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. Sound scary? It is! Urinary stones are one of the most…
Q: I hear that flu is going around right now. Should I be worried? How can I protect my horses? A: Great question! And yes, it is indeed flu season for horses. Equine Influenza, or ‘flu’, is a highly-contagious respiratory virus that can affect horses of all ages. Similar to…
A new paper in Veterinary Surgery demonstrates the advantages of using 3D guides using advanced imaging techniques.
Dr. Anje Bauck (left) and Dr. Taralyn McCarrel (right) pose for a picture with Bandit prior to discharge. On the evening of February 10, 2015, Bandit, a…
UF veterinarians conducted a study and found that erythromycin, which is used to treat bacterial infections, disrupts the foals’ ability to sweat. Owners and caretakers should take precautions.
Read about the 7-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse, Wonder, and her recovery from pericarditis and pleuropneumonia at UF.
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