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.
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Protecting wild animals from COVID-19
Although scientists continue to study the effects of COVID-19 in animals, we know that some big cats and gorillas have been infected in zoos in the United States and elsewhere….
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Animal Airwaves – Live
Animal Airwaves—Live is an hour-long call-in show that airs on Fridays from 1-2 p.m. on 89.1 WUFT-FM and 90.1 WJUF-FM in North Central and Mid Florida and is streamed live on wuft.org. The show features faculty members from the UF Veterinary Hospitals who address a variety of topics relating to pet health care for companion animals, exotic pets, horses and others. Call in your questions to 352-392-8989 during the show or email your questions to host Dana Hill at animalairwaves@wuft.org.
Implications of Emerging Diseases in Gopher Tortoises and Other Reptiles
··Gopher tortoises are found throughout Florida and the Southeast and are affected by various diseases, including upper respiratory tract disease. A new story from the University of Florida this summer…