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  • A story about Dr. Allison O’Kell receiving an NIH grant to further her studies of diabetes in dogs appeared in the Orlando Sentinel, Veterinary Practice News and the Independent Florida Alligator.
  • The opening of the new UF Equine Acupuncture Center story gained coverage in Horsetalk.com.nz, TheHorse.com, American Farrier’s Journal, Paulick Report, WUFT-TV, Veterinary Practice News and the Ocala Star-Banner.
  • Dean Jim Lloyd’s recent receipt of the Distinguished Life Member Award from VetPartners, a veterinary business consulting group, was covered by the Gainesville Sun and WCJB-Channel 20 news.
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September-October 2018

VGSA Group

VGSA: Building a community and advancing research

Members of the college’s Veterinary Graduate Student Association offer a wide range of support to students pursuing graduate degrees.

External view of the new UF Equine Acupuncture Center

New UF Equine Acupuncture Center opens in Marion County

The new UF Equine Acupuncture Center will offer convenient access to state-of-the-art acupuncture services for horse owners in the Ocala area.

Dr. Allison O'Kell

UF veterinary medical scientist receives national award to support research of diabetes in dogs

Dr. Allison O’Kell has received a prestigious grant from the National Institutes of Health to support her studies of canine diabetes.

Elizabeth Scherbatskoy

Graduate student honored by international aquatics group

A graduate student’s clownfish piconavirus research was honored by an international group.

Eric Alexopoulos

Student named finalist in Morris Animal Foundation’s student scholar program

Veterinary medical student Eric Alexopoulos presented his work in Denver as a finalist in the national competition.

Dr. Adam Stern

Veterinary forensics pathologist joins faculty, adding unique skill set to program

The college has hired a forensic pathologist, enhancing its expertise in forensic veterinary science.

White Oak Plantation and giraffes.

Gator Vet Camp offers unique insights into veterinary medical profession

Participants in the program enjoyed a week full of hands-on activities aimed at furthering their understanding of veterinary medicine.

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