Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc, Author at The Horse

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc

Stacey Oke, MSc, DVM, is a practicing veterinarian and freelance medical writer and editor. She is interested in both large and small animals, as well as complementary and alternative medicine. Since 2005, she's worked as a research consultant for nutritional supplement companies, assisted physicians and veterinarians in publishing research articles and textbooks, and written for a number of educational magazines and websites.

Stem Cell Therapy for Sport Horses

Posted by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Jan 30, 2023 | Article, Horse Care, Recovering from Injury & Surgery, Sports Medicine, Vet and Professional, Working With a Veterinarian

Learn more about stem cell therapy and how veterinarians use it to help rehabilitate injured horses.

No Link Between Laminitis and IA Corticosteroids in Healthy Horses

Posted by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Jan 29, 2023 | AAEP Convention, AAEP Convention 2022, Article, Bone & Joint Problems, Lameness, Laminitis (Founder), Vet and Professional

The overall incidence of laminitis due to IA corticosteroid injection may be lower than many believe.

Managing Proximal Suspensory Disease in Horses

Posted by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Jan 17, 2023 | AAEP Convention, AAEP Convention 2022, Article, Injuries & Lameness, Lameness, Sports Medicine

A veterinarian describes the many ways to treat this complex yet common cause of lameness and poor performance.

How to Choose Quality Nutritional Supplements for Your Horse

Posted by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Jan 5, 2023 | Article, Horse Care, Joint Supplements, Nutrition, Older Horse Care Concerns, Other Supplements, Sports Medicine, Sports Nutrition, Supplements

Use SMART supplementation strategies and the ACCLAIM system to find a quality product.

Equine Lower Airway Evaluations: From Start to Finish

Posted by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Dec 20, 2022 | Article, Diseases and Conditions, Horse Care, Other Respiratory Problems, Respiratory Problems, Respiratory System

Veterinarians must consider certain factors when performing diagnostics to identify the source of respiratory disease. Learn more in this article from the December 2022 issue of The Horse.