UF researchers repurpose a pesticide as an antibiotic to kill deadly bacteria

From left: Isabelle M. Llabona, Dr. Aria Eshraghi and Ashley Clarke

Isabelle M. Llabona, Dr. Aria Eshraghi, and Ashley Clarke have unexpectedly found that a widely used pesticide also hampers the growth of a highly infectious bacterial pathogen responsible for tularemia, a disease affecting both animals and humans. Please click here for the full story.

University of Florida

IFAS

As part of both the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and UF Health, Veterinary Medicine is dedicated to advancing animal, human and environmental health through teaching, research, extension and patient care.

IFAS

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA

Animal Hospitals

Need animal care? Visit the UF Small Animal and Large Animal Hospitals. From dogs, cats, birds and exotics to horses, cattle, llamas, pigs and many other large farm or food animals, our experienced veterinarian staff is ready to assist.

Animal Airwaves

Syndicated Podcast

Animal Airwaves

Animal Airwaves is a daily radio series that features one-minute segments relating to animal health, ranging from insights into animal behavior to veterinary patient care breakthroughs and trends.

Animal Airwaves