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Our Vision

To be the preeminent Midwest equine referral center for advanced veterinary specialty services. And, in collaboration with the UW School of Veterinary Medicine, to provide an environment uniquely suited to general and specialty equine veterinary training.


Dr. Joe Foerner, DVM, DACVS

Dr. Joe Foerner has been a consultant to the UW / Morrie Waud Equine Center since its inception. He is an internationally recognized authority on equine arthroscopic surgery and one of the nation's first veterinarians to use arthroscopic surgery in equine practice. He has co-authored several books on the topic.

Dr. Foerner is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and has served as President, Chairman of the Board and Regent of that Association. He serves as a consultant to the Brookfield and Lincoln Park Zoos, the Shedd Aquarium, and Arlington Park Racecourse in the Chicago area, and the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus in Washington, D.C.

He has shared his expertise at over seventy national and international conferences and has had numerous articles published in peer-reviewed journals related to equine surgery and wildlife medicine

morrie waud equine center

Advanced equine emergency and
specialty treatment.


When equine veterinarians and horse owners in Southeastern Wisconsin and Northeastern Illinois need emergency or specialized treatment for a horse, day or night, they can now come to the new UW / Morrie Waud Equine Center.

The Center is affiliated with the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine and offers complete and technologically advanced diagnostic, surgical, and treatment facilities. The staff includes three veterinary doctors, certified technicians, and has the support of the many equine specialists at the University of Wisconsin - Madison School of Veterinary Medicine.

Emergency services are available 24/7. Digital radiographs and ultrasound images can be transmitted to veterinarians for immediate consultation. Around-the-clock emergency and critical care monitoring is available, and the large surgical suites include full viewing bays.

Referring veterinarians and horse owners can expect prompt and detailed communication regarding our patients and, following release, all clients receive follow-up contact from the Center.

Designed, equipped and staffed for advanced equine practice.


  • We now offer the new IRAP procedure for treating osteoarthritis.
  • Shockwave Therapy.
  • New Digital Radiography and Digital Ultrasound.
  • 24-hour laboratory: CBC, chemistry panel, blood gases, electrolytes, fluid analysis and cytology.
  • In-patient equine pharmacy
  • On-site specialist consultations for Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology and Dentistry.
  • Advanced equine laparoscopy, arthroscopy and endoscopy equipment including a 3-meter scope for gastroscopy.
  • Large outdoor paddocks and exercise areas.
  • Indoor arena for lameness evaluation.
  • Advanced corrective and therapeutic farrier services.

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