A message from the college’s dean, Dr. Dana Zimmel.
May-June 2023 news at the College of Medicine
In the news
By Sarah Carey • Jun 8th, 2023 • Category: May-June 2023, NewsIn 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 to treatment at UF’s Large Animal Hospital […]
College names 2023 Distinguished Award winners
By Sarah Carey • Jun 8th, 2023 • Category: Features, May-June 2023, NewsThe winners were honored during commencement exercises for the Class of 2023 at UF’s Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.
Multiple UFCVM students win coveted Army scholarship
By Sarah Carey • Jun 8th, 2023 • Category: Around the College, May-June 2023Four 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.
Congratulations to new M.S., Ph.D. recipients
By Sarah Carey • Jun 6th, 2023 • Category: May-June 2023, PeopleSeveral students in the college’s graduate studies program received their degrees May 4-5 in two separate ceremonies held on campus.
Faculty member honored by national dairy group
By Sarah Carey • May 25th, 2023 • Category: Features, May-June 2023, PeopleThe award is given annually to recognize outstanding research in dairy cattle physiology.
Tick surveillance key to tracking emerging disease babesiosis
By Sarah Carey • May 25th, 2023 • Category: Around the College, May-June 2023As 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.
College welcomes new faculty
By Sarah Carey • May 22nd, 2023 • Category: Around the College, Features, May-June 2023The 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.
Young goat survives rare bone infection thanks to treatment at UF Large Animal Hospital
By Sarah Carey • May 18th, 2023 • Category: May-June 2023, NewsDaisy Mae received a combination of antibiotic and extensive physical therapy over six-and-a-half weeks.
Garcia receives FVMA awards for service
By Sarah Carey • May 17th, 2023 • Category: May-June 2023, PeopleDr. Larry Garcia led the UF VETS disaster response team during the groups deployment to Fort Myers in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
Staff member honored with campuswide Superior Accomplishment Award
By Sarah Carey • May 17th, 2023 • Category: Features, May-June 2023, PeopleBliss-Dodd played a key role in managing purchasing for the new UF Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center.
Researcher named UFRF Professor
By Sarah Carey • May 17th, 2023 • Category: Around the College, Features, May-June 2023The 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.