New species of Eimeria found in mourning doves in Kentucky
A UGA-led research team discovered a new species of the parasite Eimeria in fecal samples from a Kentucky population of mourning doves, which is one of the most abundant birds in North America and one of the most harvested game birds in the United States.
Take-home glucose monitors for diabetic pets
Did you know that the University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital offers iPro continuous glucose monitoring devices for cats and dogs with diabetes mellitus? The devices, commonly used for human patients with diabetes, are used to gather data on the patient's response to insulin. The Hospital has been offering this service since 2013.
UGA VTH Pharmacist receives Distinguished Alumna Award
Heather Lindell, the assistant manager of the pharmacy at the UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital, was recently honored by her alma mater, the UGA College of Pharmacy, with a Distinguished Alumna Award.
Take-home glucose monitors for diabetic pets
Did you know that the University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital offers iPro continuous glucose monitoring devices for cats and dogs with diabetes mellitus? The devices, commonly used for human patients with diabetes, are used to gather data on the patient's response to insulin. The Hospital has been offering this service since 2013.
New resistance gene discovered in common soil bacterium
A research team based at the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine has discovered a novel gene—erm(46)—that confers antibiotic resistance in Rhodococcus equi, a soil-dwelling bacterium which commonly infects foals and causes opportunistic infections in immunocompromised people. The finding was made in collaboration with researchers at the University of Edinburgh, Texas A&M University, and the University of Washington.
UGA Veterinarian receives highest honor from regional wildlife agencies
Dr. John R. Fischer, director of the Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study (SCWDS), recently received the 2016 C.W. Watson Award from fish and wildlife agencies in the Southeast. This is the highest award presented by the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA).
UGA Small Animal Hospital renamed to memorialize donor
The UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital has renamed its Small Animal Hospital in honor of Cora Nunnally Miller, a donor who gave more than $13 million to the College of Veterinary Medicine. The name change was made official Nov. 3 during a dedication ceremony that included the unveiling of a portrait of Miller that was painted when she was a teenager by Lamar Dodd.
Business Manager – Athens Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
The Athens Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at UGA is searching for a new Business Manager.
Why we give
John E. Hayes (DVM ’63) attended a pre-veterinary program at the University of Maryland prior to entering veterinary school at the University of Georgia. “Dr. John,” as he is affectionately known, is well known in his home state for providing creatures, both great and small, with compassionate veterinary care, regardless of an owner’s ability to pay for his services. He has lent his time and expertise to animals in need—in addition to lending his time to other causes—throughout his career in daily practice and his 10 very active years as a “retiree.”
Disaster Preparedness
“Today around 12:30, a truck transporting chemicals to UGA labs crashed into the UGA Health Sciences Campus. The driver ran a red light at the intersection, hit several oncoming vehicles and flipped onto its side. A small fire is seen near the cab of the truck and the distinct odor of chlorine is present.”
So began an exercise realistic enough that local media outlets had to be informed in advance that the “emergency” was, in fact, just a drill. The four-hour interprofessional event, held on an otherwise calm Saturday afternoon in March 2016, was a joint effort by the College of Pharmacy, the UGA Division of One Health and the UGA Medical Partnership to instruct veterinary, pharmacy and medical students in disaster management and the importance of interdisciplinary cooperation.
