Archive for 2018



VGSA: Building a community and advancing research

By • Oct 19th, 2018 • Category: Around the College, Features, September-October 2018

Members of the college’s Veterinary Graduate Student Association offer a wide range of support to students pursuing graduate degrees.

New UF Equine Acupuncture Center opens in Marion County

By • Oct 15th, 2018 • Category: Features, News, September-October 2018

The new UF Equine Acupuncture Center will offer convenient access to state-of-the-art acupuncture services for horse owners in the Ocala area.

UF veterinary medical scientist receives national award to support research of diabetes in dogs

By • Oct 15th, 2018 • Category: Features, News, September-October 2018

Dr. Allison O’Kell has received a prestigious grant from the National Institutes of Health to support her studies of canine diabetes.

In the news

By • Oct 15th, 2018 • Category: News, September-October 2018

In the news A story about Dr. Allison O’Kell receiving an NIH grant to further her studies of diabetes in dogs appeared in the Orlando Sentinel, Veterinary Practice News and the Independent Florida Alligator. The opening of the new UF Equine Acupuncture Center story gained coverage in Horsetalk.com.nz, TheHorse.com, American Farrier’s Journal, Paulick Report, WUFT-TV, […]

Graduate student honored by international aquatics group

By • Oct 15th, 2018 • Category: Features, People, September-October 2018

A graduate student’s clownfish piconavirus research was honored by an international group.

Student named finalist in Morris Animal Foundation’s student scholar program

By • Oct 15th, 2018 • Category: Features, People, September-October 2018

Veterinary medical student Eric Alexopoulos presented his work in Denver as a finalist in the national competition.

Veterinary forensics pathologist joins faculty, adding unique skill set to program

By • Oct 15th, 2018 • Category: Around the College, Features, September-October 2018

The college has hired a forensic pathologist, enhancing its expertise in forensic veterinary science.

Gator Vet Camp offers unique insights into veterinary medical profession

By • Oct 15th, 2018 • Category: Around the College, Features, September-October 2018

Participants in the program enjoyed a week full of hands-on activities aimed at furthering their understanding of veterinary medicine.