January-February 2020
Way to Give, Gators!
On Giving Day, Feb. 20, 2020, gifts poured in to support many UFCVM initiatives, from Aquatic Animal Health to Shelter Medicine and more.
New program teaches community girls about veterinary medicine
The “This is How We Role” program is supported by the Science Education Partnership Award, administered through the National Institutes of Health.
Horse beats odds, is back in the show ring, thanks to UF veterinarians
Thanks to care at UF’s Large Animal Hospital and his committed owner, the 9-year-old American Warmblood survived a life-threatening injury and bacterial infection in his hock.
Pathology resident honored for scholastic achievements
A third-year clinical pathology resident at UFCVM has received the prestigious C.L. Davis Student Scholarship Award, presented annually by the American College of Veterinary Pathology.
Longtime faculty member named interim associate dean for clinical affairs
Dr. Chris Sanchez will lead the UF Veterinary Hospitals in her new role.
UF veterinary student wins national business aptitude award
The National Simmons Educational Fund Business Aptitude Award winner is chosen annually through a competition between individual school winners, all senior veterinary students, from veterinary colleges nationwide and overseas.
New cart will aid transport of small ruminants throughout hospital
The new “Hart Cart” will create better mobility of small ruminant patients throughout the hospital.
Saving Neo: UF veterinarians revive dog on Christmas Day
UF veterinary emergency specialists saved a young French bulldog and took steps to ensure he would have the very best chance at a full recovery.
Unique colic surgery course draws international participation
Participants from 10 different countries attended the 4th International Colic Surgery Conference and Laboratory, held Dec. 5-7 at the UF’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. David Freeman, a professor of equine surgery at the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, developed the unique course.