Disease Du Jour
Episodes
Ep. 72: 2021 AAEP Infectious Disease Committee Meeting Report
01 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Probably the most popular AAEP committee meeting that is held during the Convention each year is for the Infectious Disease Committee (sometimes refer...
Ep. 71: 2021 AAEP Convention Wrap-Up
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the veterinary technical services team of Merck Animal Health talks about some outstanding AAEP Convention presentations.Disease Du J...
Ep. 70: Equine Ophthalmic Emergencies
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How common are emergencies involving the eye in equine practice? What are the most common problems that prompt an urgent visit? In this episode, Dr. A...
Ep. 69: Equine Reproduction
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As the year comes to a close, veterinarians are busy getting ready for breeding time. In this episode, we chat with Bryant Craig, DVM, about preparing...
Ep. 68: AAEP Convention Preview 2021
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join AAEP Director of Industry Relations Keith Kleine as we look at all the education and entertainment options ready for you at the 2021 AAEP Convent...
Ep. 67: Equine Dermatology
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Ann Rashmir offers new perspectives on "old" dermatologic diseases. Disease Du Jour is brought to you in 2021 by Merck Anima...
Ep. 66: Equine Colic
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Alison Gardner walks through various types of colics, diagnoses, treatments and what to look for.Disease Du Jour is brought to yo...
Ep. 65: Equine Arboviruses
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Deb Sellon about equine arboviruses, specifically mosquito-borne encephalitides.Disease Du Jour is brought to you in...
Ep. 64: Equine Rabies
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Rabies is a great mimicker. Horses can come in as lameness, choke, colic or other suspected neurologic disease. If a horse comes in with signs of enc...
Ep 63: Changing Your Paradigm of the Modern Equine Oral Exam
28 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Drs. Jack Easley and William "Bo" Rainbow about equine dentistry. Be sure to check out the bonus webinar!Disease Du Jour...
Ep. 62: Hindlimb Rehab Tips in Horses
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Part of rehab is not to be tunnel-visioned. You need a more holistic approach." In this episode, we chat with Dr. Steve Adair about hindlimb rehabili...
Ep. 61: Equine Foot Lameness
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Ty Wallis about tips for treating common foot lameness. Disease Du Jour is brought to you in 2020 by Merck Anim...
Ep. 60: Equine Welfare
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Veterinarians love horses and are some of their best advocates. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Clara Mason about veterinarians and equine welfare.Dis...
Ep. 59: Equine Bandaging Tips
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 59 of Disease Du Jour, we finish the "Triple Crown" of equine emergency care podcasts—Emergency Medicine, Suturing Tips, and this ep...
Ep. 58: Equine Suturing Tips
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are the top considerations when you are addressing an injury to know whether it needs suturing? What considerations come into play in the field w...
Ep. 57: Tips on Senior Horse Management
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are the most common issues veterinarians face with aging horses? We chat with Dr. Dianne McFarlane of Oklahoma State University's College of Vete...
Ep. 56: Equine Emergency Medicine Tips in the Field
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Jarred Williams about equine emergency medicine in the field. Please take our Disease Du Jour survey.Disease Du Jour i...
Ep. 55: EDCC Review of Diseases
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Nat White about diseases reported on through the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC).Please take our Disease Du...
Ep. 54: Merck Equine Respiratory Biosurveillance Program Update
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we learn more about the Merck Equine Respiratory Biosurveillance Program, with data and tips from Dr. Duane Chappell.Episode transcri...
Ep. 53: Equine Herpesvirus Update
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everywhere you turn today, someone is asking you about equine herpesvirus. From the neurologic outbreak in Europe to multiple stand-alone and multi-ho...
Ep 52: Skill Sets for New Equine Vets
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The equine veterinary industry is worried about two large problems when it comes to new veterinarians joining the industry: 1) getting new vets who ha...
Ep. 51: Merck/AVMA Veterinarian Well-Being Study ft. Dr. Earl Gaughan
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One alarming statistic is that veterinarians are 2.7 times more likely to consider and potentially act on suicidal thoughts than someone in the genera...
Ep. 50: Equine Nutrition 101 ft. Dr. Clair Thunes
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We celebrate our 50th episode with nutritionist Clair Thunes, PhD, talking to equine veterinarians about nutrition basics. In this episode, Thunes wil...
BONUS: EquiTrace Microchip App ft. Dr. Kevin Corley
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, we chat with Dr. Kevin Corley about the EquiTrace Microchip App. You can watch the corresponding webinar at EquiManagement.com....
Ep. 49: Equine Forelimb Rehab Tips ft. Dr. Steve Adair
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Steve Adair walks through forelimb rehab options for bone, tendon/ligament, joint issues, muscle injuries and post-surgical cases...
Ep. 48: Hoof Wall and Coronary Band Injuries in Horses ft. Dr. Craig Lesser
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to Dr. Craig Lesser, a veterinarian and AFA Certified Farrier, about hoof wall and coronary band Injuries in horses.Please tak...
Ep. 47: Mare Reproduction 101 ft. Dr. Karen Wolfsdorf
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Karen Wolfsdorf covers reproduction basics as a refresher for those with new repro patients or who might be new graduates in equi...
Ep. 46: AAEP Convention Wrap-Up
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The 2020 AAEP Virtual Convention is in the bag, but those who registered for the convention can still watch presentations and table topics on-demand u...
Ep. 45: Mare and Foal Health ft. Dr. Peter Morresey
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features information on the peripartum mare and foal, what to look for and what to do.Please take our Disease Du Jour survey.Disease Du J...
Ep. 44: AAEP Infectious Disease Committee Report
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most popular and informative gatherings at the annual AAEP Convention each year is the Infectious Disease Committee meeting. With the Conve...
Ep. 43: AAEP Virtual Convention Preview
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this special 2020 AAEP Virtual Convention preview episode, the Merck technical services veterinarian team shares the sessions, topics and presenter...
Ep. 42: Equine Muscle Disorders ft. Dr. Stephanie Valberg
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Disease Du Jour, Dr. Stephanie Valberg updates veterinarians about equine muscle disorders. Topics of conversation include diagnosi...
Ep. 41: Acute vs. Chronic Pain Management in Horses ft. Dr. Earl Gaughan
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Can horses become addicted to opioids? What precautions should veterinarians recommend to horse owners abut using Bute? Is acupuncture actually effect...
Ep. 40: The Foundation for the Horse ft. Dr. Rick Mitchell
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Foundation for the Horse is the charitable arm of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP). It focuses support in three areas: educ...
Ep. 39: Eastern Equine Encephalitis ft. Dr. Maureen Long
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 39 of the Disease Du Jour podcast focuses on Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and has a bonus webinar from Dr. Maureen Long. Watch the webina...
Ep. 38: COVID-19 Veterinarian Survey
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Early in the pandemic, EquiManagement teamed with Amy Grice, DVM, MBA, owner of Veterinary Business Consulting, to survey veterinarians...
Ep. 37: Equine Microbiome ft. Dr. Marcio Costa
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know the difference between probiotics and prebiotics? Have you used fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)? Have you heard of dysbiosis (...
Ep. 36: West Nile Virus ft. Dr. Maureen Long
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Don't miss the presentation that accompanies this episode! Check out "West Nile Virus—A Continuing Threat to Horses" presented by Dr. Maureen Long. ...
Ep. 35: Equine Influenza ft. Dr. Wendy Vaala
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Wendy Vaala talks about equine influenza.In this podcast episode we will cover:Why is it so hard to keep horses from getting equine influenza?Vacc...
Ep. 34: Discussing Vaccinations with Horse Owners ft. Dr. Schneider
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 34, Dr. Chrissie Schneider gives some tips and opinions about how to talk to horse owners about vaccination schedules and how to reclaim va...
Ep. 33: Tick-Borne Diseases in Horses ft. Dr. Tom Divers
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Disease Du Jour, we discuss tick-borne diseases in horses with Dr. Tom Divers, focusing primarily on Lyme disease and anaplasm...
Ep. 32: Thermochips for Horses ft. Dr. Alan Dorton
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Alan Dorton about microchips for horses that read body temperature through a smartphone app.Disease Du Jour is brought...
Ep. 31: Wound Management ft. Dr. Earl Gaughan
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Disease Du Jour, we discuss equine wounds from a veterinarian's perspective with Earl Gaughan, DVM, DACVS, a technical service...
Ep. 30: Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign ft. Dr. Duane Chappell
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Disease Du Jour, we discuss the Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign (UHVRC) with Dr. Duane Chappell. He has spent h...
Ep. 29: Equine Colic from a Veterinarian's Perspective ft. Dr. Louise Southwood
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Disease Du Jour, we discuss Equine Colic from a Veterinarian's Perspective with Louise Southwood, BSc (Vet), BVSc, MS, PhD, a ...
Ep. 28: Parasite Control in Young Horses ft. Dr. Wendy Vaala
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 28 of Disease Du Jour, we discuss parasite control in young horses with Wendy Vaala, VMD, DACVIM, a senior technical services veterina...
Ep. 27: The Latest on EPM ft. Dr. Nicola Pusterla
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on today's episode about EPM is Dr. Nicola Pusterla. He is a professor of equine internal medicine and dentistry at the University of C...
Ep. 26: COVID-19 Biosecurity for Veterinarians ft. Dr. Scott Weese
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Scott Weese discusses what veterinarians need to know about COVID-19 and biosecurity.Our guest on today's episode about veterinar...
Ep. 25: Dr. Christine Royal on Results of the Merck AVMA Veterinarian Wellness Survey
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on today's episode about the AVMA Veterinarian Wellness Survey results is Dr. Christine Royal is the Director of Professional Services for M...
Ep. 24: Dr. Patrick McCue on Controlling Estrus in Performance Mares
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As show season is gearing up, many veterinarians will be asked about estrous cycle control of performance mares.Our guest on today's episode is Dr. Pa...
Ep. 23: Dr. Nicola Pusterla on Equine Coronavirus
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest for this episode of Disease Du Jour on equine coronavirus is Nicola Pusterla, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DAVDC-Equine.Topics of Discussion:Does equin...
Ep. 22: Equine Disease Communication Center ft. Dr. Nat White
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode’s guest is Dr. Nat White, Professor Emeritus of Equine Surgery at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg, Virginia, ...
Ep. 21: Dr. Steve O’Grady on White Line Disease
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode’s guest is Steve O’Grady, DVM, MRCVS, a farrier with 40 years of experience, who owns Virginia Therapeutic Farriery. O’Grady discus...
Ep. 20: Joint Injections ft. Dr. Rick Mitchell
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode’s guest is Rick Mitchell, DVM, MRCVS, DACVSMR, Certified ISELP member, of Fairfield Equine Associates in Newtown, Connecticut. He pract...
Ep. 19: Tendon and Ligament Injuries and Rehabilitation ft. Dr. Duncan Peters
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode’s guest is Duncan Peters, DVM, DACVSMR, and a Certified ISELP Member, who will talk about equine tendon and ligament injuries and rehab...
AAEP Convention Podcast | the Equine Neck
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
EquiManagement and Dechra Veterinary Products have teamed up to bring you three special AAEP Convention podcasts.This special episode’s gu...
AAEP Convention Podcast | Endometritis
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
EquiManagement and Dechra Veterinary Products have teamed up to bring you three special AAEP Convention podcasts. This special episode’s g...
AAEP Convention Podcast | Lameness in the Equine Foot
08 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
EquiManagement and Dechra Veterinary Products have teamed up to bring you three special AAEP Convention podcasts!This special episode’s guest is Ste...
Ep. 18: Equitarian Initiative ft. Dr. Tracy Turner
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode’s guest is Dr. Tracy Turner, owner of Turner Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery. He will be talking about the non-profit equine medical...
Ep. 17: Strangles ft. Dr. Rob Holland
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered in this episode:What is strangles and why is it so difficult to deal with?Testing for stranglesHow long does strangles live live in the...
Ep. 16: The Merck Respiratory Biosurveillance Program ft. Dr. Craig Barnett
26 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Merck Equine Respiratory Biosurveillance Program released 10 years of key findings earlier this year._____________________________________________...
Ep. 15: The Vet-Farrier Relationship ft. Dr. Raul Bras
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we discuss how veterinarians and farriers can build better relationships.This episode's guest is Raul Bras, DVM, CJF (Certified Journe...
Ep. 14: Equine Infectious Anemia ft. Dr. Pelzel-McCluskey
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The face of EIA is changing with the upswing in cases seen in bush track racing Quarter Horses.In this podcast we will discuss:What is equine infectio...
Ep. 13: Infectious Diarrhea ft. Dr. Michele Frazer
14 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guests is Michele L. Frazer, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC, an Associate veterinarian at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, Kentucky.🔶...
Ep. 12: Equine Dentistry ft. Dr. Easley
30 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode’s guest is Jack Easley, DVM, MS, DABVP, DAVDC (Eq), owner of Easley Equine Dentistry based in Shelbyville, Kentucky.Easley is an active...
Ep. 11: Equine Genetics ft. Drs. Ernie Bailey and Samatha Brooks
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode’s guests are Drs. Ernie Bailey, of the Gluck Equine Research Center at the University of Kentucky, and Samantha Brooks of the Universit...
Ep. 10: Vesicular Stomatitis ft. Dr. Angela Pelzel-McCluskey
02 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pelzel-McCluskey currently oversees the federal response to reportable equine disease outbreaks nationwide and has been the lead epidemiologist for mo...
Ep. 9: Lameness Diagnosis and ISELP ft. Dr. Kent Allen
18 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on lameness diagnosis and ISELP. We discuss the fact that lameness is one of top reasons practitioners are called out to see spor...
Ep. 8: Biosecurity for Boarding Barns ft. Dr. Roberta Dwyer
04 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Veterinarians can learn how to be better involved in client biosecurity in this episode featuring Dr. Roberta Dwyer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
Ep. 7: Parasite Disease ft. Dr. Martin Nielsen
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
One of the world’s leading equine parasitology researchers, Dr. Martin K. Nielsen, discusses equine parasite control. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
Ep. 6: Abortive Diseases in Mares ft. Dr. Peter Timoney
07 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Peter Timoney discusses abortive diseases in mares: EHV-1, EHV-4, and Equine Viral Arteritis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
Ep. 5: Respiratory Tips from the Field ft. Dr. Rob Holland
23 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We chat with Dr. Robert Holland about respiratory disease, allergies and infectious disease. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...
Ep. 4: Diseases of Foals ft. Dr. Bonnie Barr
09 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Bonnie Barr, an internal medicine specialist at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Kentucky, talks about common neonatal problems. Hosted on Acast...
Ep. 3: Equine Influenza ft. Dr. Tom Chambers
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode's guest is Tom Chambers, PhD, a professor at the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center who focuses on the study of infe...
Ep. 2: Breeding Season Procedures ft. Dr. Tom Riddle
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to EquiManagement’s podcast Disease Du Jour, where we delve into the research and current best practices for a variety of equine health prob...
All About EHV ft. Dr. Steve Reed
29 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to EquiManagement’s podcast Disease Du Jour, where we delve into the research and current best practices for a variety of equine health prob...