Equine Veterinary Extension Programs
Equine Health Care Programs
Equine veterinary extension provides educational programs on various equine health topics including strangles, management and prevention of infectious disease, colic, diarrhea, vaccination and deworming programs, foal care, and equine emergencies just to name a few. Equine health care and common disease articles can be found under publications and related links.
- Florida Equine Management Courses - Fall 2009
- Florida Equine Institute and Trade Show - Sept. 17, 2009, Ocala, FL
UF College of Veterinary Medicine EQUINE LECTURE SERIES
The large animal hospital is hosting a free evening lecture series again this fall on Thursday evenings at 7pm for horse owners, enthusiasts, and professionals. Topics will include lameness, vaccinations, eye problems, and acupuncture.
- August 20, 2009 - 7 pm, Lameness in the Foot, Dr. Matt Brokken, Equine Auditorium, UF Large Animal Hospital
- September 24, 2009 - 7 pm, Acupuncture for your Horse, Dr. Huisheng Xie, UF Large Animal Hospital
- October 22, 2009 - 7 pm, Fungal Corneal Disease in horses in Florida: Variations and New Therapies, Dr. Dennis Brooks, Equine Auditorium, UF Large Animal Hospital
- November 19, 2009 - 7 pm, Vaccination Update, Dr. Amanda House, Equine Auditorium, UF Large Animal Hospital
- Click here for directions to the hospital. Please note approximately 85 seats are available in the auditorium and attendance will be first come, first serve.
HEALTHY HORSES CONFERENCE - UF Large Animal Hospital, Gainesville, FL
The Healthy Horses Conference is dedicated to horse owner and enthusiast education. Each year, we will be presenting topics critical for successful equine health and management, as well as new discoveries and diagnostic tools that benefit both you and your horse.
- Healthy Horses Conference - April 25, 2009
- Healthy Horses Conference Brochure 2008
- Healthy Horses Conference Lecture Program 2008
Referring Veterinarian Appreciation Day Conference
This conference is hosted by the University of Florida at the UF Hilton in Gainesville. It is a continuing education event for veterinarians on current health care topics and recent advances in equine research for practitioners. This conference occurs annually in the summer, typically in the end of June or July.