In the news
- Dr. Heather Walden was quoted in a story in Today’s Veterinary Business focusing on the latest annual report from the Companion Animal Parasite Council, which found that heartworm disease and the tick-borne illnesses Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis and anaplasmosis are all predicted to expand across the United States in 2024.
- A story about a ram successfully treated for spinal injury at the UF Large Animal Hospital appeared in the Alachua Chronicle.
- WCJB-TV 20 News covered the college’s annual Open House event, held April 6.
- Dr. Julie Levy was quoted in a story that appeared in the Tampa Bay Times relating to “kitten season” and the anticipated influx of feral felines into shelters.
- Three UF College of Veterinary Medicine faculty members were involved in an effort to provide tusk surgery to an elephant once owned by Michael Jackson that now resides at the Jacksonville Zoo. A story about the procedure appeared in the Florida Times-Union.
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March-April 2024
Quick action from UF veterinary emergency and critical care resident saves life of human runner
Performing CPR on animals is routine for Dr. Taylor Curley, but when a fellow runner collapsed during a race, her instincts kicked into gear.
Scientist receives 1st place in EPI poster competition
Dr. Jeff Gruntmeier’s poster detailed progress in sample collection from mammals in wildlife rehab facilities. His project involves testing these samples for the presence of the SARSCoV2 virus.
UF’s veterinary business management certificate program thrives in first 10 years
The program is unique among veterinary colleges nationwide.
Young ram back on his feet after months of treatment by UF veterinarians
The ram, named Lionel, is continuing his recovery at the UF-IFAS sheep unit and is doing well, UF veterinarians said.
Faculty member honored by national surgery group
Dr. Dan Lewis has received the 2024 Steve Fox Lifetime Achievement Award from the Veterinary Orthopedic Society.
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- Quick action from UF veterinary emergency and critical care resident saves life of human runner
- Faculty member visits Australia and Indonesia as part of wildlife pathology short course
- Large animal medicine clinician funded to study use of furosemide in horses
- Faculty member honored by national surgery group
- College well represented at national surgery meeting
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- In the news
- UF’s veterinary business management certificate program thrives in first 10 years
- Young ram back on his feet after months of treatment by UF veterinarians
