The horse that was euthanized during an April 15 Cal Poly Rodeo event suffered a paralyzing spinal injury, according to a report from the state Veterinary Medical Board. On-site veterinarian Edward Hamer described the injury in the report as, “Acute onset of hind end paralysis following a buck out.” While the horse was bucking, its […]
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Animal science students providing free health services to homeless people’s pets
Doggy Days, created by animal science alumni, is a monthly event that offers free vet services.
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Cal Poly Cat Program: Providing homes and learning oppurrtunities
Animal science students are putting the Cat Program on campus to use.
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Vietnam vet and novelist screens documentary
He sits in a multi-colored, plaid shirt, his metal-rimmed glasses resting on his nose. “That’s me,” he says, pointing to one of the soldiers on the cover of the novel he’s clutching. The book is his first novel, “Soldados: Chicanos in Viêt Nam.” This past Friday night, Vietnam War veteran, novelist, filmmaker, publisher and editor Charley […]