May-June 2019

A glance at recent college activities in photos.

The UF VETS disaster response team has a new 44-foot vehicle, funded through a grant from the Banfield Foundation and PetSmart Charities.

Nearly 70 dogs received free eye and heart screenings at UF's Small Animal Hospital May 3 as part of a national event sponsored by ACVO-StokesRx.

In the news An article by Dr. Sally DeNotta on West Nile Virus in Horses appeared in The Horse.com. News outlets, including CNN, the Washington Post and the New York Times, quoted Dr. Heather Walden in stories about the rat lungworm parasite having been diagnosed in two visitors to Hawaii…

The college honored its 2019 Distinguished Award winners during commencement at UF's Phillips Center on May 25.

Two UF veterinary students will have research projects in Europe this summer through the Boehringer Ingleheim Veterinary Scholars Program.

Congratulations to our spring graduates Several students in the college’s graduate programs received their diplomas during UF commencement ceremonies, held May 4 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. A list of our new graduates in various categories, along with their mentors, is below: Ph.D. degree: Nelmarie Landrau Giovannetti, mentored by Dr.

Phi Zeta Research Day activities showcased a variety of scientific projects.

Dr. Ken Braun, a food animal medicine specialist and former CVM administrator, has passed away.

A national search is underway for the UFCVM's next dean.