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: Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.co...
Apr 18, 2024•37 min•Ep. 132
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 Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 131: Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) ...
Apr 04, 2024•25 min•Ep. 131
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. ACVS Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour The Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck An...
Mar 21, 2024•22 min•Ep. 130
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 recommendations for communicating and collaborating effectively. Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests...
Mar 07, 2024•13 min•Ep. 129
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 Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Dr. Peyton Draheim, DV...
Feb 20, 2024•20 min•Ep. 128
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 127: Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenet...
Feb 08, 2024•17 min•Ep. 127
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 with Carly on LinkedIn Guest: Dr. Toby Pinn-Woodcock, DVM, DACVIM Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour The...
Jan 29, 2024•27 min•Ep. 126
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: Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (kbrown@equinenetwork.com) | C...
Jan 11, 2024•20 min•Ep. 125
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. Bryant Craig Guest: Dr. Duane E. Chappell Guest: Dr. Chrissie Schneider Guest: Dr. Cara Wright Guest: Dr. Phil...
Dec 28, 2023•30 min•Ep. 124
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 modalities and exercises that can help these horses return to work. Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, G...
Dec 14, 2023•56 min•Ep. 123
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@equinenetwork.com) | Connect with Carly on LinkedIn Guests: Erika Schwarz, DVM, MPH, PhD, DACVM. Podcast We...
Nov 30, 2023•20 min•Ep. 122
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 Services Team Podcast Website : Disease Du Jour...
Nov 16, 2023•21 min•Ep. 121
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...
Nov 02, 2023•22 min•Ep. 120
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 Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour...
Oct 19, 2023•21 min•Ep. 119
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 LinkedIn Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour...
Oct 05, 2023•11 min•Ep. 118
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: Disease Du Jour...
Sep 21, 2023•15 min•Ep. 117
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 young horses with low vitamin E levels. These horses have cerebral signs." “Disease Du Jour” is brought ...
Sep 07, 2023•20 min
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 Merck Animal Health....
Aug 24, 2023•33 min
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....
Aug 10, 2023•17 min
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....
Jul 27, 2023•16 min
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 brought to you in 2023 by Merck Animal Health....
Jul 13, 2023•18 min
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.
Jun 29, 2023•21 min
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.
Jun 15, 2023•20 min
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 palmar angle is. He talks about the inability to "fix" the damage once it is severe and the effect on oth...
Jun 02, 2023•25 min
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....
May 18, 2023•23 min
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.
May 04, 2023•36 min
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....
Apr 20, 2023•25 min
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.
Apr 06, 2023•24 min
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.
Mar 23, 2023•32 min
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.
Mar 10, 2023•18 min
