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Article ItemGenerous bequest will provide future support for emergency foal care and research , article
When Gena Clifton began to ponder her legacy, she thought immediately of the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC). After much discussion and thought about her legacy and the future needs of EMC, Clifton decided on a bequest to support emergency and critical care of foals and supportive research at the EMC.
Date: May 09, 2024 -
Article ItemTwo by two: Six feral foals recover under care of equine hospital clinicians and staff , article
Treating a sick foal is a challenge in itself but when they arrive one after the other in quick succession and are completely unhandled feral foals it adds a whole different level of complexity! Six weanling foals were transported to the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC) for emergency evaluation and treatment after being purchased at an auction by Colby’s Crew Rescue, based in Keswick, Virginia.
Date: May 08, 2024 -
Article ItemRound-the-clock care helps thoroughbred give birth to rambunctious colt , article
As foaling became imminent for an 18-year-old thoroughbred named Miss Ocean City, clinicians stayed for several nights at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center to ensure they would be present for the birth.
Date: Apr 16, 2024 -
Article ItemNew equine performance center impresses as it begins serving horse community , article
The indoor arena with three surfaces enhances Virginia Tech's ability to serve regional equine professionals and enthusiasts at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center.
Date: Apr 10, 2024 -
Article ItemTransformative alliance: Health leaders, Virginia Tech forge new partnership for diabetes management and support , article
Over 630,000 people in Virginia have diabetes, which can lead to increased risks of heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, and death.
Date: Apr 10, 2024 -
Article ItemVeterinary college helps keep an equine athlete at the top of his game , article
Turbo, a 20-year-old Lusitano, thrives in the elite world of dressage through to the diligence of his owner, riders, farrier, and veterinary care team.
Date: Feb 08, 2024 -
Article ItemChance meeting changes life trajectory toward fulfilling career in equine veterinary medicine , article
Jennifer Barrett traveled an unusual path to land her dream job at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC), a job that combines her three passions in life: clinical service, research, and teaching.
Date: Feb 08, 2024 -
Article ItemScholarship helps student pursue equine veterinary medicine , article
Sarah Landeck, a Class of 2027 student at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, is the first recipient of the Maria and David Williams Equine Veterinary Scholarship.
Date: Jan 22, 2024 -
Article ItemEquine Sports medicine specialist complements comprehensive sports medicine facilities now in place at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center , article
Gustavo Zanotto joined the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC) on January 10 as a clinical assistant professor of equine sports medicine and lameness.
Date: Jan 17, 2024 -
Article ItemBoard certification in emergency and critical care is clinician’s pathway to dream job , article
Emily Schaefer is a clinical assistant professor of equine emergency and critical care after becoming board certified by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care.
Date: Jan 08, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech’s new equine performance center in Northern Virginia offers ‘next-level’ care for horses , article
Virginia first lady Suzanne Youngkin joined Executive Vice President and Provost Cyril Clarke and other Virginia Tech officials at the ribbon-cutting for the Jane and Stephen Hale Equine Performance Evaluation Center and the official naming of the Paul J. Goodness Podiatry Clinic at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg, Virginia.
Date: Dec 14, 2023 -
Article ItemVeterinary college integrates ancient art and modern science to teach acupuncture , article
The practice is gaining recognition in veterinary medicine as a safe, effective complementary therapy.
Date: Dec 08, 2023 -
Article ItemHard-luck horse Kit in recovery after complex orthopedic surgery at Equine Medical Center and long rehabilitation , article
Kit, a once perfectly sound horse owned by Michael Hillman, faced a dramatic turn of events when he became severely lame after a day in the field. Rushed to the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg, Virginia, Kit underwent complex orthopedic surgery and an extensive 50-day rehabilitation journey. Despite the challenges, Kit is now on the path to recovery and expected to return to his home pastures later this month, thanks to the dedication of his caregivers and the success of his treatment, including pastern joint fusion and stem cell therapy.
Date: Sep 15, 2023 -
Article ItemNew table for CT scanner allows examination of large animals at Veterinary Teaching Hospital , article
The special table for large animals can be wheeled to the teaching hospital’s CT scanner, which is particularly useful for studying conditions inside the heads of equine animals.
Date: Jul 19, 2023 -
Article ItemHoof health is horse health: Newly certified farrier enhances veterinary hospital services , article
Gabrielle Evans, the farrier apprentice at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, has undergone rigorous training, honing her skills in anatomy, physiology, pathology, gaits, horseshoes and more to become an American Farrier’s Association certified farrier.
Date: Jul 10, 2023 -
Article ItemRace against time: Saving the life of a newborn foal after complicated ‘red bag delivery’ , article
Lacey Assets, an 18-year-old broodmare with a first-time bout of placentitis, and her newborn foal were admitted to the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center, a teaching hospital of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, in Leesburg, Virginia, for emergency care.
Date: Jun 30, 2023 -
Article ItemSustaining emergency and critical care services through an equine veterinary crisis , article
To support emergency services and as well as the work-life balance of its clinicians, the the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center will add a dedicated emergency and critical care team.
Date: Apr 26, 2023 -
Article ItemVeterinary college joins national effort to address emergency and critical equine care services , article
The combination of older veterinarians leaving the field, current equine veterinarians leaving for better pay and work-life balance, and fewer numbers of veterinary students choosing equine as their elective field of specialty has seriously affected the availability of primary and emergency care for horses throughout the United States and beyond.
Date: Mar 28, 2023 -
Video ItemVirginia Tech Helmet Lab develops rating system for equestrian helmets , video
The Virginia Tech Helmet Lab is renowned for their independent ratings of helmets for football, hockey, cycling, and other sports. Now they're adding equestrian helmets to the mix.
Date: Dec 05, 2022 -
Video ItemMARE Center advances the health and well-being of horses , video
Situated in the heart of Virginia’s horse country, the Middleburg Agricultural Research and Extension (MARE) Center is one of Virginia Tech’s 11 ARECs. The MARE Center collaborates with academic and industry partners around the world to advance the health and well-being of horses through innovative research efforts and exceptional educational programming in equine science.
Date: Jul 11, 2022
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