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Collaboration creates new surgical training opportunity for veterinary students

A cross-campus collaboration between VIDO and WCVM created a new surgical suite that advances critical calf research while giving veterinary students rare surgical training opportunities.

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Innovative calf gut loop model advances research and reduces animal use

A groundbreaking gut loop model developed at VIDO is advancing intestinal immunity research in calves, helping reduce animal use while offering new hope in the fight against Johne’s disease.

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Uniting for Global Health: VIDO Becomes Partner in INTERCEPTOR Project

April 21, 2025

VIDO is proud to announce that we’ve joined the INTERCEPTOR (INTERnational Cooperation of high containment research infrastructures: from Epidemic Preparedness TO Response) project as an Associated Partner.

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