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2025 News

Dr. Soledad Martin-Pelaez was named as the recipient of the 2025 James M Wilson Award for her work in the field of equine reproduction. This award recognizes individuals who significantly advance equine health through publication of the year's most outstanding research report.

Dr. Camilo Jaramillo-Morales received the 2025 California Thoroughbred Foundation Louis R. Rowan Fellowship. Board-certified in equine internal medicine, Dr. Morales has made important contributions to advance equine veterinary medicine in the U.S. and internationally. 

An extremely specialized equine surgery performed by only about a dozen veterinarians nationwide is now available at UC Davis. Thanks to the addition of Dr. Carter Judy to the faculty, as well as a dedicated large bore equine CT scanner, UC Davis now offers foraminotomy surgery for horses with cervical foraminal stenosis.

Following an unwitnessed fall during turnout, Ricky was found with “road rash” on his head and injuries to both front knees, with his right front leg taking the brunt of the fall. Testing confirmed the wound communicated with the middle carpal joint.

Dr. Nicola Pusterla, professor of equine medicine and dentistry, was awarded the 2025 Advancement in Equine Research Award by Boehringer Ingelheim, a biopharmaceutical company active in human and animal health, during the 71st annual American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention in Denver.

Specialists in the UC Davis Equine Reproduction Service urge clients to schedule ultrasounds late in their mares’ pregnancies. A brief, non-invasive transrectal ultrasound can provide valuable information. Although fetal malpresentation is uncommon, it can lead to difficult birth, posing serious risks to mare and foal.

This central hub for all advanced diagnostic imaging is the realization of leadership vision and philanthropic endeavors over a decade in the making. Thanks to the generosity of many donors, the entire building and two of the new scanners were donor funded.

The nearly 200 participants at the UC Davis Equine Health Symposium clearly agreed that they learned a lot. For the second year, the event featured English and Spanish tracks covering topics from equine reproduction to preventive care. Article in Spanish 

Harris, who passed away at the age of 81, earned his degree in agricultural production from UC Davis and became a transformative figure in California’s agricultural and equine industries. As chairman and CEO of Harris Farms, Inc., his leadership helped build one of the most respected names in farming, ranching, and Thoroughbred breeding on the West Coast.

During a routine trailer ride, Daisy Mae became hung up on the metal bar divider of the trailer stalls. The equine emergency team performed a thorough workup which revealed significant damage to Daisy Mae’s abdominal wall. She recovered from surgery in the hospital’s Equine Intensive Care Unit.

In late February, Amanda Johnson awoke to find a frightening scene in her barn. The jaw of her 5-day-old foal Quincy was bloody and hanging out of place, appearing broken on both sides. X-rays showed complete displaced fractures of both of her mandibles, leaving the foal unable to nurse.

Lance Yohe, CJF, is the farrier for the UC Davis Large Animal Clinic. Yohe has been a farrier for more than 30 years. He completed his farrier education at the Eastern School of Farriery in 1993 and became a Certified Farrier (2014) and a Certified Journeyman Farrier (2015) through the American Farrier’s Association (AFA).

Foaling Services Available at the Large Animal Hospital

2026 Foal Watch Package Only $665*

Includes:

• 14 days of observation
• Foal Alert placement/monitoring
• Foal prediction milk test
• Bi-weekly fetal ultrasound monitoring
• Colostrum quality assessment
• Assistance with foal delivery, if necessary
• Post-partum exam and first uterine lavage post-foaling (if necessary)
• C-Section, if indicated

* Additional charges for daily boarding ($65/day), high-risk mare management, foal examination, and treatments. C-Section not included for high-risk mares as determined on admission exam.

For more information contact the Large Animal Hospital:

530-752-0290

vmthlac@ucdavis.edu

www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/hospital