College launches open heart surgery program for dogs

Dr. Michael Aherne, Dr. Darcy Adin and Dr. Katsuhiro Matsuura, members of the UF College of Veterinary Medicine’s open heart surgery team, with their first patient, George, held by his owner, Kimberley David, prior to George’s discharge on Aug. 28.

Drs. Michael Aherne, Darcy Adin and Katsuhiro Matsuura, members of the UF College of Veterinary Medicine’s open heart surgery team, with their first patient, George, held by his owner, Kimberley David (second from the right), prior to George’s discharge on Aug. 28. Adin holds Louise, David’s companion during George’s hospital stay. (Photo by Sarah Carey)

September-October 2023

Dr. Zimmel

A message from the dean

A message from the college’s dean, Dr. Dana Zimmel.

shine a spotlight on the wide swath of research taking place at the university and its impact.

College researchers honored for innovations, discoveries, at recent event

The event spotlighted the wide swath of research taking place at the university and its impact.

Cover of JAVMA from Nov. 1, 2018, featuring a painting of two dogs by Dr. Elodie Huguet.

Faculty member’s artwork noted as one of top 12 national journal covers

Dr. Elodie Huguet’s oil-on-canvas painting, titled “A Toy for Two”, was among 12 covers from over the past 50 years highlighted by JAVMA.

Cody, an Irish draft horse, with Drs. Moyer and Bauch before discharge.

Emergency colic surgery at UF during Hurricane Idalia saves horse’s life

An 1,800-pound Irish sport horse came to UF’s Large Animal Hospital the morning the hurricane swept through the region.

Dr. Carrera-Justiz, in "Women In Neuro"

Faculty member included in UF’s McKnight Brain Institute’s “Women in Neuro” campaign

Dr. Sheila Carrera-Justiz has been recognized in UF’s McKnight Brain Institute’s “Women of Neuro” campaign.

Student Molly Cohen with her award-winning poster, presented at the AVMA annual meeting.

Student receives award from national journal for manuscript

Molly Cohen received the 2023 Outstanding AJVR Student Manuscript Award for her research project.

Dr. Liang Zhou in his laboratory.

UF researchers discover iron plays key role in immune system health

The discovery suggests that iron deficiency may contribute to the development of IBD and other immunological disorders.

Dr. Jim Bogan, left, president of the Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians, presents Dr. Jim Wellehan with the Reptile and Amphibian Veterinary Excellence, or RAVE, Award.

Professor honored by reptile and amphibian association

Dr. Jim Wellehan was honored for his outstanding contributions in advancing the care of reptile and amphibian medicine and conservation.