Dr. Erica Dobbs, a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Radiology with specialist certification in Equine Diagnostic Imaging, joins StallSide to discuss the revolutionary impact of PET scans in equine diagnostics. She explains how this cutting-edge imaging technology is enhancing the detection of injuries, improving treatment strategies, and providing new insights into equine musculoskeletal health. Tune… Continue reading The Power of PET Scans in Equine Medicine with Dr Erica Dobbs
In this episode of StallSide, Dr. Kevin Hyde joins us to discuss how thoughtful mare management can make all the difference when working with a subfertile stallion. From selecting the right mare, achieving precise timing, performing relevant diagnostics, and supportive reproductive treatments, Dr. Hyde shares strategies to improve the chances of a successful cover. Whether… Continue reading Mare Management for the Subfertile Stallion: Insights from Dr Kevin Hyde
Today on StallSide, host Dr. Bart Barber welcomes Dr. Claudia Ferreira from the Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital internal medicine team to discuss Pigeon Fever — a bacterial disease making a resurgence in the Bluegrass. Dr. Ferreira shares insights on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, plus how farm management, soil conditions, and flies all play a… Continue reading Pigeon Fever in Horses: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention | Dr. Claudia Ferreira – Rood & Riddle
Join us for this timely episode of StallSide as equine neurologist Dr. Steve Reed breaks down the recent EHV-1 outbreak—what happens when a horse is exposed, how the disease progresses, and which signs matter most. He also highlights the key prevention measures every barn should follow, from smart vaccination protocols to strict biosecurity and quarantine… Continue reading EHV-1 and your horse: what you need to know NOW with Dr. Steve Reed
Dr. Barbara Murphy discusses the complex role that light has on horse physiology, especially in reproduction. She highlights the role of blue light in mares reproductive cycle and how it can be used to improve breeding efficiency. The Equilume light mask is discussed and how it can be used to help manage light exposure to… Continue reading The Impact of Light on Horse Reproduction With Dr. Barbara Murphy
In this episode of StallSide, we’re joined by Dr. Karen Von Dollen for a conversation on assisted reproduction in the horse, with an emphasis on intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF). Karen explains how these advanced techniques work, which cases benefit most, and how they’re helping overcome challenging fertility issues. We also… Continue reading From Gamete to Grand Prix-ICSI IVF and the Future of Assisted Reproduction with Dr Karen Von Dollen
Fungal corneal ulcers are a serious and often frustrating cause of eye disease in horses. In this episode of StallSide, Dr. Kimberly Lam explains what causes corneal ulcers to develop, why fungal infections are especially problematic, and how these cases are diagnosed and treated. This conversation highlights early warning signs, risk factors, and why prompt,… Continue reading Corneal Ulceration in Horses – Causes Diagnosis and Treatment with Dr Kimberly Lam
Nocardioform placentitis is a frustrating and sometimes devastating diagnosis in broodmares. In this episode of StallSide, Theriogenologists, Dr. Maria Schnobrich and Dr. Karen Von Dollen take a closer look at how this condition develops, what makes it different from other forms of placentitis, and why early detection is important. They explain how expanding the definition… Continue reading Nocardioform Placentitis – Diagnosis, Management & Outcomes with Dr Maria Schnobrich and Dr Karen Von Dollen
On this episode of StallSide, co-hosts Dr. Peter Morresey and Dr. Bart Barber welcome Dr. Alex Curtiss to talk about standing surgery—an approach that allows many procedures to be performed while the horse remains standing and sedated. Together, they walk through what these surgeries involve, the types of cases they’re best suited for, and how… Continue reading Standing Surgeries: A Different Way to Operate with Dr Alex Curtiss
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