WCVM Today

WCVM Today reports news from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine and the WCVM Veterinary Medical Centre (VMC).

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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. https://t.co/heghfQ9ERa #yxe

[U of Saskatchewan @usask]

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:
https://t.co/pzIZfpUzeI

[U of Saskatchewan @usask]

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. https://t.co/pU6GBHJJq2

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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! https://t.co/NWO6ATSBOp

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‼️ 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 https://t.co/4Ww5lRJNAC for details.

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The #WCVM's very own Dr. Claire Card is among this year's distinguished @usask professors. Congratulations, Dr. Card!

[U of Saskatchewan @usask]

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. https://t.co/aM8KDDfdJ8

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@LGSentinel Hi there! We recommend products with the Veterinary Oral Health Council seal. See here: https://t.co/zwV8mizeLO

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Congratulations, Dr. Malone! 🎉

#USaskClassOf2026

[U of Saskatchewan @usask]

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
https://t.co/Hf6zPVykRb

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Congratulations to 21 #WCVM graduate students and clinical interns who earned their graduate degrees and certificates today at the #USask Spring Convocation!

Read more: https://t.co/XcVfHCjolu

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Congratulations to #WCVM adjunct professor and #VIDO scientist Dr. Arinjay Banerjee on receiving a #USask New Researcher award! 🎉

[U of Saskatchewan @usask]

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:
https://t.co/WMaeuM8CIq

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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! https://t.co/NWO6ATSBOp

[Narsimha Pujari @Xtal_NP]

First PhD pub out! https://t.co/fb4FT30fiZ
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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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:

[Canadian Cattlemen @CanCattlemen]

A better shot at bovine abortion diagnosis on cow-calf herds. https://t.co/YOOlo8It9m

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The #WCVM is hiring! Check out open positions based in our veterinary college and the WCVM Veterinary Medical Centre by visiting https://t.co/BoWOuAxCg2 (search "veterinary").

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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! https://t.co/NWO6ATSBOp

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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!

https://t.co/htufy1r2U7

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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

https://t.co/TQYbRCdzyb

[Heath MacDonald @CornwallHeath]

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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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 https://t.co/4Ww5lRJNAC.

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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 https://t.co/4Ww5lRJNAC.

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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!