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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…

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…

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…

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…

The University of Florida Veterinary Forensic Sciences Laboratory will host the second annual Animal ForensiCon: The Animal Forensic Investigations Conference, May 7-9, 2025, at the Shores Resort & Spa in Daytona Beach Shores, FL. This conference offers animal control officers, law enforcement officers, veterinarians, veterinary technicians, forensic scientists, and attorneys…

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,…

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…

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…

The 30th Annual International Student Achievement Awards …CONGRATULATIONS! Graduate students pictured from left to right are: Chaitanya Gottapu (CDPM), Na Sun (ID&I), and Roshen Neelawala (CDPM). The International Student Achievement Awards Ceremony is sponsored by the University of Florida International Center and is celebrated yearly during UF’s International Education…