The Charles and Julie Wharton Large Animal Hospital at UT

10/20/2025

Last year, our Farm Animal and Equine Field Services teams treated almost 14,000 animals. One of the unique aspects of the field services is the camaraderie and strong bond that faculty and students form with clients.

10/09/2025

A horse in Middle Tennessee has tested positive for West Nile Virus.

One horse in Wilson County, Tennessee, has tested positive for West Nile virus.

10/03/2025

The episode of Mission Unstoppable featuring veterinary neurologist, Dr. Talisha Moore, airs this weekend! She loved sharing her career. In Knoxville, WVLT is scheduled to air it Sunday morning at 6am. Grab your coffee and

10/01/2025

Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) applications open through October 7.

TAEP is a cost share program for Tennessee's Agricultural community. Participation allows producers to maximize farm profits, adapt to changing market situations, improve operation safety, increase farm efficiency and make a positive economic impact in their communities.

09/23/2025

Prince became a familiar face at UTCVM and will be missed, but we are so pleased to see him recovered and headed home to his family.
Dr. Elizabeth Collar repaired his P1 fracture, and he spent more than 2mo recovering with us.
Happy endings are the best! 👏👏👏

08/25/2025

Our Dr. Joe Smith, a specialist in farm animal medicine and veterinary clinical pharmacology, discusses how treating animals with acupuncture has become mainstream in veterinary medicine.

Vets use acupuncture to treat health problems in animals large and small, particularly to manage pain and reduce inflammation. A veterinary scientist explains some of its uses.

08/22/2025

https://thehorse.com/1138675/tennessee-horse-tests-positive-for-eee-3/

One horse in Bedford County, Tennessee, was euthanized after contracting EEE.

08/21/2025

Katie helping equine students!

08/17/2025

Knoxville is so blessed with compassionate and amazing first responders!
Thank you to everyone for your help today – very thankful no major injuries for human or donk! 
Knoxville Police Department - TN Rural Metro Fire - Knox County AMR - East Tennessee williams animal services.

08/17/2025

Our Dr. Ursini is one of two experts talking about osteoarthritis in horses.

Dr. Tena Ursini describes why veterinarians need to use imaging to confirm a diagnosis of equine osteoarthritis and which modalities they usually turn to first.

08/02/2025

Seven update

08/01/2025

Dr. Plummer, who completed his undergraduate degree, doctor of veterinary medicine degree, and his residency in large animal internal medicine, has been on the job as Dean for a year, now! We sure appreciate you Dr. Plummer!

Congrats to Dr. Paul Plummer on his 1st anniversary as Dean of the UT College of Veterinary Medicine!

We’re so glad to have you back on Rocky Top! 🐾