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Maura Pedersen

Dr. Chiavaccini: In Scientific American

Recognizing animal pain is notoriously difficult. To do so, humans must rely on subtle body language or behavioral changes. But a new artificial-intelligence model automates this process by identifying pain in goats—using only their facial expressions. Dr. Chiavaccini’s cutting-edge AI research project is explained more thoroughly in a Scientific…

February 2025 Publications

Please see below for all February peer-reviewed publications by CDPM faculty and indexed through PubMed. Moreau MR, Edison LK, Ivanov YV, Wijetunge DSS, Hewage EMKK, Linder JE, Kariyawasam S. Comparative Patho-Genomics of Salmonella enterica Serovar Enteritidis Reveal Potential Host-Specific Virulence Factors. Pathogens. 2025 Feb 1;14(2):128. doi: 10.3390/pathogens14020128. PMID: 40005504;…

Dr. Rodrigues Hoffmann: Pythiosis cases in Florida dogs

Dog owners and veterinarians are raising alarms after several dogs died from a rare and deadly fungal infection known as pythiosis. The disease, caused by a water mold-like organism, is often fatal once contracted. Concerned pet owners and veterinarians are speaking out to raise awareness. Dr. Aline Rodrigues Hoffmann, a…

Dr. Stern: Animal Cruelty Task Force in the news

Preventing animal cruelty starts with making sure pet owners with a history of abusing animals cannot get any more animals. Dr. Adam Stern from the University of Florida directs the Animal Cruelty Task Force and partnered with the 7th Judicial Court, which covers St. Johns County. The Animal Cruelty Task…

Dr. Lanier: Wins Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award

Two University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine faculty members have been honored as recipients of the 2024 Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teacher and Veterinary Research Excellence awards, respectively. The Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award is given to educators in recognition of their character and leadership qualities as well as their…

January 2025 Publications

Please see below for all January peer-reviewed publications by CDPM faculty and indexed through PubMed. Chiavaccini L, Santoro D, Dwyer CE, Vettorato E, Nelson TS, Khanna R. Evaluation of an indirect NaV1.7 inhibitor as adjunctive analgesic in burn-related neuropathic pain in a cat. Vet Anaesth Analg. 2025 Jan 10:S1467-2987(25)00004-2.

Dr. Stern: New animal cruelty task force

Taking the lead in combating animal cruelty in Florida, the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, with support from the State Attorney’s offices of R.J. Larizza, Brian Kramer, and Melissa Nelson, has established the North Florida Animal Cruelty Task Force. This task force includes Volusia, Flagler, St. Johns, Putnam,…

Dr. Portela’s Team: #1 in anesthesia and analgesia publications

In the latest Clarivate rankings, the University of Florida has moved up from second place (in 2022) to first place, as the institution with the highest publication rate in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia over the past three years. Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia is the most important research journal in…

Herbicide threatens manatee immune systems

A new University of Florida study focusing on manatees’ immune systems reveals how glyphosate, the world’s most commonly used herbicide, may threaten manatee health in an environment increasingly impacted by human activities. UF authors who contributed to the study include CDPM faculty members Mike Walsh, D.V.M., a clinical associate professor…

December 2024 Publications

Please see below for all December peer-reviewed publications by CDPM faculty and indexed through PubMed. Jani T, Santoro D, Shmalberg J. Investigation of the in vitro effects of cannabidiol, cannabidiolic acid, and the terpene β-caryophyllene on lymphocytes harvested from atopic and healthy dogs: A preliminary study. Res Vet Sci.