James M. Casey, DVM MS
Company: | Equine Horse Veterinary Services |
Phone: | (301) 785-5167 |
Email: | casey@us.net |
Website: | https://www.equinehorsevet.com/ |
Address: | 8301 Frostwood Dr, Laurel, MD, United States, 20724 |
Company: | Equine Horse Veterinary Services |
Phone: | (301) 785-5167 |
Email: | casey@us.net |
Website: | https://www.equinehorsevet.com/ |
Address: | 8301 Frostwood Dr, Laurel, MD, United States, 20724 |
Dr. Casey has trained and raced thoroughbreds throughout the mid-Atlantic tracks since the early 1980’s. He continues to train a small stable of his own horses and exercises them himself regularly.
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.
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 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. 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) |
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