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February 2014

Conway named Director of Veterinary Medical Admissions

Conway named Director of Veterinary Medical Admissions   Dr. Julia Conway Dr. Julia A. (Golden) Conway has been named Veterinary Medical Admissions Director at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. Conway’s appointment was effective in November. In…

UF researchers develop new screening test for fatal snake disease

UF researchers develop new screening test for fatal snake disease Dr. Jacobson with Dumeril’s ground boa By Sarah Carey University of Florida researchers have developed a simple immune-based screening test to identify the presence of a debilitating and usually fatal disease…

UF offers new master’s program in veterinary forensic sciences

UF offers new master’s program in veterinary forensic sciences Dr. Jason Byrd Recognizing the need for continued education in the field of veterinary forensic sciences, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the University of Florida’s Maples Center for Forensic…

Shelter medicine faculty member named to state board

 Shelter medicine faculty member named to state board Dr. Terry Spencer Dr. Terry Spencer, a clinical assistant professor of shelter medicine at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine has been appointed by Governor Rick Scott to serve on the state’s Board of…

Strategic plan update

Curious where we are in the process of college-wide strategic planning? Dean Lloyd offers an update.

In the news

In the news   A story about UF researchers developing a new blood test for a devastating disease of boas and pythons featuring Dr. Elliott Jacobson and former UFCVM graduate student Rita Chang appeared in Science Daily, the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Animal Health Brief, in Veterinary Practice News and in Laboratory…

Around the College

Around the College January has come and gone, with another successful North American Veterinary Conference alumni reception behind us, along with the Polar vortex. February may be a short month, but it’s been full of activity, and here are just a few acknowledgements.

Dean’s Circle of Excellence luncheon

Dean’s Circle of Excellence luncheon Members of the Dean’s Circle of Excellence gathered for the group’s third annual luncheon, held Jan. 20 in Orlando at the North American Veterinary Conference. It’s an opportunity for the college dean to present updates to the group regarding college activities, including how their donations…