Equine Lameness
The equine lameness staff specialize in diagnosis and treatment of
lameness in the horse. Advanced diagnostics include nuclear
scintigraphy, radiography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound,
computed tomography, and slow motion videography. |
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Equine Medicine
Infectious Diseases: The Veterinary Teaching Hospital has state of
the art isolation facilities for treatment of horses with infectious
or contagious diseases such as strangles and salmonellosis. A
stringent infection control protocol is followed. |
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Cardiology
Horses with cardiac problems are initially seen by the
equine internal medicine service. These efforts are supported
through consultation with Dr. Lynne Nelson, a board certified
veterinary cardiologist. A variety of cardiac diagnostic testing is
available including echocardiography, electrocardiography, 24 hour
Holter monitoring, and treadmill exercise testing. |
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Internal Medicine
A full range of diagnostic testing support is available for
investigation of complicated or difficult internal medicine
problems. The clinical pathology laboratory provides a wide range of
blood tests and the internal medicine staff is experienced in
interpretation of these and many other diagnostic tests. WSU VTH has
been a pioneer in the diagnosis and therapy for immune deficiency,
diagnosis of rhodococcus equi and evaluation of equine
narcolepsy. |
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Endoscopy
Videoendoscopy is available for evaluation of a wide variety of
equine disorders including upper airway (nose, throat, mouth)
abnormalities, urinary bladder problems, and disorders of the
esophagus, stomach or rectum. This equipment permits simultaneous
viewing of internal structures by a large number of people and video
recording of the examination for later viewing. |
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Neurologic Evaluation
The equine internal medicine service can perform
comprehensive neurologic evaluations on horses to localize lesions
in the central and peripheral nervous systems. Advanced diagnostic
tests including myelograms, cerebrospinal fluid analysis,
radiographs, and magnetic resonance (MR) and computed tomographic
(CT) imaging are available. |
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High Speed Treadmill Evaluation
A high-speed treadmill is available for exercise testing of
equine athletes. Treadmill testing can be an invaluable aid in the
diagnosis of upper respiratory disorders, heart and lung problems,
and muscle disorders. |
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Equine Orthopedic Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery: Arthroscopic surgery for joint problems in
horses is minimally invasive and most horses have a rapid return to
athletic function. |
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Fracture Repair
The orthopedic surgeons at WSU are experienced and
knowledgeable in assessment and repair of fractures in horses.
Repair of long bone fractures in the leg is facilitated by
anesthetic recovery in a hydropool, greatly decreasing the risk of
injury or refracture during recovery |
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Equine Soft Tissue Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery: Laparoscopic surgery is available as a
minimally invasive surgery for cryptorchid surgery, removal of
stones in the urinary bladder, ovariectomy and abdominal surgeries
and other problems of horses. While specific procedures may require
general anesthesia, other procedures can be performed with only
sedation and local anesthetic blocks. Many horses benefit because of
the small incisions that are made with this technique and improved
operative viewing. |
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Equine Respiratory Surgery
Diagnosis and treatment of disease of the upper respiratory
tract. Advanced diagnostics include high speed treadmill video
endoscopy. Advanced surgical techniques include minimally invasive
endoscopy and laser procedures. |
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Equine Theriogenology
Reproductive Services: The theriogenology (reproduction) service at
WSU can provide a diverse range of services for horse owners. These
include mare or stallion breeding soundness evaluations, infertility
examinations, artificial insemination with chilled or frozen semen,
and pregnancy diagnosis. |
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High Risk Mare Management
The equine medicine and theriogenology services at WSU work together
to provide the optimal environment for foaling the mare at high risk for
problems. The hospital is capable of 24 hour a day monitoring of mares,
intensive foal care, and emergency Caesarean deliveries. Ultrasonographic
monitoring of the late term mares is available. |
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Equine Dentistry
A full range of dental services are available for horses.
These include routine “floating”, tooth extraction, and advanced
dental surgeries. Both manual and power equipment are available for
use. Much of the routine dentistry work at the Veterinary Teaching
Hospital is done by a licensed veterinary technician with advanced
training and expertise in equine dentistry, under the supervision of
a staff veterinarian. |
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Equine Emergency
WSU offers a 24 hour emergency service that is available 365 days a
year for diagnosis and treatment of acute disease (colic, fractures,
foals, etc) in the horse. A team of internists, surgeons, and
anesthesiologists is available to provide state-of-the-art surgery
and emergency intensive care for even the most critical patient. |
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