Research Interests
Veterinary SurgeryDr Olivier Simon
Senior Lecturer
School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
College of Science
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 - ongoing | Clinic Lead | The University of Adelaide |
| 2017 - ongoing | Senior Lecturer | The University of Adelaide |
| 2000 - 2016 | Head Surgeon - Partner | De Bosdreef - De Morette equine referral clinics |
| Language | Competency |
|---|---|
| Dutch; Flemish | Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review |
| English | Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review |
| French | Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 - 1992 | Université de Liège | Belgium | DMV |
| Date | Title | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 - 2000 | Diplôme d'Etudes Specialisées | Université de Montréal | Canada |
| Date | Title | Institution name | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Diplomate | European College of Veterinary Surgeons | Switzerland |
| — | Member | Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists | Australia |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Shahid, M. A., Guitart, A. S., Bertin, F. R., Simon, O., Ceusters, J., Serteyn, D., & Whitworth, D. J. (2026). Characterization and priming of equine muscle-derived mesenchymal stem cells to enhance their anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory profiles. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 12, 14 pages. |
| 2025 | Munerato, M. S., Simon, O., & Nicholson, A. (2025). Return of spontaneous circulation after cardiopulmonary arrest in an adult horse recovering from anaesthesia. Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, 52(5), 671-676. |
| 2025 | O'Brien, C., Simon, O., Franklin, S. H., Ferlini Agne, G., Weaver, S., & Raidal, S. L. (2025). Efficacy and welfare effects of different forms of physical restraint for upper airway endoscopy of horses.. Equine Vet J, 13 pages. Scopus1 WoS1 |
| 2025 | du Preez, S., Lynch, B., Lindsay, S., Simon, O., & Ferlini Agne, G. (2025). Corneal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Arising From a Conjunctival Graft Scar in a Horse.. Veterinary ophthalmology, 29(2), 7 pages. |
| 2023 | Averay, K., Wilkins, C., de Kantzow, M., Simon, O., van Galen, G., Sykes, B., & Verwilghen, D. (2023). Factors that influence owner consent for exploratory laparotomy in horses with colic in Australia and New Zealand. Equine Veterinary Journal, 55(4), 656-665. Scopus5 WoS6 Europe PMC2 |
| 2023 | Ferlini Agne, G., May, B. E., Lovett, A., Simon, O., Steel, C., Santos, L., . . . Franklin, S. (2023). Horse Grimace Scale Does Not Detect Pain in Horses with Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome. Animals, 13(10), 1623-1-1623-12. Scopus13 WoS11 Europe PMC4 |
| 2021 | Baranková, K., de Bont, M. P., Simon, O., Meulyzer, M., Boussauw, B., Vandenberghe, F., & Wilderjans, H. (2021). Non-surgical manual reduction of indirect inguinal hernias in 89 adult stallions. Equine Veterinary Education, 34(9), 8 pages. Scopus5 WoS4 |
| 2021 | Burbery, K., Simon, O., Woolford, L., & Ferlini Agne, G. (2021). Bilateral thyroid adenomas in an alpaca. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 35(6), 2937-2942. Scopus2 WoS1 Europe PMC2 |
| 2021 | Haddad, R., Corraretti, G., Simon, O., Mair, T., Sutton, A. G., & Kelmer, G. (2021). Small intestinal intussusception in horses: Multicentre retrospective report on 26 cases (2009-2020). Equine Veterinary Education, 34(12), 7 pages. Scopus4 WoS3 |
| 2020 | Jackson, M. A., Ohlerth, S., Brink, P., Simon, O., Kummer, M., & Fürst, A. E. (2020). Treatment of subchondral cystic lesions (SCLs) with parathyroid hormone peptide (PTH₁−₃₄)-enriched fibrin hydrogel in three different concentrations: A dose-blinded, randomised study. Equine Veterinary Education, 32(Suppl. 10), 121-128. Scopus2 WoS2 |
| 2020 | Corraretti, G., Meulyzer, M., & Simon, O. (2020). Treatment of a subchondral cystic-like lesion in the distal scapula with a translesional bone screw in a horse. EQUINE VETERINARY EDUCATION, 33(7), 5 pages. Scopus3 WoS3 |
| 2019 | Barankova, K., de Bont, M., Simon, O., Meulyzer, M., Boussauw, B., Vandenberghe, F., . . . Wilderjans, H. (2019). Results of a non-surgical manual reduction technique to treat strangulating indirect inguinal hernias in the adult stallions: 89 cases (2000 - 2015).. Veterinary Surgery. |
| 2012 | Wilderjans, H., Meulyzer, M., & Simon, O. (2012). Standing Laparoscopic Peritoneal Flap Hernioplasty Technique for Preventing Recurrence of Acquired Strangulating Inguinal Herniation in Stallions. Veterinary Surgery, 41(2), 292-299. Scopus36 WoS29 Europe PMC20 |
| 2011 | Arensburg, L., Wilderjans, H., Simon, O., Dewulf, J., & Boussauw, B. (2011). Nonseptic tenosynovitis of the digital flexor tendon sheath caused by longitudinal tears in the digital flexor tendons: A retrospective study of 135 tenoscopic procedures. Equine Veterinary Journal, 43(6), 660-668. Scopus64 WoS56 Europe PMC28 |
| 2010 | De Bont, M. P., Wilderjans, H., & Simon, O. (2010). Standing laparoscopic ovariectomy technique with intraabdominal dissection for removal of large pathologic ovaries in mares.. Veterinary Surgery Vs the Official Journal of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, 39(6), 737-741. Scopus41 WoS29 Europe PMC14 |
| 2008 | Mespoulhès-Rivière, C., & Simon, O. (2008). Gastrojejunostomy as successful surgical treatment of acute duodenitis/proximal jejunitis in a mare. Wiener Tierarztliche Monatsschrift, 95(3-4), 80-84. Scopus3 WoS3 |
| 2004 | Simon, O., Laverty, S., Bouré, L., Marcoux, M., & Szöke, M. O. (2004). Arthroscopic removal of axial osteochondral fragments of the proximoplantar aspect of the proximal phalanx using electrocautery probes in 23 standardbred racehorses. Veterinary Surgery, 33(4), 422-427. Scopus17 WoS10 Europe PMC8 |
| 2003 | Wilderjans, H., Boussauw, B., Madder, K., & Simon, O. (2003). Tenosynovitis of the digital flexor tendon sheath and annular ligament constriction syndrome caused by longitudinal tears in the deep digital flexor tendon: A clinical and surgical report of 17 cases in Warmblood horses. Equine Veterinary Journal, 35(3), 270-275. Scopus67 WoS49 Europe PMC28 |
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VET_SC_7306RW, Elective Topics
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| Date | Role | Research Topic | Program | Degree Type | Student Load | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Co-Supervisor | A Search for Novel Anthelmintics & Understanding Mechanisms of Action & Resistance Against Equine Gastrointestinal Nematodes | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Miss Megan Arianne Jones |
| 2025 | Co-Supervisor | A Search for Novel Anthelmintics & Understanding Mechanisms of Action & Resistance Against Equine Gastrointestinal Nematodes | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Miss Megan Arianne Jones |
| Date | Role | Committee | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 - ongoing | Member | Animal Ethics Committee | The University of Adelaide | Australia |
| 2017 - ongoing | Board Member | VHC Advisory Committee | SAVS | Australia |
| Date | Role | Membership | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 - ongoing | Member | ANZCVS | Australia |
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