Dr. Anum Ahmed, a graduate of Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, was the inaugural recipient of the AKC-funded residency.
People news at the College of Medicine
New AKC-funded theriogenology resident reflects on first year
By Sarah Carey • Feb 8th, 2022 • Category: Features, January-February 2022, PeopleResident honored for abstract presentation at national meeting
By Sarah Carey • Dec 7th, 2021 • Category: Features, November-December 2021, PeopleDr. David Suarez-Fuentes’ award-winning presentation focused on CT features of thymoma in cats.
Veterinary technician receives specialty designation in anesthesia and analgesia
By Sarah Carey • Dec 7th, 2021 • Category: Features, November-December 2021, PeopleBeverly Orozco is now a veterinary technician specialist in anesthesia and analgesia.
UF veterinary college names new chair of large animal clinical sciences department
By Sarah Carey • Oct 15th, 2021 • Category: Features, People, September-October 2021Dr. McFarlane, a large animal internal medicine specialist with research interests in equine endocrine diseases, will begin her new role at UF on December 15.
College aims to enhance diversity recruitment through mentoring program
By Sarah Carey • Oct 15th, 2021 • Category: Features, People, September-October 2021The UF College of Veterinary Medicine has received a two-year grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to start a mentoring program for high school students from underrepresented populations, aimed at recruiting those students into the veterinary profession.
UF veterinary technician named to national board
By Sarah Carey • Oct 15th, 2021 • Category: People, September-October 2021The appointment represents the first time the American Heartworm Society has offered a board role to a veterinary nurse. Board members serve a three-year term.
One for two: One vaccine for two tick-borne bacterial diseases
By Sarah Carey • Aug 11th, 2021 • Category: Features, July-August 2021, PeopleWith funding from the Department of Defense, Dr. Francy Crosby is investigating a possible vaccine to combat two key tick-borne diseases.
Professor emeritus receives honorary doctorate
By Sarah Carey • Aug 6th, 2021 • Category: July-August 2021, PeopleDr. Colin Burrows was honored for his efforts to serve the veterinary profession globally.
Professor named associate dean of academic and student affairs
By Sarah Carey • Jun 24th, 2021 • Category: May-June 2021, News, PeopleDr. Amanda House has served in the post on an interim basis since last year.
Veterinary student wins first prize in national essay contest
By Sarah Carey • Jun 16th, 2021 • Category: Features, May-June 2021, PeopleThe essay described how veterinarians responded to the screwworm outbreak in the Florida Keys to save the endangered Key deer.
Faculty member honored by international group
By Sarah Carey • Jun 16th, 2021 • Category: May-June 2021, PeopleThe International Organization for Mycoplasmology honored Dr. Dan Brown for his outstanding efforts to promote the group and its contributions to advances in mycoplasmology.
Assistant professor honored for excellence in research
By Sarah Carey • Jun 16th, 2021 • Category: May-June 2021, PeopleBowden’s research focuses on endocrine disruption and environmental chemistry,