Tag: Equine

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.

Molly stands beside a horse with a bandage on its leg as attendees gather around her

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.

Robin Ridgeway demonstrates trailer safety

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.

Purdue veterinary student Walter-John McGowan, of the DVM Class of 2020, enjoyed the opportunity to meet Majestic while serving as the student on his case.

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.

Sandy Taylor sits with foal on a padded mat while the foal's mother stretches her neck over the doorway

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.

Dr. Koziol demonstrates acupuncture on a horse

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.

Abbie Haffner pictured with fellow scholarship recipients at AAEP

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.

Dr. Sandy Taylor demo at the Horseman's Forum

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.

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Surgery Puts Promising Pennsylvania Racehorse on Track to Full Recovery

December 5, 2018

When Golden Tie arrived at the Purdue University Large Animal Hospital for treatment of a fracture in his leg, he had already experienced a series of dramatic life changes for a young horse. A spirited five-month-old Standardbred foal destined to be a racehorse, Golden Tie was born on a farm in northern Indiana to a beloved mare named “Ellie” that was owned by Greta and Tyler Stillings of Washington, Pennsylvania.