Archive for 2024
The Zoo in Your Backyard
Bear Hollow Zoo is a hidden gem in the Athens-Clarke County community. It houses various animals that are naturally found in Georgia. Through partnerships with the zoo, students from the University of Georgia gain invaluable experience in their fields of study and help make a positive impact on the community.
Precision One Health Symposium highlights successes
Researchers from various colleges and schools across the University of Georgia gathered for the inaugural Precision One Health Symposium to hear updates on collaborative research performed under the umbrella of the POH Initiative.
Paws Off the Plate
Holiday Pet Safety Tips + Vet-Approved Festive Treat Recipes Everyone knows that the holiday season revolves around food and family. Of course, we also want our furry family members to be part of the festive celebrations. Our pet health experts at the CVM Pet Health Center, a primary-care clinic conveniently […]
Poultry health is top priority for UGA-Merck partnership
Home to Gainesville, the “Poultry Capital of the World,” the state of Georgia places a premium on the health of its commercial poultry population. That is no more evident than through the prolific partnership between Georgia’s flagship land-grant university and a global leader in pharmaceuticals, Merck Animal Health.
UGA CVM is working to cure the ongoing shortage of large animal veterinarians serving producers in Georgia
According to a 2023 report from Johns Hopkins University, large animal veterinarians account for just two percent of working veterinarians in the United States. Their numbers have declined by 90 percent since World War II, the report says.
UGA CVM STEM outreach programs recognized for inclusive excellence
The College of Veterinary Medicine was honored for Ready.Vet.Go., a program tailored to middle school students from metro Atlanta and rural Macon County. Additionally, the college’s Tifton Veterinary Diagnostic and Investigational Laboratory was recognized for its efforts to tackle a regional shortage of veterinarians by addressing the underrepresentation of rural students […]
Nicole Northrup is named director of the UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Dr. Nicole Northrup has been named director of the University of Georgia’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital. A board-certified specialist in veterinary oncology, Northrup has served as interim director of the VTH for the past year.
CVM Alumnus Recognized
Join us in congratulating Dr. Shuo Xiao, recipient of the 2024 New Investigator Award presented by the Society for the Study of Reproduction. Supported by the Virendra B. Mahesh New Investigator Fund, this award recognizes an active, regular member of the society for outstanding research completed and published within 12 years after […]
UGA PhD researcher studies Egyptian fruit bats as key to new discoveries in pathology
Jessica Elbert, a boarded veterinary anatomic pathologist, diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists and PhD Candidate at University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine, is engaging in research on Egyptian rousette or “Egyptian fruit” bats in hope of uncovering information on zoonotic viruses.
Small animal professorship allows Dr. Bryan Torres to introduce vet students to gait and motion analysis and encourage further research in the field
As far back as he can remember, Dr. Bryan Torres (DVM, 2003) wanted to be a veterinarian. “It’s the only thing I’ve ever wanted to be,” he said. In June of 2023, Torres joined the faculty at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, where he holds the Small Animal Medicine and Surgery […]
Dawg Gone Grateful – The “Tail” of the Cason Pack
Judge Tracie (AB ’93) and David (AB ’00) Cason are proud owners and dog parents of Erskine “Erk” Russell (a full-size black and tan dachshund) and Emma Mae (chocolate lab). They also were the proud owners and dog parents of the late Munson (red dachshund) and Dooley (piebald dachshund), both who lived to the great age of 17.
CBS grad students win big at 3MT
Thesis presentation competition tests communication, creativity Three of the 10 finalists in the University of Georgia’s 13th Annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition were graduate students in the Comparative Biomedical Sciences program of the College of Veterinary Medicine. Breanna Timani and Abarna Murugan made the finals with Jordan Parker, who […]
A Pawsitive New Approach to Veterinary Care
Dr. Andrea Johnson is a 2001 UGA College of Veterinary Medicine graduate. Because of her strong bond to her pony, Brownie, and her soul-dog, Tully, she pursued mixed animal medicine and accomplished her lifelong dream of owning a practice.
Saher Khan is CVM’s first Presidential Award of Excellence honoree
Saher Khan was honored recently as the College of Veterinary Medicine’s first Presidential Award of Excellence recipient. Nominees are selected by the deans of their respective colleges and demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, strong extracurricular involvement, service to and involvement in their college or school, and exemplify the best of UGA’s […]
Paying It Forward Through Pet Memorials: Nacho’s Story
There are no words to describe how a beloved pet can impact one’s life. Nacho came into Amy Antenen’s life when she was almost 25 years old. After recently graduating college and starting her career, Amy purchased him as a puppy when he was just eight weeks old and only weighed ½ lb!
Mark Tompkins is appointed director of UGA Center for Vaccines and Immunology
Mark Tompkins, Ph.D., UGA Athletic Association Distinguished Professor in Virology and Immunology, has been appointed director of the Center for Vaccines and Immunology (CVI) in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Established in 2015, the CVI is made up of a premier team of researchers that are leading the way in […]
Sky-High Generosity: Memorial Wildlife Annual Gift Gives Back to CVM Students
Tom Dew and his wife, Kris, have four mottos they live by: “Treat others how you want to be treated. Have a goal. Persevere. Give back.” Tom explains, “This world isn’t all about I, me, my. Help somebody else.”
Distinguished Professors bring a wealth of experience and hope for new advancements to their roles with CVM
What makes a professor distinguished? In the College of Veterinary Medicine, it’s a clinician who sees the need for 24/7 emergency care for animals and builds a program to provide just that. And it’s researchers who dive deep into the mechanisms of well-known but little understood diseases in hopes of […]
Graduate Student Profile: Jonathan “Jonny” Matthew Hancock
Jonathan “Jonny” Matthew Hancock began his graduate career in toxicology at the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine in May of 2020, when the COVID pandemic was putting fear and doubt into occasions that would otherwise be marked by joy and anticipation.
Prestigious scholarship award ensures continued successes for Meg Lemons
Check out the multimedia version of Meg’s story. Margaret “Meg” Lemons (DVM, 2024) was shocked to learn she was a winner of a $75,000 scholarship through the Foundation for the Horse, but her future colleagues were not.
The Lasting Impact of Scholarship Support
It is estimated by the year 2030 there will be a shortage of 15,000 veterinarians nationwide. In an effort to address this ongoing issue, in 2021 we expanded our DVM class size to 150 students annually with 29 from South Carolina.
Navigating love through loss: Honoring Bailey’s Legacy
This is our Bailey. He was our first child. We got him when we’d been married six months. He was there for our first home purchase, our move to the suburbs, and through three pretty tough pregnancies. He essentially watched us grow up.
A Deep-Dive into Gratitude: Georgia Aquarium’s Scholarship Recipient Expresses the Impact of and Appreciation for her Scholarship
Thanks to the generosity of Georgia Aquarium and their establishment of the Pete Correll Memorial Scholarship, each year a deserving DVM candidate receives academic support, helping them get one step closer to earning their degree.
