Veterinary Extension
The goal of UF Veterinary Extension is to educate and serve the animal industry in Florida, while promoting the health and welfare of all animals.
Meet OUR Extension Faculty
Equine
Sally DeNotta, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVIM
Beef
João Jabur Bittar, DVM, MS, PhD
Dairy
Ricardo C. Chebel, DVM, MVPM
Poultry
Gary D. Butcher, DVM, PhD
Deer
Juan M. Campos Krauer, DVM, PhD
Fisheries
Ruth Francis-Floyd, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACZM
Small Ruminants
Brittany N. Diehl, DVM, MS
News from around the college
Professor emeritus Dr. Maarten Drost passes away
UF CVM founding faculty member, professor emeritus and globally acclaimed theriogenologist Maarten Drost, D.V.M., passed peacefully on Jan. 18, 2026.
Nestlé Purina PetCare Co. establishes endowed professorship at CVM
Dr. Domenico Santoro, professor and service chief of dermatology, has been named the Purina Endowed Professor.
McFarlane receives grant to study equine laminitis
Using PET scans to recognize clinical cases of laminitis earlier than current methods may mean quicker interventions and more positive outcomes.
Doctor’s orders for Iya the Komodo dragon
Iya’s care team was composed of UF Vet Med’s zoological medicine, anesthesia & analgesia and diagnostic imaging services.
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INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
IFAS
As part of both the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and the Academic Health Center, Veterinary Medicine is dedicated to advancing animal, human and environmental health through teaching, research, extension and patient care.
College of Veterinary Medicine
UF Veterinary Hospitals
Need animal care? Visit the UF Small Animal and Large Animal Hospitals. From dogs, cats, birds and exotics to horses, cattle, llamas, pigs and many other large farm or food animals, our experienced veterinary staff is ready to assist.
