Study: Gold-based drug may help fight bone cancer in pets and people By Sarah Carey A gold-based drug currently used in human and veterinary medicine to manage certain immune diseases may prove useful in combating osteosarcoma, a devastating bone cancer that affects both dogs and people, University of Florida veterinary researchers report. By examining an […]

The owners of a dog treated at the UF Small Animal Hospital have made a gift to honor their dog and the cardiology resident who assisted in his treatment.

Updates in disaster, technical rescue efforts The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine is a leader in disaster response efforts in the state of Florida and beyond. Here is an update of some recent developments: • The Florida State Agricultural Response Team held its monthly planning meeting at the UF College of Veterinary Medicine […]

Student, intern honored at veterinary conference A student at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine and a former student who is now an intern with the Food Animal Reproduction and Medicine service were honored during the Western Veterinary Conference, held Feb. 15-19 in Las Vegas. Geoffrey Landau, a third-year UF veterinary student, received […]

UF veterinary students advocate for legislation on Capitol Hill Teresa Duthie and Grace White, both students at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, traveled to Washington D.C. in February to participate in the American Veterinary Medical Association’s 2014 Legislative Fly-in. It was an opportunity to learn more about government and meet with members […]

A new study will allow UF equine researchers to study a side effect of drugs used to treat pneumonia in foals.

UF veterinarians report a recent spike in cases of leptospirosis in dogs.

Around the College          

In the news A story about a new book written by Dr. Sarah Boston, a UF veterinary oncologist, appeared  in World News and on FeelingFit.com.  The book focuses on Boston’s experience as a veterinary oncologist and cancer survivor. A story noting recent projects selected for funding by the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, including a proposal […]

UF veterinary orthopedic group has strong showing at recent international meeting.

The college’s annual Open House is set for April 12 and will offer a full program of fun and educational activities.

Emeritus professor named lifetime member of association Dr. Elliott Jacobson, a professor emeritus of zoological medicine at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, recently was named a lifetime member of the Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians. This designation is awarded to those “who have made an exceptional contribution to reptilian and amphibian […]