UF Vet Med Voice

UF College of Veterinary Medicine
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Experts from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine share insights into our launchpad of advances in animal, human and environmental health.

  1. 06/01/2023

    Improving Dairy Cattle Health by Unraveling the Etiology of Uterine Disease

    Metritis is an inflammatory uterine disease found in about 20% of dairy cows after parturition. Studies at UF have found a distinct link between uterine disease and the uterine microbiome, metablome and the immune system in dairy cows, which may aid in prevention and treatment.

  2. 06/01/2023

    Optimizing Performance in the Elite Equine Athlete

    Equine specialists at UF’s Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center diagnose and treat elite equine athletes.

  3. 05/23/2023

    Animal CSI: Advocating for Animal Welfare Through Veterinary Forensics

    The veterinary forensic sciences team at the University of Florida provides a cross-disciplinary approach to the pursuit of justice in cases involving animal abuse. Key programs, implemented collaboratively with animal shelters, law enforcement, and attorneys are heightening awareness of animal abuse issues and provide veterinary forensic science services including forensic autopsies to participating agencies.

  4. 05/02/2023

    New Treatment Studied for Equine Recurrent Uveitis

    Researchers at UF are studying the development of a new eyedrop they hope will be able to prevent or treat a condition known as equine recurrent uveitis, or moon blindness, the most common cause of blindness in horses.

  5. 04/24/2023

    New Approaches for Understanding and Treating Bladder Pain Syndrome

    Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) affects millions of Americans, and current treatment options are ineffective for many patients. In this podcast, Aaron Mickle Ph.D tells us about his project that aims to determine the role of angiotensin signaling in developing and maintaining disease symptoms of IC/BPS using animal models. These results could open up new FDA- approved treatments with widely available and safe angiotensin inhibitors, substantially impacting patients’ quality of life.

  6. 01/23/2023

    Emerging Pathogens and Invasive Species: Impacts include Disease Risks as well as Environmental Effects

    Florida has many invasive species, with Burmese pythons being one of the best known. However, while impacts of these reptiles are often framed in terms of threats they pose to the environment or other species due to habitat encroachment, the risks of diseases associated with emerging pathogens they carry are worthy of further study. Rob Ossiboff, D.V.M., Ph.D., shares his study and the implications of the introduction of novel pathogens and diseases that are less obvious, but can be equally problematic and harder to monitor

  7. 01/03/2023

    Immunology: Making Strides in Treating Cancer in Dogs

    Osteosarcoma is the most common form of bone cancer in dogs. Highly metastatic, if located in a dog’s leg, it requires amputation and chemotherapy, which is only moderately effective. Building on technology he originally developed to treat melanoma in animals, Dr. Rowan Milner developed a vaccine to treat osteosarcoma in dogs. Rather than being administered to prevent a dog from developing cancer, it is given to a dog to treat cancer once it has developed. He discusses promising results from years of studies and what’s ahead to improve survival for dogs with this aggressive form of cancer.

  8. 12/13/2022

    Animal Disaster Response: An Essential Function of a Veterinary College

    Veterinary colleges are increasingly requested to respond to animal issues related natural and man-made disasters. Dr. Lawrence Garcia, Medical Director of the UF Veterinary Emergency Treatment Service (VETS) Team, recently led his team on a 10-day deployment to Fort Myers in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. He discusses why a well-trained disaster response team is important for veterinary colleges to have, not only from the standpoint of providing medical help to animals in need, but also as a way to prepare students to respond and help their communities as veterinary practitioners in the aftermath of a disaster.

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Experts from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine share insights into our launchpad of advances in animal, human and environmental health.

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  • Creator
    UF College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    24
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    Clean
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    © UF College of Veterinary Medicine
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    UF Vet Med Voice