As equine veterinarians, we often see horses with congenital or acquired deformities that can significantly impact their quality of life and future prospects. One such condition is a club foot, a type of flexural limb deformity that occurs at the level of the coffin joint, typically seen in horses between 1-4 months of age. We’d…| largeanimal.vethospitals.ufl.edu
A proud native of Florida, Dr. Caryn Plummer earned her biology degree from Yale University in 1997 and graduated with honors from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2002. She went on to complete a small animal medicine and surgery internship at Michigan State University, followed by a residency in comparative ophthalmology…| smallanimal.vethospital.ufl.edu
A proud native of Florida, Dr. Caryn Plummer earned her biology degree from Yale University in 1997 and graduated with honors from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2002. She went on to complete a small animal medicine and surgery internship at Michigan State University, followed by a residency in comparative ophthalmology…| largeanimal.vethospitals.ufl.edu
As equine professionals, we’ve seen our fair share of challenging cases. Every now and then, a story comes along that reminds us of the incredible resilience and determination of horses. Apollo, a middle-aged Thoroughbred, is one such story that will leave you in awe. Apollo presented to UF Large Animal Hospital with a severe case…| largeanimal.vethospitals.ufl.edu
Smoke, a talented barrel racing Quarterhorse, faced an unexpected challenge when he started showing unusual neurologic symptoms. Referred to the specialists at UF Large Animal Hospital for further evaluation, Smoke had already undergone a CT scan that revealed an enlarged temporohyoid joint (THO)—a condition that typically causes specific neurologic signs. However, Smoke wasn’t exhibiting the…| largeanimal.vethospitals.ufl.edu