UF veterinary Hospitals
UF Large Animal Hospital
A large number of specialists under one roof allows leading-edge diagnostic and treatment options for our patients.
Located at the main campus of the University of Florida in Gainesville, the Large Animal Hospital was built in 1994 to provide advanced diagnostics and veterinary care to horses, cattle, alpacas, llamas, goats, pigs, and other large farm or food animals.
The hospital also works within the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine and with the Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department, serving as a clinical teaching environment for the veterinarians of tomorrow.
Success Stories
UF Large Animal Hospital
Baxter the Goat’s Big Pee Problem: A Tale of Urinary Stones and Second Chances
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.
UF Large Animal Hospital
Young ram back on his feet after spinal injury following months of care at UF
The ram, a member of the UF-IFAS sheep unit, sustained spinal injuries after an altercation with another ram in early December 2023.
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Emergency colic surgery at UF during hurricane saves horse’s life
When the 1,800-pound Irish Sport Horse arrived at UF’s Large Animal Hospital, a large team of veterinarians and technicians were ready.
UF Large Animal Hospital
Young goat survives rare bone infection thanks to treatment at UF
Daisy Mae received a combination of antibiotic and extensive physical therapy over six-and-a-half weeks.
