Disease DuJour

In this episode, Erica Macon, MS, PAS, Ph.D., joined us to discuss equine metabolic syndrome and insulin dysregulation, including diagnostic tools, feeding recommendations, pharmaceutical treatment, ongoing research, and more.This episode of Disease Du Jour is brought to you by Bimeda.Dr. Macon is an Assistant Professor of Equine Science in the Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M University. For her master's and Ph.D., she focused on equine nutritional endocrinology. Her dissertation serves as the foundation for nutritional recommendations for horses with insulin dysregulation associated with metabolic syndrome. At Texas A&M, Dr. Macon investigates what leads to impaired insulin signaling in the endocrine diseased equid. Her primary focus is the development of improved diagnostics and therapies that have the potential to elucidate the mechanisms behind hyperinsulinemia-associated laminitis.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 159:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com)Guest: Erica Macon, MS, PAS, Ph.D.Podcast Website: Disease Du JourThis episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Bimeda Equine.Connect with Host:Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com)

In this episode, Travis Tull, DVM, DACVS, joined us to discuss cervical nerve root compression in horses, including clinical signs, diagnosis, and management. He also described a surgical technique for treating the condition called percutaneous endoscopic foraminotomy, which he has helped pioneer in the United States.This episode of Disease Du Jour is brought to you by Equithrive.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 158:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com)Guest: Travis Tull, DVM, DACVSPodcast Website: Disease Du JourThis episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Equithrive.Connect with HostCarly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com)

In this episode, Isabelle Kilcoyne, DVM, DACVS, joined us to discuss regional limb perfusions. She talked about clinical applications, antibiotic selection, her recommended techniques, and more.This episode of Disease Du Jour is brought to you by Equithrive.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 157:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com)Guest: Dr. Isabelle Kilcoyne, DVM, DACVSPodcast Website: Disease Du JourThis episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Equithrive.

In this episode, Sally DeNotta, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, joined us to talk about equine infectious disease patterns and emerging threats. She offered advice on how veterinarians can help protect their patients, especially in the face of natural disasters and climate change.This episode of Disease Du Jour is brought to you by Bimeda.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 156:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com)Guest: Sally Denotta, DVM, PhD, DACVIMPodcast Website: Disease Du JourThis episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Bimeda Equine.

In this episode, Bruce Whittle, DVM, owner of Honey Creek Veterinary Hospital, in Trenton, Missouri, joined us to talk all things equine dentistry, from the basic oral examination to common abnormalities and strategies for addressing them.This episode of Disease Du Jour is brought to you by Bimeda Equine.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 155:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com)Guest: Bruce Whittle, DVM, owner of Honey Creek Veterinary HospitalPodcast Website: Disease Du JourThis episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Bimeda Equine.

In this episode, Beau Whitaker, DVM, CERP, joined us to discuss equine asthma and exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH), including clinical signs, risk factors, and treatment and management options.This episode of Disease Du Jour is brought to you by Equithrive.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 154:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com)Guest: Beau Whitaker, DVM, CERPPodcast Website: Disease Du JourThis episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Equithrive.

In this episode, Jennifer Madera, DVM, joined us to discuss the role of the FEI endurance veterinarian and social license to operate at FEI endurance events. She also talks about how she first became involved with endurance events and offers advice to veterinarians interested in working at these competitions.This episode of Disease Du Jour is brought to you by Equithrive.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 153:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com)Guest: Jennifer Madera, DVMPodcast Website: Disease Du JourThis episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Equithrive.

In this episode, Sara Langsam, VMD, joined us to discuss the AAEP's wearable biometric sensor research project for Thoroughbred racehorses. As chair of the racing committee, Langsam has spearheaded this effort, which the AAEP hopes will help address catastrophic musculoskeletal injuries in these horses.This episode of Disease Du Jour is brought to you by Bimeda Equine.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 152:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com)Guest: Dr. Sara Langsam, VMDPodcast Website: Disease Du JourThe Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, AAEP President Tracy Turner, DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVSMR, joined us to talk about physical examinations. He discussed everything from why thorough physical exams are important, what they can tell you about a patient before you send them for imaging, and how you can improve your examination skills.This episode of the Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Bimeda Equine.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 151:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com)Guest: AAEP President Tracy Turner, DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVSMRPodcast Website: Disease Du JourThe Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, Stacie Boswell, DVM, DACVS, discussed caring for horses in cold weather. Boswell, who practices in Montana, described some of the health issues she commonly encounters during the winter, offered advice on caring for senior horses and young horses, discussed some of the challenges ambulatory veterinarians face, and more. The Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Merck Animal Health.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 150:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Dr. Stacie BoswellPodcast Website: Disease Du JourThe Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, Erin Newkirk, DVM, joined us to discuss contagious equine metritis (CEM) and the current outbreak in Florida. She talked about how the U.S. has remained largely CEM-free, vulnerabilities for spread in this country, quarantine protocols, and why this current outbreak is unique.The Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Merck Animal Health.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 149:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Erin Newkirk, DVM of WellGrove EquinePodcast Website: Disease Du JourThe Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, DVM, DABVP (Equine Practice), joined us to preview some of the sessions and opportunities she is most looking forward to at the 2024 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Conference, which is being held Dec. 7-11 in Orlando, Florida. The Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Merck Animal Health.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 148:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Dr. Chrissie SchneiderPodcast Website: Disease Du JourThe Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, Sarah Cohen, DVM, joined us to discuss the role of the permitted treating veterinarian at FEI/USEF competitions, especially with regard to current discussions around social license to operate. She talked about the differences between a permitted treating veterinarian and an official veterinarian, how current discussions on social license are influencing discussions within the FEI and USEF, what's involved in the trot-up process, and what it's like to work as a holding box veterinarian.You can contact Dr. Cohen at cohendvm@equity-performance.com.The Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Merck Animal Health.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 147:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Sarah Cohen, DVM of Equity Performance EquinePodcast Website: Disease Du JourThe Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, Alvaro Bonilla, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, joined us to discuss arthroscopy in horses. He explained some of the different applications for arthroscopy, the benefits of minimally invasive techniques, wireless arthroscopy, and more.The Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Merck Animal Health.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 146:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Dr. Alvaro BonillaPodcast Website: Disease Du JourThe Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, José García-López, VMD, DACVS, DACVSMR, joined us to discuss nuchal bursitis in horses. He talked about the clinical signs, risk factors, treatment options, recovering process, and overall prognosis.The Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Merck Animal Health.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 145:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Podcast Website: Disease Du JourThe Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, Jennifer Groon, VMD, joined us to discuss importing horses from Europe. She discussed the recommended tests to perform prior to purchasing the horse and after the horse arrives in the U.S., the quarantine process, common health issues in imported horses, and the role of an in-flight veterinarian. The Disease Du Jour Podcast is brought to you by Merck Animal Health.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 144:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Jennifer Groon, VMDPodcast Website: Disease Du JourThe Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, Shannon Reed, DVM, MS, DACVS (LA), joined us to discuss common health concerns for Thoroughbreds transitioning from racing to sport careers, as well as some of the opportunities available for OTTBs.The Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Merck Animal Health.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 143:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Shannon Reed, DVM, MS, DACVS (LA)Podcast Website: Disease Du JourThe Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, Julia Felippe, MV, MS, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM), joined us to discuss the equine immune system. She described its primary components, explained the different types of immunity (humoral, innate, and cell-mediated), and discussed ways veterinarians can help support immune health in their patients.Learn more about immune health from the Veterinary & Comparative Clinical Immunology Society: https://www.vccis.org/The Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Merck Animal Health.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 142:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Julia Felippe, MV, MS, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM)Podcast Website: Disease Du JourThe Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, Maureen Kelleher, DVM, DACVS, DACVSMR, CVA, joined us to discuss diagnostic anesthesia. She talked about the types of lameness exams in which diagnostic anesthesia is useful, drug preferences, tips for maximum efficacy, and more.The Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Merck Animal Health.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 141:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Maureen Kelleher, DVM, DACVS, DACVSMR, CVAPodcast Website: Disease Du JourThe Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, Carly Turner-Garcia, DVM, DACT, joins us to discuss ovum pick up (OPU) and Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI). She explains some of the advantages of these procedures, the overall success rate, the risks involved, and the facility requirements.The Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Merck Animal Health.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 140:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Carly Turner-Garcia, DVM, DACTPodcast Website: Disease Du JourThe Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, Christine Staten, DVM, MBA, joined us to talk about heat stress and heat stroke in horses. She explained the difference between heat stress and stroke, discussed clinical signs, and provided an overview of different management options.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 138:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Christine Staten, DVM, MBAPodcast Website: Disease Du JourThe Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, Johanna Kremberg, DVM, joined us to discuss equine prepurchase exams. She explained the main components of a prepurchase exam, offered suggestions for managing conflicts of interest, discussed diagnostic imaging packages, and more. The Disease Du Jour Podcast is brought to you by Merck Animal Health.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 138:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Johanna Kremberg, DVM,Podcast Website: Disease Du JourThe Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, Elizabeth Acutt, BSc, BVSc, MS, Dipl. ACVR-EDI, discussed taking radiographs in the field. She discussed some of the challenges of acquiring quality radiographs in the field compared to a clinic environment, talked about equipment choices, and provided tips for radiographing tricky parts of the horse.The Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Merck Animal Health.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 137:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Elizabeth Acutt, BSc, BVSc, MS, Dipl. ACVR-EDIPodcast Website: Disease Du JourThe Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, Emily Hellstrom, DVM, PhD, joined us to talk about her research on postoperative ileus and improving outcomes for colic surgery patients. She provided insight into a publication she co-authored titled “Postoperative Ileus: Comparative Pathophysiology and Future Therapies” and discussed some of the risk factors and treatment options for this condition in horses.The Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Merck Animal Health.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 136:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Dr.Emily Hellstrom, DVMPodcast Website: Disease Du JourThe Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, Erica Secor, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS-LA, joined us to discuss her ongoing research on equine osteoarthritis. She talked about her studies on the immune system's role in osteoarthritis as well as her work towards improving diagnostic capabilities and understanding how arthritis varies among individual horses.The Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 135:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Erica Secor, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS-LAPodcast Website: Disease Du JourThe Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, Alina Vale, DVM, MS, joined us to discuss regulatory veterinary medicine in equine welfare assessments at racetracks and equestrian facilities. She talked about her background working as a regulatory veterinarian for the California Horse Racing Board and explained the procedures that are in place at racetracks to improve safety and welfare for the horses. She also talked about her current work in establishing assessment protocols for other areas of the equine industry.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 134:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Alina Vale, DVM, MSPodcast Website: Disease Du JourThe Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, Nicole Scherrer, DVM, Dipl. ACVO, joined us to talk about equine recurrent uveitis (ERU). She discussed clinical signs, management options, and prognoses, and she provided a brief overview of a potential new treatment option that is currently being researched.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 133:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Dr. Nicole Scherrer, DVM, Dipl. ACVOLink: Summary of Dr. Scherrer's AAEP presentation on novel drug SOCS1-KIRPodcast Website: Disease Du JourThe Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, Amelie McAndrews, DVM, DAVDC-Eq, of Garden State Equine Dentistry, joined us to talk about Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption (EOTRH). She discussed the prevalence of the disease and described common clinical signs, management options, and more.The Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Merck Animal Health.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 132:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Amelie McAndrews, DVM, DAVDC-Eq of Garden State Equine DentistryPodcast Website: Disease Du JourThe Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, Laura Javsicas, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM, joined us to talk about caring for neonates in the field. During the conversation, she explained her standard newborn foal examination, listed some common conditions she encounters with neonates, and discussed conditions that might require referral to a hospital.The Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 131:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Laura Javsicas, VMD, Dipl. ACVIMPodcast Website: Disease Du JourThe Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, Jesse Tyma, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, joins us to discuss OCD in horses. She explains some of the risk factors for developing OCD and offers strategies for managing horses with the condition.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 130:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Jesse Tyma, DVM, Dipl. ACVSPodcast Website: Disease Du JourThe Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, Ingrid Wolff, DVM, of Armitas Equine Veterinary Service, joined us to discuss veterinarian-farrier collaboration. Wolff had a successful farrier practice before becoming an equine veterinarian, and she continues to focus on podiatry in her veterinary practice. During the episode, she discussed conditions that might require veterinarians to work closely with farriers and offered recommendations for communicating and collaborating effectively.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 129:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Ingrid Wolff, DVM, of Armitas Equine Veterinary ServicePodcast Website: Disease Du JourThe Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, Peyton Draheim, DVM, DACT, MS, joins us to discuss uterine biofilms. She explains what a biofilm is and offers strategies for diagnosing and treating them. She also offers strategies for managing a mare with a history of biofilms during breeding season to help her maintain a pregnancy.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 128:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Dr. Peyton Draheim, DVM, DACT, MSPodcast Website: Disease Du JourThe Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, Kathryn Duncan, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), senior professional services veterinarian for Merck Animal Health, joined us to talk about fecal egg counts for horses. During the conversation, she explained why fecal egg counts are important and offered suggestions for practitioners who want to offer the service to clients.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 127:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Kathryn Duncan, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology)Podcast Website: Disease Du JourThe Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, Toby Pinn-Woodcock, DVM, DACVIM, joins us to discuss Lyme disease in horses. Discussion topics include clinical signs of Lyme disease, testing recommendations, treatments, vaccination protocols, and more.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 126:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (kbrown@equinenetwork.com) | Connect with Carly on LinkedInGuest: Dr. Toby Pinn-Woodcock, DVM, DACVIMPodcast Website: Disease Du JourThe Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, Stacie G. Boswell, DVM, DACVS-LA, joins us to talk about Fear Free Veterinary Care, a method of practicing that prioritizes the emotional and physical wellbeing of the animal and the practitioner. Boswell discusses implementing Fear Free practice in a clinic and field environment and talks about owner education.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 125:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (kbrown@equinenetwork.com) | Connect with Carly on LinkedInGuest: Stacie G. Boswell, DVM, DACVS-LA of Fear Free Veterinary CarePodcast Website: Disease Du JourThe Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, the veterinary services team of Merck Animal Health talk about important meetings and presentations from the 2023 AAEP Convention.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 124:Hosts: Kimberly S. Brown (Editor) and Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (kbrown@equinenetwork.com) | Connect with Carly on LinkedInGuest: Dr. Bryant CraigGuest: Dr. Duane E. ChappellGuest: Dr. Chrissie SchneiderGuest: Dr. Cara WrightGuest: Dr. Phil van HarreveldPodcast Website: Disease Du Jour

In this episode, Christopher Elliott, BVSC, MRCVS, MANZCVS, DACVSMR, talks about diagnosing, treating and rehabilitating back pain in horses. He starts by discussing clinical signs of back pain and what an initial examination might entail. He talks about diagnostic imaging options and outlines some of the common diagnoses he makes in horses with sore backs. Finally, he discusses various treatment modalities and exercises that can help these horses return to work.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 123:Hosts: Kimberly S. Brown (Editor) and Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (kbrown@equinenetwork.com) | Connect with Carly on LinkedInGuests: Christopher Elliott, BVSC, MRCVS, MANZCVS, DACVSMR.Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour

Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 122In this episode, Dr. Erika Schwarz discusses equine West Nile virus. She provides a brief history of the disease in the United States, outlines common clinical signs and discusses strategies for disease prevention.Hosts: Kimberly S. Brown (Editor) and Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (kbrown@equinenetwork.com) | Connect with Carly on LinkedInGuests: Erika Schwarz, DVM, MPH, PhD, DACVM.Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour

Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 121In this episode of Disease Du Jour, the Merck Equine Veterinary Services Team previews the 2023 AAEP Convention offerings:Hosts: Kimberly S. Brown (Editor) and Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (kbrown@equinenetwork.com) | Connect with Carly on LinkedInGuests: The Merck Equine Veterinary Services TeamPodcast Website: Disease Du Jour

Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 120In this episode of Disease Du Jour, we speak to Dr. Amanda Adams about Senior Horse Research.:Hosts: Kimberly S. Brown (Editor) and Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (kbrown@equinenetwork.com) | Connect with Carly on LinkedInGuest: Dr. Amanda AdamsPodcast Website: Disease Du Jour

In this episode of Disease DuJour, we speak with Dr. Claudia Sonder about disasters and how equine veterinarians can be better prepared.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 119:Hosts: Kimberly S. Brown (Editor) and Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (kbrown@equinenetwork.com) | Connect with Carly on LinkedInGuest: Dr. Claudia SonderPodcast Website: Disease Du Jour

In this episode of the Disease Du Jour podcast, we talk to Dr. Julia Wilson about Equitarian Opportunities and ways individuals and corporations can help horses in need.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 118:Hosts: Kimberly S. Brown (Editor) and Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (kbrown@equinenetwork.com) | Connect with Carly on LinkedInPodcast Website: Disease Du Jour

In this episode of the Disease Du Jour podcast, we speak to equine nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes about Feeding Thin or Rescued Horses.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 117:Hosts: Kimberly S. Brown (Editor) and Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (kbrown@equinenetwork.com) | Connect with Carly on LinkedInPodcast Website: Disease Du Jour

Most veterinarians have heard about equine degenerative myeloencephalopathy (EDM). However, Emilie Setlakwe, DVM, DACVIM, MS, clues her fellow practitioners into what might be a previously unrecognized form of EDM in this episode."The type of EDM I talk about is different," said Setlakwe. "For the last 10 years, there has been a resurgence of this disease. But it is different from the one in young horses with low vitamin E levels. These horses have cerebral signs."“Disease Du Jour” is brought to you in 2023 by Merck Animal Health.

How do you handle an equine herpesvirus case? In this episode of Disease Du Jour, we discuss equine herpesviruses types 1-5 with Nathan Slovis, DVM, DACVIM, CHT (Certified Hyperbaric Technologist). Slovis is the Director of the McGee Center at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Kentucky. He walks us through the five types, with emphasis on EHV-1.“Disease Du Jour” is brought to you in 2023 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, we speak with Philip van Harreveld, DVM, MS, DACVS (Large Animal), a Senior Equine Professional Services Veterinarian for Merck Animal Health, about wounds near synovial structures. "Early and aggressive intervention will dictate the prognosis in these cases," says van Harreveld. “Disease Du Jour” is brought to you in 2023 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, we discuss the 2023 outbreak of vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) in California and Texas with Angela Pelzel-McCluskey, DVM, MS, a National Equine Epidemiologist for the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Veterinary Services.“Disease Du Jour” is brought to you in 2023 by Merck Animal Health.

Equine asthma is one of those conditions that most veterinarians will see in their careers. How often or how severe will depend on many factors. Listen in as we talk with Nimet Browne, DVM, MPH, DACVIM, of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, about this condition."Equine asthma is one of the more common causes of non-infectious respiratory disease in horses," said Browne.“Disease Du Jour” is brought to you in 2023 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, Rachel Liepman, DVM, DACVIM (large animal), talks about equine wobblers syndrome, which is also known as cervical vertebral stenotic myelopathy or CVSM.“Disease Du Jour” is brought to you in 2023 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, we spoke about diagnosing, treating and rehabilitating kissing spines in horses with José M. García-López VMD, DACVS, DACVSMR.“Disease Du Jour” is brought to you in 2023 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, we talk about negative palmar angles with Steve O'Grady, DVM, MRCVS, who worked as a professional farrier for a decade prior to obtaining his degree in veterinary medicine. O'Grady's current practice is Virginia Therapeutic Farriery, which is a referral practice that provides advanced services in equine podiatry. In the podcast, O'Grady gives the basics about what a negative palmar angle is. He talks about the inability to "fix" the damage once it is severe and the effect on other structures in the hoof.O'Grady also offers tips and information about how to recognize this issue in horse feet and the steps to take to help the horse.“Disease Du Jour” is brought to you in 2023 by Merck Animal Health.