Equine Medicine Consulting Services

04/13/2026

In this episode of The Equine Vet Connect, Dr. Dee Whelchel from Equine Medicine Consulting Services joins us to break down Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS)—one of the most common causes of poor performance in horses. We talk through the difference between squamous vs. glandular ulcers, why gastroscopy is the only true way to diagnose ulcers, and how treatments like omeprazole (GastroGard), sucralfate, and misoprostol actually work.

We also get into the things that matter just as much as medication—feeding strategies, ulcer prevention, risk factors, and management changes that can make a real difference long-term.

It’s an honest, practical conversation that every horse owner, trainer, and rider can take something from.

The episode is out now on Spotify 🎧

04/11/2026

Check out the podcast with Dr. Dan Carter on the Equine Vet Connect as we dive into Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome. Thank you Countryside Equine Hospital for the opportunity tp participate in this event and help our horse owners learn more about EGUS!

04/01/2026

https://emcsvets.com

04/01/2026

Very excited to announce the launching of the new website for EMCS!
Please check us out!

EMCS is a specialty consulting practice based in Georgia that partners directly with primary veterinarians and operates exclusively through veterinary referrals. Our mission is to take a collaborative, team based approach to each case, ensuring the referring veterinarian remains fully involved in pa...

03/31/2026

Can anyone name the structure we are seeing here in this stall side gastroscopy? Special thanks to Dr. Christine Murray of Thompson and Associates Equine Medicine for capturing this perfect picture and for assisting in this procedure.

03/17/2026

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This is the one “supplement” I consider the most important, especially for our equine athlete, horses with endocrine diseases (like metabolic syndrome) and even broodmares with limited Grazing.

Don't underestimate the importance of vitamin E in your horse's diet. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products

03/07/2026

The answer to this weeks mystery ECG... This is Ventricular Bigeminy. Note the normal complex from the sinus rhythm followed immediately by the premature ventricular complex occurring at regular intervals.

03/06/2026

This is an ECG of a case we saw this week with an interesting arrhythmia. The horse was referred for a cardiac work up when a very astute veterinarian heard what sounded like an extra beat between beats. Can anyone name this arrythmia?

02/22/2026

Sometimes even the veterinarians get to have a little fun. Rocking Horse 2026 with Valley.

02/11/2026

Why have a Board-Certified Internal Medicine Specialist “scope” your horse?
• Our area of expertise extensively focuses on endoscopy, including gastroscopy.
• We are skilled, efficient and knowledgeable at examining all parts of the upper airway or stomach.
• When needed, we are equipped to biopsy pathology or take samples for a complete diagnosis.
• Through our experience & training we recognize variations of normal, common pathology and atypical diseases to best diagnose the problem and develop the most effective treatment plan for your horse.

02/09/2026

Pictures of grade 4 squamous gastric ulcers from our last gastroscopy. This horse was showing behavioral problems under saddle. What would be the treatment of choice for this finding?