Faculty
Troy Holder, DVM
Clinical Assistant Professor
Large Animal Emergency Surgery
Phone: 785-532-5700
E-mail:
tholder@vet.k-state.edu
Professional Training:
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DVM: The University of West Indies. School of Veterinary Medicine, St Augustine, Trinidad
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Internship (Equine surgery): London Equine Hospital, Ontario, Canada
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Internship (Large Animal Surgery and Medicine): University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
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Residency (Large Animal Surgery): University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Teaching:
- Equine Medicine & Field Service (4th year)
- Equine Surgery & Field Service (4th year)
Research:
- Effect of hyperbaric oxygen on full-thickness skin grafts applied to fresh and granulating wounds of horses.
- Diffusion of Corticosteriods between the distal interphalangeal joint and navicular burse of horses.
- Compressive Damage to the Deep Branch of the lateral Plantar Nerve Associated with Lameness caused by Proximal Suspensory Desmitis.
Clinical:
Dr. Holder’s clinical interests include gastrointestinal surgery, the use of hyperbaric oxygen in equine practice, Lameness and ultrasonography.