Dr. Alan Holter Assumes Role of WVMA President

Oct 31, 2019 | News, WVMA News

Alan Holter, DVM, assumed the role of WVMA president at the WVMA’s 103rd annual convention in October. “Veterinary Medicine and the WVMA have been an important part of my life and career for the past 28 years,” Holter said. “I have grown to appreciate what an honor it...

Award Winners Recognized at WVMA Convention

Oct 31, 2019 | News, WVMA News

The WVMA held its annual awards program at the 103rd WVMA Convention on October 11. Congratulations to these award winners! Presidential Award Dr. Katrina Geitner is the recipient of the 2018 WVMA Presidential Award. Outgoing WVMA President Dr. Robert Leder presented...

Vaccination May Help Protect Bats from Deadly Disease

Oct 29, 2019 | News, Research

Submitted By Meghan Lepisto, Publications and Media Relations Manager, UW School of Veterinary MedicineSource: U.S. Geological Survey A new study shows that vaccination may reduce the impact of white-nose syndrome in bats, marking a milestone in...

Dr. Judith Batker Named Veterinarian of the Year

Oct 3, 2019 | News, WVMA News

The Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association (WVMA) named Dr. Judith Batker the 2018 WVMA Veterinarian of the Year during it’s 103rd annual convention in October. A 1995 graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Batker co-founded...