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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Defending zoo animals against fires
You’ve seen the devastating images of people and their pets fleeing wildfires. But, have you ever wondered how zoos keep their animals safe? Preventive measures include clearing brush away from…
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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.
Equine Parasites
··More than 150 species of internal parasites can affect horses, causing disease and occasionally even leading to death. Recently, the approach to equine parasite control has changed, now with a…