Disease DuJour

Disease DuJour

Welcome to EquiManagement’s podcast Disease Du Jour, where we delve into the research and current best practices for a variety of equine health problems with industry experts.

  • 20 minutes 32 seconds
    Ep. 144: Importing Horses with Dr. Jennifer Groon

    In this episode, Jennifer Groon, VMD, joined us to discuss importing horses from Europe. She discussed the recommended tests to perform prior to purchasing the horse and after the horse arrives in the U.S., the quarantine process, common health issues in imported horses, and the role of an in-flight veterinarian. 

    The Disease Du Jour Podcast is brought to you by Merck Animal Health.

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    3 October 2024, 10:00 am
  • 24 minutes 10 seconds
    Ep. 143: Post-Racing Health Concerns and Opportunities for Thoroughbreds with Dr. Shannon Reed

    In this episode, Shannon Reed, DVM, MS, DACVS (LA), joined us to discuss common health concerns for Thoroughbreds transitioning from racing to sport careers, as well as some of the opportunities available for OTTBs.

    The Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Merck Animal Health.

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    19 September 2024, 10:00 am
  • 28 minutes 37 seconds
    Ep. 142: Equine Immune System Overview with Dr. Julia Felippe

    In this episode, Julia Felippe, MV, MS, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM), joined us to discuss the equine immune system. She described its primary components, explained the different types of immunity (humoral, innate, and cell-mediated), and discussed ways veterinarians can help support immune health in their patients.

    Learn more about immune health from the Veterinary & Comparative Clinical Immunology Society: https://www.vccis.org/

    The Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Merck Animal Health.

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    5 September 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 17 minutes 20 seconds
    Ep. 141: Diagnostic Anesthesia with Dr. Maureen Kelleher

    In this episode, Maureen Kelleher, DVM, DACVS, DACVSMR, CVA, joined us to discuss diagnostic anesthesia. She talked about the types of lameness exams in which diagnostic anesthesia is useful, drug preferences, tips for maximum efficacy, and more.

    The Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Merck Animal Health.

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    22 August 2024, 10:00 am
  • 25 minutes 44 seconds
    Ep. 140: OPU and ICSI with Dr. Carly Turner-Garcia

    In this episode, Carly Turner-Garcia, DVM, DACT, joins us to discuss ovum pick up (OPU) and Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI). She explains some of the advantages of these procedures, the overall success rate, the risks involved, and the facility requirements.

    The Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Merck Animal Health.

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    8 August 2024, 10:00 am
  • 23 minutes 55 seconds
    Ep. 139: Heat Stress and Heat Stroke with Dr. Christine Staten

    In this episode, Christine Staten, DVM, MBA, joined us to talk about heat stress and heat stroke in horses. She explained the difference between heat stress and stroke, discussed clinical signs, and provided an overview of different management options.

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    25 July 2024, 10:00 am
  • 30 minutes 3 seconds
    Ep. 138: Prepurchase Exams with Dr. Johanna Kremberg

    In this episode, Johanna Kremberg, DVM, joined us to discuss equine prepurchase exams. She explained the main components of a prepurchase exam, offered suggestions for managing conflicts of interest, discussed diagnostic imaging packages, and more.  

    The Disease Du Jour Podcast is brought to you by Merck Animal Health.

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    12 July 2024, 2:55 pm
  • 26 minutes 35 seconds
    Ep. 137: Taking Radiographs in the Field with Dr. Elizabeth Acutt

    In this episode, Elizabeth Acutt, BSc, BVSc, MS, Dipl. ACVR-EDI, discussed taking radiographs in the field. She discussed some of the challenges of acquiring quality radiographs in the field compared to a clinic environment, talked about equipment choices, and provided tips for radiographing tricky parts of the horse.

    The Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Merck Animal Health.

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    27 June 2024, 2:03 am
  • 13 minutes 43 seconds
    Ep. 136: Improving Postoperative Outcomes for Colic Patients with Dr. Emily Hellstrom

    In this episode, Emily Hellstrom, DVM, PhD, joined us to talk about her research on postoperative ileus and improving outcomes for colic surgery patients. She provided insight into a publication she co-authored titled “Postoperative Ileus: Comparative Pathophysiology and Future Therapies” and discussed some of the risk factors and treatment options for this condition in horses.

    The Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Merck Animal Health.

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    13 June 2024, 10:00 am
  • 13 minutes 13 seconds
    Ep. 135: Immune System’s Role in Osteoarthritis with Dr. Erica Secor

    In this episode, Erica Secor, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS-LA, joined us to discuss her ongoing research on equine osteoarthritis. She talked about her studies on the immune system’s role in osteoarthritis as well as her work towards improving diagnostic capabilities and understanding how arthritis varies among individual horses.

    The Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.

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    30 May 2024, 10:00 am
  • 16 minutes 15 seconds
    Ep. 134: Regulatory Veterinary Medicine and Equine Welfare Assessments with Dr. Alina Vale

    In this episode, Alina Vale, DVM, MS, joined us to discuss regulatory veterinary medicine in equine welfare assessments at racetracks and equestrian facilities. She talked about her background working as a regulatory veterinarian for the California Horse Racing Board and explained the procedures that are in place at racetracks to improve safety and welfare for the horses. She also talked about her current work in establishing assessment protocols for other areas of the equine industry.

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    16 May 2024, 10:00 am
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