[November 17, 2015; Kennett Square, PA] – Colic, the leading cause of death in horses, is a constant worry to any horse owner. On Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m., Dr. Hope Douglas, Large Animal Surgery Resident, will discuss colic in her talk, “My Horse is Colicky: Now What?” The presentation is part of the First Tuesday Lecture Series at Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center, 382 West Street Road, Kennett Square, PA.
The series offers free lectures to the public on equine topics on the first Tuesday of selected months. The lectures take place in New Bolton Center’s Alumni Hall. Due to limited seating, reservations are recommended and can be made by contacting Barbara Belt at beltb@vet.upenn.edu.
During her talk, Douglas will discuss types of colic, evaluation and treatment of colic on the farm, and evaluation and treatment of colic at New Bolton Center.
Currently in her second year as a Large Animal Surgery Resident at New Bolton Center, Douglas graduated from Penn Vet in 2013, and earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania. She completed her internship in 2014 at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, before coming to New Bolton Center for her residency.
About the First Tuesday Lecture Series
The First Tuesday Lectures are presented September through December, and March through June. During the series, faculty and clinicians at New Bolton Center share current information on topics of interest and relevance to horse owners and caregivers throughout the region. Many of the lectures highlight the advanced techniques performed by Penn Vet’s team of leading clinicians and the state-of-the-art equipment and facilities available to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.
About Penn Vet
Penn Vet is a global leader in veterinary education, research, and clinical care. Founded in 1884, Penn Vet is the only veterinary school developed in association with a medical school. The school is a proud member of the One Health Initiative, linking human, animal, and environmental health.
Penn Vet serves a diverse population of animals at its two campuses, which include extensive diagnostic and research laboratories. New Bolton Center, Penn Vet's large-animal hospital on nearly 700 acres in rural Kennett Square, PA, cares for horses and livestock/farm animals. The hospital handles more than 4,000 patient visits a year, while the Field Service treats nearly 37,000 patients at local farms. In addition, New Bolton Center's campus includes a swine center, working dairy, and poultry unit that provide valuable research for the agriculture industry. Ryan Hospital in Philadelphia provides care for dogs, cats, and other domestic/companion animals, handling more than 31,000 patient visits a year.