Archive for 2016



DNA studies reveal that shelter workers often mislabel dogs as ‘pit bulls’

By • Feb 17th, 2016 • Category: Features, February 2016, News

A UF study shows that shelter workers are often mistaken when they label a dog as a ‘pit bull’ type.

Around the College

By • Feb 17th, 2016 • Category: Around the College, February 2016

Around the College

Dr. Paul Nicoletti, professor emeritus, mentor and advocate for students, dies

By • Feb 17th, 2016 • Category: Features, February 2016, News

Dr. Paul Nicoletti, an advocate for the veterinary medical profession, friend and mentor to many, has died.

Open House set for April 9

By • Feb 17th, 2016 • Category: Around the College, Features, February 2016

Mark 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 • Feb 17th, 2016 • Category: Around the College, February 2016

Family 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 • Feb 17th, 2016 • Category: Features, February 2016, People

Dean’s Circle of Excellence awards first scholarship to third-year veterinary medical student Chris Alling.

40th Anniversary celebration at NAVC draws record crowd

By • Feb 17th, 2016 • Category: Features, February 2016, People

The 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 • Feb 17th, 2016 • Category: February 2016, People

UF 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 • Feb 17th, 2016 • Category: February 2016, News

In 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 […]