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.

Articles by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc

Case Studies: Diagnosing Nebulous GI Disease in Horses

Posted by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Nov 2, 2022 | 2022 NAEP Conference, Article, Colic, Diagnostics and Technology, Diseases and Conditions, Vet and Professional

Knowing what imaging and clinicopathologic tests to perform in what order is key to diagnosing challenging cases.

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The Bleeding Edge of EIPH in Horses

Posted by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Oct 28, 2022 | Diseases and Conditions, Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH), Horse Care, Other Respiratory Problems, Respiratory Problems, Respiratory System, Sports Medicine, Thoroughbreds

Learn about recent research on the causes of EIPH, how it affects horses and their performance, and furosemide use in equine athletes.

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Special Report: Preventing 3 Common Equine Joint Issues

Posted by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Oct 25, 2022 | Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease, Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease, Bone & Joint Problems, Free Report, Horse Care, Injuries & Lameness, Lameness, Media, Musculoskeletal System, Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD), Sports Medicine

Learn how to help your horse avoid joint problems such as osteoarthritis, osteochondritis dissecans, and joint flares. Sponsored by Hyaluronex Joint.

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Diagnosing and Managing Equine Navicular Syndrome

Posted by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Oct 22, 2022 | 2022 NAEP Conference, Article, Diagnosing Lameness, Diagnostics and Technology, Hoof Problems, Lameness, Navicular Problems, Vet and Professional

A veterinarian describes what causes podotrochlosis and how practitioners diagnose and manage it.

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Manage Lameness With Vet and Farrier Collaboration

Posted by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Oct 19, 2022 | 2022 NAEP Conference, Article, Diagnosing Hoof Lameness, Diagnosing Lameness, Hoof Problems, Lameness, Vet and Professional

Because the hooves are integral to soundness, veterinarians and farriers should work together to give lame horses the best prognosis.

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Beyond Osteoarthritis: ‘Other’ Causes of Joint Disease

Posted by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Oct 9, 2022 | Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease, Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease, Article, Bone & Joint Problems, Horse Care, Lameness, Muscle and Joint Problems, Sports Medicine

Early diagnosis and proper treatment of these joint problems can make the difference in whether the horse can return to soundness.

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SAA: A Magic 8 Ball for Detecting Infection in Horses?

Posted by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Oct 4, 2022 | 2022 NAEP Conference, Article, Diagnostics and Technology, Diseases and Conditions, Vet and Professional

A veterinarian explains how he uses serum amyloid A to diagnose many equine conditions, plus its limitations.

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Stifling the Pain in Horses

Posted by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Oct 4, 2022 | Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease, Article, Bone & Joint Problems, Conformation Problems, Diagnosing Lameness, Diagnostics and Technology, Hindlimb, Horse Care, Injuries & Lameness, Lameness, Muscle and Joint Problems, Pain Management, Radiography (X rays), Sports Medicine, Vet and Professional

Find out how to get athletic horses with injuries to the large, complex stifle joint on the road to recovery.

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Managing SDFT Injuries in Sport Horses

Posted by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Oct 2, 2022 | 2022 NAEP Conference, Article, Injuries & Lameness, Ligament & Tendon Injuries, Ligament & Tendon Injuries, Ligament & Tendon Injuries, Sports Medicine

A veterinarian explains the risk factors and recovery process for superficial digital flexor tendon injuries.

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Manipulating the Equine Microbiome

Posted by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Sep 30, 2022 | Article, Digestive System, Horse Care, Nutrition, Vet and Professional

Recent study results suggest dietary changes can alter horses’ intestinal microbiome to their benefit.

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