January-February 2023
Stallion with rare form of colic survives after surgery at UF
The procedure used to successfully remove the horse’s gastric impaction was developed at UF.
Veterinary student serves at keynote speaker at UF’s annual military dinner
Kim McFarlane, a fourth-year UF veterinary student, was asked to speak because of her role in serving as president of the Collegiate Veteran Society.
UF researchers discover new viruses in invasive pythons in Florida
The team led by Dr. Robert Ossiboff was the first to characterize serpentovirus in wild free-ranging pythons or in any free-ranging North American reptile.
Inaugural Faculty Council Advocacy Award given to two recipients
Dr. Maureen Long and Glen Mapes were the inaugural winners of the Faculty Council Advocacy Award and were honored during a special faculty meeting.
Petco Love invests in UF Shelter Medicine Program to increase shelter veterinarians amidst national shortage
A $510,000 grant will fund an accelerated one-year internship program for six veterinarians.
A Q and A with new UF shelter medicine online master’s graduate Ashleigh Rankin
Rankin used her experience volunteering with a Charlotte County rescue group in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian as part of her Capstone presentation for the UF Shelter Medicine Program online master’s degree.
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- Lab renovations expand space to accommodate growing classes
- Programs expanding exposure to veterinary profession to underserved students off to a great start
- Petco Love invests in UF Shelter Medicine Program to increase shelter veterinarians amidst national shortage
- Graduates receive M.S., Ph.D. degrees