Equine Research at Purdue
Research is an important part of making advancements in human and animal medicine. Purdue's projects would not be possible without the support of various groups. Funding for research carried out by the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine equine faculty include multiple foundations, industry groups and internal equine research funds. Foundations that fund projects include the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS), American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM), American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation and Morris Animal Foundation. Industry partners that fund projects vary from pharmaceutical to medical device and biotechnology companies. The Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine and veterinary medical community is grateful for the generous support shown by these groups. Advancements are made every year, further benefiting the equine industry and it's athletes.
Research Facilities
Pulmonary Function Testing Laboratory
Treadmill *View Installation Images of the New Treadmill*
Research Topics
Anesthesia
Evaluation of the Massimo-7 Monitor in the Anesthetized Horse
Jeff Ko, DVM, MS, DIPLOMATE A.C.V.A., Director of Purdue Comparative Anesthesiology & Pain Management Program
Cardiology
Exercise Physiology
Endocrinology
General Medicine
Evaluating New NSAIDs
Feeding the Dysphagic Horse
General Surgery
Chryptorchidism and Surgery
Infectious Diseases
Neonatology
Ophthalmology
Stents as a Treatment for Glaucoma
*Now accepting patients for clinical trials! Please contact Dr. Wendy Townsend for more information*
Wendy Townsend, DVM, M.S., DIPLOMATE ACVO
Equine Serum and Corneal Ulcers
Orthopedics
Improved Methods of Fracture Fixation
Timothy Lescun, DVM, B.V.Sc., M.S., DACVSTechniques for Reducing Joint Infection Following Arthrocentesis
Stephen B. Adams, D.V.M., M.S. , DACVS
Methods of Assessing Bone Strength
Respiratory Tract Diseases
Recurrent Airway Obstruction
Inflammatory Airway Diseases
Laurent Couetil, DVM, PhD, DIPLOMATE, A.C.V.I.M (LA), Section Chief
Upper Respiratory Tract Diseases
Sports Medicine
Exercise Physiology
Peter D. Constable, BVSc (Hons), MS, PhD
Acid Base Disorders


