alumni | School of Veterinary Medicine

Remembering Dr. Doug Herthel, a Pioneer of Equine Medicine

by Rob Warren
July 13, 2018

Doug Herthel, DVM, passed away July 11, 2018. Dr. Herthel, 71, earned his undergraduate degree from UC Davis and was a member of the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) Class of 1971. It was at UC Davis where he met his wife, Sue. Shortly after completing his DVM studies, Dr. and Mrs. Herthel founded what would become the Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center in Los Olivos, California.

The inaugural Class of 1952 at a reunion in 2012. Dr. Baker on far right.

Remembering Norman Baker, Member of Inaugural Class of 1952

by Trina J Wood
June 28, 2018

Dr. Norman Baker, DVM, passed away February 16, 2018. Dr. Baker, 91, was a member of the inaugural class of the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) in 1952. Following his DVM studies, he completed a PhD in parasitology at UC Davis.

Dr. John Madigan Honored with the UC Davis CAAA Distinguished Achievement Award

January 26, 2018

Congratulations to Dr. John Madigan for being recognized by the UC Davis Cal Aggie Alumni Association with the Distinguished Achievement Award for his profound impact on the advancement of equine health and animal welfare worldwide.