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Ammonia Excretion, A Novel Biomarker and Therapeutic Target for Feline CKD

Principle Investigator Dr. Harris Description Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is defined as the presence of functional abnormalities in one or both kidneys over a prolonged period of time. Serum creatinine is currently used as a marker of kidney function, but it cannot detect early changes in kidney function. Detecting CKD early has significant importance because […]

Novel Biomarker and Therapeutic Target for CKD in Dogs

Principle Investigator Dr. Harris Description Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is defined as the presence of functional abnormalities in one or both kidneys over a prolonged period of time. Serum creatinine is currently used as a marker of kidney function, but it cannot detect early changes in kidney function. Detecting CKD early has significant importance because […]

UF canine open heart surgery program marks first year

By Sarah Carey By Sarah Carey The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its open heart surgery program for dogs, the only one of its kind in the United States. The program launched in August 2023 to offer mitral valve repair surgery for dogs suffering from degenerative mitral […]

Dr. Sam Jones Named Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies

After nearly two decades at the helm of critical trainee programs at the NC State College Veterinary Medicine including the comparative biomedical sciences graduate program, the combined DVM/Ph.D. program and the Veterinary Scholars Program, Herbert Benjamin Distinguished Professor Sam Jones has been appointed as the college’s inaugural assistant dean for graduate studies. In the new position, […]

“Current Challenges and Solutions for the Rural Veterinary Workforce”

Dr. Jody Kull, veterinarian and assistant teaching professor in the Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences major, was a featured author in the Summer 2024 Edition of Keystone Veterinarian. Her article titled "Current Challenges and Solutions for the Rural Veterinary Workforce" discussed the alarming decline in rural veterinary practitioners and highlighted a multi-pronged call to action.