Tuesday Talks

"Tuesday Talks"

The Equine Medical Center's popular "Tuesday Talks" lecture series offers horse owners and horse professionals the opportunity to learn about a variety of equine health topics from our clinicians, residents, and guest speakers.

This three-part educational lecture series is designed specifically for horse owners and enthusiasts who want to better understand common and sometimes complex equine health concerns.

In 2026 Tuesday Talk lectures will be offered remotely via a webinar link. Click on the link below to register for the series of three presentations.

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Tuesday, January 13:
Elsa Ludwig, DVM, MS, CVA, PhD, DACVS-LA
Clinical Assistant Professor of Equine Surgery
“Skin Tumors in the Horse: Diagnosis, Treatment, and the Next Generation of Therapeutic Options”
Skin tumors can affect any age or breed of horse. Not only are these tumors unsightly, but their growth can ultimately affect the horse's function and quality of life.

This talk focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of the most common equine skin tumors: squamous cell carcinomas, melanomas, and sarcoids. Current treatment options will be compared, and exciting new treatment modalities will be discussed.

Tuesday, February 10:
Elizabeth MacDonald, BVMS, MS, DACVIM (LAIM)
Clinical Instructor of Equine Medicine
“The Stumbling Horse: Diagnosis of the neurologic horse.”
Neurologic conditions can be challenging to diagnose in the horse. In this talk, I will review the most common causes of neurologic disorders seen in horses and the diagnostic tests available to help diagnose your horse.

Tuesday, March 10:
Megan Marchitello, DVM
Clinical Instructor of Equine Medicine
"Advancing Equine Health Care Through Enhanced Client-Veterinarian Communication"
Effective communication between horse owners and veterinarians is a critical yet often overlooked component of high-quality equine health care. This discussion will explore how clear, timely, and collaborative communication supports accurate diagnosis, informed decision-making, and improved health and welfare outcomes for horses.