Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center

03/07/2025

📢Don't miss the last installment of our Tuesday Talks series, focusing on equine sports medicine, on Tuesday, March 11, at 7 p.m. (Online Only). 🐎🐎

🔹 Speaker: Gustavo Zanotto, MV, M.Sc., Ph.D., DACVSMR
🔹 Topic: Intra-articular Joint Therapies
🔹 Duration: Approximately one hour, followed by a live Q&A session

If you haven't registered for the program, no problem! Sign up here: https://aimsbbis.vt.edu/tuesdaytalks
This is an online-only event—join us from anywhere!

03/03/2025

Did you know that Virginia Tech has an equitation barn at the main campus in Blacksburg, Virginia?

Every morning at Virginia Tech's Equitation Barn, students from all majors, along with staff and volunteers, come together to feed horses and clean stalls—365 days a year. Students gain hands-on experience in breeding and foaling, ground training, marketing, nutrition, exercise physiology, and stable management fundamentals.

The morning routine at Virginia Tech's Equitation Barn involves students from all majors, staff, and volunteers who feed horses and clean stalls 365 days of the year. Students gain experience in breeding and foaling, ground work training, marketing, nutrition, exercise physiology, as well as stable....

02/26/2025

Covered in mud from head to toe, it was obvious that Cooley had been struggling to stand for some time and that he was in a critical condition. With his field buddy standing by, and with the help of some barn friends, Cooley was encouraged to stand.

Click on the link below to read this heartwarming story about a cherished trail partner and beloved best friend!

Cooley, found unable to stand, was treated successfully at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg.

02/20/2025

Yeah!!!! Success! A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to the EMC Compassionate Care Fund!

02/19/2025

🎉 is off to an amazing start at the EMC! 🎉

We kicked things off at noon with a faculty and staff pizza party 🍕, and let’s just say... Dr. Erskine got a taste of what’s to come! A sneak peek of him getting his just desserts—a well-loaded cream pie—was on full display! 😂

We’re closing in on 270 donations, with a goal of 400 to unlock the $8,500 matching gift for Compassionate Care! 💜 Every donation counts and just $5 can make a difference!

Once we hit our goal, Dr. Erskine’s full pie-in-the-face video will be released across our social channels! 🎥🎯

Donate now and be sure to select the EMC Compassionate Care Challenge! ➡️ https://givingday.vt.edu/amb/EMC-compassionate-care

02/19/2025

We are off to the races!!!!!

From noon today, Wednesday, February 19, until noon tomorrow, Thursday, February 20, Virginia Tech is hosting Giving Day!

The Equine Medical Center is raising funds for the Compassionate Care Fund, which helps provide clinical treatment for equines with a strong chance of survival when their owners face financial difficulties. Your support can make a real difference in ensuring these animals receive the care they need.

Every donation counts—even just $5 helps us reach our goal!
Please click the link below to contribute:

https://givingday.vt.edu/amb/EMC-compassionate-care

Remember to select: EMC Compassionate Care Challenge!

02/19/2025

🚀 kicks off NOW for 24 hours of impact! 🐎💙

Join the movement to support EMC’s Compassionate Care Program—and thanks to generous donors, every gift will be matched up to $8,500. That means your support, big or small, goes twice as far!

Click on this link: https://givingday.vt.edu/amb/EMC-compassionate-care
Select EMC Compassionate Care Challenge - any amount is greatly appreciated!

🔥 This year’s Giving Day comes with a pie-launching showdown! The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s resident "ambassa-dog" 🐶will take aim with a dog-friendly catapult, sending pies flying at brave clinicians and professors as fundraising challenges are unlocked!

🎯 Even our Director Dr. Michael Erskine has stepped up to the firing line!

When we reach 400 donations (a big goal - but we can do it!!) for the three teaching hospitals, we will share a video of Dr. Erskine receiving his pie!!!!

02/18/2025

02/17/2025

🚀 kicks off at noon on Wed. Feb. 19 for 24 hours of impact! 🐎💙

🔥 This year’s Giving Day comes with a pie-launching showdown! The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s resident "ambassa-dog" 🐶will take aim with a dog-friendly catapult, sending pies flying at brave clinicians and professors as fundraising challenges are unlocked!

🎯 Even EMC's Director Dr. Michael Erskine has stepped up to the firing line!

Join the movement to support EMC’s Compassionate Care Program—and thanks to generous donors, every gift will be matched up to $8,500! That means your support, big or small, goes twice as far!

Want to know how you can help? Mark your calendar for Wed., Feb. 19 🚀 look out for the donation link at noon, and make a difference! 💙🐴 Any amount large or small is gratefully appreciated!!!

02/14/2025

🚀 kicks off at noon on Wed. Feb. 19, for 24 hours of impact! 🐎💙

Join the movement to support EMC’s COMPASSIONATE CARE PROGRAM—and thanks to generous donors, every gift will be matched up to $8,500. That means your support, big or small, goes twice as far!

🔥 This year’s Giving Day comes with a pie-launching showdown! The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s resident "ambassa-dog" 🐶 will take aim with a dog-friendly catapult, sending pies flying at brave clinicians and professors as fundraising challenges are unlocked!

🎯 Even our own Dr. Michael Erskine has stepped up to the firing line!

Mark your calendar for Wed. Feb. 19 🚀 look out for the donation link and make a difference—one hoofbeat at a time! 💙🐴

02/14/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️🏇
Love isn’t just in the air—it’s in every soft nicker, gentle nuzzle, and trusting gaze from our beloved horses. Give your equine partner some extra love today—an extra treat, a relaxing groom, or just some quality time together!

02/13/2025

Dr. Krista Estell, Clinical Associate Professor of Equine Medicine, and Dr. Nat White, Professor Emeritus of Equine Surgery, have collaborated with other experts to develop an innovative online healthcare tool.

The Biosecurity Risk Calculator helps horse owners and professionals better understand and manage biosecurity risks. Now, thanks to a partnership between Equine Guelph and the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC), it’s available to you free of charge!

Click on this link to try it today and take proactive steps in equine health: https://thehorseportal.ca/biosecurity-risk-calculator-tool/ 🐎🏇🐴

02/11/2025

REMINDER! Tonight is the second session in our three-part Tuesday Talks series!

📅 Tuesday, February 11
🎤 Speaker: Elizabeth MacDonald, BVMS, MS, DACVIM (LAIM)
🩺 Clinical Instructor of Equine Medicine
📖 Topic: Looking Through the Equine Eye

Horses generally have good vision, but their eyes are susceptible to injury and disease. In this presentation, Dr. MacDonald will cover the basics of equine eye anatomy and vision, common eye conditions, and when to seek veterinary care.

Starting this year, all Tuesday Talks will be offered exclusively online via webinar!

Haven’t registered yet? No problem! Sign up here: https://aimsbbis.vt.edu/tuesdaytalks 🐎👍

02/11/2025

Due to the forecasted inclement weather, the Equine Medical Center (EMC) will close at noon today, Tuesday, Feb. 11, for outpatient appointments and elective services. The center will remain closed all day tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 12.

The EMC remains open for emergency cases and is fully staffed to care for current inpatients. For emergency services, please call 703-771-6800.

02/06/2025

Due to the forecasted inclement weather expected overnight tonight Feb. 5, the Equine Medical Center (EMC) will open for outpatient appointments and elective services at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6.

The EMC is always open to receive emergency cases and is staffed to attend to our current inpatients. For emergency services please call 703-771-6800.

01/28/2025

🎉The second in our series of three "Tuesday Talks" will be held on Feb 11.

In 2025, all Tuesday Talks will be offered exclusively online via webinar. If you haven’t already registered you may do so by clicking on this link: https://aimsbbis.vt.edu/tuesdaytalks The presentation will start promptly at 7 p.m., will last for approximately one hour and will be followed by a Q&A session.

Tuesday, February 11 - Elizabeth MacDonald, BVMS, MS, DACVIM (LAIM), Clinical Instructor of Equine Medicine, will present: "Looking Through the Equine Eye"

Horses generally have good vision, but their eyes are vulnerable to injury and diseases. In this presentation we will cover the basics of the equine eye and vision, common eye problems, and when to talk to a veterinarian.

01/23/2025

Karen Ingerson joined the EMC team in its inaugural year, 1984. Over the past 40 years, she has witnessed remarkable growth and countless changes.

Now, as she embarks on a well-deserved retirement, we celebrate her inspiring journey and her incredible contributions! 🎉

Click the link below 🐎 to read Karen's story and join us in wishing her the very best in this exciting new chapter of her life!

Karen Ingerson is retiring after dedicating 40 years of service to supporting faculty and staff in caring for and treating equine patients at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center.