Elizabeth A Damon, DVM

06/10/2026

Join us on Thursday, June 25 at 6PM ET on Zoom as Dr. Zoe Daniels discusses common neurologic warning signs in pets.

06/10/2026

Several pesticides are currently registered by the Environmental Protection Agency for use against screwworm. Examples of approved equine-labeled products and their active ingredient include the following listed on the graphic. For a full list of approved products and their associated species, visit:https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/pesticides-for-nws.pdf

An example of an approved product for the outside surfaces of buildings and perimeter treatment is EP152 EW Insecticide (Environmental Science US LLC) with active ingredient Zeta-Cypermethrin. Additionally, DeltaGard Fly Insecticide products (Environmental Science US LLC) with active ingredient Deltamethrin is approved for this use.

The AAEP has also published New World Screwworm Infestation (Disease) Guidelines. View this resource here: https://aaep.org/resource/aaep-infectious-disease-guidelines-new-world-screwworm/

01/22/2026

🐐🎓 Calling All Veterinary Students! 🎓🐐

Join the American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners (AASRP) for our Virtual Student Symposium on Saturday, March 21, 2026!

🕘 9:30 AM – 5:15 PM CST
💻 Completely virtual
👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Open to any veterinary student

✨ This year’s theme: “Walk Like a Clinician”
✔️ 4 engaging lectures
✔️ Panel discussion with clinicians
✔️ Practical insights you can use now and in the future

Presented by the AASRP College Liaison Committee, this symposium is a great opportunity to learn, connect, and grow your clinical thinking in small ruminant medicine.

👉 Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/D8H7FYB

We hope to see you there! 🐑🐐

01/15/2026

Did you know horses are especially sensitive to tetanus? Tetanus is caused by a toxin from the bacteria Clostridium tetani, which lives in soil and manure. It can enter your horse’s body through wounds, hoof abscesses, or even the umbilical area in foals.

What to Watch For (note this is not an exhaustive list):
• Stiffness and trouble walking
• “Sawhorse” stance (legs stiff and spread apart)
• Difficulty eating or swallowing
• Protruding third eyelid
• Agitation
• Trismus (lock jaw)
• Muscle spasms, especially after noise or touch

Tetanus is often fatal, but it’s almost 100% preventable with annual vaccination. Even small or unseen wounds can lead to infection, so don’t take chances! It's also important to note that the vaccine takes weeks to start working, so once a wound is present the tetanus antitoxin (TAT) is necessary. However, availability of TAT is variable, so do not rely exclusively on its use.

Protect your horse:
• Keep up with yearly tetanus shots
• Clean and monitor wounds right away
• Call your vet if your horse is injured or showing any signs of illness

If you have questions or concerns about tetanus, be sure to reach out to your equine veterinarian.

01/08/2026

12/05/2025

FDA has conditionally approved a topical drug for prevention and treatment of NWS infestations in cattle.

12/05/2025

If you weren't able to join the live EHV-1 Updates webinar last night, be sure to take advantage of our on-demand recording. Please remember that the situation is evolving rapidly and the best place to get up-to-date information is the Equine Disease Communication Center's website, or ask your local veterinarian!

You can find the recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XzuuYmIEQY

Thank you to our speakers for joining us and providing all of this invaluable information.