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Ticks on the move: how VIDO scientists are tackling the spread of Lyme disease
May 29, 2025
Lyme disease is becoming a growing threat — even in places like Saskatchewan. At VIDO, Dr. Jenny Wachter is uncovering how the Lyme-causing bacterium survives and spreads, laying the groundwork for better detection, treatment, and prevention.
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.
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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