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Kansas State University

Faculty

 

Dr. Bonnie Rush and her dog J&B

 

 

 

 

 

Bonnie R Rush, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Department Head and Professor, Equine Internal Medicine


Phone: 785-532-4892
E-mail: brush@vet.k-state.edu

 

 

 

 

Professional Training:

  • DVM: The Ohio State University
  • Internship: North Carolina State University
  • Residency: The Ohio State University
  • Masters of Science: The Ohio State University

Teaching:

  • Medicine III (3rd year)
  • Diagnostic Techniques in Equine Med. (4th year)
  • Equine Medicine and Field Service (4th year)

Research:

  • Equine respiratory disease with an emphasis on respiratory physiology, immunology,
    and aerosol drug therapy.
  • Non-infectious respiratory disease (heaves).
  • Investigation of pulmonary immunity and immunostimulant medications for horses.
  • Completed studies identifying appropriate dosage regimens and adverse side effects of aerosol drug therapy in horses.

Clinical:

Dr. Rush serves as Head of Clinical Sciences but still maintains a partial clinical appointment with an emphasis on respiratory disease.

Selected Publications, Presentations, or Articles

Career Opportunities Listing
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Externship Opportunities
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Applying for internships and residencies
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