University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine

08/21/2026

We love all our patients, big and small 🥹

08/20/2026

Embryo transfer is helping beef producers accelerate genetic progress and improve productivity—but success depends on more than the embryo itself. In this UGA Beef Team article, 's Alejandro Ojeda-Rojas shares key factors that influence pregnancy rates.

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Embryo transfer (ET) is an increasingly important tool for improving production efficiency and accelerating genetic progress in beef cattle. As with any technology, the success of ET is influenced by several factors. One may argue that pregnancy outcomes following ET should be greater than those obt...

08/19/2026

We’re making a buzz! 🐝 Our honeybee medicine program was recently featured in the local news, shining a spotlight on the people and research working to protect these important pollinators.

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08/19/2026

Student Spotlight: Casey Dukes, DVM Class of 2027

This summer, Casey had the opportunity to participate in the UGA Poland Study Away – One Health Program through the College of Veterinary Medicine. The three-week Maymester took place at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland, where Casey served as a teaching assistant.

Casey supported undergraduate research projects, delivered lectures on antimicrobial resistance and cytology, facilitated discussions on One Health and had the opportunity to shadow Polish veterinarians working with small ruminants, dairy cattle and horses.

The experience also included laboratory training in microbiology, molecular diagnostics and hematology, along with visits to farms, animal shelters and wildlife conservation areas—including learning about European bison conservation in the Białowieża Forest.

With a background in wildlife biology and experience with the Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study (SCWDS), Casey brought a unique perspective to conversations about disease ecology, wildlife conservation and the connections between environmental and animal health. The opportunity to learn from Polish veterinarians demonstrated how One Health principles are applied across cultures and species, reinforcing the importance of international collaboration and strengthening Casey’s commitment to advancing animal, human and environmental health through veterinary medicine.

08/18/2026

Congratulations to alumnus Dr. Joel Cline (BSA 1992, DVM 1996, MAM 1997) on his installation as President of the American College of Poultry Veterinarians. The ACPV plays a vital role in establishing the standards for board-certified poultry veterinarians and advancing the integrity of the profession. Dr. Cline serves as a veterinarian with Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Elba, Alabama.

Congratulations, Dr. Cline, on this well-deserved honor!

08/17/2026

Congratulations to Klao Runcharoon (DVM 2026), who was recently awarded the Reed Rumsey Student Award for Advancement in Avian Medicine (Applied Science) from the American Association of Avian Pathologists! 🐔

At the meeting, Klao presented her research using animal challenge models and high-throughput sequencing to better understand how Avian Pathogenic E. coli (APEC) affects poultry hosts.

Her mentor, professor Catherine Logue, was also recognized with the Phibro Animal Health Excellence in Poultry Research Award for more than 20 years of dedication to advancing our understanding of poultry diseases.

As a recent graduate, Klao is taking her passion for avian medicine into her next chapter as an assistant professor at Arkansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine. We’re excited to see all that she accomplishes!

08/14/2026

The New York Times recently spotlighted our honeybee medicine program and Dr. Jörg Mayer, highlighting the important and growing role veterinarians play in protecting honeybees and the health of our food systems.

We’re proud to be at the forefront of this emerging area of veterinary medicine.

🔗 Read in the New York Times: https://ugavetmed.com/4yZjsBH

📸 Credits: Will Crooks | New York Times

08/13/2026

This past Sunday, we welcomed the Class of 2030 at our annual White Coat Ceremony. 🥼

Held every August, the ceremony marks the incoming DVM students’ official transition into veterinary medical professionalism as they don their white coats and recite the Veterinarian’s Oath alongside family, friends and faculty.

Congratulations, Class of 2030! We can’t wait to see all you accomplish.

📸 View more pictures from the ceremony: https://ugavetmed.com/45rhwEw

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08/12/2026

The Summer 2026 issue of The Aesculapian, the magazine of the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine, is now available in print and online!

In this issue, get to know our veterinarians keeping UGA’s animal athletes game-day ready, and step into the lab of the "Disease Detectives" cracking the case on tuberculosis, malaria, influenza, and COVID-19.

You’ll also meet some of the people and patients who make special—from a graphic designer-turned-vet to a critical care specialist, a puppy saved by a novel heart procedure, and a recent grad’s path to the family business.

📖 Read and explore more: https://ugavetmed.com/4wlGpMI

08/12/2026

In a state where warm weather keeps ticks active year-round, UGA researchers are stepping up to protect our communities, livestock, and wildlife.

Through UGA’s One Health initiative and statewide networks like Archway Partnership and UGA Extension, researchers from the Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study are working with Georgians across 121 counties to track pathogens and prevent tick-borne illnesses before they spread.

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