The Equine Health Studies Program (EHSP), within the School of Veterinary Medicine
on the Louisiana State University (LSU) campus, is the premier equine biomedical center
in Louisiana and the Southern region. In the heart of the south, and nestled along
the eastern bank of the Mississippi River, the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine provides
a 70-stall hospital that is haven for ill and injured animals. The EHSP was developed
by and for Louisiana's illustrious $2.4 billion equine industry, and is dedicated
to the health, well-being and performance of horses.
The EHSP and the equine clinic at the LSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital supports the
mission by providing state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic solutions for critically
ill and injured horses in Louisiana and the surrounding region. Known for its incredible
variety and diversity, Louisiana boasts a rich multi-disciplined equine industry,
which is embraced by the EHSP team. Horses with different backgrounds and levels of
training are all welcomed by a Board Certified team of veterinarians, technicians
and caretakers.