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…
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. Apollo presented to…
Smoke, a talented barrel racing Quarterhorse, faced an unexpected challenge when he started showing unusual neurologic symptoms. Referred to the specialists at UF Large Animal Hospital for further evaluation, Smoke had already undergone a CT scan that revealed an enlarged temporohyoid joint (THO)—a condition that typically causes specific neurologic signs.
Although it’s the end of Florida’s rainy season, the rain has not stopped! Horse owners need to be aware of a persistent disease threat to horses called pythiosis. Pythiosis is a life-threatening infectious disease caused by the pathogen Pythium insidiosum, which can lead to painful and debilitating skin lesions.
Urinary stones are one of the most common medical emergencies in male goats, and it’s essential to act fast to save their lives.
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.
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