Oh Sugar! My Horse is Foundering!
The AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee presents
Oh Sugar! My Horse is Foundering!
Join AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee members Allie Catalino, DVM, and Chelsea Folmar, DVM, DACVIM, for an in-depth discussion about the two most common metabolic disturbances in horses: Cushing’s Disease and Insulin Dysregulation. They will take your clients on a deep dive into diagnosis, treatment and management of these diseases, followed by discussion about laminitis, a common sequela.
This webinar will be recorded. AAEP will send an email with a link to the on-demand recording to webinar registrants when it is ready.
Date: Wednesday, April 1 Time: 8:00-9:30 p.m. ET Register Here How you can help: Spread the word: Download this social media graphic and share the webinar registration link with your clients through email, social media, or website announcements. In alternative, follow the AAEP’s Facebook and Instagram pages and share the event directly from our social media platforms! Discuss the webinar during appointments: Encourage clients to register and attend.
Consider offering a follow-up discussion: Host a Q&A session after the webinar to address client questions. Thank you for your dedication to equine health and education!
Questions?
Contact Karen Pautz, AAEP director of education, at kpautz@aaep.org.
Meet The Speakers:
Dr. Catalino is an ambulatory general practitioner at The Equine Clinic at Oakencroft in her home state of New York. She joined the practice after graduating from the Atlantic Veterinary College in 2018, and she has particular interest in lameness evaluation and geriatric care. Dr. Catalino is certified in animal chiropractic and acupuncture, enabling her to adopt a more comprehensive and integrative approach to veterinary care.
Dr. Folmar is a large animal internal medicine specialist at the Equine Medical Center of Ocala. After receiving her veterinary degree from Texas A&M University in 2021, Dr. Folmar completed a rotating internship in Florida and residency program at the University of Georgia. Her research efforts have included endocrine testing and neonatal management, while her professional interests also include critical cases, preventative care, and owner education.
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WOW!
Watching Mary and Wyatt step back into the ring AND then taking home Champion in the 3’ Thoroughbreds, was one of those moments that I will never forget. Seeing them at this level again, doing what they do best, absolutely made my eyes water after every trip.
Their trips were nothing short of beautiful. Quiet, confident, polished, the kind of rounds that come from true partnership. There’s no forcing it. Just trust, timing, and years of connection coming together again.
I am endlessly grateful for Mary, for her talent, her patience, her dedication, and the heart she pours into this horse. I’m equally grateful for every single effort, setback, early morning, and hard decision it took to get Wyatt back to this level of performance. None of this happened by accident.
As always, to his Veterinary Team Davis Equine Sports Medicine and Virginia Equine Rehabilitation & Performance Center to defying the odds and bringing my boy back!
My owner heart is full. Proud doesn’t even begin to cover it.
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EHM Outbreak Awareness
Equine Health Update: EHM Outbreak Awareness
Herpes happens, and every year we expect to see some cases of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV). Many of you have seen reports of a developing outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) connected to events in Texas and Oklahoma.
We want our clients to know:
We are actively monitoring the situation.
Our veterinarians are in close communication with the Pennsylvania State Veterinarian and we are monitoring for new information as it becomes available.
What’s currently known:
This issue primarily involves Quarter Horses that attended one or more of the three events in TX/OK, or horses that have since had direct contact with horses from those events.
Good biosecurity is always the best protection.
Regardless of any specific outbreak, all horse owners should consistently follow basic biosecurity practices, including:
– Avoiding shared equipment unless fully disinfected
– Not letting horses touch noses with unfamiliar horses
– Monitoring temperatures daily when traveling or showing
– Isolating new or returning horses for a minimum of 2 weeks
– Contacting your veterinarian if you notice fever, nasal discharge, or any neurological signs
Please don’t spread rumors.
For accurate, verified updates, rely on reputable sources such as the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC): https://www.equinediseasecc.org/
We’ll continue to keep you informed as the situation evolves.
Davis Equine Q & A
Karen and Robby welcome back Dr.’s Chad and Stephanie Davis for a round of Q&A. We had received many questions for them since their last time on the podcast that we had to have them back on to answer our listeners questions. We even get to have a fun round of somewhat Quick Fire Questions with their daughter Henley!
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Davis Equine – Dr’s Chad and Stephanie Davis
Karen and guest co-host Margaret Rizzo-McKelvy from Mythic Landing Enterprises get to know Dr’s Chad and Stephanie Davis. Chad and Stephanie run their equine vet clinic out of The Plains, VA as well as Virginia Equine Rehab and Performance Center and Be Safe Bracelets. We discuss Pre-Purchase exams, Soft Tissue Injuries and also how equine veterinarians have the highest suicide rate out of any profession. This interview has a lot of great information and we are hoping to have them back on again!
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