New UF grading system could improve survival in some horses with colic   By Sarah Carey A novel approach to managing a challenging form of equine colic could save the lives of many horses and also save horse owners the cost and uncertainty of major surgery, say University of Florida veterinary researchers. The approach, developed […]

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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 Sun, Ocala Star Banner, Gatorsports.com, dvm360, Medical […]

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 UFCVM faculty. Members of the physiological sciences department and […]

Faculty members receive funding awards from UF institute for projects   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 and Sjogren’s syndrome in people. Dr. Mansour Mohamadzadeh and Dr. Cuong Nguyen were among […]

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 University of Florida veterinary student Lauren Brown, a member of the Class of 2017, has received a Morris Animal Foundation grant to pursue her research project, which involves a devastating disease that has significantly affected mid-Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. Brown’s project was one of several selected for the funding, which […]

UF CVM students built dog houses to benefit local rescue groups, with help from Nestle Purina.

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 Gainesville area. It features a […]

Members of the college’s FARMS service will assist with IFAS’ annual Family Day at the Dairy Farm on Oct. 25.

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 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 two others held by the […]