NEWS FROM AROUND THE COLLEGE
College names its 2024 Distinguished Award winners
The college’s 2024 Distinguished Award winners were honored during commencement on May 24.
Neuroscience researcher named chair of physiological sciences
Dr. Jada Lewis was previously a professor of neuroscience in the UF College of Medicine and has served as deputy director of the Evelyn F. and William L. McKnight Brain…
Over $7 million in private gifts to bolster veterinary forensic pathology program
The veterinary forensics program is poised for its first major expansion in six years.
Phi Zeta Research Celebration 2024 poster session
The poster presentations offered by UF College of Veterinary Medicine faculty, residents/interns, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students and staff to showcase a wide range of scientific efforts underway at the college…
ANIMAL AIRWAVES
What to Consider Before Bringing a New Pet Home
The decision to bring a new pet into your household is a big one, and not to be taken lightly. Whether you’re considering a cat, a dog, or some other…
Protecting your dog against canine distemper
Canine distemper — a viral infection that’s often deadly in dogs—is surging in some parts of the country. Here’s how to keep your pooch safe. First and foremost, stay up…
Glaucoma in Dogs
Just like humans, dogs are susceptible to an eye disease known as glaucoma, which causes high pressure inside of the eyeball. Have you noticed changes in eye size or color,…
Veterinary forensics helps to identify animal abuse and crimes against wildlife
Veterinary forensic pathologists are using some pretty sophisticated tools to  pinpoint animal abuse and crack crimes against wildlife. Good intentions are golden, but hard evidence wins court cases. Just as…