Disease DuJour

In this episode, Lindsay Goodale, DVM, joined us to discuss how she believes equine welfare and veterinary medicine should intersect. She talked about some aspects of equine welfare that might be overlooked, how to incorporate behavior-modification principles or low-stress handling techniques, how veterinarians can communicate welfare-based recommendations to clients, and much more. This episode of Disease Du Jour is brought to you by Equithrive. Use promo code DUJOUR to get 20% off your first order, plus free shipping at Equithrive.com. GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 173: Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Lindsay Goodale, DVM Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour This episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Equithrive. Connect with the Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) More resources on equine welfare: Horse Farm Improvement Program (HFIP): https://cals.cornell.edu/animal-science/outreach-extension/extension/equine-program/horse-farm-improvement-program HFIP Seminar: https://youtu.be/gpi4RneSR2c?si=aEqxs9LtpUErfnki Abuse and neglect assessments: https://aaep.org/guidelines-resources/horse-owner-resources/owner-vaccination-guidelines/equine-welfare-resources/ Fear Free Veterinary Certification - Equine: https://www.fearfree.com/course/veterinary-professional-certification-program-equine/ Behavioral medication considerations in equine medicine seminar, Dr. Kate Anderson: https://youtu.be/fP_dJSJtqBs?si=63a-kx5fh_EJmGch End-of-life decision-making: https://youtu.be/sU7-vn86U8g?si=toPwe-aqs7dVnyPl Resources for pet grief: https://www.vet.cornell.edu/printed-and-audiovisual-materials British Horse Society: Quality of Life: https://www.bhs.org.uk/horse-care-and-welfare/health-care-management/quality-of-life/ Dr. Sue McDonnell: https://www.vet.upenn.edu/directory/suemcdonnell/ Cade Torcivia and Sue McDonnell’s Equine Discomfort Ethogram: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7931104/ - Torcivia, C., & McDonnell, S. (2021). Equine discomfort ethogram. Animals, 11(2), 580.

In this episode, Andrew van Eps, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM-LA, joined us to discuss equine laminitis. He explained the mechanisms that lead to different forms of laminitis, risk assessment, early indicators, treatment and rehabilitation strategies, and more. Learn more about Dr. van Eps’ research on laminitis at https://www.vet.upenn.edu/research/research-laboratories/van-eps-laboratory/ This episode of Disease Du Jour is brought to you by Bimeda. GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 172: Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Andrew van Eps, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM-LA Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour This episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Bimeda. Connect with the Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com)

In this episode, Stephanie Batliner, VP of Regulatory Affairs and R&D North America for Bimeda, joined us to discuss  the FDA approval process for pioneer and generic animal drugs. She also discussed veterinary devices, pharmacy compounding, counterfeit drugs, and more.  This episode of Disease Du Jour is brought to you by Bimeda. GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 171 Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Stephanie Batliner, VP of Regulatory Affairs and R&D North America for Bimeda Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour This episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Bimeda. Connect with the Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com)

In this episode, Dr. Ben Espy, DVM, DACT, joined us to discuss subfertility in mares. He explained common causes of subfertility, strategies for addressing them, alternative reproductive techniques, and more.  This episode of Disease Du Jour is brought to you by Equithrive. GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 170 Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Dr. Ben Espy, DVM, DACT | Follow Dr. Espy on Instagram (@BenEspyDVM) Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour This episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Equithrive. Connect with the Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com)

In this episode, Kelly Knickelbein, VMD, DACVO, joined us to discuss ocular squamous cell carcinoma in horses, including clinical signs, risk factors, treatment options, prevention strategies, and more. She also briefly discussed her current research on genetic cataracts in horses.  This episode of Disease Du Jour is brought to you by Equithrive. GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 169 Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Dr. Kelly Knickelbein, VMD, DACVO Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour This episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Equithrive. Connect with the Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com)

In this episode, Clare Ryan, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, joined us to discuss antimicrobial stewardship in equine practice. She explained why antimicrobial stewardship is important, offered suggestions for veterinarians interested in applying antimicrobial stewardship principles in their prescribing practices, and shared some resources that are available to help. This episode of Disease Du Jour is brought to you by Bimeda. GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 168 Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Joy Tomlinson, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour This episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Bimeda. Find more resources on antimicrobial stewardship at: British Equine Veterinary Association. PROTECT ME, Antibiotic UseTool Kit Veterinary checklist for Antimicrobial Stewardship WHO List of Medically Important Antimicrobials Raidal, S. (2019), Antimicrobial stewardship in equine practice. Aust Vet J, 97: 238-242. https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.12833 Antimicrobial Stewardship Guidelines | Antimicrobial Stewardship Guidelines Connect with the Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com)

In this episode, Joy Tomlinson, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM), joined us to discuss common liver diseases in horses, including EqPV-H and EqHV. She talked about clinical signs of liver disease, diagnostic strategies, treatment and management options, biosecurity considerations, and more.  This episode of Disease Du Jour is brought to you by Bimeda. GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 167 Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Joy Tomlinson, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour This episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Bimeda. Connect with the Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com)

In this episode, Amy Johnson, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM & Neurology), joined us to talk about noninfectious neurologic diseases in horses, specifically CVSM and eNAD/EDM. She discussed clinical signs, diagnostics, management options, and more. This episode of Disease Du Jour is brought to you by Equithrive. GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 166 Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Dr. Amy Johnson, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM & Neurology) Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour This episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Equithrive. Connect with the Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com)

In this episode, Rebecca McOnie, DVM, ACVS, joined us to discuss equine castrations, including her preferred surgical techniques, anesthesia recommendations, safety considerations, and more. This episode of Disease Du Jour is brought to you by Equithrive. GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 165 Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Dr. Jane Manfredi Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour This episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Equithrive. Connect with the Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com)

In this episode, Jane Manfredi, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS-LA, DACVSMR, joined us to discuss common muscle conditions and injuries in horses. She talked about risk factors, clinical signs, diagnostics, treatment and management options, and more. This episode of Disease Du Jour is brought to you by Bimeda. GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 164 Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Dr. Jane Manfredi Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour This episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Bimeda. Connect with the Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com)

In this episode, Katie Sheats, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, joined us to discuss the effects of wildfire smoke exposure on horses’ airways. She talked about treatment and management strategies for horses exposed to smoke, the lasting impacts of smoke exposure, and more. This episode of Disease Du Jour is brought to you by Bimeda. GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 163 Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Dr. Katie Sheats, DVM, PhD, DACVIM Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour This episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Bimeda. Connect with the Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com)

In this episode, Jeffrey Berk, VMD, MRCVS, joined us to talk about his involvement in Thoroughbred sales, particularly for yearlings, 2-year-olds, and young track horses. Dr. Berk began his veterinary career as a racetrack practitioner and subsequently started a practice in Ocala, Florida. He is currently residing and practicing in Lexington, Kentucky, with Equine Medical Associates. His primary practice focus is international Thoroughbred sales work. His horse ownership has included the purchasing, breeding, selling, and racing of Thoroughbreds. This episode of Disease Du Jour is brought to you by Equithrive. GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 162: Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Dr. Jeffrey Berk, VMD, MRCVS Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour This episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Equithrive. Connect with the Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com)

In this episode, Melanie Perrier, DrMedVet, DACVS, DECVS, CERP, discussed some of the equine rehabilitation modalities she commonly uses in practice, including mesotherapy, laser therapy, and kinesiotape. She talked about how she decides which modalities to incorporate into her treatment plan when evaluating a case for rehabilitation, and she offered advice for veterinarians interested in expanding their rehabilitation offerings. This episode of Disease Du Jour is brought to you by Equithrive. Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 161: Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Dr. Melanie Perrier, DrMedVet, DACVS, DECVS, CERP Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour This episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Equithrive. Connect with the Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com)

In this episode, Sallie Hyman, VMD, DACVIM-LA, CVA, CVTP, MBA, joined us to discuss the lameness evaluation technology Equinosis Q. She explained different applications for this technology and how she’s incorporated it into her practice. She also briefly discussed some of the other objective lameness technologies currently on the market, including Sleip. This episode of Disease Du Jour is brought to you by Bimeda. Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 160: Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Sallie Hyman, VMD, DACVIM-LA, CVA, CVTP, MBA Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour This episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Bimeda Equine. Connect with Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com)

In this episode, Erica Macon, MS, PAS, Ph.D., joined us to discuss equine metabolic syndrome and insulin dysregulation, including diagnostic tools, feeding recommendations, pharmaceutical treatment, ongoing research, and more. This episode of Disease Du Jour is brought to you by Bimeda. Dr. Macon is an Assistant Professor of Equine Science in the Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M University. For her master’s and Ph.D., she focused on equine nutritional endocrinology. Her dissertation serves as the foundation for nutritional recommendations for horses with insulin dysregulation associated with metabolic syndrome. At Texas A&M, Dr. Macon investigates what leads to impaired insulin signaling in the endocrine diseased equid. Her primary focus is the development of improved diagnostics and therapies that have the potential to elucidate the mechanisms behind hyperinsulinemia-associated laminitis. Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 159: Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Erica Macon, MS, PAS, Ph.D. Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour This episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Bimeda Equine. Connect with Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com)

In this episode, Travis Tull, DVM, DACVS, joined us to discuss cervical nerve root compression in horses, including clinical signs, diagnosis, and management. He also described a surgical technique for treating the condition called percutaneous endoscopic foraminotomy, which he has helped pioneer in the United States. This episode of Disease Du Jour is brought to you by Equithrive. Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 158: Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Travis Tull, DVM, DACVS Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour This episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Equithrive. Connect with the Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com)

In this episode, Isabelle Kilcoyne, DVM, DACVS, joined us to discuss regional limb perfusions. She talked about clinical applications, antibiotic selection, her recommended techniques, and more. This episode of Disease Du Jour is brought to you by Equithrive. Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 157: Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Dr. Isabelle Kilcoyne, DVM, DACVS Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour This episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Equithrive.

In this episode, Sally DeNotta, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, joined us to talk about equine infectious disease patterns and emerging threats. She offered advice on how veterinarians can help protect their patients, especially in the face of natural disasters and climate change. This episode of Disease Du Jour is brought to you by Bimeda. Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 156: Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Sally Denotta, DVM, PhD, DACVIM Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour This episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Bimeda Equine.

In this episode, Bruce Whittle, DVM, owner of Honey Creek Veterinary Hospital, in Trenton, Missouri, joined us to talk all things equine dentistry, from the basic oral examination to common abnormalities and strategies for addressing them. This episode of Disease Du Jour is brought to you by Bimeda Equine. Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 155: Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Bruce Whittle, DVM, owner of Honey Creek Veterinary Hospital Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour This episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Bimeda Equine.

In this episode, Beau Whitaker, DVM, CERP, joined us to discuss equine asthma and exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH), including clinical signs, risk factors, and treatment and management options. This episode of Disease Du Jour is brought to you by Equithrive. Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 154: Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Beau Whitaker, DVM, CERP Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour This episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Equithrive.