May-June 2018 news at the College of Medicine

UF VETS rescues blind mare from sinkhole

By • Jun 15th, 2018 • Category: Around the College, Features, May-June 2018

A blind, pregnant mare was rescued from a sinkhole, thanks to the UF Veterinary Emergency Treatment Service.

Around the college

By • Jun 15th, 2018 • Category: Around the College, May-June 2018

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UF veterinarians share expertise remotely at Syrian poultry conference

By • Jun 13th, 2018 • Category: Features, May-June 2018, News

Unable to travel to Syria, two UF faculty members found a way to share information about poultry diseases remotely with farmers from the war-torn country.

Unique program at UF hones veterinary students’ business acumen

By • Jun 6th, 2018 • Category: Features, May-June 2018, News

A unique program at the UFCVM helps veterinary students hone their business skills.

Hospital employee honored by UF Health for patient care, safety efforts

By • Jun 6th, 2018 • Category: Features, May-June 2018, People

A UF Small Animal Hospital veterinary technician manager received a “Quality Hero” award for her efforts to advance patient safety.

College names 2018 Distinguished Award Winners

By • Jun 6th, 2018 • Category: Around the College, Features, May-June 2018

Veterinary practitioners and educators were among those honored as 2018 Distinguished Award winners.

In the news

By • Jun 6th, 2018 • Category: May-June 2018, News

In the news A story about two UF veterinarians who collaborated to create a virtual presentation as a way to contribute their research findings to poultry farmers in Syria appeared on farms.com, Southeast AgNet and the Chipley Bugle. The UF veterinary college’s business practice management certificate program is unique in the country. A story about […]

Top CVM research highlighted at Phi Zeta Day

By • Jun 6th, 2018 • Category: Around the College, Features, May-June 2018

Research achievement in various categories was honored during this year’s Phi Zeta Day activities.

Physiological sciences chair named UF Research Professor

By • Jun 6th, 2018 • Category: Features, May-June 2018, People

Dr. Paul Cooke has received a UF Research Foundation professorship.

Miniature horse thriving after rare surgery at UF Large Animal Hospital

By • Jun 6th, 2018 • Category: Features, May-June 2018, News

Thanks to rare surgery performed at UF’s Large Animal Hospital, a miniature horse named Rico has returned to his normal routines.

Surgery resident honored by national group

By • Jun 6th, 2018 • Category: Features, May-June 2018, People

Dr. Alex Alvarez received the American Association of Veterinary Clinicians’ 2018 Resident Award.