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The UF Large Animal Surgery Service is informing horse owners about the dangers of cribbing, a stable vice that can lead to epiploic foramen entrapment, a type of colic that can cause death if not treated promptly by surgery.| largeanimal.vethospitals.ufl.edu
Although certain illnesses and conditions will have obvious signs and indicators that a veterinarian should be called, others may not. It is critical to know the normal behavior, attitude, and gait of your horses, since changes that could require veterinary attention may be subtle at first. No one knows your horse better than you. Learn…| largeanimal.vethospitals.ufl.edu
Anhidrosis is defined as a decreased ability to sweat in response to increased body temperature. Failure to sweat manifests primarily in hot and humid climates, like Florida and other Gulf coast states. It is an important problem particularly in performance horses because thermoregulation is mainly accomplished by sweating. In the horse, between 65-70% of body…| largeanimal.vethospitals.ufl.edu
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
