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Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS)

In this episode of Current Vet, we talk about Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS), why it develops, and the key differences between Equine Squamous Gastric Disease (ESGD) and Equine Glandular Gastric Disease (EGGD) Find us on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@veterinaryvista] & Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/veterinaryvista/]: @veterinaryvista Timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:46 Case 01:39 Aetiology & Pathogenesis 06:44 Clinical Signs 07:50 Diagnosis 09:48 Treatment 12:45 Prevention 14:01 Key Points 15:24 Outro References & Further Reading * Sykes, B.W. et al. (2015) European College of Equine Internal Medicine Consensus Statement—Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome in Adult Horses. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 29(5), 1288–1299. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.13578 [https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.13578] * van den Boom, R. (2022) Equine gastric ulcer syndrome in adult horses. The Veterinary Journal, 283–284, 105830. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2022.105830 [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2022.105830] * Vokes, J., Lovett, A. and Sykes, B. (2023) Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome: An Update on Current Knowledge. Animals, 13(7), 1261. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13071261 [https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13071261] * Reese, R.E. and Andrews, F.M. (2009) Nutrition and Dietary Management of Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice, 25(1), 79–92. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2008.11.004 [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2008.11.004] * Lavoie, J.-P. (2020) Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Equine. Third. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Current Vet is an educational podcast intended for veterinary students, veterinary professionals, and individuals with an interest in veterinary medicine. All content provided in this podcast and its associated materials is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and must not be considered a substitute for, professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any clinical cases discussed in this podcast are fictional, and are designed to reflect typical or likely clinical scenarios for educational purposes. They do not represent specific real-life cases, clients, or animals. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and alignment with current evidence at the time of publication, veterinary medicine is a rapidly evolving field, and recommendations may change over time.

Rabies

In this episode of Current Vet, Dr. Lottie explains rabies, how it causes disease, the 3 phases of clinical signs and what we should do if we suspect a case Find us on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@veterinaryvista] & Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/veterinaryvista/]: @veterinaryvista Timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:31 Case 03:15 Aetiology & Pathogenesis 07:18 Clinical Signs 10:14 Diagnosis 13:15 Treatment 15:53 Prevention 20:11 Key Points 21:48 Outro Recommended reading * National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians (2016). Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control. Public Veterinary Medicine: Public Health. * Small Animal Internal Medicine, Chapter 64 – Encephalitis, Myelitis, and Meningitis (pp. 1125–1126). * WHO (2024). Expert Consultation on Rabies: Third Report (Technical Report Series No. 1012). Geneva: World Health Organization. * WOAH (2023). Manual of Diagnostic Tests and Vaccines for Terrestrial Animals, Chapter 3.1.18 – Rabies * Global Alliance for Rabies Control website. https://rabiesalliance.org [https://rabiesalliance.org] References * Balcha, C. (2017) ‘Review of rabies preventions and control’, International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS). doi: 10.11591/IJPHS.V6I4.10781 * Coleman, P.G. and Dye, C. (1996) ‘Immunization coverage required to prevent outbreaks of dog rabies’, Vaccine, 14 (3), pp. 185–186. doi: 10.1016/0264-410x(95)00197-9 * National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control Committee (2016) ‘Public veterinary medicine: public health — Compendium of animal rabies prevention and control’, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 248 (5), pp. 505–517. doi: 10.2460/javma.248.5.505 * Singh, R., Singh, K.P., Cherian, S., Saminathan, M., Kapoor, S., Reddy, G.B.M. et al. (2017) ‘Rabies – epidemiology, pathogenesis, public health concerns and advances in diagnosis and control: a comprehensive review’, Veterinary Quarterly, 37(1), pp. 212–251. doi: 10.1080/01652176.2017.1343516 * Rupprecht, C.E., Hanlon, C.A. and Hemachudha, T. (2002) ‘Rabies re-examined’, The Lancet Infectious Diseases, 2 (6), pp. 327–343. doi: 10.1016/S1473-3099(02)00287-6 * Small Animal Internal Medicine (2020) Chapter 64: Encephalitis, myelitis, and meningitis, pp. 1125–1126. 6th edn. St Louis: Elsevier Saunders. * The Ecologist (2025) ‘Rabies in sea mammals (Cape fur seals, South Africa)’, The Ecologist, 14 July 2025. Available at: https://theecologist.org/2025/jul/14/rabies-sea [https://theecologist.org/2025/jul/14/rabies-sea] (Accessed: 27 October 2025). * U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2025) ‘Rabies: Information for Veterinarians’. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/hcp/veterinarians/index.html [https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/hcp/veterinarians/index.html] (Accessed: 27 October 2025). * U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2025) ‘Rabies Post-exposure Prophylaxis Guidance’. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/hcp/clinical-care/post-exposure-prophylaxis.html [https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/hcp/clinical-care/post-exposure-prophylaxis.html] (Accessed: 27 October 2025). * Bautista-Alejandre, A. (2025) ‘CDC warns of rabies risks following Maryland feral cat outbreak’, DVM360. Available at: https://www.dvm360.com/view/cdc-warns-of-rabies-risks-following-maryland-feral-cat-outbreak [https://www.dvm360.com/view/cdc-warns-of-rabies-risks-following-maryland-feral-cat-outbreak] (Accessed: 27 October 2025). * World Health Organization (2018) WHO Expert Consultation on Rabies: Third Report (Technical Report Series No. 1012). Geneva: World Health Organization. Available at: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/WHO-TRS-1012 [https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/WHO-TRS-1012] * World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) (2023) *Manual of Diagnostic Tests and Vaccines for Terrestrial Animals,*Chapter 3.1.18 – Rabies. Available at: https://www.woah.org/fileadmin/Home/eng/Health_standards/tahm/3.01.19_RABIES.pdf. [https://www.woah.org/fileadmin/Home/eng/Health_standards/tahm/3.01.19_RABIES.pdf.] * World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) (2025) ‘Rabies’. Available at: https://www.woah.org/en/disease/rabies/ [https://www.woah.org/en/disease/rabies/](Accessed: 27 October 2025). * World Health Organization and Global Alliance for Rabies Control (2025) ‘Global Alliance for Rabies Control’. Available at: https://rabiesalliance.org [https://rabiesalliance.org] (Accessed: 27 October 2025) Current Vet is an educational podcast intended for veterinary students, veterinary professionals, and individuals with an interest in veterinary medicine. All content provided in this podcast and its associated materials is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and must not be considered a substitute for, professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any clinical cases discussed in this podcast are fictional, and are designed to reflect typical or likely clinical scenarios for educational purposes. They do not represent specific real-life cases, clients, or animals. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and alignment with current evidence at the time of publication, veterinary medicine is a rapidly evolving field, and recommendations may change over time.

Mental Health in Vet Med | NOMV

PLEASE NOTE: this episode includes discussion of mental health struggles, burnout and suicide. If this isn’t the right time for you to listen, skip the episode and go straight to the resources below. Need help now? If you need urgent support or want to find a crisis helpline in your country, use the website linked below. It lists free helplines available around the world by topic and location: FIND SUPPORT HERE → https://findahelpline.com/ [https://findahelpline.com/] In this episode, Dr. Lottie is joined by Gigi Tsontos from Not One More Vet (NOMV) to talk about mental health in veterinary medicine. They discuss why vet med can be so uniquely challenging, why new grads and students can especially struggle, how to support yourself and what to do if you’re worried about a friend or colleague. NOMV is a veterinary mental health organisation that provides support services, education and outreach for veterinary professionals, support staff and students. The organisation was founded following the suicide of veterinarian Dr. Sophia Yen, and it has grown into an incredible support network for the whole veterinary community. If listening to this episode has brought anything up, please do not sit with it alone. Call a friend or a loved one, contact a helpline or use any of the resources below to find support that works for you. National crisis lines and emergency services are available in many countries and the FindaHelpline website can help you find the right option for you. Find us on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@veterinaryvista] & Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/veterinaryvista/]: @veterinaryvista Timeline: 00:00 Intro 02:19 What is NOMV? 08:34 Vet Med & Mental Health 26:15 What Can I Do For ME? 44:25 What We Can Do For OTHERs 55:15 Recognising a Supportive Environment 57:29 Emergency Situations 01:03:06 Quick Questions 01:05:51 Outro Links and Resources * NOMV provides amazing resources for mental health support, education and peer support: https://nomv.org/ [https://nomv.org/] * Lifeboat is NOMV’s peer support space where you can chat with other veterinary professionals: https://lifeboat.nomv.org/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23489853794&gbraid=0AAAAAB19bsSv1S-aPZQzSsmp0hJzjn8BO&gclid=Cj0KCQjwm6POBhCrARIsAIG58CJUbc3Q6OV_5JZI0fKfSSzDsVP3EeExzSP5hd83R8S-enDRoo6zvpoaAt6iEALw_wcB#/ [https://lifeboat.nomv.org/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23489853794&gbraid=0AAAAAB19bsSv1S-aPZQzSsmp0hJzjn8BO&gclid=Cj0KCQjwm6POBhCrARIsAIG58CJUbc3Q6OV_5JZI0fKfSSzDsVP3EeExzSP5hd83R8S-enDRoo6zvpoaAt6iEALw_wcB#/] * The peer support page has different resources and services available for anyone in the veterinary field: https://nomv.org/peer-support/ [https://nomv.org/peer-support/] * CLEAR blueprint is NOMV’s workplace certification program which helps vet teams improve wellbeing in their practice: https://nomv.org/clear-blueprint/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23489836055&gbraid=0AAAAAB19bsRCvDPVyKqkWqwKVIKYw-BI8&gclid=Cj0KCQjwm6POBhCrARIsAIG58CI1U9c7qhTxaoFp-Svq3fnbrtKZbaceQE6eMzoX9_XrHDNmEGzTQJgaAurDEALw_wcB [https://nomv.org/clear-blueprint/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23489836055&gbraid=0AAAAAB19bsRCvDPVyKqkWqwKVIKYw-BI8&gclid=Cj0KCQjwm6POBhCrARIsAIG58CI1U9c7qhTxaoFp-Svq3fnbrtKZbaceQE6eMzoX9_XrHDNmEGzTQJgaAurDEALw_wcB] * QPR stands for Question, Persuade, Refer; it’s a suicide prevention training that teaches individuals how to recognise warning signs and offer help to those around them. Visit their website if you’re interested in learning more: https://qprinstitute.com/ [https://qprinstitute.com/] * For listeners in the UK, VetLife has a 24/7 helpline for vets and the mental health charity Mind has some great resources: https://www.vetlife.org.uk/ [https://www.vetlife.org.uk/] https://www.mind.org.uk/ [https://www.mind.org.uk/] * For US listeners, the suicide and crisis lifeline is 988: https://988lifeline.org/ [https://988lifeline.org/] Email: vmhs@nomv.org

Canine Addison's (Hypoadrenocorticism)

In this episode, Dr. Lottie walks through how Addison’s disease develops, why it is known as the ‘great pretender’ and the best tests for diagnosis Find us on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@veterinaryvista] & Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/veterinaryvista/]: @veterinaryvista Timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:52 Case 02:20 Aetiology & Pathogenesis 05:48 Clinical Signs 07:38 Diagnosis 11:19 Treatment 15:13 Key Points 16:42 Outro Recommended Reading * AAHA (2023). Selected Endocrinopathies of Dogs and Cats Guidelines. https://www.aaha.org/wp-content/uploads/globalassets/02-guidelines/2023-aaha-selected-endocrinopathies-of-dogs-and-cats-guidelines/resources/aaha-selected-endocrinopathies-of-dogs-and-cats-guidelines.pdf [https://www.aaha.org/wp-content/uploads/globalassets/02-guidelines/2023-aaha-selected-endocrinopathies-of-dogs-and-cats-guidelines/resources/aaha-selected-endocrinopathies-of-dogs-and-cats-guidelines.pdf] * The Canadian Veterinary Journal Canine hypoadrenocorticism: Parts I & II. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2797351/ [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2797351/]and https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2808283/#sec3 [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2808283/#sec3] * Nelson, R.W. and Couto, C.G. (2019). Small Animal Internal Medicine. 6th ed. Elsevier. [Ch. 6: Endocrine Disorders] References * Lathan, P. and Thompson, A.L., (2018). Management of hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s disease) in dogs. Veterinary Medicine: Research and Reports, 9, pp.1–10. Available at: https://doi.org/10.2147/VMRR.S125617 [https://doi.org/10.2147/VMRR.S125617] [Accessed 22 Oct. 2025]. * Spence, S., Gunn, E. and Ramsey, I., (2018). Diagnosis and treatment of canine hypoadrenocorticism. In Practice, 40(7), pp. 281-290. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1136/inp.k3311 [https://doi.org/10.1136/inp.k3311] [Accessed 22 Oct. 2025]. * Van Lanen, K. and Sande, A., (2014). Canine Hypoadrenocorticism: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment. Topics in Companion Animal Medicine, 29(4), pp.88–95. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1053/j.tcam.2014.10.001 [https://doi.org/10.1053/j.tcam.2014.10.001] [Accessed 22 Oct. 2025]. * Klein, S.C. and Peterson, M.E., (2010). Canine hypoadrenocorticism: Part I. The Canadian Veterinary Journal, 51(1), pp.63–69. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2797351/ [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2797351/] [Accessed 22 Oct. 2025]. * Klein, S.C. and Peterson, M.E., (2010). Canine hypoadrenocorticism: Part II. The Canadian Veterinary Journal, 51(2), pp.179–184. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2808283/ [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2808283/] [Accessed 22 Oct. 2025]. * American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), 2023. Selected endocrinopathies of dogs and cats guidelines. [pdf] Available at: https://www.aaha.org/wp-content/uploads/globalassets/02-guidelines/2023-aaha-selected-endocrinopathies-of-dogs-and-cats-guidelines/resources/aaha-selected-endocrinopathies-of-dogs-and-cats-guidelines.pdf [https://www.aaha.org/wp-content/uploads/globalassets/02-guidelines/2023-aaha-selected-endocrinopathies-of-dogs-and-cats-guidelines/resources/aaha-selected-endocrinopathies-of-dogs-and-cats-guidelines.pdf] [Accessed 22 Oct. 2025]. * Nelson, R.W. and Couto, C.G., 2019. Small Animal Internal Medicine. 6th ed. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. Current Vet is an educational podcast intended for veterinary students, veterinary professionals, and individuals with an interest in veterinary medicine. All content provided in this podcast and its associated materials is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and must not be considered a substitute for, professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any clinical cases discussed in this podcast are fictional, and are designed to reflect typical or likely clinical scenarios for educational purposes. They do not represent specific real-life cases, clients, or animals. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and alignment with current evidence at the time of publication, veterinary medicine is a rapidly evolving field, and recommendations may change over time.

Left Displaced Abomasum (LDA)

In this episode, Dr. Lottie talks about left displaced abomasum (LDA), how it develops, which cows are most at risk and what we should be doing to prevent it Find us on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@veterinaryvista] & Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/veterinaryvista/]: @veterinaryvista Timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:32 Case 01:30 Aetiology & Pathogenesis 06:04 Clinical Signs 07:06 Diagnosis 08:23 Treatment 14:43 LDA vs RDA 15:34 Prevention 16:49 Key Points 18:04 Outro References * Coppock, C.E. (1974) “Displaced Abomasum in Dairy Cattle: Etiological Factors,” Journal of Dairy Science, 57(8), pp. 926–933. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.S0022-0302(74)84988-X [https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.S0022-0302(74)84988-X]. * LeBlanc, S.J., Leslie, K.E. and Duffield, T.F. (2005) “Metabolic Predictors of Displaced Abomasum in Dairy Cattle,” Journal of Dairy Science, 88(1), pp. 159–170. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.S0022-0302(05)72674-6 [https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.S0022-0302(05)72674-6]. * Shaver, R.D. (1997) “Nutritional Risk Factors in the Etiology of Left Displaced Abomasum in Dairy Cows: A Review1,” Journal of Dairy Science, 80(10), pp. 2449–2453. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.S0022-0302(97)76197-6 [https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.S0022-0302(97)76197-6]. * Braun, U., Pusterla, N. and Schönmann, M. (1997) “Ultrasonographic findings in cows with left displacement of the abomasum,” Veterinary Record, 141(13), pp. 331–335. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.141.13.331 [https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.141.13.331]. * Mueller, K. (2011) “Diagnosis, treatment and control of left displaced abomasum in cattle,” In Practice, 33(9), pp. 470–481. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1136/inp.d6079 [https://doi.org/10.1136/inp.d6079]. * Morrow, L. and Brennan, M. (2020) “Comparing survival times in cattle with a left displaced abomasum treated with roll-and-toggle correction or right pyloro-omentopexy,” Veterinary Record, 187(5), pp. 192–193. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.m3308 [https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.m3308]. * Babkine, M. et al. (2006) “Ventral laparoscopic abomasopexy on adult cows,” The Canadian Veterinary Journal, 47(4), pp. 343–348. Current Vet is an educational podcast intended for veterinary students, veterinary professionals, and individuals with an interest in veterinary medicine. All content provided in this podcast and its associated materials is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and must not be considered a substitute for, professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any clinical cases discussed in this podcast are fictional, and are designed to reflect typical or likely clinical scenarios for educational purposes. They do not represent specific real-life cases, clients, or animals. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and alignment with current evidence at the time of publication, veterinary medicine is a rapidly evolving field, and recommendations may change over time.