Protecting Pets from Common Toxins
UGA veterinarian highlights common household products that are toxic to pets and how advanced treatments, like hemoperfusion, are saving lives.
February is Pet Dental Health Month: Why Protecting Your Dog or Cat from Periodontal Disease Matters
February is Pet Dental Health Month, a great reminder that oral health plays a major role in your pet’s overall well-being. Experts at the UGA Pet Health Center emphasize that prevention, early care, and regular evaluations can help pets live healthier, more comfortable lives. Early Signs of Dental Disease in […]
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.
The age-old advice to “trust your gut” could soon take on new meaning for people diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, thanks to a creative feat of bioengineering by researchers in the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
UGA researchers create a new tool for tracking the spread of Covid
Researchers at the University of Georgia have added a key tool for epidemiologists to track and potentially control the spread of infectious diseases such as COVID-19.
Key Seasonal Risks and How to Prevent Them Contributions from Dr. Sara E. Gonzalez, DVM, MS, DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice) Summer is a time for fun and outdoor adventures with our pets, but it also brings several seasonal health hazards. Here are some summer-related risks to be aware of—and […]
Spring 2025 Aesculapian Magazine: OUT NOW
Catch up with all things UGA VetMed in this special 75th Anniversary edition of the Aesculapian. Out now in print & online.
UGA CVM’s Daniel Perez Elected to National Academy of Sciences
University of Georgia professors C. Robin Buell and Daniel R. Perez have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, the organization announced on April 29. Members are elected to NAS in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. Membership is a widely accepted mark of excellence in science […]
Karen Wells receives Creative Teaching Award
The Creative Teaching Awards are presented annually on behalf of the Office of Instruction to faculty who have demonstrated exceptional creativity in using either innovative technology or pedagogy to enhance student learning. Karen Wells received the Creative Teaching Award for successfully implementing weekly Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs) in VPHY3100: Elements of Physiology and VPHY3107: Integrative Concepts in Physiology.
The College of Veterinary Medicine was well represented at UGA’s 2025 Research Awards. Faculty members from units across the CVM were celebrated for their exceptional contributions to their research fields, highlighting the college’s commitment to excellence and innovation.
UGA CVM researcher publishes study that predicts the possible end of Flu B in humans
The flu may never go away, but new research from the University of Georgia’s Center for Vaccines and Immunology (CVI) foretells the possible end of influenza B with broader implications of improving the next-generation influenza vaccines.
UGA researchers use bugs to battle Parkinson’s
Anumantha Kanthasamy, a neurotoxicologist and PD researcher at the University of Georgia’s Isakson Center for Neurological Disease Research, uses a unique approach in finding a therapeutic medicine for Parkinson’s disease: bugs.
Helping honey bees: How veterinarians can make a difference
If you’ve ever found yourself sweet on the idea of helping out honeybees, this insightful interview with Jörg Mayer, DVM, MS, DABVP, DECZM, DACZM, full professor in zoological medicine at the University of Georgia Veterinary College, might be just what you need to get started.
Rehabilitating Soft Tissue Injuries in Sport Horses
Equine sports medicine expert and UGA VetMed faculty member Dr. Katie Ellis describes her ideal rehab plan for sport horses with soft tissue injuries and solutions for managing uncompliant patients.
Recap of the 61st Annual Conference and Alumni Weekend
On March 7th and 8th, our college proudly hosted its 61st Annual Conference and Alumni Weekend. This event was dedicated to honoring our esteemed graduates for their remarkable contributions to the field of veterinary medicine and to fostering veterinary advancement through a series of continuing education seminars.
Herod, Trent named Regents’ Professors
Two University of Georgia faculty members have been named Regents’ Professors in recognition of their innovative and pace-setting research. The honor is the highest professorial recognition bestowed by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents.
The university’s 2025 Regents’ Professors are Andrew Herod, Distinguished Research Professor in the department of geography in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences; and M. Stephen Trent, UGA Foundation Distinguished Professor in the department of infectious diseases in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Carmichael, Kissinger named 2025 University Professors
The 2024–2025 University Professors are K. Paige Carmichael, Meigs Distinguished Professor in the department of pathology in the College of Veterinary Medicine, and Jessica Kissinger, a Distinguished Research Professor in the department of genetics in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences.
UGA veterinary medicine professor honored with prestigious Presidential Early Career Award
Jesse Schank is among 400 researchers named recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, or PECASE.
National Institutes of Health executes $7 million for UGA-led influenza research center studies
The National Institutes of Health has exercised options totaling more than $7 million for studies conducted by the UGA-led influenza research center.
From Patients to Patrons: Jim and Lisa Wallace’s Journey with UGA’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Jim and Lisa Wallace are proud pet parents and supporters of the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine. The Wallaces are dedicated to the Siberian Husky breed and have welcomed seven generations of huskies into their family.
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.
Everyone knows that the holiday season revolves around food and family, pets included. That is why our pet health experts at the CVM Pet Health Center, a primary-care clinic on UGA’s Athens campus, have shared valuable tips on holiday pet safety, along with two festive vet-approved treat recipes.
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.
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.
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 […]
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.”
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.
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.
Dr. Barry Simmons is a practicing dentist in Athens, where he has been a resident for most of his life. After rescuing some unwanted Easter chicks as a young child, he developed a deep love and fascination for birds, particularly talking parrots.
UGA research programs shine at 42nd meeting of the American Society for Virology
The University of Georgia’s research prowess was on display for the 42nd annual meeting of the American Society for Virology, the first time in the society’s history that it met in Athens and one of a handful of times the gathering has been held in the Southeast.
Isakson Initiative gives $1.4M to UGA Vet Med
The University System of Georgia Board of Regents on Nov. 14 approved the creation of two endowed distinguished professorships, made possible by a gift of $1.4 million from the Isakson Initiative to the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine.
UGA researchers receive prestigious grant to develop malaria drug
Two University of Georgia researchers have been awarded approximately $770,000 from the Global Health Initiative Technology (GHIT) Fund to develop a new drug to kill the dormant liver stages of Plasmodium vivax, the most widespread of the malaria parasites.
Going the Distance: Honoring Jack Forman’s Legacy Through the Gift of Scholarship
After spending some time living in Athens when she was young, Dawn Lisenby fell in love with the city, and was ecstatic when her brother, Jack, decided to attend the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM). Jack tragically passed away as a student, and the effect of his loss was […]
Generous donors give $21.3 million to CVM in FY2023
Gifts will give more students access to a veterinary education Philanthropic gifts of more than $21.3 million given to the College of Veterinary Medicine in fiscal year 2023 make it the largest fundraising year on record. The CVM also helped contribute to a record year of $242.8 million in private […]
International partnership allows release of once captive animals Pictured above, from left: Veterinary Technician Nia Chau, Second-year Resident Dr. Kelsey Trumpp and Drs. Stephen Divers and Sam Rivera, kneeling, and Joe Flanagan, standing, with a giant tortoise. Why? It’s the question that drives scientific discovery. It’s also the question most […]
Pet Health Center reopens on Classic Campus
Mural by son of 1975 alumnus makes whimsical welcome to visitors Alumni leave their mark on the College of Veterinary Medicine in many ways, but Dr. Jerry Eskridge’s imprint on the renovated Pet Health Center on Classic Campus is a particularly colorful one. A flash flood in January forced the […]
Student Spotlight – J.W. Gentry
J.W. Gentry (DVM, 2023) will take his learning home to Middle Georgia to assist food animal producers Watching J.W. Gentry work the Georgia Grown Baby Barn at the Georgia National Fair in Perry is like watching a small-town mayor meet his constituents at a barbecue on the town square. Everybody […]
Celebrating the Life of Dr. Steeve Giguère
Five years ago, renowned UGA CVM large animal clinician and beloved friend, Dr. Steeve Giguère, passed away unexpectedly at only 48 years old. Through shared heartbreak, the CVM community came together to create a fund in his memory. Thanks to you, we far exceeded all expectations and were able to […]
Junebug is a 7 year old, mixed breed dog who was adopted by the Gerke family. Junebug’s family hoped that when they rescued her and provided her with love and safety that she would be okay, but unfortunately that was not the case. As a rescue, Junebug had never interacted […]
UGA CVM advances closer to No. 1 in US News Rankings of VetMed Schools
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine rose to No. 7 in the latest ranking of veterinary colleges nationwide by U.S. News and World Report. The CVM has consistently placed in the top 10 in past rankings, and this distinction now places the CVM in the top 5 of […]
Registration now open for free eye exams for service animals
The University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital is once again offering free eye exam screenings to service and working animals this May as part of the 13th Annual American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) and Epicur National Service Animal Eye Exam Event. Registration by Sunday, April 30 at www.ACVOeyeexam.org is required to […]
Poppy O’Shaughnessy/Lofquist – Success Story
Poppy is a 7 year old, female labrador retriever mix who was a neurology patient at the University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital (UGA VTH). According to her family, Poppy has always been an energetic, loving soul who loves to play her favorite game “Rocky,” which consists of chasing river […]
Zeroing in on Parkinson’s: UGA takes multi-faceted approach to brain disease
For centuries, scientists have tried to crack the mystery of a devastating ailment once called “the shaking palsy.” But Parkinson’s disease, which causes tremors, muscle stiffness and difficulty walking, remains the second most common neurodegenerative disorder in the United States after Alzheimer’s. About 1 million Americans have Parkinson’s, and more […]
CVM researcher wins $1.1 million grant to study malaria vaccine
Research will be in collaboration with Yale University Chet Joyner, PhD, a faculty member in the Center for Vaccines and Immunology and the Center for Tropical and Emerging Diseases in the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at the University of Georgia, is the recipient of a $1.1 million grant from […]
Five CVM faculty awarded professorships, distinguished professorship and chair
Five members of the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine faculty have been awarded professorships in recognition and support for their work in teaching, research and public service. Dr. Frane Banovic was named UGA College of Veterinary Medicine Professor. Banovic is part of the Dermatology Service in the Department of Small […]
Dr. Biao He, One of UGA’s First Two Regents’ Entrepreneurs
The distinction recognizes faculty who have demonstrated success in translating research into a commercial setting The University System of Georgia Board of Regents approved two University of Georgia professors as Regents’ Entrepreneurs at its Dec. 1 meeting. Professors Biao He and Steven Stice, are the first two UGA selections for […]
The World’s First Ever Bee Vaccine
UGA’s College of Veterinary Medicine is working with Dalan Animal Health to conduct field trials on the world’s first ever bee vaccine. Our college is proud to house the most robust veterinary bee health program for in the country. Students start learning how to treat these vital creatures during their […]
Jonah Elliot Clark Scholarship is a First for CVM Undergraduates
The first scholarship to benefit undergraduates enrolled in the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine’s Biomedical Physiology program celebrates the memory of Jonah Elliot Clark, the son of Robert Clark, who serves as Senior Director for Finance and Administration of the College of Veterinary Medicine. Last April, Jonah unexpectedly […]
Dr. Palomares Receives Fulbright Specialist Award
The U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board are pleased to announce that Roberto Alexander Palomares Naveda of University of Georgia has received a Fulbright Specialist Program award. Dr. Palomares Naveda will complete a project at Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata in Argentina that aims to […]
UGA College of Veterinary Medicine Graduate Student Receives High Honors for Research
Several veterinary students and one graduate veterinary researcher are recognized annually at the National Veterinary Scholars Symposium with Boehringer Ingelheim awards in recognition of their early contributions to research advancing animal and human health. Dr. Ashley M. Rasys, from the University of Georgia, received the 2022 Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary Research Award […]
Costa Rica trip is a summer immersion into OneHealth
Costa Rica, while comprising just 0.03% of the planet’s land surface, is home to more than 500,000 species, making it one of the 20 countries with the greatest biodiversity in the world. For nearly 20 years, Sonia Hernandez has been taking groups of UGA students down to the Central American […]
UGA’s College of Veterinary Medicine Shelter Medicine Program Adds New Faculty Member
The University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is excited to welcome Dr. Staci Cannon as the college’s first faculty shelter medicine specialist. Dr. Cannon joined the faculty on July 1, 2022, as part of a newly established partnership with the Athens Area Humane Society (AAHS) aimed at supporting […]
Ben Anderson named SEC Baseball Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Ben Anderson, a graduate student in the Comparative Biomedical Sciences program, has recently been named the Southeastern Conference Baseball Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Anderson, a co-captain and native of LaGrange, Ga., has already earned a degree in Biochemistry. He is working on his master’s degree with plans to go to […]
UGA illustration programs merge hard science with fine art
Offered through the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Educational Resources Center, UGA’s post-graduate certificate in comparative medical illustration provides students with classroom and experiential education in a variety of media. The program is helmed by Jim Moore, director of Educational Resources and a Distinguished Research Professor in large animal medicine. While they take some […]
UGA’s College of Veterinary Medicine launches new Undergraduate Certificate in One Health
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine has officially launched its new Undergraduate Certificate in One Health (UCOH). Applications for Fall 2022 enrollment to the program opened on Monday, March 21, 2022. This certificate, open to UGA undergraduates of all majors, explores the intersection of human, animal, and environmental […]
Highly contagious virus confirmed in three Georgia bald eagles
Highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed in three bald eagles in Georgia Thursday. This is the first time the virus has been confirmed in the species in the state. The University of Georgia’s Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Diseases Study first detected the disease in the dead eagles found in Chatham, Glynn and […]
Testing the Waters in Djibouti
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Rebecca Pavlicek is a microbiologist assigned to the Naval Medical Research Center in Silver Spring, Maryland, and the current director of the microbiology laboratory of Naval Medical Research Unit-Three on Camp, Lemonnier, Djibouti, where she is deployed to protect service members from infectious diseases such as […]
UGA receives $5 million to support Parkinson’s research
Athens, Ga. – The University of Georgia will receive $5 million in federal funding for Parkinson’s research as part of the omnibus spending package passed by Congress and signed by President Joe Biden on Tuesday, March 15. The funds, which will support new facilities and equipment for the Johnny Isakson […]
Fungal infections cost U.S. $6.7B in a year
New research from the University of Georgia found that fungal infections account for $6.7 billion in health care spending in 2018. And that’s just the cases that were directly responsible for inpatient hospital stays. Combined with secondary infections and diagnoses, the total cost of hospital stays associated with fungal infections […]
Animals Infecting Humans Is Scary. It’s Worse When We Infect Them Back.
Mink farms threaten to become a source of new coronavirus variants – and an object lesson in how ‘spillback’ can make deadly diseases even deadlier. Read More Read More [PDF]
Shoring Up The Species Barrier
“The University of Georgia is one of the leading research institutions in the world tackling zoonotic spillover,” said Justin Bahl, comparative geneticist and associate professor in the College of Public Health and College of Veterinary Medicine at UGA. “We are studying the human and environmental systems in which these zoonotic infections arise and identifying possible […]
UGA researchers developing new models for malaria drug development and testing
Two UGA researchers are working to make it easier to develop effective treatments for malaria, a disease that sickens millions worldwide and kills hundreds of thousands each year. In tropical climates around the globe, malaria poses a grave risk to already vulnerable populations. In 2019, the World Health Organization estimated […]
The 2021 Inspiring Programs in STEM Awards
Our team at the Tifton Veterinary Diagnostic and Investigational Laboratory received the “2021 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award” from INSIGHT into Diversity. This honor recognizes the effort that colleges, universities, and outside organizations have undertaken to empower underrepresented and women students of all levels to succeed in the science, technology, […]
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in cattle
Growing resistance to our go-to antibiotics is one of the biggest threats the world faces. As common bacteria like strep and salmonella become resistant to medications, what used to be easily treatable infections can now pose difficult medical challenges. New research from the University of Georgia shows that there may […]
Kaori Sakamoto named to AAVMP board
Dr. Kaori Sakamoto, associate professor of anatomic pathology, has recently been named the director of wellness and wellbeing for the Association of Asian American Veterinary Medical Professionals (AAVMP). In this role, Dr. Sakamoto will be responsible for developing wellness workshops and opportunities designed to improve wellbeing and promoting positive mental […]
CVM professor receives ACVIM Lee & Inge Pyle Service Award
Dr. Michelle Barton, director of clinical academic affairs, Fuller E. Callaway Endowed Chair, and Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor of Large Animal Internal Medicine, was named the 2021 recipient of the Lee and Inge Pyle Service Award. This award is presented annually to an American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine […]
Researchers find target to fight antibiotic resistance
Gram-negative bacteria are the bane of health care workers’ existence. They’re one of the most dangerous organisms to become infected with—and one of the hardest to treat. But new research from the University of Georgia suggests a component of bacteria’s cell walls may hold the key to crushing the antibiotic-resistant microbes. […]
A team of researchers from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine and the Regenerative Bioscience Center has received a five-year, dual-purpose grant of $1.65 million from the USDA and the NIH to study the effects of chromosomal abnormalities on early embryo development and to discover and validate novel […]
Grateful clients commit to advancing equine research
Endurance riding taught Stagg and Cheryl Newman the valuable bond between humans and horses. Their professional careers taught them the value of research. Today, the Newmans blend their passions to advance equine research for generations to come. COMMITMENT TO HIGHER ACHIEVEMENT Stagg and Cheryl met in graduate school at Cornell […]
Canine Companions Needed for Dog Aging Project Research
Dr. Kate Creevy was just beginning her career as a small animal veterinary faculty member at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine when she was approached by Daniel Promislow. Dr. Promislow, a faculty member in the Department of Genetics in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences at […]
CVM faculty member named University Professor
Dr. Jim Moore has been a faculty member in the CVM for 40 years. Exemplifying the College’s mission of research, service, and teaching, Dr. Moore has always acted in at least one of these roles during his time with the university. Originally devoted to equine surgery and researching endotoxemia in […]
New technology reveals hidden Salmonella
Monitoring Salmonella in the environment is critical because contaminated freshwater used to irrigate crops can transfer pathogenic bacteria to fresh produce, causing illness and even death. But University of Georgia researcher Nikki Shariat believes traditional Salmonella surveillance methods have been missing the big picture. Shariat, an assistant professor of population […]
A conversation with Dr. John Corsale
Starting a new job and getting to know people is hard no matter when you do it. Add in a pandemic, and it’s downright near impossible. Dr. John Corsale has done just that—on February 1st, he jumped in as the College of Veterinary Medicine’s newest associate dean and teaching hospital […]
UGA colleges announce South Georgia multi-institutional partnership
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine (UGA CVM) in partnership with five South Georgia universities and colleges, was recently awarded a $150,000 USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Higher Education Challenge Grant. This grant will fund critical educational support for South Georgian students seeking baccalaureate or associate […]
UGA-led COVID study seeks more applicants
January 2021: In September 2020, the College of Veterinary Medicine announced SPARTA (SARS SeroPrevalence and Respiratory Tract Assessment), a study funded by the NIH National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the National Cancer Institute. The study’s original purpose was to investigate the human body’s response to infection with […]
CVM faculty guide UGA through the pandemic
During the pandemic, the university has had to make big choices quickly, and the College of Veterinary Medicine has played a large part in those tough decisions. The Preventative Measures Advisory Board is co-chaired by CVM Dean Lisa Nolan with four other CVM faculty members serving on its 11-member team: […]
CVM scientists create COVID-19 saliva test for campus community
When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit the U.S., the most common way to test for the virus was using nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs—which pass through the nostril to the very back of the nasal cavity, where they pick up mucosal secretions. But thanks to a team of researchers from UGA’s Veterinary […]
CVM professor receives AAVMC award for distinguished service
Dr. Corrie Brown has been recognized for the second time in as many months. This week, Dr. Brown was named this year’s AAVMC Billy E. Hooper Award for Distinguished Service recipient. Per the AAVMC, this award is presented each year to an individual “whose leadership and vision has made a […]
CVM announces new Veterinary Teaching Hospital Director
After a national search, the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine is pleased to welcome John Corsale, DVM, MBA as the new Associate Dean of Clinical Services and Director of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital beginning in February 2021. Dr. Corsale brings extensive and unique experience to the hospital. Since […]
CVM professor recognized by ACVP
Dr. Corrie Brown, Josiah Meigs and University Professor of pathology, was recognized earlier this month as a Distinguished Member by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) at its 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting. Per the ACVP, “Distinguished Members are ACVP Diplomates who have rendered exceptionally distinguished service to the College […]
As a specialist in parasitology, Dr. Ray Kaplan, professor of infectious diseases, keeps a watchful eye on the interactions between parasites and their hosts. In recent years, parasitologists noticed that racing greyhounds and recently adopted former racing greyhounds are almost always infected with hookworms. This phenomenon was believed to be […]
CVM professor and emergency care practitioner recognized at national conference
Benjamin Brainard, professor of small animal medicine and surgery and director of clinical research, was recently awarded the 2020 ACVECC Jack Mara Scientific Achievement Award for Advances in Coagulation. This award is presented to the veterinarian who has made the most substantial contribution to knowledge and understanding of the unique […]
UGA researchers seek targets to mitigate fescue toxicity in cattle
A $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will allow researchers at the University of Georgia to examine the minutiae of cattle and fescue microbiome interaction to find targets that will help mitigate the effects of fescue toxicosis, a forage-related condition that costs the U.S. beef industry more than […]
CVM announces new director for Athens Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
The College of Veterinary Medicine is pleased to announce the hire of Dr. Binu Velayudhan as the director of the Athens Veterinary Diagnostic Lab (AVDL), effective January 1, 2021. Dr. Velayudhan currently serves as the assistant director of laboratories at the North Carolina Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories in Raleigh, NC. Prior […]
New beehives added for veterinary training
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine has joined the fight to save the bees by building a set of hives on campus. The new program will give residents and senior veterinary students in clinical training experience caring for these insects and is led by Dr. Joerg Mayer, associate professor of zoological […]
Student and faculty publish interactive children’s book
Chad Schmiedt, professor of small animal medicine and surgery and Alison Bradbury Chair in Feline Health, in collaboration with Jim Moore, professor of large animal medicine and director of the Educational Resources Center at the College of Veterinary Medicine, has created and published an eBook written for children preparing to […]
CVM prepares for fall semester amid COVID-19 backdrop
Faculty, staff, and students are preparing to return to campus in the coming weeks, and at the College of Veterinary Medicine, we are ramping up for a semester unlike any we have ever experienced before. The College will look different this semester as we work to make our facilities as […]
CVM department head elected president of AAALAC Council on Accreditation
Gaylen Edwards, head of the department of physiology and pharmacology and Georgia Athletic Association Professor in Veterinary Medicine, has recently been elected president of the AAALAC International Council on Accreditation. AAALAC International is a non-profit organization that promotes the humane treatment of laboratory animals. The organization also offers a voluntary […]
Veterinary Diagnostic Labs to provide COVID-19 testing support
Both the Athens Veterinary Diagnostic Lab and Tifton Veterinary Diagnostic and Investigational Lab are now registered to conduct assays on human samples and support SARS-CoV-2 testing. Where the labs were previously registered to accept and perform diagnostic assays on animal tissues and cultures, this new registration grants them the ability […]
Operational Impacts of COVID-19
Our Hospital and Community Practice Clinic are open at this time. However, our appointment availability varies from service to service due to our backlog of cancelled appointments and our busy emergency caseload. Please call for more information. We continue curbside service at this time. . This means we will not be […]
UGA College of Veterinary Medicine introduces new online professional master’s program
The College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia has announced the formation of a completely online Master’s program in Comparative Biomedical Sciences. The curriculum is interdisciplinary and is designed to provide a broad foundation for students who intend to pursue professional careers in veterinary or human medicine, biomedical […]
CVM-affiliated teaching assistants recognized for pedagogic contributions
The UGA Center for Teaching and Learning recognizes graduate students annually for their significant contributions to instruction at the university. This year, three College of Veterinary Medicine teaching assistants were recognized. Ahmed Hikal and Madelyn Krunkosky were awarded the Outstanding Teaching Award. This award is presented to the top 10% […]
UGA CVM researchers identify new compounds to combat multi-drug antibiotic resistance
A team of researchers led by Stephen Trent, professor of infectious diseases and UGA Foundation Distinguished Professor recently identified five compounds capable of boosting the effects of common last-resort antibiotics against treatment-resistant, Gram-negative bacteria. These compounds were also successful in lowering the dose of antibiotics necessary to facilitate bactericidal effects, […]
Athens Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory director retiring, interim director appointed
After 15 years of service, Dr. Jeremiah (Jerry) Saliki will be retiring from UGA May 1st, 2020. Dr. Saliki has been the director of the Athens Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (AVDL) since 2007 and at the University of Georgia as a professor of virology since 2005. He is a renowned virologist […]
UGA researchers receive NIH grants to study innate immunity to influenza and pneumococcus
Balázs Rada, associate professor of infectious diseases and head of the Laboratory of Mucosal Innate Immunity and Neutrophil Biology at UGA, is the principal investigator on two NIH-funded projects totaling $2.3M. Rada and his team will study the body’s innate immune response to influenza and a pneumonia-causing bacterium, Streptococcus pneumoniae, […]
Engineered dog virus combats coronaviruses
A team of researchers at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine has developed a COVID-19 vaccine candidate that has proven successful in promoting an immune response in early test models. The team is led by Biao He, the Fred C. Davison Distinguished University Chair in Veterinary Medicine at […]
CVM student awarded for distinguished service
Lyla Kotsch, second-year DVM student, was recently presented the Student American Veterinary Medical Association’s (SAVMA) John Pitts Award for Distinguished Service, and it’s easy to see why. This award is presented annually by the SAVMA president to a single student who has displayed exemplary service and dedication to the veterinary […]
CVM faculty member named 2020 Meigs Professor
Puliyur MohanKumar is a professor of veterinary biosciences and diagnostic imaging, but he’s best known for leading our first-year students through their first anatomy course. A student-favorite educator, MohanKumar is always working to create innovative ways for students to learn—a challenge when your coursework is as broad as anatomy. Learn […]
CVI researchers developing coronavirus vaccine
Ted Ross, director of the CVM’s Center for Vaccines and Immunology, and his team have partnered with labs and biotech companies to develop new vaccines that could protect against the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Learn more here.
Nikolay Filipov named Lalita and Raghubir Sharma Distinguished Professor
Nikolay Filipov has been endowed with the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Lalita and Raghubir Sharma Distinguished Professorship. This professorship, named for Dr. Raghubir Sharma and his wife, is presented to a professor focusing on innovative research in toxicology and engaged in teaching, research, public service, or a combination of these […]
Georgia Bio names two College of Veterinary Medicine units as annual Helix Award winners
Two College of Veterinary Medicine units were recently honored at Georgia Bio’s Golden Helix Awards and Annual Gala in Atlanta. The Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center (PDRC) was awarded a Community Award and the Center for Vaccines and Immunology (CVI) received a Deal of the Year Award. The Community Awards […]
CVM students help older pet owners in partnership with Meals on Wheels
In a new partnership with the Athens Community Council on Aging (ACCA), UGA Vet Med students deliver veterinary care directly to the doors of Athens’ older adults. Check out these stories to see how these groups deliver more than a meal. Athens Banner-Herald Athens Community Council on Aging
Pathology students and faculty recognized in interdisciplinary ceremonies
The Department of Pathology celebrated a successful year’s end. Seven students and faculty were presented awards at three recent annual meetings. The American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) and the American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology’s (ASVCP) concurrent annual meeting was held in San Antonio, Texas; the Entomological Society of […]
CVM hosts first international workshop for dairy veterinarians in Tifton
On Monday, December 2, 2019, the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine’s Tifton campus opened its doors to veterinarians from Central and South America—the CVM’s first international workshop in Tifton, GA. The workshop, coordinated by clinical associate professor of food animal health and management Pedro Melendez, was developed to provide updated […]
Tifton Diagnostic Lab faculty partnering on USDA-NRCS feral swine control project
On November 21, it was announced that the Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District was awarded $1.5 million for a three year project in the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program in the Albany project area. The Albany project area includes parts of Calhoun, Baker, Terrell, and Dougherty […]
CVM faculty member to lead new NIH Collaborative Influenza Vaccine Innovation Center
The University of Georgia has signed a contract with the National Institutes of Health for an initial award of $8 million to develop a new, more advanced influenza vaccine designed to protect against multiple strains of influenza virus in a single dose. The total funding could be up to $130 […]
Large animal resident wins ACVAA award
Nicole Trenholme, a resident in the Department of Large Animal Medicine, was recently awarded the 2019 American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ACVAA) Best Large Animal Resident Abstract award for her presentation “Effects of a 5-degree head-up incline on arterial oxygenation in anesthetized horses.” Congratulations to Dr. Trenholme!
The College of Veterinary Medicine recently received approval from the Board of Regents to create the Alison Bradbury Chair in Feline Health, one of only two such endowed professorships in the nation. Dr. Chad Schmiedt, professor of small animal surgery, will be the first to hold the position. Schmiedt is […]
Pathology faculty member selected to participate in SEC Academic Leadership Development Program
Kaori Sakamoto, associate professor of pathology and director of the Comparative Biomedical Sciences Program at the College, has been selected for the 2019-2020 Southeastern Conference Academic Leadership Development Fellowship. This program is designed to enhance the skills of faculty and early-career administrators in SEC institutions and prepare them for the […]
CVM breaks ground on new Farm Animal Veterinary Medical Center on the Tifton campus
The UGA College of Veterinary Medicine broke ground on a new facility on their campus in Tifton, Georgia recently. The UGA Tifton Farm Animal Veterinary Medical Center will improve the CVM’s ability to serve Georgia’s animal agricultural industries and will strengthen the South Georgia region overall. The 9,000-square-foot facility will […]
CVM faculty, students, and alumni recognized as AAAP/AVMA 2019 award and scholarship recipients
At the annual American Association of Avian Pathologists (AAAP) meeting for poultry health experts and students in Washington, DC, the AAAP and co-sponsor American Veterinary Medicine Association (AVMA) announced their 2019 award winners. Following four days of seminars and events, the two associations recognized eminent scholars in the field. Winners […]
CVM welcomes 114 incoming veterinary students in white coat ceremony
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine welcomed the class of 2023 during its annual White Coat Ceremony held Sunday, Aug. 11. Sponsored by the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association (GVMA) and VCA Animal Hospitals, and attended by members of the GVMA and the South Carolina Association of Veterinarians, this […]
UGA Graduate School Hosts Three Minute Thesis Competition
WUGA’s Graduate Assistant Morgan Frey attended the Graduate School’s 2019 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition in April. Though many of the contestants typically spend all day working in a lab, the competition put their presentation skills to the test and showed everyone the important research coming out of UGA. For […]
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.
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 […]
New Pricing for IDL’s Zoo & Exotic Animal Pathology Service as of November 1, 2016
Due to the rise in costs for supplies, reagents, and slide preparations, IDL will be increasing the cost for this service. See new submission form.
New Pricing for IDL Companion Animal tests as of August 1, 2016
Due to the rise in costs for supplies and reagents, IDL will increase the costs for testing. Please see the updated Non-Exotics Submission form for the new pricing.
New Pricing for IDL PCR tests as of July 1, 2016
Due to the rise in costs for supplies and reagents, IDL will increase the cost for testing. The price for most PCR tests will increase by $2 (see updated Avian & Exotics Submission form)
New price for Chlamydia spp. antibody titer determination by IFA, as of July 1, 2016
As of July 1, 2016, the price for Chlamydia spp. antibody titer determination by IFA will increase to $32 in order to offset the rise in the cost of testing and shipping. The new prices will be: $32 for IFA serology The Chlamydia panel with antibody determination using IFA will […]
New pricing for Zoo & Exotic Animal Pathology Service as of July 1, 2015
New pricing available HERE.
New price for Chlamydophila spp. antibody titer determination by IFA, as of July 1, 2013
As of July 1, 2013, the price for Chlamydophila spp. antibody titer determination by IFA will increase by $3 in order to offset the rise in cost of testing. The new prices will be: $27 for IFA serology The Chlamydophila panel with antibody determination using IFA will be $56 The […]
Canine Idexx 4DX®Plus test is available
Canine Idexx SNAP® 4DX ®Plus Idexx SNAP® 4DX ®Plus test that detects antibody to Ehrlichia ewingii, Ehrlichia canis, Anaplasma platys, Anaplsama phagocytophilium, and Borrelia burgdoreri plus Dirofilaria immitis antigen in blood, plasma, or serum samples at $25/sample.
New Avian Tests available November 1, 2012
Three NEW Avian tests will be available beginning November 1, 2012: Chlamydophila psittaci — Elementary Body Agglutination (EBA) antibody test at $24/test. Agglutination assays favor the detection of IgM, which the body develops during the early phase of an infection. Chlamydophila psittaci Panel — 2 DNA probes, one on whole […]
Prices for Chlamydophila Serology and Necropsy / Histopathology have changed
Prices for Chlamydophila Serology and Necropsy / Histopathology changed on July 1, 2011.
Currently not Available: NON-psittacine polyomavirus DNA in situ hybridization test and KHV serology
The NON-psittacine polyomavirus DNA in situ hybridization test and KHV serology are currently unavailable.
Shipping samples to us? Remember IDL’s address
IDL’s address: Click here for our address.
