In 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 […]
September-October 2021 news at the College of Medicine
A message from our dean
By Sarah Carey • Oct 25th, 2021 • Category: Features, September-October 2021A message from the college’s dean, Dr. Dana Zimmel.
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.
UF to open new veterinary hospital at Ocala’s World Equestrian Center
By Sarah Carey • Oct 15th, 2021 • Category: Features, News, September-October 2021Knowledge gained by working with equine performance horses may lead to advanced studies that result in improved clinical outcomes for all horses. The opening of the new facility is estimated to take place next spring.
UF researchers discover new disease fatal to gopher tortoises
By Sarah Carey • Oct 15th, 2021 • Category: Around the College, September-October 2021Whether the new deadly bacteria is a recently introduced organism or has been present but not recognized is unknown. Florida has the most invasive reptile species of any state and it is possible that an invasive reptile species introduced the pathogen, UF scientists said.
First canine total ankle replacement surgery in Florida performed on dog at UF
By Sarah Carey • Oct 15th, 2021 • Category: News, September-October 2021The procedure was conducted for the first time in Florida at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine’s Small Animal Hospital. Dr. Stan Kim, who performed the surgery, is one of only 12 veterinary surgeons worldwide who are trained in the technique.
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.
Fifteen Florida Veterinary Scholars participate in national symposium in August
By Sarah Carey • Oct 15th, 2021 • Category: Around the College, September-October 2021The annual symposium highlights the essential role of scientific research in veterinary medicine and provides veterinary medical students who have conducted original research through the summer scholars programs an opportunity to formally present their research in a professional environment.