Colorado State University's veterinary hospital is open for pharmacy, critical follow-up appointments and emergencies. Most other vet clinics are also open for emergency and critical care.
Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Fort Collins sent over two cases of surgical masks to National Jewish Hospital in Denver.
Currently, UCHealth Northern Colorado "is very well positioned" on ventilators thanks to partners, like CSU's veterinary hospital, that have loaned supplies.
Today’s Veterinary Business spoke with two experts at the forefront of CBD knowledge in the veterinary world: Stephanie McGrath, DVM, Ph.D., CSU assistant professor of neurology and Gail Golab, DVM, Ph.D., MANZCVS, DACAW, chief veterinary officer at the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Veterinarians who specialize in respiratory problems in animals are also repurposing or donating ventilators with advanced technology for human use in hospitals. Dr. Tim Hackett is “happy to see them helping where they can.”
Times may be weird and unnerving right now due to the coronavirus, but when my dog needed emergency care this week, you were able to get him in within the hour, and begin to treat him for his injuries immediately.
CSU leadership, researchers and alumni are working together to produce hand sanitizer for the campus community.
The Colorado State University vet school delivered to Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins a breathing machine that was “brand new, right out of the box,” professor Tim Hackett said. “We did not get a chance to use it.”
"It will be such a boost to everyone around here to know that something that we had will be used to meet the needs of our neighboring health care system," Dr. Tim Hackett told the VIN News Service.