In a groundbreaking procedure, a UF veterinary ophthalmologist performed a keratectomy on an endangered okapi calf, likely saving its eye.
January-February 2019 news at the College of Medicine
UF veterinarian saves eye of endangered okapi
By Sarah Carey • Feb 6th, 2019 • Category: Features, January-February 2019, News2019 Dean’s Circle of Excellence Scholarship winner named
By Sarah Carey • Feb 4th, 2019 • Category: Features, January-February 2019, PeopleThe Dean’s Circle of Excellence, a select group of college supporters, awards a scholarship each year to an exceptional third-year student.
Helpful bacterium shown to fortify newborns’ immune system in animal model
By Sarah Carey • Feb 4th, 2019 • Category: Around the College, Features, January-February 2019A UFCVM researcher has shown that a helpful bacterium fortifies the immune system of newborns to fight infections in mouse models.
Graduate students receive degrees at UF ceremony
By Sarah Carey • Feb 4th, 2019 • Category: Features, January-February 2019, PeopleCongratulations to all of the college’s newest graduate degree recipients.
Around the college
By Sarah Carey • Feb 4th, 2019 • Category: Around the College, January-February 2019Around the college
In the news
By Sarah Carey • Feb 4th, 2019 • Category: January-February 2019, NewsIn the news WCJB-TV 20 News, The Gainesville Sun/Ocala Star Banner and Veterinary Practice News all ran stories about a new collaborative study on a drug with the potential for misuse in racehorses, featuring Drs. Taralyn McCarrel and Cynthia Cole. Veterinary Practice News ran a story about the college’s annual Service Dog Eye and Heart […]
Meet Dr. Chris Adin: New small animal clinical sciences chair
By Sarah Carey • Feb 4th, 2019 • Category: Features, January-February 2019, PeopleDr. Chris Adin reflects on his return to UF in his new role as chair of small animal clinical sciences.