Participate in Our Clinical Registry for Equine Asthma
Do you have a patient in your practice that has been diagnosed with asthma? Zomedica is sponsoring a Clinical Registry.
Evidence-Based Improvement in Equine Asthma
Clinical research has shown that extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) using the PulseVet device can significantly improve clinical signs in horses diagnosed with mild to moderate equine asthma.
To date, 58 horses have completed treatment for respiratory conditions, and there have been no reported adverse events.
Dr. Beau Whitaker, DVM
Treatment Protocol
Treating Equine Asthma Using the PulseVet Device
For each treatment session, apply 1,000 pulses per side using the 80mm trode at energy setting E8. Avoid the heart area and focus on the lower respiratory region of the ribcage.
Treatment Zones
Begin treatment at the back of the rib cage in the 17th intercostal space and work:
- Cranially (toward the head) as far as the back of the scapula
- Cranioventrally to the top of the heart-avoidance zone
This region targets the lower lung fields, where asthma-related inflammation is most pronounced.
Why Participate in the Clinical Registry?
Joining the PulseVet Equine Asthma Clinical Registry gives your practice the opportunity to contribute to important veterinary research while receiving valuable product credit.
Clinic Benefits
- Earn a credit for 2,000 pulses once Visit 1, Visit 2, and Visit 3 are complete for each enrolled horse.
Credits can be applied toward your next PulseVet trode order. - Enroll up to 20 horses per clinic — ideal for barns or practices with multiple asthma cases
- Enhance client trust by offering evidence-based, non-invasive care for chronic respiratory conditions
- Advance the field of equine medicine by contributing to meaningful clinical outcomes research
Requirements
- Participation in three scheduled visits per horse (Week 0, Week 2, and Week 4–6)
- Completion of a short set of assessment forms at each visit
- Diagnosis of equine asthma via clinical or endoscopic examination
Visit Details & Forms
Visit 1
ESWT Treatment
1,000 pulses per side using 80 mm trode, energy setting E8
Assessment Forms
Visit 2
ESWT Treatment
1,000 pulses per side, same parameters
Assessment Forms
Visit 3
No ESWT treatment during this visit. Focus is on evaluating progress and collecting outcome data.
Assessment Forms
Optional Follow-Up Visits
Clinics may opt to conduct additional follow-ups for extended data collection.
- Form 2: Veterinarian Assessment Protocol
- Form 3: Owner Assessment Details
