Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine

Articles by: Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine

LSU Seeking Horses With Moon Blindness for Study

The Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine is seeking donation of horses afflicted with equine recurrent uveitis (ERU)–also known as moon blindness–to participate in a study investigating the role of bacterial infection in the

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LSU Researcher Receives Grant for Adult Stem Cell Research

Mandi Lopez, DVM, MS, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, associate professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, has received one of 17 research grants from the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation for her project, “Equine Bone Regeneration with

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LSU Vet School Art Show Features Animals

The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine’s 23rd Annual International Exhibition on Animals in Art begins with an opening reception on March 27 at 6 p.m. in the school’s library. The exhibition will be on display in the School of Veterinary

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Louisiana Vet Aids Haiti Animal Response

The trip’s mission was to assist the Haitian people with animal-related issues arising from recent earthquakes. The ARCH coalition is focusing on restoring community structure by treating livestock, poultry, donkeys, and horses in affected areas, and

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LSU Vets Aid Horses Trapped in Trailer

Veterinarians from Louisiana State University (LSU) responded to an emergency call the evening of May 30 after learning that two horses were trapped in an overturned horse trailer as a result of a single vehicle accident.

LSU veterinarians,

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Hurricane Season Tips for Horse Owners

With the hurricane season upon us, it is important for horse owners to ready themselves in advance for evacuation and other recommended tasks related to hurricane preparedness. Here are some tips from the Louisiana State Animal Response Team

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Equine Researcher Honored as LSU Distinguished Alumni

The Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Veterinary Medicine honored two alumni with the Distinguished Alumnus Award at its 77th Annual Conference for Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians. The recipients are Debra Sellon, DVM, PhD,

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LSU Veterinary Hospital Carries on after Hurricane Gustav


The Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital remained open for emergency service following Hurricane Gustav. Since the storm struck the Louisiana coast, the Veterinary Teaching

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LSU Equine Opens Hotline for Horse Owners in Need


In the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav, the Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Veterinary Medicine and team members of the Equine Health Studies Program have developed a call center for the purpose of responding to the potential needs

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Prepare Plans and Farms for Hurricane Season


With the hurricane season upon us, Louisiana State University (LSU) is reminding horse owners of steps they can take to ready themselves in advance for evacuation, as well as other recommended tasks related to hurricane preparedness.

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