UF Large Animal Hostpital
Equine Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (ENICU)
Providing the best care for the most sensitive and complicated neonatal cases in our specialized state-of-the-art ICU.
The Neonatal Foal Intensive Care Unit at the UF Large Animal Hospital is the sole provider of specialized neonatal care for foals, crias, calves, and kids in Florida. With board-certified internal medicine veterinarians available 24/7, we cater to the unique needs of these fragile young animals.
As they navigate the most critical period of their development, our expert team provides top-notch care to even the most complex cases in our cutting-edge ICU. Our services extend beyond Gainesville, serving patients from across Florida, including Ocala and Jacksonville.
In collaboration with a network of board-certified specialists in large animal medicine, surgery, reproduction, anesthesiology, radiology, neurology, cardiology, dermatology, ophthalmology, and pathology, we deliver comprehensive and meticulous care to each patient.
Services Offered
- Videoendoscopy for upper and lower airways, esophagus, stomach, and bladder assessment
- Ultrasonography for thorax, abdomen, umbilical, and musculoskeletal structures
- Digital/computed radiography for thorax, abdomen, and musculoskeletal system
- Computed Tomography (CT) for soft tissue and bony structure assessment
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for head and limb imaging
- Fluoroscopy for interventional procedures
- Nuclear Scintigraphy for damage or inflammation detection
- Electromyography for denervation or congenital myotonias diagnosis
- 24-hour in-house veterinary laboratory services
- BAER testing for deafness diagnosis
- Pulse oximetry and capnography for respiratory and cardiovascular function assessment
- Oxygen therapy for supplemental oxygen delivery
- Arterial blood gas analysis for oxygen, electrolytes, and glucose monitoring
- Mechanical ventilation for breathing assistance
- Cardiology services for EKGs and echocardiography
About The UF Hofmann Equine Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
In 1982, the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine became the first in the world to establish the discipline of equine neonatology in a unique partnership with faculty specialists and human neonatologists at the UF Health Science Center. Our Equine Neonatal ICU has become a model for veterinary colleges nationwide.
Our facilities are equipped with specialized divided stalls to allow for constant intravenous fluid administration and nasal oxygen support while keeping the bond between the mare and foal. Our facilities are also equipped with video camera monitoring and isolation stalls to keep foals with contagious diseases separate from other hospitalized patients without compromising nursing care.
Our Team
Clinicians
Shannon Darby
Sally Anne L DeNotta DVM, PhD, DACVIM
Lisa A Edwards
Todd C Holbrook DVM
