Dr. Richard A. Mansmann, VMD, PhD

Clinical Professor and Director of Outreach, Equine Health Program
Director of Podiatry and Rehabilitation Service
Phone: 919.513.0035
Fax: 919.515.7510
Email: dick_mansmann@ncsu.edu

Education

PhD in Comparative Pathology, 1974 (University of California - Davis)
VMD, 1968 (University of Pennsylvania)

Specialty / Interests

Equine Health Program
Chronic Lameness
Podiatry

Professional Experience & Qualifications

Member of American Association of Equine Practitioners, 1968 – present
Owner, Central Carolina Equine Practice, Chapel Hill, NC, 1995 – 2005
Visiting Professor, Equine Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, New Bolton Center, Spring 1995
Head of Equine Field Service, North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, 1993-1995
Owner, Santa Barbara Equine Practice, Santa Barbara, CA, 1974-1992
Assistant Professor, Equine Medicine, Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, 1972-1974
Ph.D. in comparative pathology, University of California-Davis, 1969-1974
William E. duPont, Jr. Memorial Fellow, University of California-Davis, 1970-1972
Intern, Equine Medicine & Surgery, University of California-Davis, 1968-1969

Research Area

Chronic Pulmonary Disease
Disaster Medicine
Sports Medicine/Podiatry

Selected Publications

Chronic Pulmonary Disease

Mansmann, R.A., Wheat, J.D., and Jang, S.S.: The Diagnostic Usefulness of Transtracheal Aspiration in the Horse. Proc. Amer. Assoc. of Eq. Pract.: 143-146, 1971.

Mansmann, R.A. and Knight, H.D.: Transtracheal Aspiration in the Horse. J.A.V.M.A., 160(11): 1527-1529, June 1, 1972.

Mansmann, R.A., Osburn, B.I., Wheat, J.D., and Frick, O.L.: Chicken Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis in Horses. J.A.V.M.A., 166(7): 673-677, April 1, 1975.

Mansmann, R.A. and Bernard-Strother, S.: Pleuroscopy in Horses. M.V.P.: 917, January 1985.

Bernard, Strother, S. and Mansmann, R.A.: Diagnosis and Treatment of Anaerobic Bacterial Pleuro Pneumonia in Six Horses. The Compendium in Continuing Education, 7: 341349, June 1985.

Schott, H.C. and Mansmann, R.A.: Thoracic Drainage in Horses. Compendium of Continuing Education, 12: 251-261, February 1990.

Mansmann, R.A.: Adverse Drug Reaction. Proc. 36th Annu. Conv. Am. Assoc. Eq. Pract.: 155-160, December 1990.

Mansmann, R.A., Granulomatous pneumonia in Diseases of the Respiratory System Equine Medicine and Surgery 4th ed. 1: 449-457, 1991.

Ziemer, E., Pappagianis, D., Madigan, J., Mansmann, R.A., and Hoffman, K.: Coccidiomycosis in Horses: 15 cases (1975 – 1984). J.A.V.M.A. 201(6): 910-915, September 15, 1992.

Mansmann, R.A. and King, Christine: How to Perform Bronchoalveolar Lavage in Practice. 44th Proceedings of AAEP. 186-188, 1998.

Mansmann, R.A.: “Granulomatous pneumonia” in Colahan, P.T., Mayhew, I.G., Merritt, A.M., and Moore, J.N. Equine Medicine and Surgery, Mosby Inc. 5th ed. 544-546, 1999.

Disaster Medicine

Mansmann, R.A., McCurdy, B., O’Connor, K., et. Al.: Disaster Planning Model For an Equine Assistance and Evacuation Team. J. Eq. Vet. Sci., 7(5): 268-271, Sept/Oct 1992.

Mansmann, R.A.: Exploring Equine Emergency Medicine. J.E.V.S. 13(5):253-254, May 1993.

Mansmann, R.A. and Collins, T.: Maintenance of an Equine Assistance and Evacuation Team. J.E.V.S. 13(5): 284-286, May 1993.

Mansmann, R.A.: Equine Disaster Medicine. J.E.V.S. 15(4): 140-141, April 1995.

Mansmann, R.A. and Woodie, B.: Equine Transportation Problems and Some Preventives: A Review. J.E.V.S. 15(4): 141-144, April 1995.

Mansmann, R.A.: Disaster Medicine, Chapter 41 in Orsini, J.A. and Divers, T.J., Manual of Equine Emergencies: Treatment and Procedures. W.B. Saunders Co. 1st ed., Philadelphia. 638-645, 1998.

Mansmann, R.A., Gimenez, T., and Gimenez, R.M.: Disaster Medicine, Chapter 54 in Orsini, J.A. and Divers, T.J., Manual of Equine Emergencies: Treatment and Procedures. W.B. Saunders Co., 2nd ed., Philadelphia, 736-748, 2003.

Sports Medicine

Mansmann, R.A., Carlson, G.P., White, N.A, and Hoffsis, G.F.: Electrolyte Alterations in Endurance Horses. Proc. Of Eq. Nut. Physio. Society. 3542, 1973.

Carlson, G. P. and Mansmann, R.A.: Serum Electrolyte and Plasma Protein Alterations in Horses Used in Endurance Rides. J.A.V.M.A., 165(3): 262-264, August 1, 1974.

Mansmann, R.A., Carlson, G.P., White, N.A., Milne, D.W.: Synchronous Diaphragmatic Flutter in Horses. J.A.V.M.A., 165(3): 265-270, August 1, 1974.

Personett, L.A., McAllister, E.S., and Mansmann, R.A.: Proximal Suspensory Lameness in the Horse. M.V.P., 64(7): 541, July 1983.

Bernard-Strother, S., Mansmann, R.A., Beckstead, C.: Mid-Sagittal Intra-Articular Fracture of the Third Phalanx in a Colt. M.V.P.: 472-473, June 1984.

McGinness, S.G., Mansmann, R.A., and Breuhaus, B.A.: Nasogastric Electrolyte Replacement in Horses, The Compendium. 18(8): 942-951, August 1995.

Andrews. F.M., White, S.L., Williamson, L.H., Maykuth, P.L., Geiser, D.R., Green, E.M., Ralston, S.L., and Mansmann, R.A.: Effects of Shortening the Steeplechase Phase (Phase B) of a 3-day Event. E.V.J., Supp.(20): 64-72, 1995.

Mansmann, R.A., King, Christine, and Stewart, L.: How to Develop a Preventive Foot Care Program – A Model. 46th Proceedings of AAEP. 156-161, 2000.

Mansmann, R.A. Estrous Cycle and Performance in Athletic Mares, Chapter 50 in Ross, M.W. and Dyson, S.J., Diagnosis and Management of Lameness in the Horse. Elsevier Science & W.B. Saunders Co., 1st ed., St. Louis, 480-483, 2003.

Books

Mansmann, R.A., McAllister, E.S., Pratt, P.: Equine Medicine and Surgery, Third Edition, American Veterinary Publications, Inc., Santa Barbara, CA. General Editors, 1981.

King, Christine and Mansmann, R.A. Equine Lameness. Equine Research, Inc. Grand Prairie, Texas. 1997.

Mansmann, R.A. and Miller, P.S. Instructions for Equine Clients. Mosby, St. Louis. 1995.

Floyd, A.E. and Mansmann, R.A. Equine Podiatry. Elsevier, St. Louis. 2007.

Current Veterinarian/Client Informational Pieces

Mansmann, R.A. and King, Christine. Preventing Laminitis in Horses. Paper Horse, Cary, North Carolina. 2000.

Mansmann, R.A. and Long, Ginger S. “Basic Ground Exercise Therapy-for all Horses.” Ginger Long, North Carolina. 2002.

Mansmann, R.A., “Gait flaws: expand lameness evaluation,” published in the January 2002 edition of DVM Magazine.

Wenholz, S.D., “Underrun Heels--Not So Innocent," published in the November 2002 edition of The Horse, Contributor, R.A. Mansmann.

Mansmann, R.A., “Veterinarian/Farrier Relationship," published in the January 2002 edition of The Horse.

Mansmann, R.A., **The Value of Equine Research, April 2002.

Gray, L., "Stop Problems Before They Start," published in the June 2003 edition of The Horse, Contributor, R.A. Mansmann.