Disease Du Jour

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...

In this episode, we talk with Kelly Vineyard, MS, PhD, a senior nutritionist with Equine Technical Solutions at Purina, about inappetence in horses. The discussion focuses on potential causes of inappetence and ways to entice inappetent horses to eat. “Disease Du Jour” is brought to you in 2023 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, we talk with Kent Allen, DVM, about diagnosing and treating back and neck pain in horses. Allen advocates for thorough imaging and discusses treatments such as shockwave, corticosteroids and orthobiologics. “Disease Du Jour” is brought to you in 2023 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, we talked to Parminder Basran, PhD, a Fellow of the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine, about the use of artificial intelligence in veterinary medicine. Some of the applications discussed include image analysis, diagnostic decision support and drug discovery. “Disease Du Jour” is brought to you in 2023 by Merck Animal Health.

Equine botulism makes the headlines nearly every year when horses die from ingesting this potent toxin. In this episode, Amy Johnson, DVM, DACVIM (Large Animal and Neurology), discusses the disease.  “Disease Du Jour” is brought to you in 2023 by Merck Animal Health.

Orthobiologics have become popular in equine veterinary medicine, but there is some confusion. In this episode of the Disease Du Jour podcast, we chat with Kent Allen, DVM, ISELP Certified, about orthobiologics for horses. “Disease Du Jour” is brought to you in 2023 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, Emma Adam, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DACVS, talks about the discovery of Rotavirus B in foals and offers tips for managing foaling mares. “Disease Du Jour” is brought to you in 2023 by Merck Animal Health.

In this podcast, we talked about equine chiropractic as part of equine integrated sports medicine with Larkspur Carroll, DVM, who owns  CORE Therapies LLC  in Versailles, Kentucky. She is certified in acupuncture and chiropractic. “Disease Du Jour” is brought to you in 2023 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, equine nutritionist Dr. Steve Duren talks about common performance horse nutrition issues. Discussion topics include the microbiome of the horse's gut, equine gastric ulcer syndrome, metabolic issues and allergies. “Disease Du Jour” is brought to you in 2023 by Merck Animal Health.

In episode 100 of the Disease Du Jour podcast, Cara Wright, DVM, MS, offers tips on handling an equine disease outbreak, especially for the attending veterinarian at private barns and stables. “Disease Du Jour” is brought to you in 2023 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, Liz Santschi, DVM, DAVCS, talks about angular limb deformities in foals. She discusses congenital versus acquired deformities and ways to assist foals in becoming more functional in affected limbs. She also talks about how to manage fetlock deviations.     “Disease Du Jour” is brought to you in 2023 by Merck Animal Health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

In this episode, Chrissy Schneider, DVM, DABVP (Equine) brings you 2022 highlights from Disease Du Jour. You can go back and listen to any of these podcasts on  EquiManagement.com  or your favorite podcast network.     “Disease Du Jour” is brought to you in 2022 by Merck Animal Health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, the Merck Animal Health equine professional services team recaps some of their top presentations and experiences at the 2022 AAEP Convention.    “Disease Du Jour” is brought to you in 2022 by Merck Animal Health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most veterinarians have had to deal with equine sarcoids. In episode 96 of the Disease Du Jour podcast, we talk with Professor Emeritus Derek Knottenbelt, Director, Equine Medical Solutions Ltd. in the United Kingdom about this common equine cancer.   “Disease Du Jour” is brought to you in 2022 by Merck Animal Health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first step in equine tendon healing is proper diagnosis. In this episode, Dr. Roland Thaler discusses diagnosing tendon injuries, how to better ultrasound tendons, complications in tendon healing, active rest for treatment, and more.   “Disease Du Jour” is brought to you in 2022 by Merck Animal Health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you wondering which talks, events or meetings to attend at the 2022 AAEP Convention? The Merck Animal Health equine professional services team offers some suggestions in this episode.   "Disease Du Jour" is brought to you in 2022 by Merck Animal Health . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sooner or later, every equine veterinarian faces some type of hoof crack. In this episode, Steve O'Grady, a professional farrier with a degree in veterinary medicine, discusses the causes, diagnoses and treatments of hoof cracks, as well as how veterinarians can work with farriers in these cases.   "Disease Du Jour" is brought to you in 2022 by Merck Animal Health . Hosted on Acast. See...

What should veterinarians and vet techs know about mule and donkey physiology and behavior to better care for these patients? Join us as we discuss this topic with Amy Mclean, PhD, an assistant professor of teaching at the University of California, Davis, College of Veterinary Medicine.   "Disease Du Jour" is brought to you in 2022 by Merck Animal Health . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

In this episode, Dr. Rachel Liepman discusses respiratory issues common to horses, including clinical signs, diagnoses, treatments, complications and client management.   "Disease Du Jour" is brought to you in 2022 by Merck Animal Health . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thrush is more common in horses than you might think, while canker is sometimes mistaken for severe thrush. Tune in to hear Craig Lesser, DVM, CJF, discuss contributing factors and treatment for these two equine foot issues.   "Disease Du Jour" is brought to you in 2022 by Merck Animal Health . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When submitting diagnostic samples to a lab, there are a lot of things to consider. Dr. Toby Pinn-Woodcock suggests "partnering" with your lab for guidance and offers tips for collecting and handling specimens from your clients' horses. "Disease Du Jour" is brought to you in 2022 by Merck Animal Health . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID, or equine Cushing’s disease): How common is it, what are the clinical signs/lab findings, and how is it diagnosed? Dr. Harold Schott discusses the ins and outs of this disorder and why it's good to catch it early. "Disease Du Jour" is brought to you in 2022 by Merck Animal Health . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes offers tips for helping otherwise healthy horses that are struggling to maintain weight during the summer. " Disease Du Jour" is brought to you in 2022 by Merck Animal Health . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being faced with a neurologic horse can be daunting. In this episode, Dr. Emily Schaefer discusses key things for veterinarians to consider when performing a neurologic exam. " Disease Du Jour" is brought to you in 2022 by Merck Animal Health . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.