Ready access to UF’s veterinary expertise will benefit equine competitors and small animals on-site at WEC as well as from the local community.
News news at the College of Medicine
New UF Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center now open
By Sarah Carey • May 27th, 2022 • Category: Features, May-June 2022, NewsDog recovering well after treatment at UF for rare case of botulism
By Sarah Carey • Apr 18th, 2022 • Category: March-April 2022, NewsThe dog was believed to have contracted the disease by ingesting a carcass, and spent 30 days in the UF Small Animal Hospital’s ICU.
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 […]
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.
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.
Team including UFCVM researcher finds COVID-19 antiviral targets
By Sarah Carey • Feb 8th, 2022 • Category: Features, January-February 2022, NewsUsing CRISPR techniques allowed the team to rapidly screen host genes and identify the few key genes that promote coronavirus infections in mammals.
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By Sarah Carey • Feb 8th, 2022 • Category: January-February 2022, NewsIn the news A story about a dairy calf that received life-saving treatment for a bilateral jaw fracture through a creative 3D printing solution at the UF College of Veterinary Medicine was featured in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medicine’s Smart Brief, Genon Labs website, UF Innovate and elsewhere. Dr. Ruth Francis-Floyd was quoted […]
Jaw-dropping recovery: UF veterinarians save injured dairy calf using creative 3D solution
By Sarah Carey • Feb 8th, 2022 • Category: January-February 2022, NewsThe calf is now an 11-month-old growing heifer in the herd.
Students gain experience, knowledge at AKC dog show
By Sarah Carey • Dec 8th, 2021 • Category: News, November-December 2021Students gained valuable insights, including the importance of the veterinarian-breeder relationship.
Key grant renewed for UF’s Aquatic Animal Health Program
By Sarah Carey • Dec 7th, 2021 • Category: News, November-December 2021The program is aimed at furthering training to advance the care of Florida’s marine mammals.
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By Sarah Carey • Dec 7th, 2021 • Category: News, November-December 2021In the news Drs. Ali Morton and Meg Sleeper were quoted in an Ocala Star-Banner article about the death of Kentucky Derby winner, Medina Spirit. Dr. Apichai Tuanyok was quoted in a Salon article, explaining the risks of a deadly bacteria known as burkholderia pseudomallei, which causes melioidosis. The bacteria was found in an aromatherapy […]
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By Sarah Carey • Oct 25th, 2021 • Category: News, September-October 2021In the news Stories about UF’s plans to open a new veterinary hospital at Ocala’s World Equestrian Center in Ocala appeared in South Central Florida Life, Veterinary Advantage, Horsetalk. Elite Equestrian, The Equine Chronicle, Jump Media, AVMA’s SmartBrief and the Gainesville Sun, among other outlets. A story about Dr. Dianne McFarlane’s appointment as chair of […]