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When 4-year-old Quarter Horse Hermes developed sudden, severe colic, his owner and primary veterinarian immediately recognized the urgency of the situation. Their quick response allowed Hermes to be transported without delay to the University of Florida’s Large Animal Hospital, where the equine emergency team evaluated his condition and quickly prepared…
Update on the Ongoing Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) Outbreak in the Southeastern U.S. and Florida EHV-1 neurologic cases continue to be identified across the southeastern region, and horse owners are urged to stay vigilant.
Key Points The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) recommends that all horses be vaccinated for tetanus, encephalomyelitis, rabies, and West Nile virus. Individual vaccination programs should be developed and delivered by your veterinarian to ensure that your horse receives the right vaccines at the optimal time of year. Vaccination generally requires…
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…
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…
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. Booger, a spirited 1-year-old mini donkey jack, was admitted to…
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,…
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…
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.
UF Veterinary Hospitals Caryn E. Plummer, DVM, DACVO Associate chair and professor in comparative ophthalmology at UF College of Veterinary Medicine. A proud native of Florida, Dr. Caryn Plummer…
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