Companion Animal Parasite Council Graduate Student in Zoonotic Disease Award
Congratulations to Sarah Sapp on receiving the 2017 American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists-Companion Animal Parasite Council Graduate Student in Zoonotic Disease award!
Strong partnership: UGA’s GRA Eminent Scholars foster innovation and economic development
When Dennis Kyle, one of the nation's leading infectious disease researchers, arrived on the University of Georgia campus in January, he became the institution's 17th Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar.
2017: Compendium of Measures to Control Chlamydia psittaci Infection Among Humans and Pet Birds
Compendium of Measures to Control Chlamydia psittaci Infection Among Humans (Psittacosis) and Pet Birds (Avian Chlamydiosis), 2017. Published in the Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery. Click here for PDF.
Competition among viruses protects ducks
There are many different subtypes of influenza A virus in wild birds, and occasionally these viruses infect poultry and ultimately humans.
It is currently unknown how influenza virus subtype diversity in wild birds evolved and how different subtypes are maintained in wild bird populations, but a recent study from the University of Georgia provides evidence that subtype diversity exists in a state of competition.
Canine Influenza – Helpful information for pet owners
As of July 14, 2017, we are aware of fifteen confirmed cases of Canine influenza from six Georgia counties. This article provides helpful information about canine influenza along with some tips on how to help keep your dog(s) safe.
New price for Chlamydia spp. antibody titer determination by IFA, as of July 1, 2017
As of July 1, 2017, the price for Chlamydia spp. antibody titer determination by IFA will increase by $4 in order to offset the rise in cost for testing. The new prices will be: $36 for IFA serology The Chlamydia spp. panel with antibody determination with IFA will be $68 […]
Successful CPR: Team preparation and the recover guidelines
Congratulations to Walter Brown, RVT, Damion Asselin, RVT, and Deanna Bedard, RVT, for being featured on the cover of the May/June 2017 edition of Today’s Veterinary Technician. The trio, who work at the UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital, were photographed demonstrating proper cardiopulmonary resuscitation technique as part of an article on successful CPR.
Two years and counting!
March marked the two-year anniversary of the opening of the new Veterinary Medical Center for the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine. “It has been an exciting and busy two years,” said Dr. Gary Baxter, associate dean for clinical services.
2017 Alumni Award Recipients
Athens, Ga. — The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine recognized four alumni with awards for service to the College and to the veterinary profession.
The awards were presented by the Alumni Association of the College of Veterinary Medicine during the college’s 54th Annual Veterinary Conference and Alumni Weekend.
Federal Laboratory Consortium Southeast Region Excellence in Technology Transfer Award
Congratulations to Dr. Ray Kaplan on receiving the 2016 Federal Laboratory Consortium Southeast Region Excellence in Technology Transfer Award for “Technology to Aid in the Control of Internal Parasites in Sheep and Goats”.
