CDPM

Dr. Michael Bowie, Assistant Dean and Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Comparative, Diagnostic & Population Medicine celebrated an impressive 25 years of service at the University of Florida.

We are happy to welcome our newest team member Justin Jones to the CDPM Department at UFCVM.

The University of Florida’s Veterinary Forensic Sciences Laboratory identifies causes of death in free-roaming cats and investigates animal cruelty. In short: They fight crimes against cats.

According to University of Florida Emerging Pathogens Institute member Jim Wellehan, D.V.M., what sets bats apart isn’t black magic at all. But rather, it’s their long history of co-existing with viruses, the unique tradeoffs of flight and, perhaps most of all, a history of adapting to new pathogens.

Osteoarthritis is a serious and growing problem in dogs. Although most often diagnosed in older pets, recent studies show it begins much earlier than many realize. In fact, 20% of dogs over one year old, 40% of those under four, and an astounding 80% of dogs over eight show signs of this chronic and progressive joint disease.

Congratulations to two, well-deserving, CDPM faculty members who were awarded tenure and/or promotion from President Fuchs during the 2024-25 UF Promotion and Tenure cycle.

The Animal Law Section of The Florida Bar presented its 2025 Outstanding Achievement Award to Dr. Adam Stern for his significant contributions to animal welfare in Florida.

The University of Florida Veterinary Forensic Sciences Lab played a crucial role in solving the case of the first fatal bear attack ever recorded in Florida.

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. Other UF authors who contributed to the study include Mike Walsh, D.V.M., a clinical associate professor in the…

by Adam W. Stern Mary Yarborough (UF), Dr. Adam Stern (UF), Capt. Patrick Walsh (FWC), Dr. Eileen Roy-Zokan (FWC), Elizabeth Stocker (FWC) The Veterinary Forensic Sciences Laboratory (VFSL) at the University of Florida is proud to announce its partnership with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to investigate…