Mustajab Mirza
Associate Professor Louisiana State University
Areas of Expertise
Research Focus
Equine Orthopedic Surgery & Laminitis Management
Dr. Mirza’s research focuses on equine orthopedic surgery—large-bone fractures, laminitis, and safe anesthesia recovery. He blends clinical biomechanics, regenerative-medicine trials, and disaster-rescue training to improve surgical outcomes and protect horse health.
Education
Louisiana State University
M.S.
1998
University of Agriculture Faisalabad Lahore
DVM
1992
Accomplishments
Dean's Teacher Merit Honor Roll
2019, 2020
The Halter Project "Community Preparedness Hero Partner"
2018
Everett D. Besch Distinguished Service Award
2023
Media Appearances
Mississippi family thanks Baton Rouge Police, LSU vet team for helping save their horse
WBRZ 2 tv
2024-09-23
Lessigne added this was a team effort and said Abigail Sales was a student technician helping with the horse. Dr. Mustajab Mirza also helped in saving Trooper, Ieradi said.
LSU Vet Med plays major role in detecting toxin affecting Louisiana horses
DVM360 online
2023-01-12
The first round of horses was treated by Mustajab Mirza, DVM, DACVS, associate professor of equine surgery. Then, Rose Baker, BVMS, DACVIM (LAIM), assistant professor of equine medicine, took over the care of the horses. On December 6, Matthew Welborn, DVM (LSU 1987), MPH, DACVPM, professor of food animal health maintenance at LSU Vet Med; and Christine Navarre, DVM (LSU 1990), DACVIM, professor of veterinary science, visited the farm in search of potential toxins.
Caring for the General’s Horse
Louisiana State University online
2022-01-20
Mustajab Mirza, DVM, DACVS, associate professor, came in on a Sunday (his day off) to treat Big Red when he had colic. Lt. Gen. Honoré remains grateful and slightly in awe of his dedication.
“At the LSU vet school, they know Big Red is family to me,” h
Articles
Gait Changes Vary among Horses with Naturally Occurring Osteoarthritis Following Intra-articular Administration of Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma
Frontiers in Veterinary Science2016
Mechanisms to reduce lameness associated with osteoarthritis (OA) are vital to equine health and performance. This study was designed to quantify response to autologous, intra-articular platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in horses with OA. Kinetic gait analysis was performed on 12 horses with unilateral forelimb lameness and OA in the same limb before and after intra-articular anesthesia (IAA).
Research Grants
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
EHSP
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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
EHSP
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Medical support for equine flood victims in Louisiana
May HTR Foundation
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Media
