Collaborative research advances what is known about influenza B
UGA’s collaborative research explores the mystery of Influenza B, tracking the Victoria and Yamagata lineages to improve vaccine design and predict the virus’s future evolutionary path.
Nikki Shariat honored with USPOULTRY research award
Dr. Nikki Shariat, an associate professor in the Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center (PDRC), has been honored with U.S. Poultry & Egg Association‘s Dr. Charles Beard Research Excellence Award. This award recognizes outstanding research with a significant, positive impact on the poultry industry, and honors Dr. Shariat’s exceptional research focused […]
English bulldog legacy inspires new endowed student fund
A new student fund has been established at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine to support future veterinarians. The Irresistibulls Veterinary Student Fund was endowed by Ryan and Ashley Whitney in honor of their beloved English bulldogs and in gratitude for the exceptional care they received at the […]
Turning loss into hope
One dog owner’s mission to advance Canine Kidney Disease research Diane L. Wynocker never imagined she would lose all three of her beloved Shelties, Lambert, Timmer, and Piper, to the same heartbreaking diagnosis: Canine Kidney Disease (CKD). Their losses, each deeply painful, left her searching for a way to channel […]
Ask the Experts: Winter Care Tips for Farm Animals
As temperatures drop, winter can present unique challenges for horses and farm animals. Cold weather can affect nutrition, hydration, and overall management, making proactive care essential. Experts from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine offer practical guidance to help owners navigate seasonal challenges to ensure your animals stay […]
Garcia joins field services team
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine welcomes Dr. Jessica Garcia as a Clinical Assistant Professor with our Large Animal Field Services team. Dr. Garcia earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at the Ohio State University and completed her internship, residency, and board certification in Large Animal Internal Medicine […]
Culture and the Consumption of Bushmeat: Considerations for Conservation
Amy Zhou, a Biomedical Physiology major in the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, was recently published in The Classic, the Writing Intensive Program’s journal of undergraduate writing and research. The essay explores how cultural factors influence conservation planning regarding wild game.
Making Headlines: UGA Vet Med’s Year of Impact
In 2025, the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine made headlines for excellence in teaching, research, and service. The college advanced impactful initiatives—from addressing the rural veterinarian shortage and combating avian influenza to pioneering traumatic brain injury treatments and advancing breakthrough Parkinson’s research. Join us as we celebrate a […]
CVM Holiday Hours
While the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine will follow the University of Georgia’s winter holiday schedule, being closed December 25, 2025 – January 1, 2026, several of our services will remain open or have a modified schedule. University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital 2200 College Station Road, […]
Biomedical physiology joins UGA Cortona’s curriculum
This fall, the College of Veterinary Medicine’s biomedical physiology course joined the roster of UGA students who arrive year-round in Athens’ sister city, perched atop a Tuscan hill, to practice art across various mediums.
