Veterinary Extension and Continuing Education

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Offering continuing education opportunities for the veterinary profession

Keep current with veterinary medical services, research and principles

MU Veterinary Extension and Continuing Education offers educational activities for veterinarians, vet techs and the general public. Continuing education credits are available via in-person and online seminars delivered by college faculty, the university community and other experts.

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Veterinary Technician CE Event

Event date: Oct. 14, 2023

Event time: | 8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Columbia, MO

The University of Missouri - College of Veterinary Medicine is hosting a continuing education event for veterinary technicians. Seven hours of continuing education is available.FlyerCost: $60Additional information and registration can be found here: ...

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Time to scout for ergot

Published: Tuesday, May 9, 2023

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension state forage specialist Craig Roberts says now is the time to check for ergot in the seed heads of grasses.Ergot can cause severe illness in livestock, especially cattle and horses. One early sign is ...

Veterinary prescriptions required for antibiotics in the coming months

Published: Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Several antibiotics used in cattle and other livestock will require a veterinary prescription in the coming months. This change represents the final phase of the Food and Drug Administration’s efforts to bring all medically ...

Avian flu numbers drop as summer nears

Published: Friday, May 20, 2022

COLUMBIA, Mo. – With avian influenza numbers dropping, bird lovers can continue to enjoy feeding their feathered friends with little risk, says Robert Pierce, University of Missouri Extension wildlife and fisheries specialist.Fewer reports of dead ...

How to properly care for the newborn calf

Published: Friday, Feb. 18, 2022

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Many beef and dairy calves will be born in the next three months. As spring calving season approaches, University of Missouri Extension experts stress the importance of properly caring for newborn calves.It is critical that newborn ...

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Guidance for Industry No. 263: Transition of Remaining Over-the-Counter Antibiotics to Prescription Status

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2022

Craig A. Payne, DVM, MSAssociate Extension ProfessorVeterinary Medical Extension and Continuing EducationPamela Adkins, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIMAssistant ProfessorFood Animal Medicine and SurgeryBackgroundIn December of 2013, the Food and Drug ...

Control of Anaplasmosis in Missouri

Publication date: Sept. 1, 2017

Craig PayneDirector, Veterinary Extension and Continuing EducationAnaplasmosis in cattle is an infectious disease caused by a bacteria known as Anaplasma marginale. The disease is common in Missouri. Clinical cases can occur at any time of the year, ...

Dairy Grazing: Reproduction

Publication date: May 1, 2012

This publication is one in a series about operating and managing a pasture-based dairy. Although these publications often refer to conditions in Missouri, many of the principles and concepts described may apply to operations throughout the United ...

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Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

The VMDL is an accredited full-service laboratory that provides in-depth diagnostic support to veterinary practitioners, livestock and poultry industry interests, companion animal interests and others.

National Center for Applied Reproduction and Genomics in Beef Cattle

NCARG's mission is to accelerate the rate of adoption of profitable reproductive and genomic technologies in the beef industry. It is a multi-disciplinary partnership among faculty in MU's CAFNR and College of Veterinary Medicine.

College of Veterinary Medicine

MU is the only Missouri institution to award the doctor of veterinary medicine degree (DVM). It boasts a health center and medical diagnostic lab, connecting research and instruction.

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