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- Care for high-risk mares and health-challenged foals available at Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical CenterLee, Kate (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2009-03-05)In the equine world, welcoming a healthy foal can be a challenge when the mare or the foal has health problems. Fortunately, at Virginia Tech's Marion DuPont Scott Equine Medical Center, expert faculty and staff have experience in helping achieve a good birthing outcome as well as an improved start in life for the foal.
- Emergency responder horse handling training is a successLee, Kate (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2008-10-02)On Friday, Aug. 29 the Middleburg Agricultural Research and Extension Center once again welcomed emergency responders from four Northern Virginia counties to its basic and intermediate emergency responder horse handling programs. The program was offered as a joint effort by the Middleburg Agricultural Research and Extension Center and the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg.
- Equine medical center offers new ophthalmology service for horsesLee, Kate (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2008-04-24)Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center has added an ophthalmology service through an alliance with Scottsdale, Ariz., based Eye Care for Animals. The new offering, which became available on March 4, is provided by Dr. Gwendolyn Lynch, a board certified veterinary ophthalmologist and associate doctor at Eye Care for Animals Leesburg, Va., location.
- Equine medical center receives U.S. Park Police Horse Mounted Patrol Award of ExcellenceLee, Kate (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2010-07-08)
The United States Park Police (USPP) Horse Mounted Patrol recently presented an Award of Excellence to Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center "for the truly exceptional veterinary services received from this nationally-recognized equine health care facility."
- Equine medical center researcher featured at landmark regenerative medicine conferenceLee, Kate (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2010-06-16)Dr. Jennifer Barrett, assistant professor of surgery at Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center and top biomedical researcher, recently addressed the first-ever North American Veterinary Regenerative Medicine Conference in Buellton, Calif.
- Equine medical center to host regional symposium for veterinary techniciansLee, Kate (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2008-11-03)Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center will host the American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians' Mid-Atlantic Regional Symposium, scheduled for Jan. 8 through 11, 2009.
- Equine medical center veterinarian performs surgery on Smithsonian National Zoo's dama gazelleLee, Kate (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2009-04-08)Because dama gazelles are a critically endangered species, it was good news last fall that Sayda, a dama gazelle at the National Zoo in Washington D.C., was pregnant with her first calf.
- Equine medical center's horse ambulance provides important services at Virginia equine eventsLee, Kate (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2008-09-19)They travel up to five hours one way to staff an event — and during the whole trip, they hope their services won't be needed when they get there.
- Equine medical center's Priscilla Blackburn earns Veterinary Hospital Managers Association certificationLee, Kate (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2009-04-09)Priscilla Blackburn, who is the assistant administrator for patient care at Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center, recently earned the designation of Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) by successfully passing the certification exam offered by the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) last February. This designation is VHMA's highest professional distinction.
- Equine medical center's Richard Gargagliano recertified as American College of Healthcare Executives FellowLee, Kate (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2009-08-28)The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) has recently re-certified Richard Gargagliano, chief operating and fiscal officer of Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center, as a Fellow.
- Equine veterinary technicians earn continuing education credit at regional symposiumLee, Kate (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2009-01-30)Over the weekend of Jan. 9, Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center hosted the American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians' (AAEVT) mid-Atlantic Regional Symposium.
- Hundreds visit Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center's open houseLee, Kate (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2009-07-07)In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center recently hosted a major open house. Approximately 500 visitors turned out to gain a first-hand look at how the center provides high-quality health care services for all ages and breeds of horses.
- Innovative system used at equine medical center to repair fracturesLee, Kate (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2008-11-06)When a human fractures an arm or leg, the results are pain, discomfort, and inconvenience. When a horse fractures a limb, however, the consequences are more serious, possibly even life-threatening.
- Internationally recognized equine expert authors comprehensive book on equine colicLee, Kate (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2009-02-04)Dr. Nat White, a board-certified surgeon, renowned researcher, and the Jean Ellen Shehan Professor and director of Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center has authored and edited the second edition of The Equine Acute Abdomen.
- Laparoscopic ovariectomies performed at equine medical center offer medical solutions for some maresLee, Kate (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2010-02-19)Combining their surgical expertise with state-of-the-art laparoscopic equipment, veterinary specialists at Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center have been able to remove certain mares' ovaries in a surgical procedure that's less invasive, requires less anesthesia, less hospitalization, and less recovery time.
- Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center announces Tuesday Talks scheduleLee, Kate (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2008-11-04)Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center has announced its 2008-09 Tuesday Talks schedule. This series of lectures is designed to provide veterinarians, horse owners, and horse professionals with valuable insight and practical advice related to a wide array of equine health care topics.
- Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center announces Tuesday Talks scheduleLee, Kate (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2009-11-04)Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center has announced its 2009-10 Tuesday Talks schedule. This series of free lectures is designed to provide veterinarians, horse owners, and horse professionals with valuable insight and practical advice related to a wide array of equine health care topics.
- Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center dedicates new barnLee, Kate (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2009-05-08)On a perfect spring evening recently, the new open air barn on the campus of Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center was dedicated to Paul R. Fout, a renowned horse breeder and trainer who passed away in 2005.
- Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center presents distinguished service award to Beverly "Peggy" SteinmanLee, Kate (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2010-11-12)
In recognition of her unwavering dedication, extraordinary generosity, and exemplary service to Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center, Beverly "Peggy" Steinman was awarded the 2010 Distinguished Service Award here on Oct. 14.
- Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center provides expert information to History Channel for upcoming seriesLee, Kate (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2008-10-10)Billy the Kid just shot two deputies and has escaped from prison. He's making his getaway on horseback. Just how far can he expect his horse to go -- and at what speed?