One Unusual Interview with Dr Peter Morresey Sometimes things beyond our control happen and you must adjust. You’ve been listening and seeing him now you get to get to know StallSide host Dr Peter Morresey. He talks about how he got into veterinary medicine, how he landed in Kentucky, and gives insights in to how… Continue reading One Unusual Interview with Dr Peter Morresey
An Elusive Disease (PPID) with Dr Diane McFarlane While more commonly known as Cushing’s Disease, Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) is a very elusive condition to definitively diagnosis. Mostly found in elderly horses, the clinical signs of PPID can include weight loss, chronic infections, and the classic sign carrying a winter coat late into the… Continue reading An Elusive Disease (PPID) with Dr Diane McFarlane
Triage Evacuation and caring for animals affected by wildfire with Dr John Madigan With wildfires happening more frequently throughout the United States, the need for horse and animal rescue has increased too. Returning guest Dr. John Madigan of UC Davis walks us through the steps taken by the rescue teams after the fire dies out.… Continue reading Triage Evacuation and caring for animals affected by wildfire with Dr John Madigan
The Time is Right for Your Barren Mare’s Check-up with Dr Pete Sheerin Theriogenologist Dr. Pete Sheerin joins Dr. Bart Barber and Dr. Peter Morresey to talk about the steps you can take to get your barren mare ready for the upcoming breeding season. The trio discusses the wide variety of issues that can cause… Continue reading The Time is Right for Your Barren Mare’s Check-up with Dr Pete Sheerin
The Evolution of Rood & Riddle Saratoga with Dr Liz Elzer Dr. Liz Elzer, a surgeon at our Saratoga practice, has had a varied career. Farrier, economist, and surgeon are a few titles that can describe Dr. Elzer. Taking a leadership role in the growth of the practice, Dr. Elzer describes the ways that the… Continue reading The Evolution of Rood & Riddle Saratoga with Dr Liz Elzer
The Latest Technology for the Equine Industry with Dr Kevin Corley Software development in the equine industry hasn’t grown at the pace that it has in other industries. Communication and information flow is vital for equine healthcare. Dr. Kevin Corley, veterinarian and software developer, talks about Equitrace, a multifunction application. In combination with a microchip,… Continue reading The Latest Technology for the Equine Industry with Dr Kevin Corley
A new imaging modality made available to veterinarians, the PET Scan (positron emission tomography), is not yet fully understood. Dr. Katie Garrett, Director of Imaging, and Dr. Jose Bras, lead surgeon at the Wellington practice, discuss the uses of the PET scan in practice. Diagnosing repetitive stress injuries early has been a challenge for veterinarians. An earlier diagnosis may… Continue reading The PET Scan, Old Technology, New Applications with Dr Katie Garrett and Dr Jose Bras
Rhodococcus equi is a bacterium that can cause pneumonia in young foals. Over time this bacteria has become resistant to treatment. By the time the foals show clinical signs, the disease has already become severe. Dr. Noah Cohen of Texas A&M, one of the leading researchers of this R. equi, discusses screening programs, symptoms, treatment… Continue reading Rhodococcus equi Infection Resistance with Dr Noah Cohen
Many breeders have dealt with mares that have had chronic uterine infections. Researchers have found that this hard-to-treat condition may be due to biofilm production. Biofilm is formed when bacteria work together to form a colony and begin secreting exopolysaccharides, creating a haven that can become antibacterial tolerant and avoid the host’s immune system. Dr.… Continue reading Understanding Uterine Biofilm with Dr. Ryan Ferris
There have been impressive advancements in equine dentistry during the past few years. From cavity filling, periodontics, and root canals to orthodontics and oral surgery, Dr. Brad Tanner, one of the few boarded equine dentists in the world, explains how these procedures can keep your horse healthy and performing at their highest level.
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