May-June 2023

A message from the college's dean, Dr. Dana Zimmel.

In the news Dr. Julie Levy, the Fran Marino Distinguished Professor of Shelter Medicine Education at UF, was quoted in The Atlantic, the New York Times and elsewhere, about gene therapy contraception for cats. A story about a young goat that recovered from a rare bone infection thanks…

The winners were honored during commencement exercises for the Class of 2023 at UF's Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

Four Doctor of Veterinary Medicine candidates from the college's Class of 2026 have received scholarships from the U.S. Army’s F. Edward Hebert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program.

Several students in the college's graduate studies program received their degrees May 4-5 in two separate ceremonies held on campus.

The award is given annually to recognize outstanding research in dairy cattle physiology.

As part of Dr. Jeff Gruntmeir’s work with the CDC’s Southeastern Center of Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases, he analyzes ticks for disease-causing agents.

The college has welcomed several new faculty members to the UF College of Veterinary Medicine community this past year. Additionally, some faculty have transferred into college departments from other UF departments or moved into new administrative roles.

Daisy Mae received a combination of antibiotic and extensive physical therapy over six-and-a-half weeks.

Dr. Larry Garcia led the UF VETS disaster response team during the groups deployment to Fort Myers in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.

Bliss-Dodd played a key role in managing purchasing for the new UF Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center.

The recognition goes to faculty who have a distinguished current record of research and a strong research agenda likely to lead to continuing distinction in their fields.