The dog was believed to have contracted the disease by ingesting a carcass, and spent 30 days in the UF Small Animal Hospital’s ICU.
March-April 2022 news at the College of Medicine
Dog recovering well after treatment at UF for rare case of botulism
By Sarah Carey • Apr 18th, 2022 • Category: March-April 2022, NewsA message from our dean
By Sarah Carey • Apr 8th, 2022 • Category: Around the College, Features, March-April 2022A message from the college’s dean, Dr. Dana Zimmel.
Event held to better acquaint candidates with UF
By Sarah Carey • Apr 8th, 2022 • Category: Around the College, March-April 2022The first-time event was deemed a success and provided DVM candidates with a close-up view of the college.
In the news
By Sarah Carey • Apr 7th, 2022 • Category: March-April 2022, NewsIn the news A story about the rat lungworm parasite being discovered in invasive Cuban treefrogs appeared in Newsweek, WFTV.com, Reptiles Magazine, and elsewhere. Dr. Amy Stone was quoted in an article in the Independent Florida Alligator relating to a new adoption program being launched at Alachua County Animal Services. A story about a spotted […]
Faculty member receives NIH grant to study RNA viruses of wildlife
By Sarah Carey • Apr 7th, 2022 • Category: March-April 2022, PeopleThe R21 grant will further Dr. Andrew Allison’s study into how RNA viruses capture host genes to subvert immune responses and cause disease.
Researcher receives award for pain research
By Sarah Carey • Apr 7th, 2022 • Category: Features, March-April 2022, PeopleDr. Mickle’s research is aimed at developing treatments for interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome.
Clinician honored by BSAVA for journal article
By Sarah Carey • Apr 7th, 2022 • Category: Features, March-April 2022, PeopleDr. Wendy Mandese received the BSAVA’s Dunkin Award for an article she wrote that appeared in the Journal of Small Animal Practice in 2021.
Study shows effectiveness of 3D printed guides in surgical removal of equine keratomas
By Sarah Carey • Apr 7th, 2022 • Category: March-April 2022, NewsUF is unique among equine hospitals in its routine use of the 3D technique to aid in surgical procedures.
2022 Superior Accomplishment Award winners named
By Sarah Carey • Apr 7th, 2022 • Category: Around the College, March-April 2022Five employees of UFCVM received 2020 Superior Accomplishment Awards.
New associate deans for clinical services appointed
By Sarah Carey • Apr 7th, 2022 • Category: Features, March-April 2022, NewsDrs. Michael Mison and Chris Sanchez will jointly oversee clinical operations at the UF Veterinary Hospitals.