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Equine 911: Botulism

August 25, 2018
Posted by Daniela Luethy, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM

Go step-by-step through the experience of botulism diagnosis and treatment with Dr. Daniela Luethy.

Topics: Botulism & Shaker Foal, Diseases and Conditions, Horse Care, Infectious Diseases, Media, Medications, Podcasts, Vet and Professional, Working With a Veterinarian

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Some severely affected horses can benefit from use of a sling to assist them to rise. | Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt/The Horse

Go step-by-step through the experience of botulism diagnosis and treatment with Dr. Daniela Luethy.

This podcast is an excerpt from our Ask TheHorse Live Q&A, “Botulism: Deadly to Horses.” Listen to the full recording here.

Go step-by-step through the experience of botulism diagnosis and treatment with Dr. Daniela Luethy.8/25/2018 16:00

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Daniela Luethy, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM

Daniela Luethy, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM (Large Animal Internal Medicine), is a lecturer in large animal internal medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s New Bolton Center where she has managed numerous botulism cases during her tenure. Her primary research interests include hematology, oncology, and emergency/critical care. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her miniature horse, Apache, whom she adores.