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Kent Allen, DVM

Kent Allen, DVM, ISELP, is the owner of Virginia Equine Imaging. He is the vice president of the International Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology, U.S. national head FEI veterinarian, and chairman of United States Equestrian Federation Veterinary and Equine Drug and Medication committees. He served as an FEI foreign veterinary delegate for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games and the 2012 London Summer Olympics.

Articles by: Kent Allen, DVM

Mystery Lameness, Part 3: Dr. Kent Allen

Kent Allen, DVM April 16, 2014

FEI veterinarian Dr. Kent Allen of Virginia Equine Imaging shares interesting equine lameness cases from his practice. Sometimes it takes some detective work to find true cause of lameness. Part 3 of 3.

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Rolex Kentucky: Dehydration in Event Horses

Kent Allen, DVM April 26, 2013

Kent Allen, DVM, head treating vet at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, describes addressing dehydration in event horses and preventing it in your own.