Archive for 2016



First online shelter medicine master’s degree student graduates

By • Jan 8th, 2016 • Category: Around the College, December 2015-January 2016

First online shelter medicine master’s degree student graduates This year’s fall-term graduate program degree recipients included the first individual to complete a master’s degree completely online with a shelter medicine concentration. Dr. Ken Sieranski walked in the University of Florida commencement ceremony on Dec. 19, receiving his degree along with other traditional master’s and Ph.D. […]

Congressman to visit UF to speak to students on veterinary policy

By • Jan 7th, 2016 • Category: December 2015-January 2016, People

Congressman to visit UF to speak to students on veterinary policy Congressman Ted Yoho will be visiting the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, his alma mater, on Jan. 28 to address students on the topic of veterinary policy. The event will begin with refreshments at 5:30 p.m. in the college’s new auditorium, with the actual […]

In the news

By • Jan 5th, 2016 • Category: December 2015-January 2016, News

In the news A story about two soccer sisters who drew on support from members of the Gator Nation to raise funds to save their dog, who was treated at UF’s Small Animal Hospital, appeared in broadcasts by WCJB-TV 20 news, and in WUFT-Channel 5 News, as well as in the Gainesville Sun and in […]

College celebrates 40th Anniversary in 2016

By • Jan 5th, 2016 • Category: December 2015-January 2016, Features, News

The UF College of Veterinary Medicine celebrates its 40th Anniversary in 2016. Events marking this milestone will be held throughout the year.

Soccer twins’ drive, UF veterinarians save dog

By • Jan 5th, 2016 • Category: December 2015-January 2016, Features, News

Soccer team unofficial mascot saved thanks to UF veterinarians, twin sisters’ drive and support from the Gator Nation.

UF VBMA plans spring business conference

By • Jan 5th, 2016 • Category: December 2015-January 2016, News

UF VBMA plans spring business conference The University of Florida Veterinary Business Management Association will host its fourth annual all-day business conference at the UF College of Veterinary Medicine on March 5, 2016. The event will offer continuing education aimed at building and enhancing practice management within the veterinary profession. Attendees will receive five free […]

Article by UF equine researchers lauded by journal

By • Jan 5th, 2016 • Category: December 2015-January 2016, Features

UF equine researchers’ study of the effect of antibiotics in treatment of a medical condition common in foals is recognized by a leading veterinary journal.

Movember contest raises awareness of testicular cancer

By • Jan 5th, 2016 • Category: Around the College, December 2015-January 2016

UF’s “Movember” team landed in the nation’s top 1,000 this year.

International graduate students honored

By • Jan 5th, 2016 • Category: December 2015-January 2016, People

International graduate students honored Five outstanding international graduate students from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine were honored for their scholarly achievements on Nov. 17 during the UF International Center’s annual academic awards ceremony. The students received certificates in recognition of their scholarship accomplishments. Veterinary medical college graduate students receiving certificates included Shigeharu […]

Students win fourth place in animal welfare contest

By • Jan 5th, 2016 • Category: December 2015-January 2016, Features, People

University of Florida veterinary students received fourth place overall in the 15th Annual Intercollegiate Animal Welfare Judging and Assessment Contest.

Faculty member now board-certified in new shelter medicine specialty

By • Jan 5th, 2016 • Category: December 2015-January 2016, Features, People

Dr. Brian DiGangi has become one of only four veterinarians to become certified in the new specialty of Shelter Medicine Practice.