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
Farewell, Booger: A Miniature Donkey Recovery Story
Last week, we said our goodbyes and well wishes 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.
UF Large Animal Hospital
Rosie the Nigerian Dwarf Goat Awarded Certificate of Completion
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.
UF Large Animal Hospital
Colt With a Club Foot Gets a Second Chance
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.
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The amazing recovery story of Apollo, the Thoroughbred
Apollo jumping! 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.
UF Large Animal Hospital
Novel surgery technique helps Smoke, a champion barrel racer, return to competing
Smoke, a talented barrel racing Quarterhorse, faced an unexpected challenge when he started showing unusual neurologic symptoms. With no clear explanation for his issues, Smoke’s owner, trusting in the expertise of the UF team, opted to proceed with surgery.
