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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