Archive for 2017



Graduate student honored for presentation at workshop

By • May 24th, 2017 • Category: Features, May-June 2017, People

A UFCVM graduate student was honored at a recent aquatic animal health conference.

In the news

By • May 24th, 2017 • Category: May-June 2017, News

In the news A hawk rescued from a wildfire received treatment at UF’s Small Animal Hospital through the zoological medicine service. That story appeared in the Gainesville Sun and was also covered by WCJB-TV 20 News. The UF Veterinary Emergency Treatment Services team’s rescue of a pug that had fallen down a sinkhole in Gilchrist […]

Researchers: Brain communication linked to changes in gut microbiota

By • May 24th, 2017 • Category: Features, May-June 2017, News

UF scientists have linked brain communication to immune system response in the gut.

That’s how Cookie tumbled: UF VETS team rescues pug from sinkhole

By • May 24th, 2017 • Category: Around the College, Features, May-June 2017

How Cookie tumbled: UF VETS team rescues a pug from a sinkhole in Gilchrist County.

College faculty member honored for excellence in research

By • May 24th, 2017 • Category: Features, May-June 2017, People

An assistant professor at the college has received an Excellence Award from the Provost’s Office.

Staff honored for employment milestones at service pin ceremony

By • May 24th, 2017 • Category: Around the College, May-June 2017

Staff honored for employment milestones at service pin ceremony Employees of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine and the UF Veterinary Hospitals were acknowledged May 2 at a ceremony marking 5-year incremental landmarks of service. Recipients listed below fall into one of several categories, including college administration, the four academic departments and the […]

New Clinical Skills Lab receives LEED Gold certification

By • May 24th, 2017 • Category: Features, May-June 2017, News

The college’s Clinical Skills Lab has received a key designation acknowledging its environmentally friendly features.

College’s new scholarship program on track with fundraising goals

By • May 24th, 2017 • Category: Around the College, Features, May-June 2017

The college’s new scholarship initiative is on track with fundraising goals.

Student wins awards at science fair for college-assisted project

By • May 24th, 2017 • Category: May-June 2017, People

Student wins awards at science fair for college-assisted project A high-school student from Brevard County received several honors in the Brevard Regional Mainland Science Fair in February for a project she collaborated with UF College of Veterinary Medicine faculty and staff on to complete. Her project, a pilot study, related to the effects of phototherapy […]

New competitions enhance Phi Zeta Day celebration of research

By • May 24th, 2017 • Category: Features, May-June 2017, People

This year’s Phi Zeta Day research celebration featured expanded categories, enhanced participation.

Faculty, graduate student research awards presented

By • May 24th, 2017 • Category: May-June 2017, People

Faculty, graduate student research awards presented Each year, the college presents awards to faculty members and graduate students for excellence in research programs or projects. The 2017 winners in all categories are listed below. Zoetis Award for Research Excellence: Dr. Mansour Mohamadzadeh This award consists of $1,000 and a plaque, and is presented to an […]