The Charles and Julie Wharton Large Animal Hospital at UT

07/05/2026

One of our equine surgeons is speaking in Brazil this week!

07/02/2026

Consider nominating your veterinarian - we have some ROCKSTARS here at UTCVM

Horse owners share a unique and deeply personal bond with their equine veterinarians. These professionals provide not only medical expertise, but also compassion, dedication, and partnership through every stage of a horse’s life. To celebrate this extraordinary relationship, the American Associati...

06/17/2026

As metabolic disease becomes an increasing concern across the horse industry, researchers are working to better understand how these conditions affect horses and how owners manage them.

In collaboration with Texas A&M University, we’re reaching out to ask for your support in promoting participation in a national survey on Equine Endocrine Disease: Diagnosis, Management, and Owner Knowledge. This survey aims to assess the prevalence of equine endocrine disorders, identify common management practices, and determine where additional owner education may be beneficial.

Every horse owner’s voice matters. By sharing this survey link within your networks, you’ll help us gather a broad and representative range of perspectives from the equine community.
​Deadline to Complete: 06/30/2026

​https://tamuag.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4O76szgBDEXBfqS

06/05/2026

Important information from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture regarding animal import requirements.

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has issued temporary animal import requirements following a recent detection of New World screwworm in Texas.

There is currently no indication of an outbreak in Tennessee. This proactive order focuses on education, early detection and prevention to help protect animal health.

New World screwworm is a parasitic fly that can affect warm-blooded animals, especially through open wounds. Animal owners, producers, veterinarians and transporters are encouraged to monitor animals closely, especially wounds and areas around the nose, ears, eyes, mouth and genitalia.

Watch for drainage, discharge, bleeding, swelling, discomfort, lethargy, isolation or unusual odors.

Suspected cases must be reported to the Tennessee State Veterinarian’s Office within 24 hours at 615-837-5120 or [email protected].

To read more about the order, visit:
tn.gov/agriculture/animals/animal-health-resources/alerts.html

06/04/2026

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05/26/2026

FREE! Be sure to register for the Tennessee Meat Goat Association Education Day on June 13 in Columbia, TN. Topics include managing parasites, FAMACHA hands-on workshop, hands-on meat goat grading, and nutrition. https://forms.gle/FebWLTumkE9CvH9q7

Be sure to register for Education Day!
Link: https://forms.gle/FebWLTumkE9CvH9q7

05/15/2026

Congratulations to our Dr. Sarah Templeton! She participated in Horse Haven of Tennessee's Dancing for the Horses and took home the Isaac Award this year, earning 1st Place in Fundraising and 2nd Place in Dancing!

05/15/2026

Big Orange represented well - One of our equine surgeons, Dr. Elizabeth Collar, is teaching an AO fracture repair course in North Carolina as 1 of 12 equine fracture repair faculty. AO is the leading education organization worldwide for training surgeons in the surgical treatment of trauma and musculoskeletal disorders in both animals and people.

05/14/2026

Keith Carver, UTIA Senior Leader heads back to school! He learns a bit about equine medicine.

05/09/2026