Tag: Equine
Fall Allergies Can Affect Horses, Too – Triggering Asthma and Impacting Performance
September 11, 2020
Just as many humans start to sneeze in the fall, horses also can experience seasonal allergy symptoms. Those symptoms can include coughing, but Dr. Laurent Couëtil, professor of large animal internal medicine in the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, says sometimes the only sign is that their performance suffers.
DVM Student Pursues Her Passion with Elite Equine Experience in the Middle East
February 21, 2020
For Caitlin Smith, a member of the DVM Class of 2020, the persistent pursuit of the next giant leap took her across the globe to Dubai, where she became the first Purdue veterinary student to participate in the highly selective Dubai Equine Hospital Externship Program.
Horseman’s Forum Provides Valuable Education Opportunity for Equine Enthusiasts
February 14, 2020
Purdue Veterinary Medicine welcomed over 200 attendees to the 2020 Horseman’s Forum at Lynn Hall this past weekend. The annual event is aimed at educating horse owners and equine professionals about today’s horse health issues.
Register Soon for the 2020 Horseman’s Forum to Catch Early Bird Rates
January 17, 2020
The popular Horseman’s Forum at the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine is just a few weeks away and early bird registration rates are still available.
Famous Clydesdale Visits the Purdue University Veterinary Teaching Hospital
August 9, 2019
The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine had the honor of receiving a regal visitor known for his role as one of the famous Budweiser Clydesdales on Thursday, August 8.
One Love, One Health
May 3, 2019
Thanks to a $3 million gift to the College of Veterinary Medicine from an anonymous donor, Purdue researchers will make headway in the fight against diseases that affect both animals and people.
No “Horsing Around” at Popular PVM Horseman’s Forum
February 15, 2019
More than 200 attendees enjoyed Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s annual Horseman’s Forum Saturday, February 9, at Lynn Hall. Youth as well as adult horse enthusiasts gathered for a full-day of exceptional educational programming and demonstrations.
PVM Student Among Future Equine Practitioners Awarded Oakwood Scholarship at AAEP Convention
January 25, 2019
Congratulations to fourth-year Purdue veterinary student Abbie Haffner, who is one of five equine veterinary students selected to receive a $5,000 Oakwood Scholarship, made possible by the generosity of Renee and John Grisham’s Oakwood Foundation Charitable Trust.
Registration Open for Annual Horseman’s Forum February 9
January 11, 2019
The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s annual Horseman’s Forum will be returning to Lynn Hall next month, and online registration for the event is now available.
Welcome Dr. Teresa Buchheit to VAD!
December 7, 2018
Dr. Teresa Buchheit will join the Department of Veterinary Administration (VAD) as a continuing lecturer starting Wednesday, January 2, 2019.