George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals at New Bolton Center
The nation's largest veterinary medical center
of its kind and a world-renowned treatment center for horses,
New Bolton Center is the 687-acre rural campus of the University
of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in Kennett
Square, Chester County. In 2002, New Bolton Center celebrated
50
years of veterinary excellence. Take a video
tour of
New Bolton Center.
The Center's George D. Widener Hospital, the School's teaching hospital for large
animals, provides routine care, sophisticated diagnostics and treatment for horses
and food animals. More than 6,000 patient visits are made annually at the hospital.
In addition, more than 19,000 patient visits are made annually through the William
B. Boucher Field Service.
At New Bolton Center, major breakthroughs by biomedical scientists have included
in vitro fertilization in cows, development of botulinum antitoxin, and total
parenteral nutrition for foals and calves. With the continued generous support
of its Friends, the Center will remain at the forefront of research concerning
animal and human health problems.
- Friends of New Bolton Center: Friends of New Bolton Center provide vital support to the George D. Widener Large Animal Hospital through their generous gifts. These unrestricted funds ensure that our equine and other large-animal patients receive the finest care available and help advance the number and type of procedures we can offer our patients. New Bolton Center is recognized worldwide as a leader in equine veterinary medicine and this reputation has been enhanced significantly through the support of our loyal Friends.
- George D. Widener Large Animal Hospital Rebuilding Campaign: Starting with the construction of a state-of-the-art isolation facility and adjacent colic barn, efforts are underway to rebuild the Widener Hospital at New Bolton Center. This will be a multi-year, multi-million-dollar effort resulting in a clinic that will be among the best in the nation. New and renovated space will incorporate all aspects of biosecurity controls essential for the safety and security of patients and handlers alike.
- New Bolton Center Research and Teaching: Support for services provided to the agricultural industry (poultry, swine, bovine and others) is critical for the economic and public health issues of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, its neighboring states and the nation. New Bolton Center is a vital resource for Pennsylvania's agricultural industry, providing laboratory and diagnostic services, consulting and veterinary support. Critical initiatives are underway at all times in New Bolton Center's research laboratories, model dairy, swine unit and other facilities. Our students receive a rigorous education with access to wide-ranging aspects of veterinary care, and Penn Veterinary Medicine graduates are recognized as leaders in their fields worldwide.
- Planned Giving: Learn about the benefits of naming New Bolton Center as a beneficiary of your will, retirement plan, life insurance policy, life income gift or other type of planned giving arrangement by visiting the Planned Giving web page.
- Online Giving: For your convenience, support New Bolton Center now by making a gift with your credit card through a secure online transaction. Or send your gift today to: Development Office, University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, New Bolton Center, 382 West Street Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348-1692.
For more information on how to support New Bolton Center, please contact Jane
Simone, Director of Development, at (610) 925-6500 or at jsimone@vet.upenn.edu. |
