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New radiation therapy technique developed at UF now used in treating tumors in animals

GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Through a unique partnership between University of Florida veterinarians and scientists based at the Evelyn F. and William L. McKnight Brain Institute of UF, small animals with tumors are now able to receive some of the world’s most advanced radiation planning and treatment in a procedure thought to be the first of its type available anywhere.

Filed under Research, Health, Veterinary on Thursday, October 4, 2001.

‘Road-kill hot line’ helps UF solve puzzle of horse disease

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida veterinary researchers have found two critical missing pieces in a mysterious food chain puzzle that results in devastating neurological disease for tens of thousands of horses each year.

Filed under Research, Health, Veterinary on Wednesday, August 29, 2001.

Dog with rare sleeping disorder sent home after unique diagnosis at UF’s Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As an 8-week-old golden retriever puppy, Dreyfus would paddle his little paws while he slept.

Filed under Research, Health, Veterinary on Tuesday, February 13, 2001.