UC Davis Large Animal Hospital

08/29/2026

Such well deserved recognition for Sarah, manager of the Large Animal Hospital

Journey to VTS spotlights RVT Sarah Blasczynsk path to VTS certification, challenges, career growth, and insights into clinical practice.

08/28/2026

Please welcome Dr. Amanda Mulholland, a new intern in Livestock Herd Health and Reproduction. Dr. Mulholland earned her veterinary degree from UC Davis in 2000. She is also currently completing a Master of Public Health, Epidemiology degree from Kent State University. As a veterinary student, Dr. Mulholland had an interest in bovine medicine and planned to work in a mixed animal practice. But that quickly became small animal practice, and after spending many years in high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter and shelter medicine, she decided to return to livestock medicine. Dr. Mulholland brings volumes of experience to her internship, including recent work with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (she is a Category II USDA-accredited veterinarian). Her decades of practice will be a tremendous asset in mentoring younger veterinarians and students in the Large Animal Hospital. Outside of work, Dr. Mulholland enjoys backpacking, surfing, triathlons, and ultra-endurance cycling, as well as spending time with her two Dachshunds, Ghrrken and Rufus.

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Photo 1: Veterinarian in surgical attire in operating room.
Photo 2: Woman in car with Dachshund on her lap pressing his face against hers.
Photo 3: Smiling woman in livestock barn with several cattle behind her.

08/27/2026

Dr. Maria Calero, Equine Internal Medicine resident, will be a speaker at UC Davis Horse Day on October 10.

We know many of you are chomping at the bit to register for UC Davis Horse Day! Registration will be open very soon, in the meantime, you can head over to our website to get a preview of this year's topics and learn what Horse Day is all about. One of our sessions comes from Dr. Calero, who promises to deliver a very informational discussion centered around newborn foal care!

https://animalscience.ucdavis.edu/horseday

08/26/2026

Please welcome Dr. Christina Zeniou, a new resident in Livestock Herd Health and Reproduction. Dr. Zeniou earned her veterinary degree from the University of Sciences in Brno, Czechia. Following veterinary school, she returned to her native Cyprus to be a practicing livestock veterinarian working across small ruminants, dairy cattle, and swine farms, where she was actively involved in herd health management, reproduction, preventive medicine, and on-farm diagnostics. Dr. Zeniou also worked as a clinical associate veterinarian at the University of Nicosia School of Veterinary Medicine in Cyprus. Teaching has been a consistent component of her professional development, and she looks forward to mentoring students and contributing to a productive learning environment at UC Davis, as she did at the University of Nicosia.

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Photo 1: Smiling woman in green overalls with stethoscope around her neck holding a baby goat (kid)
Photo 2: Smiling woman in black overalls holding two baby sheep (lambs)
Photo 3: Woman in white boots and protective gear in small stall comforting a baby cattle (calf)
Photo 4: Smiling woman in blue protective coat holding a baby pig (piglet)

08/25/2026

UC Davis Horse Day is October 10...

UC Davis Horse Day is just a couple months away! Join us for a day of informational discussions and demonstrations designed for horse enthusiasts of any age, experience level, or discipline! This event is open to the public and is your chance to learn from equine industry experts. Attendees can choose the sessions that are of most interest to them, and there is sure to be something for everyone! More information on speakers, session topics, and event registration is coming soon, so stay tuned!

You can get the latest information on the Horse Day website: https://animalscience.ucdavis.edu/horseday

08/24/2026

Please welcome Dr. Isabell Gross, a new intern in Equine Surgery. Dr. Gross recently earned her veterinary degree from UC Davis this past spring. She spent the summer completing a Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians (equine focus) certificate program at the CuraCore Veterinary Academy. During vet school, she completed 5 equine-focused externships: 3 at private practices in California, 1 at a private practice in Pennsylvania, and 1 at Colorado State University where she worked in high level sports medicine, advanced diagnostic imaging, integrative medicine, and rehabilitation. As an undergraduate, Dr. Gross was captain of the dressage team at the University of Vermont and spent most of her undergraduate years working at various equine clinics and facilities throughout Vermont. She has owned her horse Kilika for the past 7 years, developing her from a green broke 3-year-old up through the dressage levels, and she is now schooling the Grand Prix. Dr. Gross credits Kilika, and their time together in the barn, with getting her to and through veterinary school.

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Photo 1: front view of woman in blue formal equestrian attire atop a horse in a dressage competition
Photo 2: side view of woman in blue formal equestrian attire atop a horse in a dressage competition
Photo 3: woman with dark hair pulled back wearing maroon scrub top performing procedure on top of horse's head
Photo 4: smiling woman standing on house patio holding a light-colored puppy
Photo 5: smiling woman in graduation cap and gown atop horse

08/21/2026

Please welcome Dr. Miriam Garcia Collao, a new resident in Equine Surgery. Dr. Garcia Collao grew up on an equine breeding farm in Spain, where she developed a profound appreciation for horses and their well-being. She earned her veterinary degree from Extremadura University (Spain) and also holds an Associate Degree of Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine from European University of Madrid (Spain). Following veterinary school, Dr. Garcia Collao completed four internships: Equine Academic Internship at Washington State University, Equine Surgical Internship at Hogan Equine (New Jersey), Equine Rotating Internship at Equine Clinic Grosbois (Paris, France), and Equine Rotating Internship at Mendez Equine Hospital (Cordoba, Spain). Just prior to joining us at UC Davis, she completed a Musculoskeletal Research Fellowship in Surgery Section at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center.

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Photo 1: Smiling woman with long black hair in blue shirt with small white polka dots
Photo 2: Smiling woman in gray vest with dark sleeves looks up at tall brown horse standing next to her
Photo 3: Smiling woman in blue scrubs stands next to tall brown horse in a veterinary exam room stock
Photo 4: Smiling woman in blue scrubs stands beneath a tall brown horse's neck with her hands on horse's chin
Photo 5: Woman in blue surgical gear performing surgery on draped horse

08/20/2026

Confused about equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1)? Headed to a competition soon and want to know how to help protect your horse? Dr. Nicola Pusterla will present a webinar on the subject on Thursday, August 27 at 8pm ET. Register in the share...

Join us for this webcast to learn more about equine herpesvirus strains, clinical signs of infection, and potential effects on horses.

08/19/2026

Please welcome Dr. Laura Sala, a new theriogenology resident in the Equine Reproduction Service. Dr. Sala earned her veterinary degree from CEU Cardenal Herrera University in Spain, where she is also pursuing a Ph.D., has served as an adjunct lecturer in their Equine Clinical Practice, and serves as a clinical veterinarian in their Reproduction Unit. Dr. Sala's additional experience includes: equine reproduction veterinarian at Seven Creeks Equine in Australia; equine reproduction veterinarian at two separate practices in Sweden; providing ambulatory equine o**m pick-up services at various clinics throughout Europe; and a 1-year internship in Equine Medicine and Surgery at Autonomous University of Barcelona in Spain. Dr. Sala brings a wealth of experience to our recently expanded Equine Reproduction Service.

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Photo 1: Smiling woman feeding foal with bottle
Photo 2: Smiling woman in gray hooded jacket standing at fence line with three brown horses
Photo 3: Woman in orange shirt performing medical procedure on horse's rear
Photo 4: Smiling woman in pink shirt, blue jeans, and cowboy hat riding brown horse through field of dry grass

08/17/2026

Please welcome Dr. Ashley Shine, a new resident in Equine Surgery. Dr. Shine earned her undergraduate and veterinary degrees from Mississippi State University. Following veterinary school, she completed a one-year rotating internship at Oakridge Equine Hospital in Oklahoma and a one-year Equine Surgery fellowship at Kansas State University. In 2024, she won the American College of Veterinary Surgeons Foundation Student Surgery Proficiency Award. We look forward to many more successes from Dr. Shine over the next three years.

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Photo 1: Smiling woman in gray sweathsirt and jeans on horseback in indoor arena
Photo 2: Smiling woman kneeling between two brown mini horses
Photo 3: Smiling woman standing in front of Clydesdale horse inside medical facility barn
Photo 4: Smiling woman kneeling in grass with small brown dog in front of Mississippi State University football stadium
Photo 5: Smiling woman in pink dress with smiling man in blue shirt and tan slacks
Photo 6: Woman in blue surgical gear performing surgery on draped horse