UF to open new veterinary hospital at Ocala’s World Equestrian Center
An architect’s rendering of the new UF Veterinary Hospital at the World Equestrian Center. (Photo courtesy of World Equestrian Center)
September-October 2021
UF veterinary college names new chair of large animal clinical sciences department
Dr. 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
Knowledge 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.
College aims to enhance diversity recruitment through mentoring program
The 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.
