Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center

12/23/2024

Happy Holidays from the EMC faculty and staff! 🎄 🦌 ❄️

We’re here for you and your horse throughout the holiday season. The EMC remains open 24/7 for emergency evaluation and treatment and is fully staffed to care for our equine patients.

Please note: Outpatient appointments will not be available from Tuesday, December 24, through Wednesday, January 1. Regular operations, including outpatient services, will resume on Thursday, January 2.

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12/23/2024

Do you want a unique opportunity to observe and learn from our veterinarians and staff? The Equine Medical Center invites you to join our 2025 Foal Watch Volunteer Program!

For more information about the program and to apply, please click the link below!

The Equine Medical Center offers volunteer opportunities in the areas of facility upkeep and patient care. Our volunteers contribute to patient wellness and recovery by providing the best possible hospital environment. They also have the unique opportunity to observe and learn from our doctors and s...

12/20/2024

🎉 EMC Tuesday Talks are back for 2025 – now fully virtual! 🐴🐎

Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (January-March) at 7 p.m. for exciting equine health topics presented by leading experts:

📅 Jan. 14: Dr. Megan Marchitello - "Neonatal Encephalopathy" AKA -
Dummy Foal Syndrome
📅 Feb. 11: Dr. Elizabeth MacDonald - "Looking through the Equine Eye"
📅 Mar. 11: Dr. Gustavo Zanotto - "Equine Sports Medicine"

🖥️ Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your equine knowledge from the comfort of your home!

👉 Register now: https://aimsbbis.vt.edu/tuesdaytalks

12/20/2024

On December 19, the Equine Disease Communications Center (EDCC) announced that a horse recently purchased from an auction with an unknown vaccination history had tested positive for Equine Influenza.

The horse is at a private facility in Warren County, Virginia, and is currently in voluntary quarantine.

12/19/2024

The EMC, as one of the three animal healthcare facilities of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is thrilled to have played a part in the college’s incredible achievements this year! 🎉🎉🎉

Look back at the college’s successes and plans for the future and check out the year-end video—featuring future veterinarians, adorable puppies, kittens, horses, and even a llama! What’s not to love? 💖

2024 was a year of great accomplishment for the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Animals were successfully treated, groundbreaking research was undertaken, alumni were influential across the nation and around the world, and faculty and students were honored for excellence. Here is a...

12/13/2024

🐴🎉 Happy National Day of the Horse from all of us at the Equine Medical Center! 🎉

Today, we honor the horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules that inspire and motivate everything we do at the EMC. 🐎💙

Whether they are athletes or treasured companions, our equine partners deserve the best care and compassion. On this special day, we’re proud to celebrate their contributions to our lives and the special bond we share.

Honor your special equine partner by sharing your favorite photos with us in the comments!

12/12/2024

On December 11, the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) reported a confirmed case of Equine Influenza (EI) in a horse located in Orange County, Virginia.

The horse had traveled from an auction in Pennsylvania seven days prior to undergoing a veterinary examination due to symptoms, including coughing, bilateral nasal discharge, and ocular discharge.

The horse is housed at a private facility and remains in voluntary quarantine.

12/12/2024

Last weekend, EMC faculty traveled to Orlando, Florida to attend the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) 70th Annual Convention. 🐎The event featured 3 ½ days of educational sessions covering more than 20 veterinary medicine topic areas.

Dr. Krista Estell, Clinical Associate Professor of Equine Internal Medicine at the EMC, presented a lecture titled “How to Optimize Lesion Detection – Cervical Spine Imaging Decisions.”

Additionally, Dr. Estell, and Dr. Michael Erskine, EMC Director, co-hosted a table topic discussion titled “Triage and Management of the Down Horse in the Field.”

12/11/2024

On December 10, the Equine Disease Communications Center reported a second case of Equine Herpesvirus-Neurologic in Loudoun County, Virginia. A 14-year-old vaccinated gelding at a private facility began showing clinical signs, including fever and ataxia, on December 6. The horse is now under official quarantine.

12/09/2024

Do you want a unique opportunity to observe and learn from our veterinarians and staff? The Equine Medical Center invites you to join our 2025 Foal Watch Volunteer Program! 🎉

For more information about the program and to apply, please click the link below!

The Equine Medical Center offers volunteer opportunities in the areas of facility upkeep and patient care. Our volunteers contribute to patient wellness and recovery by providing the best possible hospital environment. They also have the unique opportunity to observe and learn from our doctors and s...

12/06/2024

The Equine Disease Communication Center has confirmed an Equine Herpesvirus – Neurologic case in Loudoun County, Virginia. The affected horse, a 25-year-old gelding, began showing clinical signs of ataxia and incontinence on November 27. The gelding, who was vaccinated, is now under voluntary quarantine.

11/28/2024

11/26/2024

The EMC House Officer Seminar Day took place on Friday, November 22. During this biannual event, EMC Residents delivered one-hour presentations, while Interns were limited to 30 minutes.

Presentations were evaluated by EMC faculty to determine the recipients of the prestigious Nathaniel A. White II Award. The quality of presentations this year was truly outstanding!

The Resident Award was presented to Luisa Nitzschke for her lecture, "The Clot Thickens: Thrombocytes and Thrombopathies". The Intern Award went to Mohamed Ali for his presentation, "Breaking It Down: An Overview of Pelvic Fractures".

In addition to receiving certificates, Luisa and Mohamed will each select one of Dr. White's photographic images, which will be framed and gifted to them as a special memento.

Congratulations to both winners on their exceptional work!

11/21/2024

On October 14, 1984, the late Virginia Senator John William Warner III formally dedicated the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC).

11/19/2024

As we celebrate🎉EMC’s 40th anniversary, it’s the perfect time to dive into our archives!

Pictured here is Dr. G. Frederick (Fred) Fregin (center), the EMC’s founding Director, alongside two powerhouse women—Mrs. Shelley Duke (right), and Miss Beverly (Peggy) R. Steinman (left)—both of whom served as Chairwomen of the EMC’s Advisory Council for many, many years!

11/12/2024

We are happy to report that Jewel and her foal are back home and "jumping for joy" after Jewel developed colic and needed emergency surgery.

Read more about this draft horse's story and how our clinicians were able to support her through treatment and recovery while pregnant. 🔽

Jewel, a 5-year-old spotted draft mare, was successfully treated by the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center for colic when she was six months pregnant.

11/08/2024

🎉Welcome to the EMC!! 🎉

Dr. Antônio Beck Júnior has joined the EMC as a Rotating Medicine and Surgery Intern.

Dr. Beck completed his Medico Veterinario (MV) degree at the Universidade Federal de Santa Maria in Brazil in 2015. He went on to earn a Master’s in Veterinary Medicine in 2018 and a PhD in Veterinary Medicine in 2023.

His special interests include equine surgery, sports medicine, and emergency and critical care. 🐎

11/07/2024

Veterinary medicine is a stressful, demanding career choice and sometimes you just have to let your hair down. On Friday, November 1 the EMC faculty and staff did just that!

A lot of thought went into Halloween-inspired costumes, which included a group of Minions, Pebbles, Bamm-Bamm, and bunches of very ripe green and red grapes!

The intensely competitive co****le tournament was won by Dr. Norris Adams (a seasoned pro) and Dr. Mohamed Ali – who was playing the game for the first time!

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