Last week, we said our goodbyes to one of our all-time favorite patients, Booger! This little mini donkey jack has left an indelible mark on our team, and we wanted to share his remarkable journey with you. Booger, a spirited 1-year-old mini donkey jack, was admitted to our hospital in June after an accident involving…| largeanimal.vethospitals.ufl.edu
Meet Rosie, a resilient 5-year-old Nigerian dwarf goat who’s shown us all the power of determination! After being diagnosed with a rare pituitary mass, suspected to be an adenoma, her devoted owner chose to fight for her future. Thanks to the incredible teamwork of our Large Animal Internal Medicine, UF Radiation Oncology, and UF Anesthesia…| largeanimal.vethospitals.ufl.edu
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
Strangles is one of the most commonly diagnosed contagious diseases in horses worldwide, and was first reported in 1251. The bacteria typically infect the upper airway and lymphoid tissues of the head and neck, causing enlarged lymph nodes, nasal drainage, and abscess formation. Strangles is highly contagious in horse populations and can cause outbreaks when an infected horse is introduced into a new group or herd.| Large Animal Hospital » College of Veterinary Medicine » Universi...
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
Although it’s the end of Florida’s rainy season, the rain has not stopped! Horse owners need to be aware of a persistent disease threat to horses called pythiosis. Pythiosis is a life-threatening infectious disease caused by the pathogen Pythium insidiosum, which can lead to painful and debilitating skin lesions. Standing water, swamps, marshes, and other…| largeanimal.vethospitals.ufl.edu
Baxter, a Nigerian Dwarf goat, found himself in a predicament last September. He couldn’t pee! This seemingly simple problem was actually a life-threatening emergency called “obstructive urolithiasis,” meaning he had developed urinary stones stuck in his urethra. Sound scary? It is! Urinary stones are one of the most common medical emergencies in male goats, and…| Large Animal Hospital » College of Veterinary Medicine » Universi...
Q: I hear that flu is going around right now. Should I be worried? How can I protect my horses? A: Great question! And yes, it is indeed flu season for horses. Equine Influenza, or ‘flu’, is a highly-contagious respiratory virus that can affect horses of all ages. Similar to flu in people, transmission occurs…| largeanimal.vethospitals.ufl.edu
