Equine Research at Purdue

The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine strives to advance human and animal medicine through cutting edge research. Research projects carried out by equine faculty are funded by multiple foundations, industry groups and internal university funds.

Industry partners that fund projects vary from pharmaceutical to medical device and biotechnology companies. Foundations that fund projects include the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS), American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM), American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation and Morris Animal Foundation.

The Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine and veterinary medical community is grateful for the generous support shown by these groups. Advancements are made every year, further benefiting the equine industry and it's athletes.

Research Facilities

Our research facilities provide cutting-edge resources for groundbreaking discoveries in animal health, agriculture, and life sciences. Designed to support innovation, these spaces equip our faculty and students with the tools to solve real-world challenges.

• Equine Health Science Annex
• Treadmill

Research Projects

Our equine research explores innovative advancements in horse health, performance, and management. Led by expert faculty, these projects drive discoveries that enhance equine well-being and industry practices.

Anesthesia

• Evaluation of the Massimo-7 Monitor in the Anesthetized Horse
  • Jeff C.H. Ko, DVM, MS, DACVA

General Medicine

• Evaluating New NSAIDs
  • Sandra D. Taylor, DVM, PhD, DACVIM-LAIM
• Feeding the Dysphagic Horse
  • Jesus Hermida, DVM, MS, DACVS -LA
  • Michelle L. Tucker, DVM, PhD, DACVS (LA)

General Surgery

• Chryptorchidism and Surgery
  • Timothy B. Lescun, BVSc, PhD, DACVS

Infectious Diseases

• Neonatal Foal Sepsis
  • Sandra D. Taylor, DVM, PhD, DACVIM-LAIM

Ophthalmology

• Stents as a Treatment for Glaucoma and Equine Serum and Corneal Ulcers
  • Wendy M. Townsend, DVM, MS, DACVO 

Orthopedics

• Improved Methods of Fracture Fixation
  • Timothy B. Lescun, BVSc, PhD, DACVS
• Methods of Assessing Bone Strength
  • Timothy B. Lescun, BVSc, PhD, DACVS
  • Jesus Hermida, DVM, MS, DACVS -LA

Respiratory Tract Diseases

• Equine Asthma (Recurrent Airway Obstruction, Inflammatory Airway Diseases)
  • Laurent L. Couëtil, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
• Upper Respiratory Tract Diseases
  • Michelle L. Tucker, DVM, PhD, DACVS (LA)

Sports Medicine

• Exercise Physiology
  • Laurent L. Couëtil, DVM, PhD, DACVIM

Theriogenology

• Justin Hayna, DVM, DACT