The Charles and Julie Wharton Large Animal Hospital at UT

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! 🐾

08/01/2025

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07/25/2025

What is White Line Disease and how is it treated? Jeremy Davis, our Certified Journeyman Farrier, explains in this week's VOLVet Review.

07/23/2025

UTIA researchers are turning science into to help East Tennessee farmers recover from 2024’s floods. See the research in action at a free flood recovery field day August 20 in Washington County. Demonstrations, expert insights and lunch included.

Learn more and register: https://utianews.tennessee.edu/ut-institute-of-agriculture-to-report-on-flood-recovery-initiative/
UT Extension

07/16/2025

Tiny.utk.edu/SeniorEquids