Disease Du Jour

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 Soc...

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 (D...

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: H...

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...

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: Ho...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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 EquiManageme...

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: Ho...

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...

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. ACV...

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 re...

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 Conten...

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...

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 wi...

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: Ho...

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 LinkedIn Guest: Dr. Bryan...

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...

Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 122 In 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@eq...

Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 121 In 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 LinkedIn Guests : The Merck Equine Veterinary Serv...

Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 120 In 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 LinkedIn Guest: Dr. Amanda Adams Podcast 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 LinkedIn Guest: Dr. Claudia Sonder...

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 Lin...