General Anesthesia for Senior Horses: What Are the Risks?
For an older horse, veterinarians recommend general anesthesia with oxygen and monitoring of vital signs when undergoing surgery.
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Lori Bidwell, DVM, Dipl. ACVA, is a 2001 graduate of Michigan State University, a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia, and a certified veterinary acupuncturist. She did her internship at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, and completed her anesthesia residency at Michigan State University. She was the head of anesthesia at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital and Lexington Equine Surgery and Sports Medicine and has been on faculty at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. In 2015 she co-founded East West Equine Sports Medicine, a sports medicine practice that covers veterinary services for hunter/jumper circuits on the West and East Coasts. Bidwell also consults in anesthesia for equine practices, teaches part of a study abroad program in Thailand and South Africa, and speaks and teaches nationally and internationally. Bidwell competes with her horses in the amateur owner jumper divisions.
Posted by Lori Bidwell, DVM, Dipl. ACVA | Jul 21, 2022 | Article, Horse Care, Older Horse Care Concerns, Other Eye Problems, Recovering from Injury & Surgery, Vet and Professional, Working With a Veterinarian
For an older horse, veterinarians recommend general anesthesia with oxygen and monitoring of vital signs when undergoing surgery.
Read MorePosted by Lori Bidwell, DVM, Dipl. ACVA | Oct 17, 2018 | Basic Care, Horse Care, Recovering from Injury & Surgery, Vet and Professional, Veterinary Technicians
The veterinary technician is often the primary staff member responsible for overseeing recovery from anesthesia.
Read MorePosted by Lori Bidwell, DVM, Dipl. ACVA | May 30, 2011 | Deworming & Internal Parasites, Featured Series, Horse Care, Media, Video
Learn how weather, horse age, stocking density, and practices such as dragging and rotating pastures can affect your horse’s worm burden. Dr. Lori Bidwell also gives management tips for minimizing worm populations in your horses.
Read MorePosted by Lori Bidwell, DVM, Dipl. ACVA | May 8, 2011 | Deworming & Internal Parasites, Featured Series, Horse Care, Media, Video
What internal parasites can affect horses, and how much damage can they cause? How do we fight them? Dr. Lori Bidwell explains in this video.
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