Animals

Two veterinarians treat a dog.
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Care for the whole family

University of Minnesota researchers and clinicians are piloting a clinic that will provide care to pets and people under one roof. 

An image of Goldy Gopher from 1985
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Happy Anniversary, Fierce Goldy!

Most of us have come to know Goldy Gopher, the beloved mascot of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, as a perpetually smiling character who never shies away from a photograph. But Goldy has a complicated history, and wasn't so cuddly once upon a time.

Whitney Waldsmith points to a graph while working with two college students in the Marshall Islands.
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Making an impact abroad

College of Veterinary Medicine assistant professor puts her veterinary expertise to work beyond borders as a member of the U.S. Army Reserve.

a puppy golden retriever chews on a bone
Talking with U of M

Talking pet dental health with U of M

During pet dental health month, Dr. Jennifer Kelley, an assistant professor of Dentistry and Oral Surgery in the University of Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine, shares ways to support your pet’s dental health.

Image of a black beef cow with yellow tags on its ears looking at the camera with other cows in the background
Research Brief

Beef industry can reduce emissions by up to 30%

New research from the University’s Institute on the Environment and The Nature Conservancy outlines actionable steps the U.S. beef industry can take to reduce greenhouse gases and identifies emission hotspots along the entire supply chain from the farm through processing

Varuschka, a 10-year-old Przewalski’s mare at the Minnesota Zoo
News Release

U of M maps genome of the last living wild horse species

University of Minnesota researchers have successfully mapped the complete genome of the endangered Przewalski’s horse. Once extinct in the wild, the species now has a population of around 2,000 animals thanks to conservation efforts.

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Montserrat Torremorell

Professor, Department of Veterinary Population Medicine

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Professor, Department of Entomology
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