James A. Orsini, DVM, DACVS
Additional Titles:
Former Director, Laminitis Institute, New Bolton Center and Equi-Assist
Dr. Orsini is an Associate Professor of Surgery, at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Orsini received his DVM from Cornell University and completed his internship, surgery residency, and fellowship/lectureship training at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center campus. He is board-certified in surgery by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons with a special interest and expertise in orthopedic and reconstructive surgery, and laminitis, amongst other surgery areas. He has published extensively on equine pediatric surgery, antimicrobials, laminitis, gastric ulcers, pain, and anti-inflammatory medications with several hundred publications. He is co-editor of Equine Emergencies 5th edition with Dr. Nora Grenager. Previous editions of Equine Emergencies, co-edited with Dr. Thomas Divers, are published in seven foreign languages. Comparative Veterinary Anatomy: A Clinical Approach is co-edited with Drs. Nora Grenager, and the late Alexander de Lahunta. Dr. Orsini’s current research interests are understanding the pathophysiology of laminitis, prevention, improved treatments, and newer generations of antimicrobials for prophylactic use in surgery.
Orsini, JA, Grenager, NS, and de Lahunta, A Comparative Veterinary Anatomy: A Clinical Approach Volume: One : , 2021.
Orsini J.A. Equine Laminitis Research:Milestones and goals Equine Vet Journal 10.1111: , 2014.
van Eps A., Orsini J.A. A comparison of seven methods for continuous therapeutic cooling of the equine digit. Equine Vet Journal DOI:10.1111: evj.12384, 2014.
Orsini, J.A. and Diver, T.J. Equine Emergencies: Treatment and Procedures. Elsevier : , 2014.
Orsini, JA Supporting limb laminitis: The four important whys Equine Veterinary Journal 44: 741-745, 2012.
Orsini JA, Ryan W, Carithers D, Boston R Oral firocoxib for the management of musculoskeletal pain and lameness in horses:a large multicenter study. AJVR 73: 664-671, 2012.
Budak M, Orsini JA, Pollitt C, Rubinstein N Gene expression in the lamellar dermis-epidermis during the developmental phase of carbohydrate overload-induced laminitis in the horse. Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology 131: 86-96, 2009.
Orsini JA, Snook-Parsons C, Capewell L, Smith G Prognostic indicators effecting poor outcome in horses with laminitis treated at a tertiary care hospital. Can Vet Journal 51: 623-628, 2010.
Orsini JA, Snook-Parsons C, Stine L, Haddock M, Ramberg CF, Benson CE, Nunamaker DMVancomycin for for the treatment of methicillin-resistant staphylococcal and enterococcal infections in 15 horses. Canadian Journal of Veterinary Research 69: 278-286, 2005.
Orsini JA, Moate PJ, Soma LR, Boston RC Pharmacokinetics of fentanyl delivered transdermally in horses and its clinical implications. American College of Veterinary Surgeons Veterinary Symposium – Scientific Abstracts : E18, 2006.
Orsini JA, Moate PJ, Boston R, Ramberg CF, Birks E, Engiles J, Norman T Imipenem/Cilastatin kinetics in plasma and synovial fluid following I.V. administration in horses. J. Vet Pharmacol Therap 281: 355-361, 2005.
Orsini JA, Haddock M, Stine L, Sullivan EK, Rabuffo TS, Smith G Odds of moderate or severe gastric ulceration in racehorses receiving antiulcer medications. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 223: 336-339, 2003.
Laminitis, Clinical Pharmacology, Emergency and Critical Care, Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome
University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, New Bolton Center (1977 to 1978)
Intern
University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, New Bolton Center (1978 to 1979)
Resident
University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, New Bolton Center (1979 to 1980)
Chief Surgery Resident
New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania (1980 to 1982)
Lecturer/Fellowship
Clinical Specialties:
Surgery
Hospital & Services:
Education:
DVM (College of Veterinary Medicine) Cornell University, 1977
BS University of Connecticut, 1970
Board Certification:
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Additional Certification:
Accredited Veterinarian's Certificate
Contact:
University of Pennsylvania
School of Veterinary Medicine
New Bolton Center
382 West Street Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348