Dr. Ammon Peck has been named as the college’s new associate dean for research and graduate studies.
Archive for 2012
Peck named to research and graduate studies post
By Sarah Carey • Aug 1st, 2012 • Category: August 2012, Features, PeopleUF veterinary students gain valuable experience in equine practice through new program
By Sarah Carey • Aug 1st, 2012 • Category: August 2012, Features, NewsVeterinary students gain clinical experience with horses by working with equine veterinarians throughout the state.
Davenport honored with Distinguished Professor ranking
By Sarah Carey • Aug 1st, 2012 • Category: August 2012, PeoplePhysiological sciences researcher promoted to Distinguished Professor Dr. Paul Davenport, a professor in the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine’s department of physiological sciences, has been promoted to the rank of Distinguished Professor, one of the highest academic designations offered by UF. Davenport’s research focuses on the control of breathing, including basic brain […]
Dog Days Run
By Sarah Carey • Aug 1st, 2012 • Category: Around the College, August 2012Traditional Dog Days Race is Sept. 29 The 24th Annual Dog Days Race event, featuring a 1-mile dog run and a 5K race, will be held Sept. 29 at Westside Park. Sponsored by the Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association at UF, the event has become a tradition in Gainesville, bringing members […]
UF veterinary researchers discover new virus linked to death of Australian snakes
By Sarah Carey • Aug 1st, 2012 • Category: August 2012, NewsA University of Florida researcher and colleagues in Australia and Germany have discovered what might be a deadly new snake virus.
Risco named large animal clinical sciences department chairman
By Sarah Carey • Aug 1st, 2012 • Category: August 2012, PeopleDr. Carlos Risco has been appointed chairman of the college’s department of large animal clinical sciences.
Dog survives venomous snake bite, becomes social media celebrity
By Sarah Carey • Aug 1st, 2012 • Category: August 2012, NewsDog survives snakebite, now social media celebrity By Sarah Carey Twenty-four vials of antivenin, 14 days in the UF Small Animal Hospital’s intensive care unit, countless hugs, kisses and Facebook shares later, Cali, a 3-year-old chocolate Labrador retriever mix, is home with her family in Tavares, living the life of Riley. A YouTube video and […]
Around the College
By Sarah Carey • Aug 1st, 2012 • Category: Around the College, August 2012, FeaturesA horse stuck in a swale after recent rains was rescued by the college’s Large Animal Technical Rescue team.