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 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.

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...