Mutant gut bacteria can reverse colon cancer, UF researchers find By Lindy McCollum-Brounley A mutant form of a meek microbe deals a gutsy blow to colon cancer, University of Florida scientists have discovered. The bacteria halted abnormal inflammation, reduced precancerous growths and reversed progression of severe cancerous lesions in the large intestines of mice. The […]
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Mutant gut bacteria can reverse colon cancer, UF researchers find
By Sarah Carey • Jul 6th, 2012 • Category: July 2012, NewsNew After-Hours Pet Emergency Clinic Now Open in Ocala
By Sarah Carey • Jul 6th, 2012 • Category: Features, July 2012, NewsHundreds turned out for a sneak preview of UF Pet Emergency Treatment Services in Ocala, which opened for business on July 2.
Ag Discovery students visit to learn more about careers in vet med
By Sarah Carey • Jul 6th, 2012 • Category: Around the College, Features, July 2012A group of 20 teenagers from the Ag Discovery program recently learned about career opportunities in veterinary medicine while visiting the college.
Referring Veterinarian Appreciation Day held
By Sarah Carey • Jul 6th, 2012 • Category: Features, July 2012, PeopleReferring Veterinarian Appreciation Day attendees included CVM alumni and other veterinarians from all over the state, who made the annual trek to Gainesville for continuing education.
Around the College
By Sarah Carey • Jul 6th, 2012 • Category: Around the College, July 2012July is here, our new junior veterinary students now have almost two months of clinics under their belts, and lots is always happening — even in the “quieter” months of summer. Here are a few photos capturing some of our recent activities.
Dean Hoffsis announces departure plans
By Sarah Carey • Jul 6th, 2012 • Category: July 2012, PeopleDean Hoffsis announces departure plans Dr. Glen Hoffsis has announced plans to step down as dean of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. Hoffsis, who was hired in August 2006 after a national search, told college faculty and staff in early June that he plans to remain on board as dean for another […]
Hospital to offer free dental screenings to service dogs Aug. 23
By Sarah Carey • Jul 6th, 2012 • Category: Around the College, July 2012UF to offer free dental screenings to service dogs The University of Florida’s Small Animal Hospital will offer free dental screening examinations to service animals Aug. 23 as a part of the American Veterinary Dental College’s national new oral health care examination program. Service animals typically include guide dogs, disability-assistance dogs, detection dogs, police […]