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Research News
Making inroads in malaria research
UF scientists: Gut microbe finding in mice may help protect pregnant women from malaria.
Researcher named to national leadership group
Dr. David Pascual is now a Fellow in the American Academy of Microbiology.
New program in aquatic animal pathology
A unique program integrates the expertise of individuals who all specialize in aquatic animal pathology.
Graduate student Training
Furthering careers
Cultivating Excellence
A background in veterinary medicine can be an asset in a biomedical research field. Three graduate students at UFCVM share their journey and why they chose to pursue advanced degrees to further their scientific passions in this new video.
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Innovative Veterinary Science
advancing solutions
Broad-based strengths, international collaborations
Our veterinary researchers investigate a wide-range of diseases and vaccines that not only impact the lives of our animal companions, but also humans. Several of our programs are distinctive, nationwide and globally. The Center for Environmental and Human toxicology, based in our college, is a leader in aquatic toxicology, with a major strength in nanotoxicology.
ScienceDaily
Bartonella bacteria found in hemangiosarcoma tumors from dogs
Researchers have found a very high prevalence of Bartonella bacteria in tumors and tissues – but not blood samples – taken from dogs with hemangiosarcoma, a cancer of the blood…
Scientists unexpectedly witness wolf puppies play fetch
When it comes to playing a game of fetch, many dogs are naturals. But now, researchers report that the remarkable ability to interpret human social communicative cues that enables a…
Lame sheep adjust their behavior to cope with their condition
Using novel sensing technology, experts have found that lame sheep adjust how they carry out certain actives, such as walking, standing or laying down, rather than simply reducing the amount…
Newly discovered genetic element adjusts coat color in dogs
Why are Irish Setters so red while other breeds can come in different hues? Geneticists now have an answer for why some dogs have more intense coat colors than others.
Animal Airwaves
Lumps and Bumps in Your Pet: What Cells Can Tell
If you’ve ever found lumps and bumps on your pet’s skin, chances are you’ve felt concern — even alarm. However, most of these types of growths will prove to be…
Old-dog eyes: setting the record straight
As dogs age and their eyes get cloudy, pooch parents may think it’s due to cataracts. But there are more common and less drastic reasons for the change. By the…
Millennials and their fur babies
Move over Baby Boomers. Millennials — people born between 1980 and 2000 — now have more pets than any other generation. In fact, about 35% of pet owners are millennials,…
Kids with a mission: helping shelter animals
For you kids who want to help shelter animals, there are so many things you can do! First, teach those around you how important it is to spay and neuter…
