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UW veterinary school professor wins lifetime achievement award for canine research

A professor and orthopedic surgeon from the UW-Madison veterinary school received a prestigious award for lifetime achievement in canine research. Peter Muir was honored with the American Veterinary Medical Foundation/American Kennel Club Career Achievement Award in Canine Research from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Muir is renowned for his research in canine cruciate ligament rupture, which is similar to anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture in humans. He specializes in orthopedic surgery on small animals.