Around the College news at the College of Medicine

Alligator patient diagnosed with ear infection

By • Aug 1st, 2023 • Category: Around the College, Features, July-August 2023

The alligator came to UF on July 25 for a full diagnostic work-up after exhibiting abnormal behavior.

UF veterinary oncology program gets boost via the Ann and Lawrence G. Laiks Canine Cancer Fund

By • Jul 31st, 2023 • Category: Around the College, Features, July-August 2023

At UF, the fund will be used to support special collaborative canine cancer research with the UF Health Cancer Center.

Multiple UFCVM students win coveted Army scholarship

By • Jun 8th, 2023 • Category: Around the College, May-June 2023

Four Doctor of Veterinary Medicine candidates from the college’s Class of 2026 have received scholarships from the U.S. Army’s F. Edward Hebert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program.

Tick surveillance key to tracking emerging disease babesiosis

By • May 25th, 2023 • Category: Around the College, May-June 2023

As part of Dr. Jeff Gruntmeir’s work with the CDC’s Southeastern Center of Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases, he analyzes ticks for disease-causing agents.

College welcomes new faculty

By • May 22nd, 2023 • Category: Around the College, Features, May-June 2023

The college has welcomed several new faculty members to the UF College of Veterinary Medicine community this past year. Additionally, some faculty have transferred into college departments from other UF departments or moved into new administrative roles.

Researcher named UFRF Professor

By • May 17th, 2023 • Category: Around the College, Features, May-June 2023

The recognition goes to faculty who have a distinguished current record of research and a strong research agenda likely to lead to continuing distinction in their fields.

Top research at college recognized during Phi Zeta Research Celebration

By • Apr 19th, 2023 • Category: Around the College, Features, March-April 2023

In a poster session and through oral presentations, members of the UFCVM community showcased their scholarship.

Pets are Wonderful Support organization benefits students, community

By • Apr 18th, 2023 • Category: Around the College, Features, March-April 2023

Over 25 years after its inception, PAWS continues to provide high-quality, no-cost care to the pets of disabled and socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals in Alachua County.

Study: Mutations in Everglades virus portend possible new threat to large mammals

By • Mar 30th, 2023 • Category: Around the College, March-April 2023

Researchers say this is the first report that shows in detail the evolution of EVEV in South Florida.

Free eye and heart screenings to be offered to service dogs on May 19

By • Mar 30th, 2023 • Category: Around the College, Features, March-April 2023

The event is offered each year at UF in collaboration with the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists.

Lab renovations expand space to accommodate growing classes

By • Feb 13th, 2023 • Category: Around the College, January-February 2023

Last spring, Florida legislators agreed to fund 20 additional in-state students, raising the class size to 150 students effective in the fall of 2022.

Programs expanding exposure to veterinary profession to underserved students off to a great start

By • Feb 9th, 2023 • Category: Around the College, January-February 2023

The Vet Start and This is How We Role programs are aimed at high-schoolers and elementary students from underserved communities.