News Releases
The office of public relations provides a media contact for information about the college, its programs and its activities. In addition to preparing news releases for the Associated Press and various trade publications, the office provides information for a variety of college brochures and newsletters. The office also on occasion posts information of value to the general public and to veterinarians, including but not limited to our UF veterinary alumni.
Recent Posts
$3.2 Million grant funds development of new malaria vaccine
Apr 2nd, 2018
The Global Health Innovative Technology Fund has awarded UF and partners in the United States and Japan $3.2 million to advance a promising vaccine to prevent transmission of malaria.
Dog hit by golf cart defeats death three times after treatment at UF
Mar 20th, 2018
A young dachshund named Rupert, run over by a golf cart in Ocala on Feb. 19, is now living a charmed life after being resuscitated three times by UF veterinarians.
UF veterinarians perform groundbreaking electrochemotherapy on two Florida sea turtles
Feb 28th, 2018
Two UF veterinarians recently performed groundbreaking electrochemotherapy treatment on two sea turtles in Key West.
UF professor installed as president of national equine group
Jan 8th, 2018
A professor of reproduction at the UFCVM has been installed as the new president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners.
Graduate student lands fellowship in equine studies
Jan 8th, 2018
A UFCVM graduate student has received a fellowship in equine studies from a key national group.
Clinical Skills Lab addition wins statewide building group award
Nov 2nd, 2017
The project received the top overall state award in the education category of a statewide design-build group competition.
College plays key role in Hurricane Irma relief
Sep 28th, 2017
The college rallied to provide assistance to pet owners, veterinarians and animals of many species throughout the state after Hurricane Irma.
UF plays key role in managing new dog flu emergence
Jul 13th, 2017
UF has played a major role in managing the emergence of a highly contagious strain of dog flu.
Potentially lethal rat lungworm parasite found throughout Florida
Jun 28th, 2017
UF researchers report finding the potentially lethal rat lungworm parasite throughout Florida.
College receives 2017 Excellence in Communications Award from national group
Jun 14th, 2017
A multifaceted effort at the UF College of Veterinary Medicine to boost the school’s national reputation has earned its communications team the 2017 Communications Excellence Award from the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges, or AAVMC.