coming. ow.ly/Sofa50NK6sg #yxe
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Jun 10
Congratulations to this year’s recipients of the #USask Provost’s Teaching Awards.
“These award recipients are among the very best educators at the University of Saskatchewan."
Read more:
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Jun 11
We are proud to recognize the recipients of the 2025–26 Provost’s Teaching Awards: Their work reflects the many ways teaching excellence shows up at #USask: through creativity, leadership, and a deep dedication to student success. news.usask.ca/articles/commu…
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Jun 9
Register for the 2026 LFCE Summer Field Day!
Join us on June 16 for the #USask Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence's annual field day near Clavet, Sask. Register now for a day of outdoor learning, research updates and networking! lfce-field-day-2026.eventbri…
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Jun 5
‼️ SERVICE ALERT: due to a high caseload, the #WCVM Veterinary Medical Centre (VMC) must temporarily reduce services in small animal emergency and critical care, as of June 5.
Call 306-966-7126 before bringing your pet to the VMC. Visit vmc.usask.ca for details.
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Jun 4
The #WCVM's very own Dr. Claire Card is among this year's distinguished @usask professors. Congratulations, Dr. Card!
Jun 4
The honorary title of distinguished professor is an award that celebrates lifetime achievement in research, scholarly, and artistic work.
Congratulations to this year’s distinguished #USask professors. news.usask.ca/articles/commu…
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Jun 3
Congratulations, Dr. Malone! 🎉
#USaskClassOf2026
Jun 3
A newly discovered species of parasite circulating among Arctic carnivores is shaping the research and career of Dr. Cody Malone, who received his PhD degree at #USask Spring Convocation on June 3.
#USaskClassOf2026 @WCVMToday
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Jun 3
Congratulations to 21 #WCVM graduate students and clinical interns who earned their graduate degrees and certificates today at the #USask Spring Convocation!
Read more: ow.ly/8smy50Z7gmo
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Jun 2
Congratulations to #WCVM adjunct professor and #VIDO scientist Dr. Arinjay Banerjee on receiving a #USask New Researcher award! 🎉
Jun 1
Congratulations! Dr. Wendy Roy, Dr. Deborah Adewole, and Dr. Arinjay Banerjee are receiving awards for their research at Spring Convocation.
Read more about the work being done by our #USask researchers:
news.usask.ca/articles/resea…
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Jun 2
Register for the 2026 LFCE Summer Field Day!
Join us on June 16 for the #USask Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence's annual field day near Clavet, Sask. Register now for a day of outdoor learning, research updates and networking! lfce-field-day-2026.eventbri…
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Jun 1
First PhD pub out! cell.com/iscience/fulltext/S…
Using #FruitFly, we found a conserved protein that helps #females balance survival and #reproduction. Without it, females continue investing in reproduction despite #nutrient scarcity. @CIHR_IRSC @NSERC_CRSNG @WCVMToday @USaskResearch
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May 29
Dr. Yanyun Huang, CEO of Prairie Diagnostic Services and #WCVM adjunct faculty member, leads research improving bovine abortion diagnostic success rates with BovReproSeq, a genomic sequencing panel.
Read more in @CanCattlemen:
A better shot at bovine abortion diagnosis on cow-calf herds. vist.ly/55c5b
ALT Two brown calves are in a farmyard, with one standing and the other resting on hay. The scene is calm and rural.
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May 28
The #WCVM is hiring! Check out open positions based in our veterinary college and the WCVM Veterinary Medical Centre by visiting ow.ly/lZAt50Z3qj4 (search "veterinary").
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May 25
Register for the 2026 LFCE Summer Field Day!
Join us on June 16 for the #USask Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence's annual field day near Clavet, Sask. Register now for a day of outdoor learning, research updates and networking! lfce-field-day-2026.eventbri…
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May 21
In this article, #WCVM Department of Veterinary Microbiology professor Dr. Maarten Voordouw discusses blacklegged tick prevalence in Saskatchewan.
Be sure to use @eTickCa to report any ticks you find to support tick-related research!
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May 20
Morgan Lehmann, a #WCVM graduate student under Dr. Cheryl Waldner, recently completed the Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program. She gained 18 months of insight with mentor Dr. Scott Wright, director of the #LFCE.
@SKAgriculture @USask
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The Western College of Veterinary Medicine is a leading centre for veterinary education, research, and expertise in Western Canada, and an important part of Canada’s animal health, public health, and food safety networks.
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May 18
VICTORIA DAY HOURS: #WCVM Veterinary Medical Centre's regular clinical services are closed on Mon., May 18, but 24/7 emergency services are available for small/large animals.
⚠️ Emergency? Call ahead (306-966-7126) to speak to triage team. Visit vmc.usask.ca.
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May 15
VICTORIA DAY HOURS: #WCVM Veterinary Medical Centre's regular clinical services are closed on Mon., May 18, but 24/7 emergency services are available for small/large animals.
⚠️ Emergency? Call ahead (306-966-7126) to speak to triage team. Visit vmc.usask.ca.
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May 15
Homeschooled students from Herbert, Sask., explored the world of veterinary medicine during a visit to the #WCVM on May 8. After a tour of the WCVM Veterinary Medical Centre, students tried out animal health simulation tools at the BJ Hughes Centre.
Thanks for coming to see us!
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May 14
#ICYMI: Last month, #WCVM graduate student Maria Janser took part in the @USask 3MT Finals. She showed how honey bees can be used to model fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=RnSHAjO5…
Full list of participants: cgps.usask.ca/grad-life/even…
Congrats, Maria! 🎉
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