In this special 2020 AAEP Virtual Convention preview episode, the Merck technical services veterinarian team shares the sessions, topics and presenters they're most excited about! Check out their recommendations here. Disease Du Jour is brought to you in 2020 by Merck Animal Health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
In this episode of Disease Du Jour, Dr. Stephanie Valberg updates veterinarians about equine muscle disorders. Topics of conversation include diagnosing muscle disease in horses, diagnostic tools, recent research, diet and exercise recommendations, and more. Disease Du Jour is brought to you in 2020 by Merck Animal Health Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Can horses become addicted to opioids? What precautions should veterinarians recommend to horse owners abut using Bute? Is acupuncture actually effective? Earl Gaughan, DVM, DACVS, covers these questions and more in this episode of Disease Du Jour. Disease Du Jour is brought to you in 2020 by Merck Animal Health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
The Foundation for the Horse is the charitable arm of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP). It focuses support in three areas: education for equine veterinarians, students, and grad students; supporting research projects and seminars; and providing benevolence (aiding working equids, at-risk horses and horses in transition, and disaster relief). In this episode, Dr. Rick Mitchell talks about the Foundation, what it does, and how you can help. AAEP: AAEP.org Foundation for the ...
Episode 39 of the Disease Du Jour podcast focuses on Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and has a bonus webinar from Dr. Maureen Long. Watch the webinar here. Disease Du Jour is brought to you in 2020 by Merck Animal Health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Early in the pandemic, EquiManagement teamed with Amy Grice, DVM, MBA, owner of Veterinary Business Consulting, to survey veterinarians to see how they were faring in the face of COVID-19. As a follow-up, we again teamed with Grice to survey veterinarians as we move into the fall of 2020. In this episode, we speak with Grice about the key takeaways from that survey. Disease Du Jour is brought to you in 2020 by Merck Animal Health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Do you know the difference between probiotics and prebiotics? Have you used fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)? Have you heard of dysbiosis (also called dysbacteriosis), a term for a microbial imbalance or maladaptation on or inside the body, such as an impaired microbiota? In this episode of Disease Du Jour, Dr. Marcio Costa discusses the equine microbiome. Disease Du Jour is brought to you in 2020 by Merck Animal Health . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Don't miss the presentation that accompanies this episode! Check out "West Nile Virus—A Continuing Threat to Horses" presented by Dr. Maureen Long. Disease Du Jour is brought to you in 2020 by Merck Animal Health . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dr. Wendy Vaala talks about equine influenza. In this podcast episode we will cover: Why is it so hard to keep horses from getting equine influenza? Vaccination is a horse's best protection, especially for horses that travel How can we get owners to vaccinate more? What is "flu season" and when should we vaccinate in order to offer the best protection? Glycoproteins of the influenza virus membrane, hemagglutinin (HA) and neuraminidase (NA), are important What have we learned from the Biosurveill...
In Episode 34, Dr. Chrissie Schneider gives some tips and opinions about how to talk to horse owners about vaccination schedules and how to reclaim vaccinations from the do-it-yourselfers. Disease Du Jour is brought to you in 2020 by Merck Animal Health . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Disease Du Jour, we discuss tick-borne diseases in horses with Dr. Tom Divers, focusing primarily on Lyme disease and anaplasmosis. Disease Du Jour is brought to you in 2020 by Merck Animal Health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Alan Dorton about microchips for horses that read body temperature through a smartphone app. Disease Du Jour is brought to you in 2020 by Merck Animal Health . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Disease Du Jour, we discuss equine wounds from a veterinarian's perspective with Earl Gaughan, DVM, DACVS, a technical services veterinarian with Merck Animal Health. Disease Du Jour is brought to you in 2020 by Merck Animal Health . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Disease Du Jour, we discuss the Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign (UHVRC) with Dr. Duane Chappell. He has spent his career bettering the health of horses through his work in the field, in the classroom and in research projects. The UHVRC was established in 2008. It is a non-profit joint effort between Merck Animal Health and the AAEP. Through the program, qualifying equine rescue and retirement facilities can receive complimentary equine vaccines for horses in their ca...
In this episode of Disease Du Jour, we discuss Equine Colic from a Veterinarian's Perspective with Louise Southwood, BSc (Vet), BVSc, MS, PhD, a Diplomate of the ACVS and ACVECC. She is a Professor of Emergency Medicine and Critical Care at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine with research interests in equine colic and gastrointestinal disease. Topics covered in this episode: Early diagnosis and surgical treatment of strangulating obstructions Helping clients with referr...
In Episode 28 of Disease Du Jour, we discuss parasite control in young horses with Wendy Vaala, VMD, DACVIM, a senior technical services veterinarian with Merck Animal Health. Topics covered in this episode: What not to do with a heavily parasitized foal How and why to introduce FECs What is the FECRT and when should you use it Parasite control in broodmares And more! Disease Du Jour is brought to you in 2020 by Merck Animal Health . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Our guest on today's episode about EPM is Dr. Nicola Pusterla. He is a professor of equine internal medicine and dentistry at the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine. His research focus is on equine infectious diseases with an emphasis on molecular epidemiology. Pusterla also leads the UC Davis Equine Infectious Disease Research Laboratory. Discussed in this episode: Refresher on what is equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) and what causes EPM What defines an EPM c...
In this episode, Dr. Scott Weese discusses what veterinarians need to know about COVID-19 and biosecurity. Our guest on today's episode about veterinarian biosecurity and the COVID-10 pandemic is Scott Weese, DVM, DVSc (Guelph), DACVIM, a professor at the University of Guelph's Ontario Veterinary College. His research interests include bacterial infections in animals and humans, methicillin-resistant staphylococcal infections, Clostridium difficile , antimicrobial resistance, emerging infectious...
Our guest on today's episode about the AVMA Veterinarian Wellness Survey results is Dr. Christine Royal is the Director of Professional Services for Merck Animal Health’s companion animal and equine business. Thank you to Merck Animal Health for sponsoring this season of Disease Du Jour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As show season is gearing up, many veterinarians will be asked about estrous cycle control of performance mares. Our guest on today's episode is Dr. Patrick McCue, a diplomate in the American College of Theriogenologists. McCue coordinates the Clinical Stallion, Broodmare, Foaling and Embryo Transfer Services at the Equine Reproduction Laboratory at Colorado State University. Disease Du Jour is brought to you by Merck Animal Health . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Our guest for this episode of Disease Du Jour on equine coronavirus is Nicola Pusterla, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DAVDC-Equine. Topics of Discussion: Does equine coronavirus affect humans? What is equine coronavirus? Clinical signs Spread Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Thank you to Merck Animal Health for sponsoring this season of Disease Du Jour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
This episode’s guest is Dr. Nat White, Professor Emeritus of Equine Surgery at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg, Virginia, who will talk about the Equine Disease Communication Center . Dr. White was the driving force in its creation. Thank you to Merck Animal Health for sponsoring this season of Disease Du Jour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
This episode’s guest is Steve O’Grady, DVM, MRCVS, a farrier with 40 years of experience, who owns Virginia Therapeutic Farriery. O’Grady discusses White Line Disease. White Line Disease Topics Discussed: Basic understanding Misnomer of name Onychomycosis What causes separation Radiographs and “tapping” to determine affected area Determining treatment appropriate farriery Continuity of hoof for support Prevention? Thank you to Merck Animal Health for sponsoring this season of Disease Du Jour. Ho...
This episode’s guest is Rick Mitchell, DVM, MRCVS, DACVSMR, Certified ISELP member, of Fairfield Equine Associates in Newtown, Connecticut. He practices equine medicine and surgery with an emphasis on lameness and imaging. In this episode, Mitchell discusses Proper Techniques for Equine Joint Injections in an Ambulatory Environment. Topics included in this discussion include: Establish the need for therapy Joint injections in the field doesn’t mean you are not careful and aseptic Proper prep of ...
This episode’s guest is Duncan Peters, DVM, DACVSMR, and a Certified ISELP Member, who will talk about equine tendon and ligament injuries and rehabilitation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EquiManagement and Dechra Veterinary Products have teamed up to bring you three special AAEP Convention podcasts. This special episode’s guest is Dr. Kent Allen, owner of Virginia Equine Imaging in Middleburg, Virginia, and we will be discussing the equine neck. Topics covered in this special AAEP Convention podcast include: Diagnosis and treatment of arthritis in the neck EPM as it relates to diagnosing and treating neurologic horses that might have concurrent neck issues Hosted on Acast. See a...
EquiManagement and Dechra Veterinary Products have teamed up to bring you three special AAEP Convention podcasts. This special episode’s guest is Ryan Ferris, DVM, MS, DACT, who discusses endometritis. Topics covered in this special AAEP Convention podcast include: Inflammatory vs infectious endometritis The ramifications of inflammatory endometritis Biofilms and the role these might play in chronic infections Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
EquiManagement and Dechra Veterinary Products have teamed up to bring you three special AAEP Convention podcasts! This special episode’s guest is Steve O’Grady, DVM, MRCVS, and a farrier with 40 years of experience, who owns Virginia Therapeutic Farriery. O’Grady discusses Lameness in the Equine Foot. Lameness in the Foot Topics What are some of the most common issues veterinarians face when called out to see a "lame" horse? Why is history so important to a lameness diagnosis? Can you discuss wh...
This episode’s guest is Dr. Tracy Turner, owner of Turner Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery. He will be talking about the non-profit equine medical group Equitarian Initiative. That group’s mission is to “prepare volunteer veterinarians worldwide to deliver health care and education to improve the health, nutrition, productivity, and welfare of horses, donkeys and mules, and to empower their care providers for sustainable change.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Topics covered in this episode: What is strangles and why is it so difficult to deal with? Testing for strangles How long does strangles live live in the environment? Asymptomatic strangles carriers Handling and active outbreak, including vaccination and dealing with weanlings Routes of transmission Endemic cycles/herd immunity Can we eliminate strangles? About Dr. Rob Holland: This episode's guest is Robert Holland, DVM, PhD, a private practice veterinarian in the Central Kentucky area focusing...
