Vet Med
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May 9, 2012 | Honors & Awards
UGA College of Veterinary Medicine presents Phi Zeta honors
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine recently recognized outstanding faculty and students with honors for excellence in teaching, research and service at its annual Phi Zeta Veterinary Honor Society Induction Ceremony.
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April 9, 2012 | Honors & Awards
UGA College of Veterinary Medicine names poultry veterinarian ‘Distinguished Alumnus’
An internationally recognized expert in poultry medicine, who recently retired as head of the University of Georgia Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center, was recognized as a "Distinguished Alumnus" by the Alumni Association of the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine.
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April 9, 2012 | Honors & Awards
UGA College of Veterinary Medicine names Ellijay-area veterinarian ‘Distinguished Alumnus’
A mixed-animal practitioner known for his expertise in camelids was recognized recently as a "Distinguished Alumnus" by the Alumni Association of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine.
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April 9, 2012 | Honors & Awards
UGA College of Veterinary Medicine names Tennessee veterinarian ‘Young Achiever’
A mixed-animal practitioner in rural east Tennessee was recognized recently as a "Young Achiever" by the Alumni Association of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine.
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February 17, 2012 | Events on Campus
UGA College of Veterinary Medicine sets annual open house for April 6
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine's annual open house will be held April 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Exotic animal displays, horseback-riding demonstrations, a parade of dog breeds and veterinary hospital tours are some of the many activities that will be available.
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February 16, 2012 | Research News
UGA animal vaccine may slow deadly spread of Chagas disease
Chagas disease is the single most common cause of congestive heart failure and sudden death in the world. The devastating parasitic infection affects millions of people throughout Central and South America. But as global travel increases, it's becoming a greater threat in the United States and Europe as well.
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February 2, 2012 | Research News
Roundworm research reviewed at UGA
There are 16,000 types of parasitic roundworms causing illnesses in humans and animals. Controlling their effects on health becomes more difficult as the medicines used to treat them become less effective. A University of Georgia nematode expert offers one perspective on new research suggesting genetic changes in the worm cause them to resist conventional drugs.
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January 5, 2012 | Events on Campus
UGA College of Veterinary Medicine to host annual shelter medicine seminar
The fourth annual Shelter Medicine Seminar will be held Jan. 29 at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. The all-day event is focused on the best management and medicine practices for local and regional animal shelters. People who work with animal rescue groups, animal control facilities and humane societies in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina are encouraged to attend.
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December 8, 2011 | General News
UGA College of Veterinary Medicine opens registration for VetCAMP 2012
Registration for VetCAMP 2012 gets underway Dec. 12 and continues through Feb. 17.
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October 6, 2011 | General News
Media Advisory: Press conference to be held to update condition of Lakota
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine will hold a brief press conference today, Oct. 6, 2:30 - 3 p.m. on the front lawn of the college, in order to update the condition of Lakota, the K-9 officer severely injured in a single car accident on Oct. 3.
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September 14, 2011 | General News
UGA welcomes 102 incoming veterinary students in White Coat Ceremony
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine welcomed the class of 2015 during its annual White Coat Ceremony held last month. Sponsored by the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association, this event officially recognized 102 members of the incoming class by donning them in lab coats to be worn during their veterinary education
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September 14, 2011 | General News
UGA research team receives $500K NIH grant to develop interactive learning tools
A team of University of Georgia researchers has been awarded a $500,000 small business grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to develop interactive educational software aimed at teaching high school students how the five senses work in the context of the brain and how neurons work.
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September 14, 2011 | General News
Dairy expert to give Food Animal Lecture in UGA College of Veterinary Medicine
An alumnus from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine will return to the college in November to share his 34 years of expertise in the dairy industry.