New UF grading system could improve survival in some horses with colic
New UF grading system could improve survival in some horses with colic Rae Marie Smith and Tsensation, a 25-year-old Arabian…
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September 2014
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In the news
In the news A photo gallery featuring dog houses built by UF veterinary students to benefit local animal rescue groups appeared in the Gainesville Sun. A story focusing on a UF CVM study led by Dr. Julie Levy focusing on a targeted trap-neuter-return program appeared in the Gainesville…
Longtime professor of anatomy, Dr. Tom Wronski, retires
Longtime professor of anatomy, Dr. Tom Wronski, retires Dr. Tom Wronski, an internationally respected expert in the area of bone, has played a groundbreaking role in osteoporosis research and taught scores of veterinary students about animal anatomy. He retired last month after 31 years on the…
Faculty members receive funding awards from UF institute for projects
Faculty members receive funding awards from UF institute for projects Dr. Mansour Mohamadzadeh Two University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine faculty members have received Pilot Project Awards from UF’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute in support of projects aimed at combating colitis…
VETS group conducts trailer-accident disaster training with area groups
The college's Veterinary Emergency Treatment Services team joined other area groups in a trailer accident training exercise on Aug. 23.
Student receives grant for research project
Student receives grant for research project Lauren Brown and Dr. Tom Waltzek, one of her research mentors. (Photo by Patrick Thompson) University of Florida veterinary student Lauren Brown, a member of the…
Students build, donate dog houses to animal rescue groups
UF CVM students built dog houses to benefit local rescue groups, with help from Nestle Purina.
Dog Days Run is Oct. 4
Dog Days Run is Oct. 4 The 33rd annual Dog Days Run will be held Oct. 4 at Westside Park, with proceeds benefiting the UF Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Association and the Alachua County Humane Society. This is one of the oldest and most popular runs in the…
Family Day at the Dairy Farm is Oct. 25
Members of the college's FARMS service will assist with IFAS' annual Family Day at the Dairy Farm on Oct. 25.
New graduate student, Fulbright scholar to study manatee health
Aristide Kamla is an incoming Ph.D. student and Fulbright scholar from Cameroon who is studying manatee health.
Administrator, founding faculty member Dr. John Harvey retires
Administrator, founding faculty member Dr. John Harvey retires Dr. John Harvey, the college’s executive associate dean and a founding faculty member, retired in August after 40 years of service. His career and contributions were celebrated at several receptions, one held by the department of physiological sciences, his academic home, and…