March-April 2021
Graduate student receives UF’s Lockhart fellowship
The fellowship honors a Ph.D. candidate who is both an outstanding researcher and who has contributed to creating a more inclusive and diverse community.
A message from our interim dean
A message from our interim dean, Dr. Dana Zimmel.
Spring graduates receive M.S., Ph.D. degrees
Congratulations to all of the college's graduate degree recipients.
In the news
In the news The Gainesville Sun highlighted results from a survey of animal shelters in the state of Florida focusing on the impact of COVID-19 on shelters and conducted by the Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at UF. A story in National Geographic about a neurological disease affecting Florida…
College volunteers participate in massive UF vaccination campaign
Faculty, staff and students from the UF College of Veterinary Medicine joined their counterparts from other UF Health colleges in the effort.
Faculty member honored in “40 Gators Under 40” program
Dr. Alex Fox-Alvarez, an assistant professor of small animal surgery, who received both his D.V.M. and M.S. degrees from UF, was among the honorees.
Featured video: Surgical oncology at the UF Veterinary Hospitals
New video highlights the work of UF's veterinary surgical oncology team.
Student becomes national advocate for Asians in veterinary profession
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
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
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
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.