Jennifer S. Taintor, DVM, MS, DACVIM Education: Master of Science in Biomedical Science Auburn University, Auburn, AL. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Auburn University, Auburn, AL. Bachelor of Science in Animal Science                 Auburn University, Auburn, AL. Professional Experience: Assistant professor: Field Service Clinical Sciences, Auburn University Visiting Assistant Professor: Equine Medicine Clinical Sciences, Auburn University. Staff Veterinarian: CDC Equine Project AuburnUniversity Veterinary Medical Officer: USDA Miami, FL Large Animal Medicine Residency Auburn University Associate Veterinarian: Manor Equine Hospital Monkton, Maryland
(334) 844-4490 taintjs@vetmed.auburn.edu
Research Interests Equine Lameness Equine Gastroenterology Equine Infectious Disease Selected Publications Christmann U, Livesey L, Taintor J, Waldridge B, Schumacher J, Grier b, Hite R. Lung Surfactant Function and Composition in Neonatal Foals and Adult Horses. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 20:1402-1407, 2006 Taintor J, Schumacher J, DeGraves F. Comparison of amikacin concentrations in normal and inflamed joints of horses following intra-articular administration. Equine Veterinary Journal. 2006 Feb; 38 (2): 189-191. Taintor J, Sartin EA, Waldridge BM, Schumacher J. Acute pancreatitis in a 3-day-old foal.  Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 2006 Jan-Feb; 20: 210-212. Taintor J, Stewart A, Christman U, Beard D. What’s your diagnosis? Cecocolic intussusception.  Journal of the American Veterinary Association. 2004 Dec 15; 225 (12): 1829-1830.       Schumacher J, Livesey L, DeGraves FJ, Schumacher J, Schramme MC, Hathcock J, Taintor J, Gomez J. Effect of anaesthesia of the palmar digital nerves on proximal interphalangeal joint pain in the horse. Equine Veterinary Journal. 2004 July; 36 (5): 409-414. Taintor J, Schumacher J, Hancock S, Crowe C, Livesey L. Treatment of conidiobolomycosis with fluconazole in two pregnant mares. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 2004 May- June;18 (3): 363-364. Taintor J, Schumacher J, Schumacher J, Purohuit R, DeGraves F, Sartin E. Comparison of pressure in the corpus spongiosum penis during urination in geldings and stallions. Equine Veterinary Journal. 2004 May; 36 (4): 362-364. Taintor J, Schumacher J, Newton J. Conidiobolomycosis in horses. Compendium Of Continuing Education. 2003 November; 25 (11): 872-876. Waldridge BM, Holland M, Taintor J. What is your neurologic diagnosis? Stylohyoid bone fracture and possible petrous temporal bone fracture. Journal of the American Veterinary     Association. 2003 Mar 1; 222 (5): 587-589.