The surgical skills of staff at the Veterinary Clinical Centre at Charles Sturt University (CSU) will come to the fore today Tuesday 26 August when a hoof is removed from the head of a three week old calf. The animal will be operated on by the Centre Director Associate Professor Bryan Hilbert from 1.30pm. The Veterinary Clinical Centre on CSU's Wagga Wagga Campus was officially opened last month when its experienced clinicians were praised for their vital role in producing well rounded professionals for inland Australia. As Associate Professor of Equine Medicine and Surgery at CSU, Professor Hilbert heads the team overseeing modern surgical facilities for large and small animals, diagnostic imaging and reproduction services for horses. Fourth year veterinary science students are first CSU students to benefit from the Veterinary Clinical Centre.