Animal Airwaves
Airs Fridays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
A call-in radio show featuring experts from the UF Veterinary Hospitals speaking on a variety of animal health-related topics. The show, hosted by Dana Hill of WUFT, features UF faculty clinicians, who speak about common veterinary problems in their area of expertise. Listeners can call in to 352-392-8989 with questions related to the topic being discussed.
Recent Episodes
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Veterinary technicians are essential to veterinary hospitals and practices. They offer high‑quality veterinary care by supporting veterinarians, delivering hands‑on treatment, running diagnostics, educating owners and keeping clinics operating smoothly. Vet...
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Diagnostic laboratories are a key part of the veterinary care team, but one most people don’t commonly interact with. Dr. Michael Dark, clinical associate professor and director of UF’s veterinary...
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Genetic testing can play a valuable role in human and animal health, alike. Canine genetic testing can screen for hundreds of inherited diseases, reveal traits and tendencies based on breed,...
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While dog supplements aren’t inherently bad, many are poorly regulated and unnecessary if your pooch is eating a complete and balanced diet. On this episode, Dr. Richard Hill, a professor...
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The oldest wild bird on record has once again returned to her breeding ground. Wisdom is a 75-year-old Laysan albatross who’s been breeding on Midway Atoll in the Pacific Ocean...
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A new RNA rabies vaccine for pets is another target of misinformation. An online influencer said that Nobivac NXT Rabies is “even more lethal” than previous vaccines. The truth is...
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Each fall, monarch butterflies take off from as far away as Ontario and fly to central Mexico where they overwinter. Now, for the first time, scientists can track individual monarchs...
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When it’s cold outside, our pets can feel the freeze, too. In fact, if it’s too cold for you, it’s probably too frosty for your furry friend as well —...
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If you want to reduce your carbon footprint, have you considered your pet’s affect? In the U.S., over 25 percent of the environmental impact from meat consumption comes from dog...
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New World Screwworm, or NWS, hasn’t arrived in the U.S. yet and livestock owners want to keep it that way. NWS flies produce larvae that feed on live tissue, causing...