Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSC, is a freelance medical writer based out of Canada. Her areas of interest are nutrition, supplements and osteoarthritis, and she contributes to scientific journals, magazines, and tabloid publications. When not writing, Stacey whiles away her days with her husband and two children.
Articles by Stacey Oke
2013 Update on Nocardioform Placentitis in Kentucky Mares
May 27, 2013
Subsequent to the nocardioform placentitis surge in 2011, research in this field has progressed. Read More
Study: Not All Biosecurity Protocols Effective
May 16, 2013
Researchers say not all biosecurity protocols owners use will protect horses from infectious diseases. Read More
Spring Cleaning? Don't forget Sheath Cleaning
May 14, 2013
One veterinarian offers some tips on an often overlooked but extremely important task: sheath cleaning. Read More
First Clone-to-Clone Foal Produced
May 13, 2013
Cloning science advanced when the world’s first filly produced by a clone and out of a clone was born. Read More
New Test Helps Vets Diagnose Placentitis in Pregnant Mares
May 06, 2013
Vets might be able to determine if some mares are at risk of late-term abortion by conducting a blood test. Read More
Alternate Way To Castrate Horses Promoted, Critiqued
May 05, 2013
In an attempt to abrogate castration-related complications, veterinarians developed a laparoscopic procedure. Read More
Shock Wave Therapy for Lower Leg Wounds on Horses
May 01, 2013
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy could be a promising tool for treating equine lower limb wounds. Read More
Drug Peramivir Could Help Horses Suffering from Flu
April 28, 2013
Researchers found a flu inhibitor that could help horses with influenza recover more quickly. Read More
New Weight Loss Program for EMS Horses a Welcomed Success
April 25, 2013
Researchers recently tested a weight loss plan designed for horses with EMS and had positive results. Read More
Therapeutic Ultrasound Settings for Horses Identified
April 23, 2013
Researchers identified what ultrasound settings achieve adequate temperature increases to be therapeutic. Read More
Diagnosing Hoof Lameness due to Multiple Causes (AAEP 2012)
April 22, 2013
One vet said multiple abnormalities could contribute to hoof lameness, rather than just one problem. Read More
Canadian Researchers Battling Drug-Resistant Bacteria
April 18, 2013
Researchers are recognizing a growing number of disease-causing organisms resistant to common antibiotics. Read More
Common Mare Problems During and After Foaling (AAEP 2012)
April 18, 2013
Common foaling problems include red bag delivery, difficult birth, and retained fetal membranes. Read More
Top Reasons for Early Embryonic Death Described (AAEP 2012)
April 14, 2013
One veterinarian says many cases of early embryonic death (EED) are probably not preventable. Read More
Novel Use of Stems Cells in Horses Reported (AAEP 2012)
April 13, 2013
Stem cells and other biologic therapies could have reproductive applications in horses, one researcher says. Read More
Ultrasonography to Diagnose Equine Lung Problems (AAEP 2012)
April 11, 2013
One veterinarian described the steps involved in conducting an ultrasound examination of the equine lungs. Read More
Beware of Problems up to Two Weeks after Foaling (AAEP 2012)
April 10, 2013
Potentially life-threatening postpartum complications in the mare can arise for up to two weeks after foaling. Read More
Limb Positioning for Assessing Joints via X Ray (AAEP 2012)
April 08, 2013
How a horse is positioned while X rays are taken significantly affects joint balance, researchers say. Read More
Tweaking Stem Cell Therapy Use in Horses (AAEP 2012)
April 07, 2013
Stem cell therapy has evolved rapidly as a treatment approach in equine veterinary medicine. Read More
Subfertile Mares Need Conscientious Monitoring (AAEP 2012)
April 06, 2013
One researcher describes how practitioners can monitor pregnant mares to minimize reproductive losses. Read More
Helping Pregnant Mares' Final Month be Fruitful (AAEP 2012)
April 03, 2013
One researcher says there are five major problems to consider during the final month of a mare's pregnancy. Read More
MRI to Evaluate Suspensory, Sesamoid Injuries (AAEP 2012)
March 27, 2013
Researchers say MRI is invaluable for identifying suspensory ligament lesions and sesamoid bone damage. Read More
Evaluating Joint Infections Using SAA Levels (AAEP 2012)
March 25, 2013
Researchers evaluated a new method that could help vets monitor joint infections' response to treatment. Read More
Study: Not All Equine Stem Cells Equal (AAEP 2012)
March 24, 2013
Choosing a specific stem cell source could maximize treatment efficacy, improving horses' recovery chances. Read More
Study: Acupuncture Doesn't Impact Ovulation (AAEP 2012)
March 18, 2013
Ovulation in healthy mares was not impacted by acupuncture in this study. Read More
