Large Animal Surgery Service
The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital has been designed to offer unmatched care for large animal surgery patients. In addition to a staff of clinicians highly trained in surgery and the diagnosis of lameness in horses, the hospital offers a facility equipped to handle the unique surgical needs of large animals.
Highlights of the Service
- Board certified large animal surgeons
- Advanced and varied instrumentation that supports a wide variety of surgical procedures
- Critical care available around the clock for post-surgical patient care
- Clinicians skilled at diagnosing equine lameness
- Comparative Orthopedic Research Laboratory
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Dr. Michael Livesey teaches students how to grind down a tooth to maintain equine dental health, using a motorized grinder. The tooth has grown too long because the opposing tooth is broken. |
Special Equipment and Technology
- Arthroscopic and Laparoscopic surgery
- Nuclear scintigraphy to diagnose lameness in horses
- Shockwave therapy for treatment of lameness
- Ultrasound for tendon injuries
Common Cases and Surgeries
Faculty Members:
Mike Livesey, BVMS, MSc, DACVS
Residents:
