Archive for 2012



Mutant gut bacteria can reverse colon cancer, UF researchers find

By • Jul 6th, 2012 • Category: July 2012, News

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 […]

New After-Hours Pet Emergency Clinic Now Open in Ocala

By • Jul 6th, 2012 • Category: Features, July 2012, News

Hundreds 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 • Jul 6th, 2012 • Category: Around the College, Features, July 2012

A 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 • Jul 6th, 2012 • Category: Features, July 2012, People

Referring 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 • Jul 6th, 2012 • Category: Around the College, July 2012

July 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 • Jul 6th, 2012 • Category: July 2012, People

Dean 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 • Jul 6th, 2012 • Category: Around the College, July 2012

UF 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 […]