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Keep up with the College of Vet Med
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800
Stay informed with what's going on in the College of Vet Med with the bi-weekly newsletter, the Vet Gazette. <img class="thumb" src="http://oregonstate.edu/enewsletter/images/vetmedarena.jpg" alt="Photo of Vet Med Arena" title="Stay Informed with the Vet Gazette" />
OSU Names Helen Diggs as Director of Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800
Helen Diggs, a nationally recognized leader in veterinary medicine and animal welfare, has been named director of the Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Oregon State University. Diggs, who also will serve as associate dean of OSU's College of Veterinary Medicine, will begin her new duties on Feb. 1 (2009). <img class="thumb" src="http://oregonstate.edu/enewsletter/images/helendiggs2.jpg" alt="Photo of Helen Diggs" title="OSU's New Veterinary Teaching Hospital Director" />
OSU Receives Gates Foundation Grant of Nearly $1M for Tuberculosis Research
Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Oregon State University biomedical researcher Luiz Bermudez, M.D., has received a grant of nearly $1 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to study a potential new treatment for tuberculosis, a contagious disease that afflicts approximately one third of the world's population. <img class="thumb" src="http://oregonstate.edu/enewsletter/images/bermudez.jpg" alt="Photo of Luis Bermudez" title="OSU's Luis Bermudez" />
Agricultural Research Foundation Funds 33 OSU Projects
Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700
The Agricultural Research Foundation of Oregon has announced grants totaling $373,760 for projects in agriculture, pharmacy and veterinary medicine at Oregon State University.
Hall Wins USDA/CREES Grant
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:47:30 -0700
Dr. Jean Hall has been awarded a grant from USDA/CREES for $354,464 for her research proposal, "How does selenium function as an immunonutrient?" She and Dr. Neil Forsberg are co-investigators on the study.
Dr. Villarroel Visits World Congress in Budapest
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:45:55 -0700
Dr. Aurora Villarroel was among more than 2,000 veterinarians from 72 countries at the XXV World Congress of Buiatrics (the largest venue dedicated to veterinary medicine for cattle)in Budapest, Hungary, July 6-11.
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Keep up with the College of Vet Med
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800
Stay informed with what's going on in the College of Vet Med with the bi-weekly newsletter, the Vet Gazette. <img class="thumb" src="http://oregonstate.edu/enewsletter/images/vetmedarena.jpg" alt="Photo of Vet Med Arena" title="Stay Informed with the Vet Gazette" />
OSU Names Helen Diggs as Director of Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800
Helen Diggs, a nationally recognized leader in veterinary medicine and animal welfare, has been named director of the Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Oregon State University. Diggs, who also will serve as associate dean of OSU's College of Veterinary Medicine, will begin her new duties on Feb. 1 (2009). <img class="thumb" src="http://oregonstate.edu/enewsletter/images/helendiggs2.jpg" alt="Photo of Helen Diggs" title="OSU's New Veterinary Teaching Hospital Director" />
OSU Receives Gates Foundation Grant of Nearly $1M for Tuberculosis Research
Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Oregon State University biomedical researcher Luiz Bermudez, M.D., has received a grant of nearly $1 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to study a potential new treatment for tuberculosis, a contagious disease that afflicts approximately one third of the world's population. <img class="thumb" src="http://oregonstate.edu/enewsletter/images/bermudez.jpg" alt="Photo of Luis Bermudez" title="OSU's Luis Bermudez" />
Agricultural Research Foundation Funds 33 OSU Projects
Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700
The Agricultural Research Foundation of Oregon has announced grants totaling $373,760 for projects in agriculture, pharmacy and veterinary medicine at Oregon State University.
Hall Wins USDA/CREES Grant
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:47:30 -0700
Dr. Jean Hall has been awarded a grant from USDA/CREES for $354,464 for her research proposal, "How does selenium function as an immunonutrient?" She and Dr. Neil Forsberg are co-investigators on the study.
Dr. Villarroel Visits World Congress in Budapest
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:45:55 -0700
Dr. Aurora Villarroel was among more than 2,000 veterinarians from 72 countries at the XXV World Congress of Buiatrics (the largest venue dedicated to veterinary medicine for cattle)in Budapest, Hungary, July 6-11.

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Cats Milk May Cause Diarrhea: Many cats and dogs should not drink milk.Aflatoxin in Peanuts: Provet healthcare information article on aflatoxin toxicity in birds, dogs and small mammals.
Caffeine Poisoning: ProVet healthcare information article on caffiene poisoning by coffee, tea and chocolate in dogs and cats.
Chocolate and Caffeine: Sources, signs, immediate care, and veterinarian care of an exposure to a toxin known as chocolate or caffeine.
Chocolate Poisoning: ProVet health care information article on chocolate poisoning in dogs and cats.
Chocolate Poisoning in Dogs: First Aid for Pets, Children and Emergency Family Preparedness - Apogee Communications Group.
Chocolate Toxicity: Chocolate Toxicity - Veterinary Medicine
Chocolate Toxicity In Animals: Although chocolate is one of our favourite treats, it contains a substance that is toxic to animals. Poisoning is common in dogs because of their habit of rapid consumption, but may also affect cats and other pets.
Chocolate Toxicity Table: VSPN Handout, Submitted by Stephanie Coryell, July, 2001
Human Foods that Poison Pets: Feeding pets food that we enjoy is not only wrong, it can also be fatal. There are some foodstuffs that humans relish which cause illness and death if eaten by pets.
Rat and Mouse Gazette: Chocolate Toxicity?: Article discusses the lack of toxicity of chocolate in rats, as compared the proven toxicity in dogs.
