Martin O. Furr

Influence of collection site on cerebrospinal fluid test results in horses with equine protozoal myeloencephalitis

Martin O. Furr

BACKGROUND: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis is a critical component in the diagnosis of equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM). Test results obtained may differ based on different collection sites. HYPOTHESIS/OBJECTIVES: Compare results of EPM-specific diagnostic tests obtained from different collections sites in EPM-affected and …

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Department heads at colleges of veterinary medicine in North America report widespread satisfaction with their role

Martin O. Furr, Julia Bettina Montgomery, Theresa E. Rizzi, Brandon M. Raczkoski

Objective: To describe the current composition, characteristics, and perceptions of department leaders at colleges of veterinary medicine in North America. Methods: This was a survey-based observational study. The study population was composed of department leaders of academic departments at colleges of veterinary …

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High seroprevalence of Francisella tularensis with low titers in Oklahoma equids from 2021–2023 suggests widespread exposure in the state’s equine population

Evan Crisman, Martin O. Furr, Akhilesh Ramachandran

Objective: To determine the seroprevalence of Francisella tularensis in horses in Oklahoma and to describe factors associated with seropositivity. Methods: In this observational study, 238 frozen equine serum samples were tested for F tularensis by microagglutination assay (MAT). Samples were collected from …

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Persistence of Sarcocystis Neurona and Histologic Lesions in Horses with Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (Epm)

Lauren Helber, Bettina Wagner, Caroline McPhee Leeth, Tanya LeRoith et autres

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The Influence of Mode of Instruction (Recorded Versus In-Person Lecture) on Student Achievement on Written Examinations in a Veterinary Clinical Toxicology Course

Martin O. Furr, Deon van der Merwe, Brandon M. Raczkoski

The use of recorded on-line lecture presentation has increased in recent years in veterinary medical education. The effects of recorded on-line lectures on student knowledge acquisition are incompletely studied and there is very little information specifically addressing veterinary medical students. We studied …

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Prolonged Hyperinsulinemia Increases the Production of Inflammatory Cytokines in Equine Lamellae But not in Striated Muscles

W.M.N.K. Jayathilake, Melody Anne de Laat, Martin O. Furr, Carlos A. Risco et autres

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Neurologic Disorders of the Foal

Martin O. Furr

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A decision-tree model of career choice for veterinarians in clinical residency programs

Martin O. Furr, Brandon M. Raczkoski

OBJECTIVE: To identify factors that individuals in clinical residency training programs consider when making a choice for or against a career in academic clinical medicine. SAMPLE: 207 veterinarians in clinical residency programs. PROCEDURES: An online survey was distributed to 1,053 veterinarians participating …

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Horses affected by EPM have increased sCD14 compared to healthy horses

Alayna N. Hay, Bettina Wagner, Caroline McPhee Leeth, Tanya LeRoith et autres

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Perceptions of training, self-efficacy, and mentoring among veterinary clinical specialty trainees

Martin O. Furr, Brandon M. Raczkoski

OBJECTIVE: To determine the perceptions of training, self-efficacy, and mentoring among veterinary clinical specialty trainees on the basis of their career interest. SAMPLE: 207 veterinarians who were either in a residency training program or had recently (within 2 years) completed one in …

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Factors associated with the risk of positive blood culture in neonatal foals presented to a referral center (2000-2014)

Martin O. Furr, Harold C. McKenzie

BACKGROUND: Bloodstream infections (BSI) are common in sick foals and increase foal morbidity and mortality when they occur. Recognition of risk factors for BSI could be an important means to limit their occurrence, but studies on this topic are limited. OBJECTIVES: Historical …

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Effects of coadministration of corn oil and ponazuril on serum and cerebrospinal fluid concentrations of ponazuril in horses

Martin O. Furr, T. J. Kennedy

BACKGROUND: Ponazuril is used for the treatment of equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM). Coadministration of ponazuril with oil could result in higher serum and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) concentrations of ponazuril. HYPOTHESIS: Coadministration of corn oil will result in higher serum and CSF concentrations …

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