
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
Poultry
Gary D. Butcher, DVM, PhD

Sheep and Goat
Small Animal Ruminants

News from around the college
UF study finds Black and white ancestral origins show no difference in susceptibility to COVID-19
But some patients, whose genetic makeup gives them more protection, have a better chance of fending off infection from the virus.

Stallion with rare form of colic survives after surgery at UF
The procedure used to successfully remove the horse’s gastric impaction was developed at UF.

Petco Love invests in UF Shelter Medicine Program to increase shelter veterinarians amidst national shortage
A $510,000 grant will fund an accelerated one-year internship program for six veterinarians.

Bald eagle released back into the wild after treatment at UF and Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
The eagle was released at Alligator Lake park, near the spot of its original rescue.

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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.
