When Horses Without Humans volunteers went to pick up a surrendered horse in May 2025, the rescue knew little about the animal named Shadow. The owner had fallen on hard times and was facing terminal cancer, and the few photos provided showed the horse was underweight. “We just thought it…
The Atlantic hurricane season is active from June through November. Advance disaster planning for your family, pets and horses is crucial to minimize panic and consequences, should a storm strike your area. This checklist will help you prepare. Download a printable Hurricane Checklist for…
Crystal Manning gives affection to her horse, Sega. After the death of her beloved riding partner, Atari, Crystal Manning was content to not own another horse for a while. But as time passed, and she fell for a horse staying at the Jonesville farm where she works, Manning started warming…
UF/IFAS Photo by Tyler Jones With extreme drought conditions throughout Florida, many areas are currently under threat of wildfire. For horse owners, it is important to develop an evacuation plan now, before mandatory evacuation orders are placed. The information below can be printed as a checklist here:…
PLS Cruising Suzy was advancing in her jumping career when her owner noticed a swollen hock. After a complicated but successful surgery, Suzy is back to jumping and winning.
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…
December 23, 2025 Update: Second Case of Neurologic EHV-1 Confirmed in Florida December 11, 2025 Update: Single Case of Neurologic EHV-1 Confirmed in Florida December 2025 USEF Webinar on EHV-1 and Biosecurity On December 1, US Equestrian Federation’s head veterinarian Dr. Katie Flynn and UF Large Animal Hospital’s Dr. Sally…
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…
What is Equine Influenza? Equine influenza, or “horse flu,” is a highly contagious respiratory virus that affects horses of all ages. Similar to the human flu, it spreads through: Direct contact, especially nose-to-nose Inhalation of airborne droplets from coughing Contaminated hands, grooming tools, and shared surfaces Common Symptoms…
The UF Large Animal Surgery Service is informing horse owners about the dangers of cribbing, a stable vice that can lead to epiploic foramen entrapment, a type of colic that can cause death if not treated promptly by surgery.
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