Education

MS, University of Minnesota, 2004

BVM&S, University of Edinburgh (Scotland), 2000

Certifications

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons

Research Interest

Orthopedics

Treatment of laminitis

Bisphosphonates in horses

Laparoscopic procedures

Teaching Interest

Equine Surgery

Clinical Interest

Equine Surgery

Awards & Honors

2021, Dean's Teacher Merit Honor Roll

2020, Dean's Teacher Merit Honor Roll

2019, Dean's Teacher Merit Honor Roll

2018, Dean's Teacher Merit Honor Roll

2017, Dean's Teacher Merit Honor Roll

2016, Dean's Teacher Merit Honor Roll

2015, Dean's Teacher Merit Honor Roll

2014, Dean's Teacher Merit Honor Roll

2013, Dean's Teacher Merit Honor Roll

2012, Dean's Teacher Merit Honor Roll

2011, Dean's Teacher Merit Honor Roll 

Publications

Aseptic Technique, Mitchell, Colin, 2017, Publisher: John Wiley and Sons

Endoscopic Exam of the Upper Respiratory Tract / Rhinolaryngoscopy, Mitchell, Colin, 2017, Publisher: John Wiley and Sons

Evaluation of hoof balance and conformation, Mitchell, Colin, 2017, Publisher: John Wiley and Sons

Large Animal Surgical Nursing, Mitchell, Colin, 2017, Publisher: Saunders

Large Animal Surgical Nursing, Mitchell, Colin; Gill, Marjorie, 2013, Publisher: Saunders

Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of clodronate disodium evaluated in plasma, synovial fluid and urine, Krueger, Clarisa; Mitchell, Colin; Leise, Britta; Knych, Heather, 2020, Equine Veterinary Journal

Evaluation of peer teaching and deliberate practice to teach veterinary surgery, Compton, Nashua; Cary, Julie; Wenz, John; Lutter, Dylan; Mitchell, Colin; Godfrey, Jennifer, 2019, Veterinary Surgery , Volume: 48, Pages: 199-208

Tiludronate and Clodronate do not Affect Bone Structure or Remodeling Kinetics over a 60 Day Randomized Trial , Richbourg, Heather; Mitchell, Colin; Gillett, Ashley; McNulty, Margaret, 2018, BMC Veterinary Research

Uncommon Castration Complication: Penile amputation and sheath ablation following an iatrogenic phallectomy , Beavers, Kelli; Mitchell, Colin, 2017, Equine Veterinary Education

Assessment of Tuber Coxae Bone Biopsy in the Standing Horse, Mitchell, Colin; Richbourg, H; Goupil, B; Gillett, A; McNulty, Margaret, 2017, Veterinary Surgery , Volume: 46, Pages: 396-402

Grant Funding

Analysis of the Effects of Clodronate Disodium on Equine Articular Cartilage Using an In Vitro Cell Culture Model, Equine Health Studies Program, $4,000.00

Effect of tiludronate on bone remodeling and regeneration in horses, Morris Animal Foundation, $116,707.00

Histologic Changes to the Muscular Portion of the Hind Suspensory Ligament of Horses as a Result of Neurectomy of the Deep Branch of the Lateral Plantar Nerve., Charles V. Cusimano EHSP, $1,340.00

The use of liposomal bupivacaine as an incisional analgesic and its effects on wound healing, LSU-SVM, NIH, Merial Summer Scholar Program, $6,211.00

The Effect of Neurectomy of the Deep Branch of the Lateral Plantar Nerve on the Biomechanical Properties and Diagnostic Imaging Characteristics of the Equine Hind Suspensory Ligament, Charles V. Cusimano EHSP, $11,998.00

Influence of clodronate on bone density and bone formation in young horses, Equine Health Studies Program, $12,000.00

Serum testosterone concentrations following human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) stimulation in cryptorchid horses before and after castration, Charles V. Cusimano EHSP Grant, $2,745.00

Influence of tiludronate on bone density and bone formation in young horses, Equine Health Studies Program, $9,500.00

An in vitro biomechanical evaluation and comparison of two figure of eight tension band cerclage wires versus one 2.0 Acumed cable as the palmar support systems for equine metacarpophalangeal joint arthrodesis, Charles V. Cusimano Equine Health Studies Program, $6,206.20

Occurrence of palatal instability in a normal population of Thoroughbreds in race training, Equine Health Studies Program