Founded in 1964 with contributions from equestrienne Esther du Pont Thouron and others, each year the George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals (named for horseman George D. Widener, Jr.) sees more than 4,000 patient visits, and its Field Service sees more than 31,000 patient visits. In addition to its role as one of the nation's preeminent equine surgical facilities, New Bolton Center includes hospital facilities for the care of large/ food animals, including equids, bovids, camelids, small ruminants, and swine. The campus also contains diagnostic laboratories, cooperated with the Pennsylvania Animal Diagnostic System (PADLS) serving the animal agriculture industry as well as the monitoring of emerging and infectious disease.
Founded in 1964 by equestrienne Esther du Pont Thouron and others, George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals sees over 4,000 patient visits annually, while its Field Service handles more than 31,000 visits. In addition to being a leading equine surgical center, New Bolton Center provides care for large/ food animals such as equids, bovids, camelids, small ruminants, and swine. The campus includes diagnostic laboratories that collaborate with the Pennsylvania Animal Diagnostic System (PADLS), supporting both animal agriculture and disease monitoring.