UGA College of Veterinary Medicine
@ugavetmed
Going Beyond the Expected | The official account of the @universityofga College of Veterinary Medicine.
The 75th Anniversary Edition of The Aesculapian is here! Inside you’ll find inspiring stories, including: • Dr. Doris Miller’s 50-year legacy at UGA • Advancing feline kidney transplants • Sonny Perdue’s journey from veterinarian to Senator, Governor, now Chancellor
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Eva Walker-Fairchild joined the People & Pets Project in Guatemala, helping provide essential care to people and pets—including spaying and neutering over 180 animals in just 3 days. -- 🔗 Read more about Eva’s experience: ugavetmed.com/3Gewc0V
The @universityofga continues to rise—ranked #1 for the 3rd year in a row for bringing university research to market. Holding a top 2 spot for a decade, never outside the top 5. FY24 also saw $600M+ in research and development expenditures. 🔗 Read more: ugavetmed.com/40Dk2pj
Gearing up to be another hot week here in Georgia. Don’t forget about your furry friends—extreme heat can be dangerous for pets too! Stay safe with these hot weather tips: vet.uga.edu/summer-pet-saf…
Dangerous heat today and Tuesday with a heat index over 105°. A Heat Advisory and Extreme Heat Warning have been issued. We'll switch from above average to below average temperatures the first week of August. High temperatures this weekend will be in the low 80s!
Almost that time...
Rise and Grind 🌅 #GoDawgs
From farm girl to forensic pathologist, Doris Miller has spent 50 years breaking barriers at #UGAVetMed. Today, she serves as both an advocate and educator—as Associate Director of State Govnt Relations and Prof of Anatomic Pathology. 🔗 Read her story: bit.ly/4eZclzA
➡️ Get your nominations in here: godaw.gs/TP6q50VTPUb
To the risk-takers, entrepreneurs and culture-shapers... Nominations for the 2025 Bulldog 100 are open through July 31. Submit your nominations using the link in our bio. godaw.gs/TP6q50VTPUb #NeverBarkAlone
20 years of improving animal and public health through world class research and education of infectious diseases! -- 🔗 Learn more about IDIS: bit.ly/4lSFqQ4
This year we celebrate 20 years of IDIS! In April 2004, the Dept. of Medical Microbiology & Parasitology officially became the Dept. of Infectious Diseases, home to groundbreaking research and a community improving public & animal health. Here’s to many more! #UGAVetMed #UGAIDIS
The July issue of The Pulse is out! 📰 This month highlights: • Bringing Standing CT to UGA • Precision One Health team with new organoid research • Daniel Perez and how gene-swaps could let influenza jump species ... and much more! -- 🔗 Read now: bit.ly/46ozIAy
PAWSITIVE STORY: Shiloh, a 7-year-old Labrador retriever, just completed her final chemo treatment! After surgery and weeks of care with #UGAVetMed oncology resident, Dr. Courtney Bush, she rang the bell surrounded by her care team and family. Go Shiloh!
🧠 @universityofga researchers have found a compound that may help the brain heal after TBI by boosting its antioxidant defenses. #UGAVetMed’s Jarrod Call is working with the Regenerative Bioscience Center to move it toward human TBI treatment. ugavetmed.com/3IdTG70
As the new school year approaches, @universityofga has health and safety resources for students. From the UGA Safe app, partnerships with Lyft, to even primary care services through the University Health Center. View more general safety tips ⬇️ ugavetmed.com/4ltFWDt
Influenza viruses like bird flu can mix and match their genomes—playing a role in 3 of the last 4 flu pandemics. #UGAVetMed Daniel Perez discusses how reassortment has played a major role in the emergence of pandemic influenza. scientificamerican.com/article/how-in…
More than 72,460 @universityofga supporters contributed a record $300.4 million to the university during the fiscal year that ended June 30 (FY25). This is the first time university fundraising has surpassed $300 million. news.uga.edu/uga-donors-set…
Hitting the road with your pet this summer? #UGAVetMed experts share essential travel tips to keep your pet healthy and stress-free—plus what you need to know about health certificates if you're traveling domestically or internationally. ugavetmed.com/3GhkMcO
New USDA update on New World Screwworm ⬇️
🚨 Due to a newly reported northward spread of New World Screwworm in Mexico, @SecRollins has ordered the closure of livestock trade through southern ports of entry effective immediately. To ensure the protection of U.S. livestock herds, USDA is holding Mexico accountable by…
#UGAVetMed experts evaluate the effects of postoperative lidocaine infusions in dogs undergoing exploratory laparotomies for foreign body obstructions. Read more ⬇️
Implementing regular pain and nausea assessments, alongside opioid-sparing analgesic techniques, is recommended to optimize postoperative care in dogs undergoing exploratory laparotomies for GI foreign body removal. OA article: jav.ma/gifb2 #lidocaine #dog @ugavetmed
From veterinary practices to telehealth clinics, new funding for @universityofga faculty to address rural issues in Georgia — #UGAVetMed's Dr. Sarah Schneider to partner with ANR Extension. -- 🔗 Read more: ugavetmed.com/44I48ME
REMINDER: To ensure the safety of our patients and visitors during construction, the Pet Health Center will be temporarily relocated to the UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital starting Monday, July 7th. -- 🔗 For more information on location and parking: ugavetmed.com/40C8fHB
Happy Independence Day! Today, the UGA Pet Health Center will be closed. The Veterinary Teaching Hospital will be open for emergencies only. If your animal experiences a medical emergency, please contact our Emergency Services at (706) 542-3221.
The #UGAVetMed Center for Vaccines & Immunology (CVI) leads world-class immunology research—advancing discoveries that improve human and animal health globally. -- 📲 Stay connected by following their new LinkedIn profile: bit.ly/3TGHmyF
