Scientist aims to break cycle of Brucella in livestock and human infection
The milk-heating process known as pasteurization is routinely used in the United States to kill bacteria in dairy products. Its use has eliminated — or kept at…
Sarah Carey
Public Relations Director, College of Veterinary Medicine
Sarah Carey, M.A., A.P.R., is director of communications at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, a job she has held since 1990. Sarah holds a master’s degree in English with a concentration in creative writing from Florida State University and worked in journalism and for a citrus trade magazine prior to coming to UF. She received her accreditation in public relations from the Florida Public Relations Association in 1995. A Salisbury, North Carolina native, Sarah grew up in Tallahassee and has lived in Florida most of her life. Creative writing and storytelling are her passion. A published poet, her work has appeared in numerous national literary journals. She also is the author of two poetry chapbooks. A board member of the Gainesville Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association, Sarah has received numerous FPRA Image Awards and other awards for her PR efforts on behalf of the college.​ She received the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges' Excellence in Communications Award in 2017.
Stories by Sarah
UF researchers discover new virus in ticks
University of Florida researchers have discovered that a tick common to the southeastern United States may harbor an unusual virus that belongs to the family…
Pet zebu recuperating at home after treatment at UF for kidney injury
A family’s beloved pet miniature zebu is recuperating at his home after receiving life-saving hemodialysis treatment for severe kidney injury at the University…
Veterinarian, dentist collaborate to help cat through unique dental procedure
A Siamese-mix cat named Darryl is recuperating well after receiving a metal prosthesis to correct a palate injury in his mouth, thanks to a unique…
UF veterinary resident honored for research comparing chest compression techniques
An anesthesia and pain management resident with the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine has received national recognition for her research,…
UF professor emeritus named to cattle group’s Hall of Fame
Maarten Drost, D.V.M., a world-renowned expert in bovine reproduction and a professor emeritus at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, was…
New UF grading system could improve survival in some horses with colic
A novel approach to managing a challenging form of equine colic could save the lives of many horses and also save horse owners the cost and uncertainty of…
Targeted feral cat sterilization program yields multiple benefits
A University of Florida study of a feline trap-neuter-return program found that a targeted approach helped effectively manage the feral cat population and…
Veterinary pathologist named to board post
Julia Conway, D.V.M., has been elected to the seven-member executive board of the International Society of Veterinary Dermatopathology as a member-at-large.…
UF Vet Med staff release rehabilitated bald eagle back into the wild
On July 16, University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine staffers helped release a female juvenile bald eagle back into the wild at Newnans Lake. The…
Pharmacologist named executive associate dean at UF’s veterinary medical college
Thomas W. Vickroy, Ph.D., a pharmacologist and longtime University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine faculty member, has been named executive associate…
UF veterinary college receives funding for One ÍøºìºÚÁÏ project in Senegal
The University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine recently embarked on a One ÍøºìºÚÁÏ project aimed at helping women farmers, their families and…