In the news
- An article written by Dr. Julia Wuerz about “The Perils of Pet Poop” for The Conversation was also picked up and run in abbreviated form by The Washington Post.
- A story about a new statue being unveiled to honor a service dog that had been a client at the UF Small Animal Hospital appeared in the Citrus Chronicle.
- A story about a Newfoundland-Retriever mixed breed dog that received radiation therapy at the UF Small Animal Hospital for bladder cancer was featured on the Allgood News, KTUU-TV, Alaska.
- A story featuring Dr. Liang Zhou and his recent study focusing on the impact of iron on the immune system appeared on WPLG/Local 10 News, Miami.
January-February 2024
Longtime CVM employees honored for service
Four longtime CVM employees were honored for their years of service to the university during a ceremony held Feb. 1.
Meet Dr. Robin Bell of UF Equine Hospital at World Equestrian Center
An interview with Dr. Robin Bell, a specialist in equine surgery, rehabilitation and sports medicine, who came from Australia to join the UF Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center.
College welcomes new faculty, administrators
We’re pleased to welcome several new faculty members to the college and congratulate others who were promoted within or hired into administration.
College’s annual Open House to be held April 6
The college’s popular Open House, a longtime spring tradition in the Gainesville community, will be held April 6 this year.
Professor’s paper named “Editor’s Choice” in journal
Dr. Klibs Galvão’s article relating to metritis in dairy cows appeared in December in the Journal of Dairy Science.
Statue honoring “Honey” and all service dogs unveiled outside UF Small Animal Hospital
Honey was a certified medical service dog who had been a patient at UF’s Small Animal Hospital. She provided lifesaving support to her now-deceased owner, a veteran, for many years.
UF Marine Animal Rescue team leads training session for students
Members of the student Aquatic Animal Health club received training from UF’s Marine Animal Rescue team to show how the group responds to rescues of dolphins, manatees and sea turtles.
UF students are first in Veterinary Scholars Program to conduct field work abroad
Only UF’s Denae Witte and Nicole Perry had the opportunity to travel internationally to do fieldwork in Africa, where they assisted with research and monitoring of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever.
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- Longtime CVM employees honored for service
- Meet Dr. Robin Bell of UF Equine Hospital at World Equestrian Center
- Professor’s paper named “Editor’s Choice” in journal
- UF students are first in Veterinary Scholars Program to conduct field work abroad
