Rescued hound gets new chance at life

Gilligan, a rescued hound, is pictured at center with his canine pal, Bonnie, and his new owners, David Cheney and Tana Richardson. The couple fostered and later adopted Gilligan after Tana found him near death during a bike ride outside of Gainesville. Behind the couple are Michelle Dunlap of Phoenix Animal Rescue, third-year UF CVM student Ben Brunson and Dr. Carrie Santare, a UF veterinary neurology resident, on Sept. 27. Gilligan received surgery at UF to stabilize a broken back. (Photo by Sarah Carey)

Gilligan, a rescued hound, is pictured at center with his canine pal, Bonnie, and his new owners, David Cheney and Tana Richardson after being discharged from the UF Small Animal Hospital on Sept. 27. The couple fostered and later adopted Gilligan after Tana found him near death during a bike ride outside of Gainesville. Behind the couple are Michelle Dunlap of Phoenix Animal Rescue, third-year UF CVM student Ben Brunson and Dr. Carrie Santare, a UF veterinary neurology resident. Gilligan had received surgery at UF to stabilize a broken back.  (Photo by Sarah Carey)

October 2014

FLE 2014

Incoming students participate in First-Year Leadership Experience

First-year students recently participated in a revamped leadership experience program.

Dr. Art Donovan, left, introduced Dr. Maarten Drost, center, during his induction into the Cattle Production Veterinarian's Hall of Fame, held as part of the Association of Bovine Veterinary Practitioners annual meeting on Sept. 26. At right is Dr. Scott Nordstrom of Merial.

Drost named to cattle group’s Hall of Fame

Dr. Maarten Drost has been named to the Cattle Production Veterinarians Hall of Fame.

Dr. Bonnie Gaston

Anesthesia resident honored at national meeting

Dr. Bonnie Gatson, an anesthesia and pain management resident, has received recognition from a national organization for her research.

Students at FAEP Student Day 2014

Equine group holds student appreciation day

The Florida Association of Equine Practitioners sponsored UF Student Appreciation Day in Ocala.