Equine Insights: Internal Medicine Uncovered (Feed Disabled)

This episode takes a practical, case-based look at equine gastric disease, translating lecture material into the kind of clinical reasoning students need in practice.We cover gastric anatomy and physiology, the differences between squamous and glandular disease, common clinical signs in adults and foals, how gastroscopy fits into diagnosis, and the key treatment and management strategies used for equine gastric ulcer syndrome. We also touch on important differentials such as gastric impaction, neoplasia, and parasitism.Designed for JCU BVSc students, this conversation focuses on recognising patterns, choosing diagnostics wisely, and understanding why treatment works.

An applied dive into equine small intestine disease for JCU BVSc students, covering key physiology, diagnostic approach, treatment strategies, and clinical management of common and high-stakes small intestinal disorders.Normal small intestine anatomy, absorption, and motilityHow to approach obstruction, ileus, inflammatory, and infiltrative diseaseReal-world diagnostic clues from ultrasound, reflux, rectal exam, and clinical pathology

Explore the complexities of reperfusion injury, peritonitis, and adhesion formation in equine internal medicine. This episode dives into clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment strategies, enriched by real case experiences from Lachlan and Emily. Perfect for students aiming to bridge classroom knowledge with veterinary practice.

A longer, problem-based teaching episode for JCU BVSc students on recognising dysphagia, localising lesions through the phases of eating, and managing common oral, tongue, pharyngeal, and oesophageal diseases in horses.Clinical localisation using prehension, mastication, and deglutitionField assessment, diagnostics, and emergency choke managementPractical prevention and complication awareness for everyday equine practice

In this episode of Equine Insights: Internal Medicine Uncovered, Lachlan Fraser and Emily Reynolds walk through an emergency-focused introduction to equine colic tailored for JCU BVSc students. Using real-world scenarios, they cover how to recognise and grade pain behaviours, structure a safe and efficient initial examination, and use key diagnostic tools such as nasogastric intubation, rectal palpation, abdominocentesis and point-of-care tests like PCV/TP and lactate. The episode finishes with a practical overview of first-line visceral analgesia options—NSAIDs, α2-agonists, opioids, lignocaine and antispasmodics—and how to combine pain control with patient and handler safety in the field.

Join Lachlan and Emily as they delve into the causes, clinical signs, and cutting-edge treatments of endotoxaemia in horses. Through real case stories and detailed discussion, discover how timely intervention and targeted therapies can make all the difference in equine internal medicine.

An introduction to the foundational principles of Equine Internal Medicine as taught in the JCU BVSc program, hosted by Lachlan Fraser and Emily Reynolds. This episode covers common internal disorders in horses and sets the stage for understanding complex clinical cases.