Researchers identify genetic mutation in Labs
September 25th, 2008
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Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan’s University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine and the University of Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine have identified a genetic mutation in Labrador retriever dogs that is highly associated with exercise-induced collapse (EIC) syndrome. The findings published this week in Nature Genetics are expected to help dog breeders gradually reduce the number of …
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Dr. Trish Dowling receives CAHI award
Dr. Trish Dowling, a professor and researcher in the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, is the 2008 recipient of the Canadian Animal Health Institute’s Industry Leadership Award. Initiated in 1997, this national award recognizes leadership and innovation in the fields of veterinary medicine and animal agriculture. Besides her numerous accomplishments in research and teaching, Dowling …
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WCVM pathologists earn wildlife awards
Two WCVM researchers were honoured for their work in wildlife health at the Wildlife Disease Association’s annual meeting in Edmonton, Alta., in early August: • Veterinary pathologist and WCVM professor Dr. Ted Leighton received the WDA Distinguished Service Award – the association’s highest honour. Leighton is also the executive director of the Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre. The award recognizes …
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WCVM wildlife stress research funded
A Western College of Veterinary Medicine-based investigation of a non-invasive method for monitoring stress in wildlife has received a $97,281 grant from the Morris Animal Foundation — the world’s largest nonprofit foundation for animal health research. Over the next two years, Dr. David Janz of WCVM’s Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences and Dr. Marc Cattet of the College’s Department of …
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SHRF supports bacterial research
Dr. Bonnie Chaban of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Veterinary Microbiology is one of seven University of Saskatchewan postdoctoral researchers to receive support from the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) through its postdoctoral research fellowship program. Chaban, a 2007 PhD graduate of Queen’s University, will receive $90,000 over the next two years in support of her work …
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