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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Are you one of those people who can’t sleep if even a tiny sliver of light slips under the door? Or do you doze best with the glow of the...
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Vehicular trauma is common in dogs who are allowed to roam outdoors while unattended and, even when a dog is kept inside, accidents can happen: an animal can escape through...
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Central Florida is home to horses of all breeds and disciplines and boasts one of the most robust equine industries in the country. With a plethora of horses for sale,...
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This week’s archived episode of Animal Airwaves Live focuses on your furry friend’s peepers! Dr. Bret Moore, a veterinary ophthalmology specialist, will share his expertise on recognizing and treating ocular...
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There’s nothing like the Sunshine State: warm weather, sunshine, beautiful beaches, endless outdoor adventure, palm trees and tropical vegetation. But one popular cycad plant that thrives in Florida’s warm, humid...
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For the past couple of years, folks in the U.S. and Canada have sporadically reported squirrels covered in bleeding sores, giving rise to the name “zombie squirrels.” But this isn’t...
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Poultry veterinarians have some practical tips for the care of small backyard flocks. Housing needs to protect flocks from the elements and predators, while staying well ventilated. Quality feed must...
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Since 2013, a mysterious disease has killed over five billion sea stars — also known as starfish — along the Pacific coast of North America. Hardest hit was the sunflower...
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Law enforcement is in a race to outwit wildlife poachers. A new technique in the battle uses robotic decoys. These aren’t your father’s decoys — they’re taxidermy specimens come to...
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Something amazing happens in Iceland’s Westman Islands each summer. Baby puffins — or pufflings — are thrown from cliffs to save their lives. The Iceland population of Atlantic puffins is...