With innovative program, equine specialist helps Purdue forge new frontiers in horse reproductive care
Scroll through the social media pages for the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, and you’ll occasionally see photos showing proud mares with names like Sadie and Garland Superstar standing next to their glistening foals or leaning down to nuzzle them on a bed of straw just after birth.
While not every new colt or filly is announced on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, they are all celebrated by a team led by Justin Hayna, DVM, a theriogenologist who came to Purdue in 2022. Theriogenology is a term encompassing animal reproduction in any species. As clinical assistant professor of equine theriogenology, Dr. Hayna leads a team of veterinary nurses and veterinary medicine students in providing comprehensive reproductive care. Read more.
Purdue’s New Intermediate Care Unit Offers Compassionate, Specialized Recovery for Pets
When a border collie mix came to Purdue University’s Small Animal Hospital for orthopedic surgery last fall, his owners were understandably worried. Like many dogs of his breed, the patient was anxious, even on a good day.
But instead of being placed in intensive care or a general ward, the dog was transferred to Intermediate Care (IMC), a newly opened unit with a quiet, supportive environment designed for pets that are stable but still need close monitoring.
In the IMC, the dog’s anxiety was eased by dim lighting, reduced noise and the constant presence of experienced veterinary nurses. The dog was able to go home the next day — an outcome that might not have been possible without the extra level of comfort and care.
“It’s a great example of our commitment to excellence and patient care that all of our team members provide,” says Dr. Ellen Lowery, associate dean of hospital operations, chief veterinary officer and a clinical professor in the Department of Veterinary Administration. Read more.
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