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UF study finds no difference in susceptibility to…
But some patients, whose genetic makeup gives them more protection, have a better chance of fending off infection from the virus.
New mucosal vaccine prototype provides…
The UF investigators aim to develop a better vaccine for animals and to ultimately develop a vaccine for humans as well.
Great challenges, great minds meet at UFCVM
A new article in the American Journal of Veterinary Research focuses on college achievements.
Researchers in the spotlight
Veterinary Dermatology
Dr. Rosanna Marsella
Dr. Rosanna Marsella led a team of world experts in veterinary dermatology to create first-ever clinical consensus guidelines for equine allergic skin diseases. Results were published in Veterinary Dermatology.
Tick-borne diseases
Dr. Jeff Gruntmeir
Dr. Jeff Gruntmeir analyzes ticks for disease-causing agents, a critical step in the fight to identify, track and treat emerging public health threats. Babesiosis, an emerging tick-borne disease in the U.S., is in his sights.
Everglades Virus
Dr. Maureen Long
UF researchers report that Everglades virus, or EVEV — endemic in South Florida and a subtype of the highly pathogenic Venezuelan equine encephalitis — has mutated, suggesting a possible new threat to horses and other large mammals.
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Cars, chlamydia and canines are biggest koala killers
A database tracking hospital admissions and deaths reveals the devastating impact cars, disease and dogs are having on the South East Queensland koala population.
Nearly half of dog owners are hesitant to vaccinate their pets
A new study found that more than half of people who own dogs expressed some level of canine vaccine hesitancy — i.e. skepticism about vaccinating their pets against rabies and…
How brucellosis — which can jump from animals to humans — impacts the brain
Brucellosis is a disease, caused by the members of bacterial Brucella family, that mainly infects cattle, goats and sheep, leading to pregnancy loss, which has caused billions of dollars in…
Young kids may learn to identify dog aggression with age and experience
In a study of children and adults, both higher age and having had a pet dog were associated with better ability to recognize dog emotions from facial expressions. The findings…
Animal Airwaves
Choosing the Right Pet Food: What You Should Know
All dog and cat owners want the best for their pet, but are bombarded with information that one food is better than another by advertisers and web sites trying to…
Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats
A common disease in older cats, chronic kidney disease, or CKD — also known as chronic renal failure — is a long-standing kidney dysfunction that most frequently affects older animals…
Switching a feline kibble junkie to wet food
Because of its higher moisture content, wet food is healthier than dry for most cats. But what if your feline friend is a kibble junkie? Don’t despair. With time and…
Keep pets away from spoiled food
If you choose to eat foods past their expiration date, that’s your business. But when it comes to feeding your pet, veterinarians suggest you toe the line. Expiration dates anticipate…
