College of Veterinary Medicine

Education:

BS, Animal Science, University of Florida, 1990
DVM, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, 1995
Diplomate, ACVIM 1999
Diplomate, ABVP, 1999

Honors and Awards:

Lloyd’s of London Bursary Award, 1995
Upjohn Clinical Proficiency Award in Large Animal, 1995
Raleigh Burroughs Media Award, 2005
UF Superior Accomplishment Award, 2006
FAEP Outstanding Contribution Award, 2006

Research Interests:

Neonatology, exercise physiology, endocrine disease

Selected Publications:

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Preston SA, Trumble TN, Zimmel DN, Chmielewski TL, Brown MP, Hernandez JA. Lameness, athletic performance, and financial returns in yearling Thoroughbreds bought for the purpose of resale for profit. JAVMA 232 (1): 85-87, 2008.

Zimmel D. Urinary tract infections. In D. Sellon and M. Long (ed): Equine Infectious Diseases, WB Saunders, 2007, p 103-106.

Zimmel D. Gastrointestinal neoplasia. In S. Reed, W. Bayly, D. Sellon (ed): Equine Internal Medicine 2nd edition, WB Saunders 2004.

Zimmel D. Management of pain and dehydration in horses with colic. In N. Edward Robinson (ed.): Current Therapy in Equine Medicine 5th edition, WB Saunders 2002.

Zimmel D. Diagnostic approach to hemostatic disorders. In N. Edward Robinson (ed.): Current Therapy in Equine Medicine 5th edition, WB Saunders 2002.

Blikslager AT, Zimmel D, Young KM, Campbell NB, Little D, Argenzio RA. Recovery of ischemic-injured porcine ileum:evidence for contributory role of COX-1 and COX-2. Gut 50(5): 616-623, 2002.

Jones SL, Zimmel D, Tate LP, Campbell N, Redding WR, Carlson G. Dysphagia caused by squamous cell carcinoma in two horses. Compendium 23(11) 1020-1024, 2001.

Zimmel D, Blikslager AT, Jones SL, McFarlane D, Young K. Vaccine-associated anaphylactic-like reaction in a horse. Compendium 22 (1) 81-84, 2000.

Byrne E, Cohen N, Jones SL, Zimmel D, Valberg S. Rhabdomyolysis in two foals with polysaccharide storage myopathy. Compendium 22(5) 503-507, 2000.