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        <description><![CDATA[ When a fractured elbow threatened to end the career of a horse at Operation Second Stride, an organization that serves first responders, veterans, and families of the fallen, the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center stepped in and gave therapy horse Ardie a second chance. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg now offers H-FIRE, a revolutionary non-thermal tumor ablation procedure originally developed through Virginia Tech’s collaboration between veterinary medicine and engineering. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Elena Mantis was encouraged to continue in equine medicine by Mark Crisman and is pursuing that dream with the scholarship that memorializes the beloved veterinary professor. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Follow the extraordinary journey of Squirt, a fragile foal born two weeks premature and facing life-threatening complications from her first moments. Through her owner&#39;s dedication, the expertise of the Equine Medical Center’s neonatal team, and innovative interventions, Squirt overcame her challenging start in life. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Lily Stenning, a second-year student hailing from New Enterprise, Pennsylvania. Lily is on the public corporate track in the Class of 2028, having studied biology with a minor in Spanish as an undergraduate at Old Dominion University. She loves to sing music and play instruments, particularly her guitar -- she plans to learn how to play Lynyrd Skynyrd&#39;s &#34;Free Bird,&#34; a motivational song she often listens to before taking exams. Lily is inspired by her parents, who she describes as living life to the fullest with never-ending stories. She is pleased to be among &#34;students, faculty, and staff from all walks of life who have come together because they decided that animals were going to be the center of their lives.&#34; ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Once a breeding stallion, now a beloved rescue ambassador, King faced a painful sinus infection that required complex dental surgery. Thanks to expert care at the Equine Medical Center, this gentle giant is once again greeting fans and enjoying retirement with his partner, Ada. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ New veterinary college faculty member followed a winding road from Mexico City racetracks to equine medicine at Virginia Tech. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ How Jessica Gilbertie&#39;s breakthrough is revolutionizing treatment for medicine&#39;s most stubborn infections. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Belle’s recovery is the result of a dedicated owner, a first response veterinarian, a team of specialists at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center, and aftercare at a rehabilitation facility. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Robert McCarthy has joined the veterinarian college as the second member of the region&#39;s first dedicated equine emergency team. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ New Chief of Farrier Services brings decade of therapeutic farriery expertise and collaborative approach back to veterinary college to expand student training and regional outreach. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Mari, a thoroughbred mare, experienced a sudden colic episode that underscores the lifesaving importance of quick recognition, preventive care, and strong veterinary partnerships for horse owners. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Fast-growing lumps on the eyelid of 16-year-old American paint horse Rowdy proved to be squamous cell carcinoma, a common type of skin cancer in horses. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Equine surgeon brings extensive expertise in soft tissue surgery, emergency and critical care, and advanced dental and sinus surgery to the elite surgical team at Virginia Tech&#39;s equine hospital in Leesburg. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Carla Enriquez fills a gap in emergency care available to horses as veterinary college expands proven model at its Leesburg  hospital to Blacksburg campus.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A specialized cardiac testing called exercising electrocardiography, purchased through philanthropy at the new arena in Virginia Tech&#39;s equine center at Leesburg, enables clinicians to more precisely diagnose heart problems in horses. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Thanks to the thoughtfulness of two breeders, the insight of a dedicated veterinarian, and the nurturing instincts of a remarkable mare, a tragic beginning was rewritten into a story of resilience, connection, and a new bright future for a special foal. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Kody was found to have a dangerous heart rhythm, leading to his hospital admission for emergency care and several years of follow-up monitoring and treatment. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Stanley’s amazing recovery from life-threatening equine herpesvirus highlights the work of a team of dedicated individuals with differing skill sets in full support of each other. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center has continued to evolve, driven by advancements in diagnostic techniques, technology, and facilities all supported by financial gifts.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Melody Meehan, one of more than 100 volunteers for this year&#39;s foaling season, sees parallels between her human health care job and veterinary volunteer work. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The $4 million gift will lift emergency care to another level for both horses and small pets at the hospital. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Zach Kirkpatrick will receive training after getting his DVM degree to become a commissioned officer in the Army Veterinary Corps.     ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Burns, an influential figure in the horseshoeing industry, will turn most of his work time toward helping run the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Cooley, found unable to stand, was treated successfully at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg.   ]]></description>
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        <title>EMC laboratory supervisor retires after 40 years in the saddle </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Karen Ingerson is retiring after dedicating 40 years of service to supporting faculty and staff in caring for and treating equine patients at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center.    ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Kathy Buhrer has hit the road to the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC) twice this year with her 29- and 21-year-old horses. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Esther Vergel, DVM Class of 2027 (Equine), discovered her passion for veterinary medicine in childhood, inspired by her horse Sully and her love for animals. She values VMCVM’s supportive community and looks forward to advancing equine care while promoting mental health in the field. Esther enjoys time with her rescue dog, Amaya, and dreams of traveling to Greece someday. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ On October 14, 1984, the late Virginia Senator John William Warner III formally dedicated the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC).  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Cecelia Ivey, a DVM student in the Class of 2025 focusing on equine medicine, draws inspiration from her mother, a veterinarian, and her lifelong love of animals and horses. She is passionate about advancing her skills in equine care, cherishing time with her horse, Risky, and embracing the flexibility of her future career. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Claire Godwin founded a successful small animal veterinary practice in Laytonsville, Maryland, and travels across the U.S. and beyond competing in equine endurance races. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The 19-year-old Akhal-Teke stallion was treated for a severe muscle infection in his neck and is recovering back at home at the Akhal-Teke Foundation. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Noah was admitted to the Equine Medical Center for evaluation of suspected failure of transfer of passive immunity and blunt neck soft tissue trauma. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Sierra Guynn, a clinical assistant professor with the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, discusses the history and public health risks of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), a rare but potentially deadly mosquito-borne disease that can spread between people and animals. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Alfie was presented to the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in February for emergency treatment of respiratory distress and general ill thrift.   By summer, he was happily running through his home pasture with a new mule friend. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The inspiring journey of Bruno Malacarne exemplifies the multinational workforce of the Equine Medical Center and Virginia Tech. ]]></description>
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        <title>Showcasing excellence: Open House at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center focuses on equine sports medicine  </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The EMC Open House highlighted the Jane and Stephen Hale Equine Performance Evaluation Center, the Youngkin Equine Soundness Clinic, and the Paul Goodness Podiatry Clinic, which collectively serve as the Center’s Sports Medicine Complex. Visitors learned about treatments and therapies available at the EMC to ensure that equine athletes and trail companions perform at their absolute best.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Student-professor collaboration complements ultrasound education</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Student Nathan Mitchell and Professor Fawzy Elnady, both of the veterinary college, work together to improve ultrasound simulation. The innovation provides a stress-free practice environment, enhancing students&#39; learning experiences and reducing the need for live animal practice. ]]></description>
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        <title>Generous bequest will provide future support for emergency foal care and research </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ When Gena Clifton began to ponder her legacy, she thought immediately of the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC). After much discussion and thought about her legacy and the future needs of EMC, Clifton decided on a bequest to support emergency and critical care of foals and supportive research at the EMC. ]]></description>
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        <title>Round-the-clock care helps thoroughbred give birth to rambunctious colt </title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/04/vetmed-emc-sucess-story-miss-ocean-city.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ As foaling became imminent for an 18-year-old thoroughbred named Miss Ocean City, clinicians stayed for several nights at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center to ensure they would be present for the birth.   ]]></description>
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        <title>New equine performance center impresses as it begins serving horse community</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The indoor arena with three surfaces enhances Virginia Tech&#39;s ability to serve regional equine professionals and enthusiasts at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 09:27:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Transformative alliance: Health leaders, Virginia Tech forge new partnership for diabetes management and support</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Over 630,000 people in Virginia have diabetes, which can lead to increased risks of heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, and death.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Veterinary college helps keep an equine athlete at the top of his game</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/02/vetmed-vth-success-story-turbo.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Turbo, a 20-year-old Lusitano, thrives in the elite world of dressage through to the diligence of his owner, riders, farrier, and veterinary care team. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 12:13:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Chance meeting changes life trajectory toward fulfilling career in equine veterinary medicine </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Jennifer Barrett traveled an unusual path to land her dream job at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC), a job that combines her three passions in life: clinical service, research, and teaching. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Scholarship helps student pursue equine veterinary medicine </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Sarah Landeck, a Class of 2027 student at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, is the first recipient of the Maria and David Williams Equine Veterinary Scholarship. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Equine Sports medicine specialist complements comprehensive sports medicine facilities now in place at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/01/vetmed-emc-new-faculty-zanotto.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Gustavo Zanotto joined the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC) on January 10 as a clinical assistant professor of equine sports medicine and lameness.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 14:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Board certification in emergency and critical care is clinician’s pathway to dream job  </title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/01/vetmed-board-certification-schaefer.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Emily Schaefer is a clinical assistant professor of equine emergency and critical care after becoming board certified by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Virginia Tech’s new equine performance center in Northern Virginia offers ‘next-level’ care for horses</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/12/vetmed-emc-indoor-arena.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia first lady Suzanne Youngkin joined Executive Vice President and Provost Cyril Clarke and other Virginia Tech officials at the ribbon-cutting for the Jane and Stephen Hale Equine Performance Evaluation Center and the official naming of the Paul J. Goodness Podiatry Clinic at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg, Virginia.   ]]></description>
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        <title>Two by two: Six feral foals recover under care of equine hospital clinicians and staff </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Treating a sick foal is a challenge in itself but when they arrive one after the other in quick succession and are completely unhandled feral foals it adds a whole different level of complexity! Six weanling foals were transported to the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC) for emergency evaluation and treatment after being purchased at an auction by Colby’s Crew Rescue, based in Keswick, Virginia.   ]]></description>
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        <title>Veterinary college integrates ancient art and modern science to teach acupuncture</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The practice is gaining recognition in veterinary medicine as a safe, effective complementary therapy.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 12:47:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Hard-luck horse Kit in recovery after complex orthopedic surgery at Equine Medical Center and long rehabilitation </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Kit, a once perfectly sound horse owned by Michael Hillman, faced a dramatic turn of events when he became severely lame after a day in the field. Rushed to the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg, Virginia, Kit underwent complex orthopedic surgery and an extensive 50-day rehabilitation journey. Despite the challenges, Kit is now on the path to recovery and expected to return to his home pastures later this month, thanks to the dedication of his caregivers and the success of his treatment, including pastern joint fusion and stem cell therapy. ]]></description>
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        <title>New table for CT scanner allows examination of large animals at Veterinary Teaching Hospital</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The special table for large animals can be wheeled to the teaching hospital’s CT scanner, which is particularly useful for studying conditions inside the heads of equine animals. ]]></description>
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        <title>Hoof health is horse health: Newly certified farrier enhances veterinary hospital services</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Gabrielle Evans, the farrier apprentice at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, has undergone rigorous training, honing her skills in anatomy, physiology, pathology, gaits, horseshoes and more to become an American Farrier’s Association certified farrier.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Race against time: Saving the life of a newborn foal after complicated ‘red bag delivery’</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/06/vetmed-emc-success-story.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Lacey Assets, an 18-year-old broodmare with a first-time bout of placentitis, and her newborn foal were admitted to the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center, a teaching hospital of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, in Leesburg, Virginia, for emergency care. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ To support emergency services and as well as the work-life balance of its clinicians, the  the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center will add a dedicated emergency and critical care team. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Virginia Tech Helmet Lab is renowned for their independent ratings of helmets for football, hockey, cycling, and other sports. Now they&#39;re adding equestrian helmets to the mix. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Amy Santonastaso M.S. ‘16 will treat clients’ horses and guide students. She is particularly interested in treating and studying equine metabolic diseases.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A newly constructed outdoor equine arena will dramatically help provide diagnostic information on the horses brought to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital for lameness or performance issues. It also will allow for greater collaboration between veterinarians for equine surgery, sports medicine, and the farrier shop.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Testing The Efficacy of Equine Therapy Treatments</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center provides advanced specialty care, 24-hour emergency treatment, and diagnostic services for all ages and breeds of horses who continue to need care even during the COVID-19 pandemic. The EMC has adapted COVID-19 policies to keep their faculty and staff safe while still providing exceptional treatment for patients. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Demonstrating the power of philanthropy to enhance the Equine Medical Center&#39;s ability to treat sport horses, the Steven and Jane Hale Indoor Arena was made possible by Aimee and Frank Batten, who originated the matching challenge. ]]></description>
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        <title> What a difference a yearling makes</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ After adopting a pregnant mare rescued from squalor, Amiya Veatch turned to Virginia Tech&#39;s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center and its Foaling Out Program for specialized care. Now a spirited yearling, the foal and his mare are thriving in a small herd pastured on a pristine farm that overlooks the Potomac River. ]]></description>
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        <title>New neurologic stall at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center enhances quality of care for equine patients</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Made in memory of a beloved family horse, Just Java, who succumbed in 2015 to laminitis, a generous gift from Karen Jones Squires and James Squires supported a much-needed renovation and expansion of a neurologic stall at Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg, Virginia. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2019 10:07:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Veterinary college alumnus to lead large animal clinical sciences at Virginia Tech</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ David Wong returns to the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University, where he is professor of equine medicine and section chief of equine medicine and field services. ]]></description>
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        <title>Andrea Oliver named 2019 Outstanding Graduating Student for Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2019/04/vetmed-classof2019-oliver.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ A &#34;horse girl&#34; growing up,  Oliver is a doctor of veterinary medicine candidate and this year’s recipient of the Outstanding Graduating Student Award from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech. She earned a B.S. in animal and poultry science in 2015 from Virginia Tech&#39;s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2019 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Equine Medical Center dedicates renovated Youngkin Equine Soundness Clinic</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2018/11/vetmed-youngkin-equine-soundness-clinic.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The state-of-the-art sports medicine facility, made possible by a generous gift from Suzanne and Glenn Youngkin of Washington, D.C., expands the center’s capacity to provide cutting-edge diagnostics and treatment for lameness and other conditions that prevent equine athletes from performing at optimal health.   ]]></description>
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        <title>Veterinary college&#39;s Jennifer Barrett honored with 2017 Zoetis Award for Research Excellence</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Established in 1985 as the Pfizer Award for Research Excellence, the Zoetis award seeks to “foster innovative research, on which the scientific advancement of the profession depends, by recognizing outstanding research effort and productivity.” ]]></description>
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        <title>Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center honors Cindy Ingram with Distinguished Service Award</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The award is the highest honor at the EMC. Ingram has been an active member of the center&#39;s Advisory Council since 2001 and previously served as co-chair of Virginia Tech’s Women in Leadership and Philanthropy Council. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The scanner, which is the first of its kind on the East Coast, allows veterinarians and staff at the center to perform high-definition CT scans on horses while standing or recumbent. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech&#39;s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC) in Leesburg, Virginia, has hired Paul Goodness, one of the most highly respected farriers on the East Coast, and his team to provide full-time, on-site services at the EMC.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Nathaniel White receives Distinguished Life Member Award from equine association</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Distinguished Life Member Award honors a member who has made outstanding contributions to the association throughout their career. ]]></description>
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        <title>Dr. Michael Erskine named director of Virginia Tech&#39;s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center</title>
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        <title>Firestones receive Distinguished Service Award from Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center </title>
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