Fishing tourney raises $1,000 for Pet Samaritan fund They came, cast rods, celebrated the day and in the process, participants in the Fins for Fur Cedar Key Fishing Challenge, held Oct. 26, raised $1,000 for a good cause. There were 45 participants in all, said Rachel DiSesa, clinical services coordinator for the UF Veterinary Hospitals. […]

UF researchers: Tail vaccinations in cats could save lives An alternative to a widely accepted vaccination protocol in cats could literally move the needle for feline cancer treatment, according to University of Florida researchers. “One to 10 cats out of every 10,000 vaccinated against infectious diseases develop cancer at the vaccine injection site,” said  Dr. […]

The Heard Equine Endoscopy Suite was dedicated Oct. 10 in honor of Tommy and Chickie Heard, longtime equine aficionados.

They’re so distinguished! Two UF CVM faculty members were recently honored at the second annual Celebrating Distinction ceremony,

Around the College Fall events always generate excitement around the college and enthusiasm for our many programs and activities. This past month featured the Horse Farm 100 cycling event (see story here)  Dog Days Run and Veterinary Technician Day. Can you keep up? It’s hard, so much is going on! Here are a few shots […]

Team VetMed raises more than $9,500 for student scholarships  By Jo Ann Winn Team VetMed took on the Horse Farm 100 bicycle ride on Sunday, Oct 20.   Approximately 30 riders came together to raise money for the Michelle LeBlanc Memorial Scholarship for the UF College of Veterinary Medicine. “The team raised over $9,000 for Michelle’s […]

Let us hear from you! A Florida Veterinarian magazine survey is now online.

UF gears up for Get Up and Give on Nov. 7-8  For Gator fans and University of Florida alumni, Homecoming means a parade, Gator Growl and, of course, the football game. A newer Homecoming tradition — now in its third year — aims to turn this annual abundance of Gator spirit into a lasting impact […]

 Professor emeritus honored for achievements in virology   Dr. Paul Gibbs, a professor emeritus at the college and former associate dean for students and instruction, has been honored by a national veterinary diagnostics association for his professional achievements in the area of virology. The American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians named Gibbs with its 2013 […]

Disaster drill offers skill-sharpening exercises The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Emergency Treatment Services technical rescue team, members of the college’s public health and service club and  Gainesville Fire Rescue’s technical rescue team sharpened their skills in a drill held Oct. 26 at the Gainesville Regional Utilities downtown power plant. The VETS […]

In the News New business externship program at UF CVM: This story highlights a new externship focusing on practice management and now being offered to University of Florida veterinary students. The story appeared locally in the Gainesville Business Report, in DVM360, the American Animal Hospital Association’s publication, NEWStat, as well as on various other veterinary-oriented […]

Alpha Psi donates to UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital   Members of the University of Florida chapter of Alpha Psi, a veterinary fraternity, made a personal delivery of toys, games, books, and movies to UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital on Oct. 18th. Fraternity members had held a fund raising event at Tall Paul’s Brew House […]