In this episode, Erin Newkirk, DVM, joined us to discuss contagious equine metritis (CEM) and the current outbreak in Florida. She talked about how the U.S. has remained largely CEM-free, vulnerabilities for spread in this country, quarantine protocols, and why this current outbreak is unique.

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Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 149:

• Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected])
• Guest: Erin Newkirk, DVM of WellGrove Equine
• Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour
• The Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, DVM, DABVP (Equine Practice), joined us to preview some of the sessions and opportunities she is most looking forward to at the 2024 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Conference, which is being held Dec. 7-11 in Orlando, Florida.

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Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 148:

• Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected])
• Guest: Dr. Chrissie Schneider
• Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour
• The Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, Sarah Cohen, DVM, joined us to discuss the role of the permitted treating veterinarian at FEI/USEF competitions, especially with regard to current discussions around social license to operate. She talked about the differences between a permitted treating veterinarian and an official veterinarian, how current discussions on social license are influencing discussions within the FEI and USEF, what’s involved in the trot-up process, and what it’s like to work as a holding box veterinarian.

You can contact Dr. Cohen at [email protected].

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Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 147:

• Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected])
• Guest: Sarah Cohen, DVM of Equity Performance Equine
• Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour
• The Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, Alvaro Bonilla, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, joined us to discuss arthroscopy in horses. He explained some of the different applications for arthroscopy, the benefits of minimally invasive techniques, wireless arthroscopy, and more.

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

Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 146:

• Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected])
• Guest: Dr. Alvaro Bonilla
• Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour
• The Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, José García-López, VMD, DACVS, DACVSMR, joined us to discuss nuchal bursitis in horses. He talked about the clinical signs, risk factors, treatment options, recovering process, and overall prognosis.

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Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 145:

• Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected])
• Guest:
• Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour
• The Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.

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. 

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Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 144:

• Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected])
• Guest: Jennifer Groon, VMD
• Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour
• The Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.

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.

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Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 143:

• Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected])
• Guest: Shannon Reed, DVM, MS, DACVS (LA)
• Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour
• The Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.

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.

Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 142:

• Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected])
• Guest: Julia Felippe, MV, MS, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM)
• Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour
• The Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.

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.

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Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 141:

• Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected])
• Guest: Maureen Kelleher, DVM, DACVS, DACVSMR, CVA
• Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour
• The Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.

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.

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Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 140:

• Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected])
• Guest: Carly Turner-Garcia, DVM, DACT
• Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour
• The Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.