Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center

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Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center is a premier, full-service equine hospital located in Leesburg, Virginia, and one of two hospitals of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. We offer advanced specialty care, 24-hour emergency treatment, and diagnostic services for all ages and breeds of horses. Our team of equine specialists in internal medicine, reproductio

n, sports medicine and rehabilitation, and surgery is committed to providing exceptional treatment for patients and superior service to clients; training today's and tomorrow’s veterinarians in the latest medical technologies and procedures; and advancing new knowledge through innovative scholarship and clinical discovery. Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine welcomes your comments on our page. We ask that you use the Virginia Tech Principles of Community (http://inclusive.vt.edu/vtpoc0.html) as guidance in your posts and remain true to the spirit of Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). Comments may be removed if they are off-topic, defamatory, an unauthorized commercial solicitation, or an attack, or if they contain illegal suggestions or use foul language. We reserve the right to terminate access to the page by repeat offenders. Please email us at [email protected] with any concerns about the content on this site. Comments made to this page are the opinions of the authors, not of the college or university.

“Thank you Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center for giving Trumpie and me the chance to have a little more time tog...
10/26/2023

“Thank you Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center for giving Trumpie and me the chance to have a little more time together. Saving a 32-year-old horse is a most remarkable feat.” - Frederica Wheeler

Trump visited the Equine Medical Center back in 2014 at the age of 22 for an emergency colic evaluation and returned home after colic surgery.

Fast forward ten years to this past September when he returned for another emergency colic evaluation. He went to surgery a second time at the ripe old age of 32. 🐎 Click on the link below to read the full story:

Frederica Wheeler first met Trump, a dark-bay, non-gaited Tennessee Walker gelding, now aged 32, at The Greenbrier resort in Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Trump was named after the most powerful card in the game of bridge and is affectionately known at home as Trumpie.

As National Veterinary Technician Week 2023 comes to a close, we want to give a heartfelt shoutout to our incredible equ...
10/21/2023

As National Veterinary Technician Week 2023 comes to a close, we want to give a heartfelt shoutout to our incredible equine veterinary technicians and all our other clinical support staff! Your dedication, compassion, and expertise allow us to provide the best care for our four-legged patients, and we can’t thank you enough for all that you do. 🐎🐎🐎

From assisting in surgeries to administering treatments and providing comfort to our equine patients, you are the unsung heroes of the hospital. Your tireless efforts ensure that our equine patients go on to lead happy, healthy lives. 🐴

Pictured in the EMC’s beautiful Memorial Garden are just a few of our group of dedicated equine veterinary technicians and clinical support staff.

Let’s take a moment to celebrate these amazing individuals who work tirelessly behind the scenes! 🏇🥳🎉🎈

This morning Nat White, professor emeritus of equine surgery and talented photographer, captured this stunning photo of ...
10/19/2023

This morning Nat White, professor emeritus of equine surgery and talented photographer, captured this stunning photo of the Equine Medical Center facility partially hidden in the early morning mist!

After being at the Equine Medical Center (EMC) for more than 20 years, Rosie Barwick, lead clinical veterinary technicia...
10/18/2023

After being at the Equine Medical Center (EMC) for more than 20 years, Rosie Barwick, lead clinical veterinary technician has become well-known amongst veterinarians and horse owners for her dedication, skill, and deep compassion for her equine patients.

This week during National Veterinary Technician Week we are highlighting the story of her journey to the EMC.

Click on the link below to read the full story. 🏇🏇🏇

This is National Veterinary Technician Week. During this week, recognized annually, the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC) faculty and staff will focus on our dedicated technicians who play a vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of the horses under our care.

This week during National Veterinary Technician Week, EMC faculty and staff will celebrate the contributions of our dedi...
10/16/2023

This week during National Veterinary Technician Week, EMC faculty and staff will celebrate the contributions of our dedicated veterinary technicians and other clinical support staff, who are an integral part of the healthcare team for all of our equine patients.

These hard-working individuals are highly skilled members of the clinical team and their contributions are invaluable to the well-being of all the horses under our care.

Pictured is clinical veterinary assistant Courtney Cunningham preparing a horse for diagnostic imaging.

The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) training team is at the EMC this week to host courses for veterinarians to ...
10/13/2023

The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) training team is at the EMC this week to host courses for veterinarians to enable them to qualify to attend sanctioned equestrian events nationwide as FEI-approved veterinarians.

Once trained these veterinarians will provide pre-event examinations, on-site monitoring, injury assessment, emergency care, and drug testing to ensure that stringent FEI rules and regulations are followed.

The FEI is the international governing body of equestrian sports and is recognized by the International Olympic Committee as the sole controlling authority for all international equine events. FEI focuses on developing and safeguarding the sport's integrity while ensuring the welfare of all horses that compete under FEI regulations.

Are you visiting Morven Park for the Fall International Horse Trials this weekend as a competitor or spectator?On Saturd...
10/12/2023

Are you visiting Morven Park for the Fall International Horse Trials this weekend as a competitor or spectator?

On Saturday, October 14, equine veterinary specialist Emily Schaefer - who works in the field of emergency and critical care - will be at Morven Park between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Emily will host an ASK ME ANYTHING session to answer your most challenging equine medical-related questions!

Find Emily at the Equine Medical Center tent, near the start/finish line of the cross-country course – look out for the Equine Medical Center logo!

Visit and enter for the chance to win an exclusive Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine/Equine Medical Center helmet bag!

“I discovered that I loved treating sick foals and decided that I was meant to be an internist. I felt great compassion ...
09/26/2023

“I discovered that I loved treating sick foals and decided that I was meant to be an internist. I felt great compassion and adrenaline while dealing with critically sick patients.” - Julia Borgens Castela, DVM

Julia hails from Spain and is an equine internal medicine resident at the EMC. Read this article to learn more about the role, dedication, and passion required to be an equine internal medicine resident and about Julia’s journey to build upon and hone her skills and expertise!

Residents come to the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC) from all over the world to continue and expand their training and expertise. One of the EMC’s current residents, Julia Borgens Castela, hails from Spain and was educated at the University of Extremadura, Caceres, Spain.

Mitchell Vassallo, EMC patient care supervisor was presented with a certificate in recognition of her successful complet...
09/22/2023

Mitchell Vassallo, EMC patient care supervisor was presented with a certificate in recognition of her successful completion of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM) Supervisors Development Program. The certificate was presented by VMCVM dean M. Daniel Givens and EMC director Michael Erskine.

The ultimate goal of the program is to assist supervisors in understanding their role in the organizational culture, inform them of available resources, develop leadership skills, and build a network of colleagues across the college.

Mitchell is the EMC’s patient care supervisor, she has a great group of dedicated staff who play a crucial role in overseeing and ensuring the care, safety, and well-being of our equine patients! 🐴🐎🏇

We are so glad to see a happy outcome for Kit!
09/18/2023

We are so glad to see a happy outcome for Kit!

Snow, rain, or hot sunshine? We have got you and your horse covered! 🏇🏇🏇Covered walkways are now being installed from th...
09/15/2023

Snow, rain, or hot sunshine?

We have got you and your horse covered! 🏇🏇🏇

Covered walkways are now being installed from the EMC farrier shop to the Youngkin Equine Soundness Clinic (YES) and onward to the Jane and Stephen Hale Equine Performance Evaluation Center.

The walkways will provide a seamless, covered route from the main hospital building to these important diagnostic and treatment areas.

On Friday, September 8, Krista Estell, clinical associate professor of equine medicine, presented an abstract entitled “...
09/13/2023

On Friday, September 8, Krista Estell, clinical associate professor of equine medicine, presented an abstract entitled “Risk factors associated with development of colitis in horses post-exploratory laparotomy” at the 29th International Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Symposium (IVECCS) held at Ga***rd Rockies Resort & Convention Center, Aurora, Colorado.

A veterinary abstract is a concise summary of a research study, clinical case report, or scientific investigation.

This research was medicine resident Stephanie Hernandez's residency project, which showed that horses that develop colitis following colic surgery have an excellent survival rate!

Sharing information with the equine veterinary community benefits the scientific community and healthcare providers by advancing the understanding of equine health.

Planning for a bright future!Over the last few months, EMC faculty and staff have focused on implementing a strategic pl...
09/07/2023

Planning for a bright future!

Over the last few months, EMC faculty and staff have focused on implementing a strategic plan for the upcoming four years.

The "Reaching New Heights" plan will focus on upgrades to emergency and critical care services, expanding specialty services, sports medicine, and imaging, and our all-important workforce, as well as the acquisition of cutting-edge equipment, facility renovations, teaching, research, and scholarship. 🏇🏇🏇

Photo courtesy of Nathaniel A. White II, Professor Emeritus of Equine Surgery

Jennifer Barrett, Theodora-Ayer Randolph Professor of Equine Surgery prepares to inject platelet-rich plasma (PRP), into...
09/05/2023

Jennifer Barrett, Theodora-Ayer Randolph Professor of Equine Surgery prepares to inject platelet-rich plasma (PRP), into the area of a suspensory tear. Each ultrasound-guided injection is precisely positioned, ensuring that each injection avoids important structures such as nerves and blood vessels.

PRP is a blood product prepared by concentrating the patient's own platelets in plasma while removing other cells. Therapeutic PRP injections have been shown to enhance and accelerate the body's own healing mechanism for numerous types of injuries, including ligament injuries.

Platelets circulate in the blood and are responsible for initiating the clotting process and healing following injury. Platelets become "activated" when exposed to a wound, which causes them to release substances called "growth factors" that begin and sustain healing. These growth factors are powerful proteins that recruit healing cells and new blood vessels to sites of injury and allow the cells to heal the injury!

Welcome to the team!Kate Montgomery, DVM, and Alexandra Grobman, DVM joined the EMC team in July as rotating medicine an...
08/31/2023

Welcome to the team!

Kate Montgomery, DVM, and Alexandra Grobman, DVM joined the EMC team in July as rotating medicine and surgery interns.

Kate completed her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2022 at St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine, St. George’s, Grenada, and before joining the EMC completed an internship at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.

Alexandra completed her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2022 at North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, and before joining the EMC completed an internship at the Equine Medical Center of Ocala, Ocala, Florida.

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The EMC has a robust outpatient and emergency caseload with specialist faculty and staff, providing an excellent environ...
08/25/2023

The EMC has a robust outpatient and emergency caseload with specialist faculty and staff, providing an excellent environment for students to learn about equine veterinary medicine and surgery!

Click on the link below to read about how and what veterinary students learn during their three-week visits to the EMC. 🏇

The EMC has a robust outpatient and emergency caseload with specialist faculty and staff, providing an excellent environment for students to learn about equine veterinary medicine and surgery.

The Jane and Stephen Hale Equine Performance Evaluation Center is slated to be completed in December 2023! EMC director ...
08/23/2023

The Jane and Stephen Hale Equine Performance Evaluation Center is slated to be completed in December 2023!

EMC director Michael Erskine has his own hard hat and safety vest stored in his office and makes daily visits to the project site to view and discuss progress with the project superintendent Jim Lolley from Scott-Long Construction.

The new indoor arena will enhance the center’s sports medicine capabilities that are already available to equine athletes by integrating lameness evaluations, the center’s impressive imaging modalities, therapeutic podiatry, and heart and lung evaluations.

EMC Advisory Council Chair Miss Beverly Steinman hosted EMC Advisory Council members, staff, and Virginia-Maryland Colle...
08/17/2023

EMC Advisory Council Chair Miss Beverly Steinman hosted EMC Advisory Council members, staff, and Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine representatives for three days of activities in Saratoga Springs, New York.

One highlight of the visit was the sixth race on Sunday, August 6.

Before the start of the race, Saratoga Race Track Bugler Carson Gambaro played Tech Triumph, Virginia Tech’s most popular fight song!

The 6-furlong race, dedicated to Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center was won by a dark bay filly named Empire Island (KY), owned by Marylou Whitney Stables, ridden by Ricardo Santana, Jr., and trained by Norm W. Casse. 🐎🏇🐎

Last week a group of equine care and rehabilitation interns visited the EMC with their mentor Brittney Vallot, operation...
08/14/2023

Last week a group of equine care and rehabilitation interns visited the EMC with their mentor Brittney Vallot, operations director at

These students are interested in a career in veterinary medicine but were in some cases unsure whether equine or large animal was going to be their area of special focus. During their tour the interns met staff in varying roles within the hospital and saw first hand what it was like to work in an equine emergency hospital setting.

We wish these visitors every success in their future veterinary career and hope that we have swayed them just a little towards pursuing a career in equine veterinary medicine or surgery! 🏇🐴🐎

When a medical emergency arises, the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center is here to provide top-notch care. With a...
07/14/2023

When a medical emergency arises, the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center is here to provide top-notch care. With a dedicated emergency and critical care team, state-of-the-art facilities, and experienced clinicians, we're committed to your horse's well-being. 🏥❤️

Here are some things to think about to plan ahead should be faced with an equine emergency. ⬇️

Everyone who has a horse or is involved in the care of horses knows that at some point their animal is likely to sustain injury or contract a nasty virus or disease. Learn what to expect when the unexpected happens to your horse.

As we celebrate and honor the skill of our farriers during National Farrier Week, we can’t help but think of the age-old...
07/12/2023

As we celebrate and honor the skill of our farriers during National Farrier Week, we can’t help but think of the age-old adage ‘no hoof, no horse.’ Horse owners realize that our farrier is an important factor in our horse’s overall care and wellness!

Click on the link below to read the full story.

As we celebrate and honor the skill of our farriers during National Farrier Week, we can’t help but think of the age-old adage ‘no hoof, no horse.’ Horse owners realize that our farrier is an important factor in our horse’s overall care and wellness.

Congratulations Nathaniel “Nat” White, professor emeritus of equine surgery at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Ce...
07/07/2023

Congratulations Nathaniel “Nat” White, professor emeritus of equine surgery at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center , who was presented with the 2023 Equine Industry Vision Award at the American Horse Publications Equine Media Conference in Tempe, Arizona.

Click on the link below to read the full story:

Nathaniel “Nat” White, professor emeritus of equine surgery at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC), was presented with the 2023 Equine Industry Vision Award at the American Horse Publications Equine Media Conference in Tempe, Arizona.

On June 27, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) lifted the quarantine on the Virginia H...
06/29/2023

On June 27, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) lifted the quarantine on the Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, VA.

All of the horses exposed to the Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) have been removed from the grounds and the facility has been cleaned and disinfected.

For more information about the EHV-1 go to: https://loom.ly/NjzNhmY

Two horses stabled at the Virginia Horse Center (VHS) have been confirmed positive for Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1), the v...
06/23/2023

Two horses stabled at the Virginia Horse Center (VHS) have been confirmed positive for Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1), the virus that causes Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy, by the State Veterinarian's Office of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS).

Both horses were immediately moved off the grounds when they first exhibited symptoms. One horse is receiving medical care and is stable, the second, older horse was subsequently euthanized.

Approximately 80 additional horses have been exposed and are now under quarantine at the facility. All exposed horses are being carefully monitored.

The Virginia Horse Center (VHC) will remain open while continuing to closely follow its biosecurity plan.

For more information about EHV-1 visit the VDACS website: https://loom.ly/NjzNhmY

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The newborn filly was not breathing!“We could feel a faint heartbeat and proceeded with CPR, focused on rescue breathing...
06/19/2023

The newborn filly was not breathing!

“We could feel a faint heartbeat and proceeded with CPR, focused on rescue breathing as her heartbeat got stronger,” said Kristi Dorsey, owner of the filly, and her dam. “Miraculously, she took her first breath nearly 25 minutes after delivery.”

Lacey Assets (Lacey), an 18-year-old paint broodmare suffering from placentitis, and her newborn foal were admitted to the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC), a teaching hospital of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, in Leesburg, Virginia, as an emergency.

Click on the link below to read the full story.

Lacey Assets (Lacey), an 18-year-old paint broodmare suffering a first-time bout of placentitis, and her newborn foal were admitted to the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC), a teaching hospital of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, in Leesburg, Virginia, as an emerge...

On Monday, June 12, Dr. Lindsay Dennis, a graduate of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine joined the EM...
06/16/2023

On Monday, June 12, Dr. Lindsay Dennis, a graduate of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine joined the EMC as a rotating medicine and surgery intern.

During her time at Virginia Tech, Lindsay worked at the College's Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital as an after-hours patient services specialist. She has also completed externships at Rhinebeck Equine LLP, Rhinebeck, NY, and New England Equine Medical and Surgical Center, Dover, NH.

Lindsay's areas of special interest are internal medicine and emergency and critical care.

The new TRACKS Magazine is now online! There's a whole section dedicated to equine stories - be sure to check it out! 🐴🧡
06/13/2023

The new TRACKS Magazine is now online! There's a whole section dedicated to equine stories - be sure to check it out! 🐴🧡

Last week, the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC) held a Staff Appreciation Lunch. This annual event honors...
06/09/2023

Last week, the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC) held a Staff Appreciation Lunch. This annual event honors the accomplishments of residents, fellows and interns, and individual members of staff who have done exemplary work during the past year.

After lunch and the awards presentations, EMC staff showed just how competitive they can be during several wild and wacky games! 🐴🏇🐎

On Friday, June 2 the Equine Medical Center (EMC) held a Staff Appreciation BBQ Lunch. This annual event honors the accomplishments of residents, fellows and interns, and individual members of staff who have done exemplary work during the past year. Following lunch and award presentations, EMC staff...

Foundation work continues in preparation for the construction of The Jane and Stephen Hale Equine Performance Evaluation...
05/26/2023

Foundation work continues in preparation for the construction of The Jane and Stephen Hale Equine Performance Evaluation Center.

Water and sewer lines to the facility are the current focus and are now well underway!

After a long wait due to ongoing supply chain issues, the Equine Medical Center took delivery of three sets of Shank’s® ...
05/25/2023

After a long wait due to ongoing supply chain issues, the Equine Medical Center took delivery of three sets of Shank’s® stocks earlier today.

The floor-mounted stocks, designed specifically to aid in the treatment of all types of equines patients, will be installed in areas of the hospital where standing procedures are performed. The stocks provide safe, gentle restraint for horses during treatment, while also ensuring the safety of our staff.

A HUGE thank you to several generous donors who supported the purchase of these very necessary pieces of equipment.

Over the last couple of years the EMC emergency and critical care caseload has rapidly increased, placing additional foc...
05/16/2023

Over the last couple of years the EMC emergency and critical care caseload has rapidly increased, placing additional focus on the center’s surgical suites.

Click on the link below to read about generous philanthropic support that has ensured that EMC's two surgical suites are well-equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and safe facilities for both our staff and our equine patients!

Generous philanthropic support from Teressa Beier – a physician whose career centered around human emergency medicine – has enabled the EMC to make key upgrades to its surgical suites.

Join our TEAM!!! If you have a passion for horses and want to learn more about the field of equine veterinary medicine, ...
05/12/2023

Join our TEAM!!!

If you have a passion for horses and want to learn more about the field of equine veterinary medicine, consider joining our TEAM!!!

Go to: https://loom.ly/BJfsg-8 to view part-time and full-time open positions. Easy online application process!

House Officer’s Seminar Day was held on Friday, May 5.This event takes place in the spring and fall each year and brings...
05/11/2023

House Officer’s Seminar Day was held on Friday, May 5.

This event takes place in the spring and fall each year and brings together faculty and staff for a day of lectures presented by EMC residents, fellows, and interns. Residents present a 50-minute lecture and fellows and interns a 30-minute lecture on a subject of interest, which must be approved by their faculty advisor.

EMC faculty evaluate the lectures and choose one resident and one intern to receive the coveted Nathaniel A. White II Award.

Presented by Nat White, professor emeritus of equine surgery, and Jen Barrett, Theodora Ayer Randolph professor of equine surgery, the awards went to resident Teresa Hopfgartner, DVM - “Preventing Catastrophic Racetrack Injuries” - and intern Luisa Nitzschke, DVM - “Zephyr – a case of a complex arrhythmia”.

Congratulations Teresa and Luisa!

The Equine Medical Center (EMC) provides ongoing training for clinical staff which includes best practices for imaging m...
05/06/2023

The Equine Medical Center (EMC) provides ongoing training for clinical staff which includes best practices for imaging modalities available at the Center. This is to ensure that image capture is kept to the highest possible standard.

Last week Hallmarq representative Suzanne Reese Burwell visited the EMC to certify our latest MRI operator. During her visit, she provided training for several of our clinical support staff, clarifying perfect positioning protocols and answering questions.

Suzanne also worked individually with Ann Masters-Stern, lead clinical veterinary assistant, to ensure that EMC scanning protocols follow current guidelines desired by radiologists.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides detailed images of bones and soft tissues in the lower limbs and can identify areas of inflammation and changes that cannot be detected by radiographs and ultrasound.

MRI is recommended for identifying the source of pain to ensure an accurate diagnosis when evaluating the foot or lower limb.

The last in the series of four 2023 Tuesday Talks will be held next week on Tuesday, May 9.Teresa Hopfgartner, Resident,...
05/05/2023

The last in the series of four 2023 Tuesday Talks will be held next week on Tuesday, May 9.

Teresa Hopfgartner, Resident, Equine Surgery will be presenting: “Lumps and Bumps - Common Equine Skin Tumors”

While cancer is not as prevalent in horses as it is in humans, cancers of the skin are fairly common in horses and most of them are easy to spot. We will be discussing the most common skin tumors in horses - sarcoids, squamous cell carcinomas, and melanomas, and discussing how (surgical) treatment is applied and what you can expect following treatment.

Bring your questions! At the end of each presentation, there will be a Q&A session.

The Equine Medical Center is open to visitors and we encourage you to join us here at the Center for this presentation that starts promptly at 7 p.m. Soft drinks and snacks will be available to attendees.

If you would prefer to attend remotely, please register by going to: https://loom.ly/B2SagLo

Did you miss Dr. Megan Marchitello's Tuesday Talks presentation on the equine respiratory tract and common pathology - "...
05/01/2023

Did you miss Dr. Megan Marchitello's Tuesday Talks presentation on the equine respiratory tract and common pathology - "Equine Respiratory Disease: It's a lung story" on Tuesday, April 11?

Click on the link below to view an article, written by Haylie Kerstetter, Digital Editor for the Horse Magazine, which is an overview of her presentation.

Many respiratory conditions affecting horses cause similar signs, so it is vital for owners and veterinarians to pursue a diagnosis and create a treatment plan.

Click on the link below to read about miniature filly foal Snuggles and her dam! Mom and baby were pulled from a horse a...
04/28/2023

Click on the link below to read about miniature filly foal Snuggles and her dam!

Mom and baby were pulled from a horse auction in Pennsylvania by Colby’s Crew Rescue, an equine rescue based in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Snuggles, a miniature filly foal, and her mother were pulled from a horse auction in Pennsylvania by Colby’s Crew Rescue, an equine rescue based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Snuggles and her dam were referred to the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center by Dr. Gary Kubala from Littlestown Vet...

Norris Adams, clinical associate professor of equine surgery at the Equine Medical Center surveys his collection of surg...
04/26/2023

Norris Adams, clinical associate professor of equine surgery at the Equine Medical Center surveys his collection of surgical repair plates and screws, prior to a particularly challenging orthopedic surgical repair.

Director Dr. Michael Erskine talked with Washington ABC7 about the equine veterinarian shortage and how EMC's new dedica...
04/24/2023

Director Dr. Michael Erskine talked with Washington ABC7 about the equine veterinarian shortage and how EMC's new dedicated emergency and critical care service hopes to improve the well-being of clinicians and patients alike.

In addition to a nursing shortage, there is a National Equine Veterianian shortage. Dr. Michael Eskrine, Director of the Equine Medical Center in Leesburg share

What many people would find intimidating about emergency care for horses, Emily Schaefer, clinical assistant professor o...
04/24/2023

What many people would find intimidating about emergency care for horses, Emily Schaefer, clinical assistant professor of internal medicine at the Equine Medical Center finds invigorating!

Click on the link below to read about the unique fellowship offered at The Ohio State University and Schaefer’s deep commitment to equine emergency and critical care.

Schaefer is in her third and final year of the fellowship in equine emergency and critical care, through The Ohio State University, her committed efforts funded by sponsor Shelley Duke, EMC Advisory Council vice chair, and her husband, Phil.

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Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center is a premier, full-service equine hospital located in Leesburg, Virginia, one of two hospitals of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. We offer advanced specialty care, 24-hour emergency treatment, and diagnostic services for all ages and breeds of horses. Our team of equine specialists in internal medicine, reproduction, sports medicine and rehabilitation, and surgery is committed to providing exceptional treatment for patients and superior service to clients; training today's and tomorrow’s veterinarians in the latest medical technologies and procedures; and advancing new knowledge through innovative scholarship and clinical discovery.


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Tomorrow is World Veterinary Day. It celebrates the veterinary profession and promotes veterinarians' fantastic work. For 2022 the theme is 'Strengthening veterinary resilience.'

Safeguarding animals against illness means protecting those who can suffer but cannot speak. Veterinarians are called upon to ensure these animals have a voice and an advocate ensuring their welfare is a priority, but this burden can be physically and mentally taxing.

Healthy animals require healthy advocates, so training to be a veterinarian should include how to stay healthy as a practitioner.

We highlight two stories of a faculty and a DVM student helping
veterinary students, many of whom will soon be practitioners, with the tools and support to maintain their health and wellness.

Thank you to all our veterinarians and aspiring veterinarians!

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A newly constructed outdoor equine arena will dramatically help provide diagnostic information on the horses brought to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital for lameness or performance issues. It also will allow for greater collaboration between veterinarians for equine surgery, sports medicine, and the farrier shop.

Its open space and all-weather surface create a model setting for clinicians to conduct comprehensive assessments of horses for medical and performance issues, most commonly lameness.

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Gregory B. Daniel, former interim dean of the VA-MD Vet Med has been honored as one of the 2022 winners of the Wilford S. Bailey Distinguished Alumni Award during a ceremony April 7.

The award is the highest honor given to Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine alumni to recognize their professional accomplishments in veterinary medicine, outstanding contributions to their communities and the overall advancement of animal and human health.

Daniel, professor of radiology in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, is the recipient of the 2022 Bailey Award in academia.

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Patricia (Tricia) Helsel, laboratory specialist at the Equine Medical Center’s Regenerative Medicine lab, has an off the track Thoroughbred (OTTB) named Lilton Miss Tilton.

Tilton is a 9-year-old OTTB that retired from racing in 2017. After retiring she was bred and once her foal was weaned was donated for rehoming, eventually ending up at the center as a teaching horse. Tricia jumped at the chance to adopt her when the study that she was enrolled in completed and she became available.

Tricia shared that since her adoption she has been the sweetest, most forgiving mare who absolutely LOVES to jump! Tilton is in a training program with Jazz Napravnik who has done a fantastic job helping her transition to her new career as a sport horse.

Tilton and Tricia started showing a year ago and have done some dressage shows (not Tilton's favorite), jumping shows, starter events, hunter paces, paper chases, and a cross derby. Tricia feels incredibly lucky to have this truly amazing mare and can't wait to see what the future holds!

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The Equine Medical Center’s popular Tuesday Talks series offers horse owners and horse professionals an opportunity to learn about various equine health topics from the center’s clinicians, residents, and guest speakers. The 2022 program is presented as a series of evening webinars.

Our final presentation in 2022 is on Tuesday, April 12, at 7 p.m. featuring Jennifer Barrett, Theodora Ayer Randolph Professor of equine surgery, presenting: Colic: What every horse owner should know.

If you have not yet registered to attend this series go to: https://aimsbbis.vt.edu/tuesday-talks-2022

This presentation will explain what colic is, and how veterinarians treat it. Bring your questions! At the end of the presentation there will be a Q&A session.
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Click on this link to apply for any of the following open positions: https://bit.ly/emc-available-jobs

Patient Care Veterinary Assistant (Part-Time)
Position Number: #519642
Provides care for equine patients through administration of medications and treatments, specimen collection, monitoring vital signs, record keeping, and assisting in the preparation and performance of procedures. Responsible for cleanliness in the barns and treatment areas.

Clinical Veterinary Assistant (Full-Time)
Position Number: #518242
Working directly with patient care services to assist clinicians with daily patient care needs including emergency, outpatient and inpatient cases; treatment and medication administration; assisting with diagnostic procedures, operating room support and case circulation; laboratory and pathology testing, necropsy support; preparation of medications; anesthesia support. Provides shared rotational emergency after hours and weekend on-call coverage for the operating room and after-hours coverage for the patient care department as needed.

Clinical Veterinary Technician (Full-Time)
Position Number: #519619
Assists clinicians with daily patient care needs including emergency, outpatient and inpatient cases. Provides quality care for all equine patients to include intensive care cases. Provides treatment and medication administration, including controlled substances. Assists with diagnostic procedures involving all imaging modalities, operating room support and case circulation, laboratory and pathology testing, necropsy support, dispensary support, and anesthesia recovery support. Provides training for veterinary technician students, veterinary students and interns. Provides shared rotational emergency after hours and weekend on-call coverage for the operating room and after-hours coverage for the patent care department as needed.

If you require assistance with your application please call: (703)-771-6800
When Quarter Horse Crazy Face and her newborn filly foal Courage, owned by Pleasant Valley Ranch, Knoxville, Maryland, arrived at the hospital for emergency evaluation and treatment, the newborn struggled to remain upright and was having difficulty nursing.

Read how the medicine team, led by Dr. Krista Estell, clinical assistant professor of equine medicine, initiated an aggressive medical management plan to ensure that Courage would have the chance for a full recovery. 👇
On February 21, the birth of a silver-gray donkey c**t in her pasture came as a complete surprise to Elaine del Cerro Yau of Warrenton, Virginia.

The c**t’s dam, Margaret, and her half-brother Jesus have been with Elaine for the past two years and live at her farm with a miniature donkey named Julian and a miniature Jersey cow named Esmerelda.

When Margaret first arrived at the farm, she was cautious, but after settling in, she soon started to show her super sweet and affectionate personality. Elaine had noticed that Margaret was a little on the heavy side but had no idea that she was expecting!

Click the link below to read how the Equine Medical Center medicine team, led by Dr. Emily Schaefer, clinical assistant professor of equine medicine, lavished 24/7 treatment and care on the newborn donkey c**t to ensure his full recovery! 👇
On March 16, the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) shared the Maryland Department of Agriculture confirmation that on March 9, a horse in Montgomery County, Maryland, tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1).

The index horse was sent to the Equine Medical Center (EMC) in Leesburg, Virginia for treatment and was later euthanized due to complications.

Two other horses from the same barn have been sent to the EMC for diagnosis, isolation and are currently under treatment.

The Montgomery County Farm has been placed on a hold order by the Maryland Department of Agriculture, prohibiting movement on or off the farm until any exposed horses have been cleared for release. The index horse was previously housed in an isolated barn with 44 other horses.

The veterinary practitioner and stable are providing follow-up care to the horses on the farm. Possible links to the positive EHV-1 equine are actively being investigated. Owners are cautioned to monitor horses carefully, and should contact their private veterinarians to arrange for EHV-1 testing if a horse exhibits significant temperature elevations or neurologic signs.

Veterinarians are required to report equine neurologic syndrome to the department by calling the Animal Health Program at (410) 841-5810.

For more information about EHV-1 go to: https://bit.ly/EDCC-EHV-1on
On March 15, the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) confirmed one case of strangles in a horse at a private facility in Howard County, Maryland.

Two horses transported from an auction were in quarantine when they started to display clinical signs. One horse tested positive and the other negative but both have clinical symptoms.

For more information about Strangles to: https://bit.ly/AAEP-strangles
More good news on Pablo: he is continuing to improve!! He’s eating much better, green grass that they pick for him is his favorite😊 And because he’s eating better, with the help of his glucose drip,his Triglycerides were down to 200 this morning! A much safer number!

He’s generally showing more strength, moving about more, trying to come out the door when they go in his stall, etc. All good signs that he is feeling better.

He still has a very elevated respiration rate of about 80, which is super high, but it was nearly double that a couple days ago. So, they are pleased that it’s coming down, the meds and oxygen are helping make it much more comfortable for him to breathe.

They are going to start slowly reducing all of his support over the next couple days and see if he’s able to continue to improve and heal. His lungs have really taken a beating and it might be a while before he’s normal, but we’ll take it one day at a time now. I know they won’t wean him off of anything too quickly and they’ll keep a very close watch to make sure he is doing ok.
We are so grateful to the doctors and staff at Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center. We know Pablo is in the best care.

However, this great hospital care comes at a price, and we are surely looking at a whopping bill. If you would like to help with Pablo’s vet bills we would really appreciate it. And if you aren’t able to help financially, we are truly grateful for everyone’s support, prayers, and well wishes. This has been a very bad week filled with the worst low, losing Caleb, then thinking we might lose this little guy, to now, feeling cautiously optimistic.
Thank you, and enjoy this video of Pablo eating grass. Who knew the simple act of munching on some grass would bring us so much relief!
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