Archive for 2021



Featured video: Surgical oncology at the UF Veterinary Hospitals

By • Apr 10th, 2021 • Category: Features, March-April 2021, News

New video highlights the work of UF’s veterinary surgical oncology team.

Student becomes national advocate for Asians in veterinary profession

By • Apr 10th, 2021 • Category: March-April 2021, News

The Association of Asian Veterinary Medical Professionals provides support and advocacy to members of the Asian veterinary community.

Professor receives $6 million to begin clinical trial to test new malaria vaccine

By • Apr 10th, 2021 • Category: Features, March-April 2021, News

Dr. Rhoel Dinglasan was awarded $6 million on March 31 by the Global Health Innovative Technology Fund to test a new malaria vaccine in people.

Study: Sample storage technique impacts equine fecal microbiota

By • Apr 7th, 2021 • Category: Around the College, March-April 2021

The study’s objective was to investigate the effect of sample storage at room temperature for up to 96 hours on the fecal microbiota of healthy horses.

Visual Guides of Animal Reproduction expands to include cetaceans

By • Apr 7th, 2021 • Category: Around the College, March-April 2021

Originally known as the Drost Project, VISGAR provides visual guides for veterinarians others seeking information about the male or female bovine reproductive systems as well as learning opportunities for those who wish to brush up on reproductive technology.

Scientists contribute to clinical trial testing novel treatment for canine atopic dermatitis

By • Apr 7th, 2021 • Category: Around the College, March-April 2021

While multiple treatment options for canine AD are available, there is a growing interest in the use of alternative natural ingredient products.

Professor emeritus honored for contributions to desert tortoise conservation

By • Apr 7th, 2021 • Category: March-April 2021, People

A renowned reptile expert, Dr. Elliott Jacobson was named the 2021 Kristin H. Berry Award winner by the Desert Tortoise Council.

2021 Superior Accomplishment Award winners named

By • Apr 7th, 2021 • Category: Around the College, March-April 2021

Five employees of UFCVM received 2020 Superior Accomplishment Awards.

New NIH study examines effect of environmental chemicals on thyroid hormonal systems

By • Apr 7th, 2021 • Category: March-April 2021, People

Understanding how environmental chemicals affect the thyroid hormone system is important because thyroid hormone-related disorders are linked to metabolic disruption, and impaired growth and development in children.

Faculty members receive federal funding for food safety projects

By • Apr 7th, 2021 • Category: March-April 2021, People

Both grants relate to protecting poultry from contamination with the salmonella pathogen.