A UF study shows that shelter workers are often mistaken when they label a dog as a ‘pit bull’ type.
Archive for 2016
DNA studies reveal that shelter workers often mislabel dogs as ‘pit bulls’
By Sarah Carey • Feb 17th, 2016 • Category: Features, February 2016, NewsAround the College
By Sarah Carey • Feb 17th, 2016 • Category: Around the College, February 2016Around the College
Dr. Paul Nicoletti, professor emeritus, mentor and advocate for students, dies
By Sarah Carey • Feb 17th, 2016 • Category: Features, February 2016, NewsDr. Paul Nicoletti, an advocate for the veterinary medical profession, friend and mentor to many, has died.
Open House set for April 9
By Sarah Carey • Feb 17th, 2016 • Category: Around the College, Features, February 2016Mark your calendars: The college’s annual Open House will take place April 9 with the usual fare of fun, educational demos, tours and much more.
Family Day at the Dairy Farm event is March 19
By Sarah Carey • Feb 17th, 2016 • Category: Around the College, February 2016Family Day at the Dairy Farm event is March 19 The University of Florida’s Dairy Unit will host its third annual Family Day at the Dairy Farm open house event on March 19. The experience is aimed at allowing attendees to see a working dairy farm, to learn more about milk production and to meet […]
First Dean’s Circle of Excellence scholarship awarded
By Sarah Carey • Feb 17th, 2016 • Category: Features, February 2016, PeopleDean’s Circle of Excellence awards first scholarship to third-year veterinary medical student Chris Alling.
40th Anniversary celebration at NAVC draws record crowd
By Sarah Carey • Feb 17th, 2016 • Category: Features, February 2016, PeopleThe college’s alumni reception at the North American Veterinary Conference served as the 40th Anniversary kick-off celebration for alumni and friends.
Veterinary students spend day at local shelter volunteering
By Sarah Carey • Feb 17th, 2016 • Category: February 2016, PeopleUF veterinary medical students spent a Saturday volunteering at Alachua County Animal Services, performing a variety of tasks to help shelter animals.
In the news
By Sarah Carey • Feb 17th, 2016 • Category: February 2016, NewsIn the news A story about a study reporting that animals assessed at shelters are often mislabeled as ‘pit bull’ types was covered by Discovery News, the Gainesville Sun, WJXT-News/Jacksonville, Veterinary Practice News , The Bark magazine and dvm360, among other news outlets. The recent passing of UF veterinary medical college professor emeritus Dr. Paul […]