The UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC: Equine Care

Our goal at UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC is to offer top-notch veterinary care for performance horses and their owners. Our distinguished, board-certified veterinarians specialize in sports medicine, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation. Utilizing the highest standards and advanced equipment, we ensure early and accurate diagnosis and treatment for performance-limiting issues in horses.

With locations at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala and the University of Florida in Gainesville, we provide comprehensive care through a full-service equine specialty referral hospital. We strive for optimal collaboration with horse owners, trainers, agents, and veterinarians to deliver the best possible care for your horse.

Equine Services

Diagnostic Imaging

· Dynamic endoscopy
· CT scan
· MRI
· PET scan
· Digital radiography (X-rays)
· Digital ultrasonography
· Thermography
· Airway endoscopy
· Gastroscopy

Ophthalmology Services

· Treatment of corneal ulcers and other corneal disorders
· Diagnostic ophthalmology
· Cataract diagnosis
· Recurrent uveitis diagnosis and therapy
· Glaucoma diagnosis and therapy
· Latest therapy for squamous cell carcinoma & sarcoid
· Ophthalmic pre-purchase examinations

Performance Horse Evaluations

Our team of specialists are board certified in Equine Sports Medicine and experienced performance horse veterinarians. We are well versed in the demands of each individual horse sport, and offer a range of treatments and aids to ensure that your horse performs at their best.

· Lameness
· Lameness Locator®
· Purchase
· Poor performance
· Neurologic
· Respiratory
· Gastrointestinal
· Telemetric EKG

Regenerative and Biological Therapies

· Platelet rich plasma (PRP)
· IRAP
· Mesenchymal stem cells

Rehabilitative Therapies

· Aquatread therapy
· Vibrating floor therapy (TheraPlate)
· Solarium
· LASER therapy
· Shockwave
· Salt therapy
· Spinal manipulation therapy