Tracks Summer 2017

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VA-MD College of Veterinary Medicine 205 Duck Pond Drive Blacksburg, VA 24061

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Upcoming Events

Aug. 26 — The VMCVMAlumni Society and the Office of Advancement Welcome Back Picnic, Blacksburg, VA Sept. 15-16 — Reunion for Classes of ’87, ’92, ’97, ’02, ’07, ’12 - Blacksburg, VA Oct. 5-6 —Mentor Workshop, Blacksburg, VA Nov. 18 — Virginia Tech vs. Pittsburgh pre-game tailgate, Blacksburg, VA

Make a Difference

It’s always a great time to give! By helping us to advance our strategic priorities and fulfill our mission of training veterinarians, your gifts also benefit pet owners, industry, and society at large. To support the college or learn more about ways to give, contact our Development Office at 540-231-0465 or visit us online at www.vetmed.vt.edu/development

Above: Clinical nutrition resident Lauren Dodd holds Shakespeare, a participant in the veterinary college’s clinical trial for overweight and obese cats. Megan Shepherd, assistant professor of clinical nutrition, and Dodd launched a study earlier this summer to test the effectiveness and owner-perceived quality of life from individual weight loss plans. The researchers are looking for 60 “fat cats” for the Purina-sponsored study, which is already well underway thanks to local news attention on the study. Read more at: www.vetmed.vt.edu/clinical-trials/ Photo by: LoganWallace

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