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Large Animal Topic

Laminitis in Horses

...neck, withers) ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeons in equine practice have been trained in the management of orthopedic diseases in horses, including laminitis. Most ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeons in equine practice...
Honored Mentor

Donald L. Piermattei (Deceased)

...of the Board of Regents during the establishment of the ACVS Foundation, Don has positively touched all ACVS Diplomates and our College. 1931 – 2017 Several former students have told...
Large Animal Topic

Cryptorchidism (Undescended Testicles) in Horses

...in horses younger than 3 years and in donkeys. An ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeon should perform the identification and surgical removal of undescended testicles. The anatomy in this area is...
Small Animal Topic

Hip Luxation

...mechanically support the hip during the healing phase. There are a large variety of techniques that may be chosen based on your ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeon’s experience, including toggle rod...
Honored Mentor

Stephen B. Adams

...great joy. It has been fun to assist residents in becoming certified by the ACVS and I have learned a lot from each of them. I am proud of them...
Small Animal Topic

Splenic Masses

...ECG to look for arrhythmias is recommended after surgery. While this may require treatment, most arrhythmias resolve within 24–48 hours. Photos provided courtesy of Elizabeth Hardie, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVS....
Small Animal Topic

Perineal Hernias

...pet to an ACVS board certified veterinary surgeon for surgical repair of a perineal hernia. Perineal hernias, by themselves, may cause constipation, which in turn, may damage the motility function...
Small Animal Topic

Mammary Tumors

...consultation with your primary care veterinarian may result in a referral to an ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeon to fully explore your options. The type of surgery depends on the size,...