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Peak posture
October 22nd, 2026
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An artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to assess ergonomic risks may help large animal veterinarians stay healthy — and longer — on the job. The dangers of poor posture aren’t typically included in veterinary students’ training, but Dr. James Carmalt (VetMB, PhD) knows from experience that the risk for ergonomic injury is high for veterinarians who work with horses, cattle …
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Nurturing horse health
Horse health-focused scientists and graduate students at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) will receive more than $177,400 to support the college’s research projects and specialized training over the next 12 months. Of those funds, more than $106,540 supports five equine health research projects led by WCVM faculty members. The remaining funds — nearly $71,000 —are allocated to a …
October 22nd, 2026 Full story »
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Horse Health Lines (Fall 2026) now online
The Fall 2026 issue of Horse Health Lines, news publication for the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s (WCVM) Townsend Equine Health Research Fund, is now online. Download the PDF of Horse Health Lines (Fall 2026) Click here to view digital version of Horse Health Lines (Fall 2026) Here’s a quick look at the stories inside this issue. Dr. Claire Card: distinguished …
October 22nd, 2026 Full story »
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Bubbles and Biscuit: foaling models at WCVM
When Dr. June Donaldson (MBA, EdD) saw Bubbles the mare model for the first time, she did what anyone might do when reuniting with a beloved childhood horse: she kissed it on the nose. “I just walked right up and kissed her,” she says with a laugh. “It was just so touching.” The horse, of course, wasn’t real. But to Donaldson, …
June 20th, 2025 Full story »
