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...

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 LinkedIn Podcast Website:  Diseas...

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 youn...

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 Mer...

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...

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.