Many farmers and ranchers already have a relationship with a trusted veterinarian. But if you prefer to treat your animals yourself, you’ll have some changes in store. For the time...
Early in 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved the first vaccine ever developed for honeybees — or any insect in the United States, for that matter. Global populations of...
Many pet parents will move mountains to help their sick fur babies — especially those with terminal illnesses. But sadly, some people take advantage of this bond for their own...
Young dogs are rambunctious, and they can hurt themselves if they overdo it. But what if your puppy suddenly becomes lame for no apparent reason? It could be due to...
Dairy calves can face a rocky road during their first few weeks of life. Diarrhea and pneumonia are common problems, but another that may fly under the radar is an...
We’ve long viewed donkeys as the quintessential beasts of burden, but they’re finally coming into focus. From the Irish movie, “The Banshees of Inisherin” [in-ish-AIR-in] to the Polish film, “EO”...
If you’re a cat parent, you’re probably familiar with your buddy’s various meows and what they mean. But you may not have heard a loud, plaintive wail — or yowl...
Sometimes when our pets play, they inadvertently swallow objects. These ingested non-food items are called foreign bodies—and the ones that look the most benign sometimes cause the biggest problems. We’re...
There’s a serious health problem plaguing up to 80% of our cats and dogs — that’s more than suffer from cancer, heart disease and obesity. Believe it or not, periodontal,...
If you watch pet food commercials, you’ve likely heard announcers breathlessly warn of diets containing animal by-products. So, just what are these ingredients and how dangerous are they? Truth is,...
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About Animal Airwaves
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Animal Airwaves is a daily radio series that features one-minute segments relating to animal health. Each module focuses on a different topic of interest to the owners of all types of animals, ranging…
from consumer tips offering insights into animal behavior to veterinary patient care breakthroughs and trends. A production of the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, UF Health Communications and 89.1 WUFT-FM in Gainesville, Animal Airwaves airs three times each day on 89.1 WUFT-FM and 90.1 WJUF-FM in North Central and Mid Florida.