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
NDM-1: A New Superbug?
July 14, 2011
New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase-1 (NDM-1) is an enzyme capable of neutralizing antibiotics. Researchers have Read More
Adverse Reactions to Stem Cell Therapy
July 07, 2011
Stem cell therapy is one of the most discussed regenerative therapies in the horse health community today, and Read More
Study Examines Stem Cells' Efficacy in Racehorses
June 25, 2011
A published study examining the effects of stem cell therapy in superficial digital flexor tendinopathy. Read More
Blood Test Could Predict Intestinal Obstructions
June 21, 2011
The blood level of a specific enzyme could indicate a strangulated intestine at presentation, allowing quicker Read More
Vapocoolant Spray Reduces Joint Injection Pain
June 20, 2011
Applying a vapocoolant spray before joint injections appears to decrease anticipation of pain and actual pain Read More
Researchers Explore Treating Arthritis at Molecular Level
June 16, 2011
Researchers are examining a promising genetic lab approach to curing osteoarthritis (OA) in horses. Read More
Monitoring and Preventing Equine Proliferative Enteropathy
June 14, 2011
Prevention and monitoring strategies for equine proliferative enteropathy, a disease that affects weanlings Read More
Researchers Evaluate Steps for Diagnosing Cushing's Disease
June 08, 2011
A team of researchers recently determined what they believe to be the ideal first step for diagnosing PPID Read More
Equine Proliferative Enteropathy: A Growing Concern
June 04, 2011
Equine proliferative enteropathy, a gastrointestinal disease of foals and weanlings that's increasing in Read More
Blister Beetles: Deadly in Horse Hay
June 02, 2011
Owners should be aware of a potentially fatal tagalong in healthy-looking alfalfa hay: blister beetles. Read More
Regenerative Medicine
June 01, 2011
Stem cell and other regenerative medical technologies aren't as implausible or far-fetched as they once seemed Read More
Researcher: Current Equine Flu Vaccines Effective Against Foreign Strains
May 14, 2011
As international horse transport becomes more widespread, some owners might wonder if the same equine influenza vaccines designed to protect horses from common domestic strains of the disease will also shield them from foreign strains they might Read More
Commentary: Nutritional Supplements for Horses: Where's the Science?
May 13, 2011
Many owners don't think twice before feeding their horses nutritional supplements touted to solve issues ranging from metabolic and joint problems to insect control and behavioral vices. But in many cases the science behind the powders, pellets, and Read More
Researchers Examine the Secret Life of Equine Embryos
May 07, 2011
A mare's pregnancy might not seem that complicated on the surface, but her relationship with the embryo and its adjacent parts--in total, the conceptus--is remarkably complex. In order to prevent early embryonic loss, the conceptus must interrupt her Read More
New Strain of Bacterium Identified in a Mare
April 30, 2011
Depending on a mare's reproductive conformation and breeding history, she could have any number of bad bugs in her reproductive tract that might hinder conception. As if there weren't enough bacteria to worry about, a research team in Germany has Read More
Still Little Information on Southern Tornadoes' Impact on Area Equines
April 29, 2011
More than 24 hours after the tornado outbreak touched the South, there was still little news about the twisters' impact on horses residing in the affected areas. Read More
Thoroughbred "Performance Genes" Further Examined in Study
April 28, 2011
The genetics behind the athletic performance of Thoroughbred racehorses has been a popular area of research in the past few years. A large-scale study was carried out recently in Japan, the results of which corroborate those of previous studies: Read More
Too Early to Establish Impact of Southern Tornadoes on Horses
April 28, 2011
Something wicked this way came--a tornado outbreak involving more than 160 individual tornadoes, touching down from Mississippi all the up the East Coast. So far, at least 200 people are reported dead, the majority in Alabama. At present, the Read More
Improve Equine Small Intestine Ultrasounds: Try Oil and Fasting (AAEP 2010)
April 27, 2011
The equine gastrointestinal system is extensive, with the small intestine measuring 70 feet in length alone. Because the small intestine coils throughout the abdomen, diagnosing a specific lesion in the small intestine is extremely challenging for Read More
Equine Pythiosis: Unsightly, Deadly, and Spreading
April 22, 2011
If your horse doesn't live in a tropical or subtropical region, you've most likely never had to worry about equine pythiosis, a relatively rare and sometimes fatal skin infection that causes tumorlike masses and ulcerated lesions in horses. But Read More
Potential Vitamin K Supplement Eyed for Equine Bone Health
April 21, 2011
A particular form of vitamin K could be a potential candidate for increasing equine bone density while decreasing breakdown. However, veterinarians caution that this is not a viable supplementation route to pursue until further research on the effect Read More
Link Between Chronic Pain and Aggression in Horses Identified
April 11, 2011
Anyone who's suffered from chronic aches and pains will likely say the ever-present irritation can put a damper on their day, possibly even making them cranky. But is the same true for horses? A group of French researchers recently completed a study Read More
Prosthetic Limbs for Horses: A Closer Look
April 10, 2011
Horses have traditionally been considered obligate four-legged animals; however, the dogma is changing. Read More
Ultrasound Exams for Diagnosing Roaring in Horses
April 04, 2011
Perhaps your horse's performance is lacking, or maybe he sounds like a freight train as he labors through work. He could be suffering from left recurrent laryngeal neuropathy, commonly known as roaring. But how can you get a diagnosis quickly and Read More
Causes of Sudden Death in Racehorses Examined
April 03, 2011
Exercise-related sudden deaths in racehorses are uncommon and "poorly understood," noted study researchers. Read More
