James M. Casey, DVM MS

Dr. Casey achieved his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) degree from Tuskegee University in Alabama, 1988. Dr. Casey is also a graduate James Madison University in Virginia. He earned a Masters of Science Degree, as well as Bachelor of Science Degrees with studies in Biology and Chemistry.​

Dr. Casey has Veterinary Licenses and is a State Accredited Veterinarian in the following states: Virginia .Maryland, Delaware, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Florida, New Jersey and Kentucky. Dr. Casey is also certified to practice by the Federation of ST. Kitts / Nevis island country in the Caribbean (Internationally)

In 1988, Dr. Casey established his practice, Equine Sports Medicine and Dentistry. His veterinary specialty interests include: lameness problems, pre-purchase examinations, and the comprehensive care of Performance and Racing Horses.​

Using modernized equipment, Dr. Casey practices Advanced Equine Dentistry on all types of horses.

Dr. Casey is a founding member of NAARV ( North American Association of Racetrack Veterinarians )

Dr. Casey has taught and been a guest instructor of clinical equine medicine and surgery in several veterinary schools including Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University’s School of Veterinary Medicine, The University of the West Indies, University of Edinburgh in Scotland.

Dr. Casey is affiliated with the following professional organizations:

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

Virginia Veterinary Medical Association

Maryland Veterinary Medical Association

Florida Veterinary Medical Association

American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)

Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Association

Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association

National Steeplechase and Hunt Association

North American Association of Racetrack Veterinarians

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Dr. Casey learned to ride horses at an early age while growing up in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. As a teenager, he road professionally as a jockey (flat races)

In his spare time, Dr. Casey enjoys flying airplanes and belongs to the Airplane Owners & Pilots Association. (Source)

Areas of Expertise/Services Offered

Digital X-ray technology allows to take multiple views at the same time and give much quicker results. Digital X-rays have a higher resolving capability than standard x-rays and help give us a more accurate diagnosis.

Thermography

Thermography is the pictorial representation of the surface temperature of an object. It is a non-invasive technique that measures emitted heat. A medical thermogram represents the surface temperatures of skin, making thermography useful for the detection of inflammation. Although thermographic images measure only skin temperature, they also reflect alterations in the circulation of deeper tissues. This ability to assess inflammatory change non-invasively makes thermography an ideal imaging tool to aid in the diagnosis of certain lameness conditions in the horse.
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Lameness is any alteration of the horse’s gait. Such abnormalities can be caused by pain in the neck, withers, shoulders, back, loin, hips, legs, or feet. Identifying the source of the problem is essential to proper treatment.

Veterinarians have specific systems for performing examinations, depending on the reasons for the examination. However essential features of a thorough examination include:

The medical history of the horse

A visual appraisal of the horse at rest

Evaluation of the horse in motion

A thorough hands-on exam

Application of hoof testers to the feet

Joint flexion tests

Drug tests

Dr.Casey performs the following diagnostic tests in order to isolate the specific location and cause of lameness:

Radiographs

Diagnostic nerve and joint blocks

Arthroscopy

Ultrasound (Sonography)

Blood, synovial (joint) fluid, and tissue samples

Thermography

​Lameness

Sports Medicine

Dr. Casey incorporates riding a horse as part of an examination, if necessary.

Some common problems of sport horses:

Degenerative Joint Disease

Navicular Disease

Traumatic Arthritis

Tendon and Ligament Injuries

Foot Problems

Diagnostic Riding Examinations/Evaluations

If warranted/needed, Dr. Casey incorporates riding a horse as part of an examination. With many years of experience as a rider, Dr. Casey has been able to detect and diagnose a problem that otherwise might be overlooked.

General Veterinary Medicine and Surgery

Pre-Purchase Exams

Coggins Test

Vaccinations

West Nile Virus

Rabies

Potomac

Equine Influenza

Equine Rhinopneumonitis

Tetanus

Botulism

Strangles

Encephalomyelitis (EEE) (WEE) (VEE)

Deworming

Basic Dental Care

Castration Surgery

Dermatological Problems

Wound Treatment

Most general surgical procedures

Advanced surgical procedures for displacement of the soft pallet, entrapment of the epiglottis, paralysis of the recurrent laryngeal nerve ( roaring)