In this episode, we spoke with Liara Gonzalez, DVM, PhD, DACVS-LA, about her research on equine intestinal injury and recovery. Dr. Gonzalez’s lab was the first to develop a large animal pig model to study intestinal stem cells. It was also the first to identify these cells in horses and to grow intestinal stem cells into enteroids derived from pigs and horses. Her research is advancing our understanding of intestinal disease through expanded knowledge and use of equine intestinal stem cells in modulating mucosal barrier repair following ischemic damage.

You can read Dr. Gonzalez’s published studies here: https://cvm.ncsu.edu/people/lmgonza4/

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GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 176:

1. Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected])
2. Guest: Dr. Liara Gonzalez, DVM, PhD, DACVS-LA
3. Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour
4. This episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Equithrive.
5. Connect with the Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected])

In this episode, Charlie Barton, BVetMed, MS, DACVS-LA, joined us to discuss equine joint health and healing. They discussed biologics, gene therapy, emerging joint therapies, and more.

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GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 175:

1. Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected])
2. Guest: Dr. Charlie Barton
3. Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour
4. This episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Equithrive.
5. Connect with the Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected])

In this episode, Laurie Lawrence, PhD (equine nutrition), joined us to discuss nutrition for performance horses. She explained what a “balanced diet” means from a nutritional standpoint and talked about energy sources, protein recommendations, digestive physiology, the role of supplements, and more.

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GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 174:

1. Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected])
2. Guest: Dr. Laurie Lawrence
3. Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour
4. This episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Equithrive.
5. Connect with the Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected])

In this episode, Lindsay Goodale, DVM, joined us to discuss how she believes equine welfare and veterinary medicine should intersect. She talked about some aspects of equine welfare that might be overlooked, how to incorporate behavior-modification principles or low-stress handling techniques, how veterinarians can communicate welfare-based recommendations to clients, and much more.

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GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 173:

1. Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected])
2. Guest: Lindsay Goodale, DVM
3. Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour
4. This episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Equithrive.
5. Connect with the Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected])

More resources on equine welfare:

1. Horse Farm Improvement Program (HFIP): https://cals.cornell.edu/animal-science/outreach-extension/extension/equine-program/horse-farm-improvement-program
2. HFIP Seminar: https://youtu.be/gpi4RneSR2c?si=aEqxs9LtpUErfnki
3. Abuse and neglect assessments: https://aaep.org/guidelines-resources/horse-owner-resources/owner-vaccination-guidelines/equine-welfare-resources/
4. Fear Free Veterinary Certification - Equine: https://www.fearfree.com/course/veterinary-professional-certification-program-equine/
5. Behavioral medication considerations in equine medicine seminar, Dr. Kate Anderson: https://youtu.be/fP_dJSJtqBs?si=63a-kx5fh_EJmGch
6. End-of-life decision-making: https://youtu.be/sU7-vn86U8g?si=toPwe-aqs7dVnyPl
7. Resources for pet grief: https://www.vet.cornell.edu/printed-and-audiovisual-materials
8. British Horse Society: Quality of Life: https://www.bhs.org.uk/horse-care-and-welfare/health-care-management/quality-of-life/
9. Dr. Sue McDonnell: https://www.vet.upenn.edu/directory/suemcdonnell/
10. Cade Torcivia and Sue McDonnell’s Equine Discomfort Ethogram: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7931104/ - Torcivia, C., & McDonnell, S. (2021). Equine discomfort ethogram. Animals, 11(2), 580.

In this episode, Andrew van Eps, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM-LA, joined us to discuss equine laminitis. He explained the mechanisms that lead to different forms of laminitis, risk assessment, early indicators, treatment and rehabilitation strategies, and more.

Learn more about Dr. van Eps’ research on laminitis at https://www.vet.upenn.edu/research/research-laboratories/van-eps-laboratory/

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GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 172:

• Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected])
• Guest: Andrew van Eps, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM-LA
• Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour
• This episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Bimeda.
• Connect with the Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected])

In this episode, Stephanie Batliner, VP of Regulatory Affairs and R&D North America for Bimeda, joined us to discuss  the FDA approval process for pioneer and generic animal drugs. She also discussed veterinary devices, pharmacy compounding, counterfeit drugs, and more. 

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GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 171

• Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected])
• Guest: Stephanie Batliner, VP of Regulatory Affairs and R&D North America for Bimeda
• Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour
• This episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Bimeda.
• Connect with the Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected])

In this episode, Dr. Ben Espy, DVM, DACT, joined us to discuss subfertility in mares. He explained common causes of subfertility, strategies for addressing them, alternative reproductive techniques, and more. 

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GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 170

• Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected])
• Guest: Dr. Ben Espy, DVM, DACT | Follow Dr. Espy on Instagram (@BenEspyDVM)
• Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour
• This episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Equithrive.
• Connect with the Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected])

In this episode, Kelly Knickelbein, VMD, DACVO, joined us to discuss ocular squamous cell carcinoma in horses, including clinical signs, risk factors, treatment options, prevention strategies, and more. She also briefly discussed her current research on genetic cataracts in horses. 

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GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 169

• Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected])
• Guest: Dr. Kelly Knickelbein, VMD, DACVO
• Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour
• This episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Equithrive.
• Connect with the Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected])

In this episode, Clare Ryan, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, joined us to discuss antimicrobial stewardship in equine practice. She explained why antimicrobial stewardship is important, offered suggestions for veterinarians interested in applying antimicrobial stewardship principles in their prescribing practices, and shared some resources that are available to help.

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GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 168

• Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected])
• Guest: Joy Tomlinson, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM)
• Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour
• This episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Bimeda.

Find more resources on antimicrobial stewardship at:

• British Equine Veterinary Association. PROTECT ME, Antibiotic UseTool Kit
• Veterinary checklist for Antimicrobial Stewardship
• WHO List of Medically Important Antimicrobials
• Raidal, S. (2019), Antimicrobial stewardship in equine practice. Aust Vet J, 97: 238-242. https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.12833
• Antimicrobial Stewardship Guidelines | Antimicrobial Stewardship Guidelines

Connect with the Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected])

In this episode, Joy Tomlinson, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM), joined us to discuss common liver diseases in horses, including EqPV-H and EqHV. She talked about clinical signs of liver disease, diagnostic strategies, treatment and management options, biosecurity considerations, and more. 

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GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 167

• Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected])
• Guest: Joy Tomlinson, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM)
• Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour
• This episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Bimeda.

Connect with the Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected])