Sarah Freeman

Contact

• workRoom B21 Gateway Building
  Sutton Bonington Campus
  Sutton Bonington
  Leicestershire
  LE12 5RD
  UK
• work0115 951 6422
• fax0115 951 6440
• sarah.freeman@nottingham.ac.uk

Biography

Sarah Freeman graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, University of London in 1994. Following a year working in mixed practice in Suffolk, she returned to the Royal Veterinary College in 1995 as a postgraduate student in the Equine Hospital. She obtained a PhD in equine anaesthesia, the RCVS Certificates in Veterinary Anaesthesia, Veterinary Radiology and Equine Soft Tissue Surgery. She became a lecturer in Equine Surgery at the Royal Veterinary College in 1999, and became a Member of the Institute of Teaching and Learning in 2002. Between 2002 and 2005, Sarah was self-employed undertaking consultancy veterinary education and clinical work. She became a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2005. She joined the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, University of Nottingham in 2005, and was involved in much of the early planning and delivery of the new curriculum.

Expertise Summary

Sarah Freeman is an Associate Professor in Veterinary Surgery at the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science. She is a European Specialist in Large Animal Surgery, and also holds further qualifications in Equine Soft Tissue Surgery, Veterinary Anaesthesia and Radiology. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and was awarded the Lord Dearing Award for Teaching and Learning in 2007 for her contribution to teaching and curriculum development.

Sarah is module convenor for Musculoskeletal 2 (Year 4 module), and co-convenor for Musculoskeletal 1 (Year 1 module). Her current roles include teaching, research and clinical work. She provides clinical expertise and final year teaching within the Defence Animal Centre Equine Hospital. She is Sub-Dean for Extra Mural Studies within the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science.

Research Summary

Sarah's research interests are in veterinary education and non-invasive studies of equine disease.

Current research projects are:

Evaluating the student experience (in conjunction with the School of Education)

Evaluating the development of a new veterinary curriculum

Effect of management on gastrointestinal fluid homeostasis in the horse.

Recent Publications

• STEPHENSON, H M, GREEN, M J and FREEMAN, S L, 2011. Prevalence of obesity in a population of horses in the UK. The Veterinary record.
• WILLIAMS, S, TUCKER, C A, GREEN, M J and FREEMAN, S L, 2011. Investigation of the effect of pasture and stable management on large intestinal motility in the horse, measured using transcutaneous ultrasonography. Equine veterinary journal. 43 Suppl 39, 93-7
• MAGNIER K, WANG R, DALE VHM, MURPHY R, HAMMOND RA, MOSSOP L, FREEMAN SL, ANDERSON C and PEAD MJ, 2011. Enhancing Clinical Learning In The Workplace: A Qualitative Study. The Veterinary Record. 169(26), 682
• HECKER K, READ EK, VALLEVAND A, KREBS G, DONSZELMANN D, MUELLING CKW and FREEMAN SL, 2011. Assessment Of First-Year Veterinary Students' Clinical Skills Using Objective Structured Clinical Examinations. Journal Of Veterinary Medical Education. 37(4), 395-402

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Past Research

Previous research has been on equine anaesthesia and sedation, and the use of abdominal ultrasound in diagnosis and prevention of colic in the horse.

• STEPHENSON, H M, GREEN, M J and FREEMAN, S L, 2011. Prevalence of obesity in a population of horses in the UK. The Veterinary record.
• WILLIAMS, S, TUCKER, C A, GREEN, M J and FREEMAN, S L, 2011. Investigation of the effect of pasture and stable management on large intestinal motility in the horse, measured using transcutaneous ultrasonography. Equine veterinary journal. 43 Suppl 39, 93-7
• MAGNIER K, WANG R, DALE VHM, MURPHY R, HAMMOND RA, MOSSOP L, FREEMAN SL, ANDERSON C and PEAD MJ, 2011. Enhancing Clinical Learning In The Workplace: A Qualitative Study. The Veterinary Record. 169(26), 682
• HECKER K, READ EK, VALLEVAND A, KREBS G, DONSZELMANN D, MUELLING CKW and FREEMAN SL, 2011. Assessment Of First-Year Veterinary Students' Clinical Skills Using Objective Structured Clinical Examinations. Journal Of Veterinary Medical Education. 37(4), 395-402
• ENGLAND GCW, PHILLIPS L and FREEMAN SL, 2010. Heritability Of Semen Characteristics In Dogs. Theriogenology. 74(7), 1136-40
• ENGLAND, G C W, RUSSO, M and FREEMAN, S L, 2009. Follicular dynamics, ovulation and conception rates in bitches. Reproduction in Domestic Animals. 44 Suppl 2, 53-8
• SUTTON, SASKI, CLUTTERBUCK, ABIGAIL, HARRIS, PAT, GENT, THOM, FREEMAN, SARAH, FOSTER, NEIL, BARRETT-JOLLEY, RICHARD and MOBASHERI, ALI, 2009. The contribution of the synovium, synovial derived inflammatory cytokines and neuropeptides to the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis. The Veterinary Journal. 179(1), 10-24
• ENGLAND GCW, FREEMAN SL and RUSSO M, 2007. Treatment Of Spontaneous Pyometra In 22 Bitches With A Combination Of Cabergoline And Cloprostenol. The Veterinary Record. 160(9), 293-6
• MOSSOP L, FREEMAN S and COBB K, 2007. Communication Skills. The Veterinary Record. 160(5), 171
• ENGLAND, G., BURGESS, C.M., FREEMAN, S.L., SMITH, S.C. and PACEY, A.A., 2006. Relationship between the fertile period and sperm transport in the bitch Theriogenology. 66(6-7), 1410-1418
• ENGLAND, G.C., FREEMAN, S.L. and RUSSO, M., 2006. Treatment of spontaneous pyometra in the bitch with a combination of carbergoline and cloprostenol. Veterinary Record.
• BETTSCHART-WOLFENSBERGER, R., FREEMAN, S.L., BOWEN, I.M., ALIABADI, F.S., WELLER,R., HUHTINEN, M. and CLARKE, K.W., 2005. Cardiopulmonary effects and pharmacokinetics of i.v. dexmedetomidine in ponies Equine Veterinary Journal. 37(1), 60-64
• FREEMAN, S.L., 2005. Radiology of the equine foot. Veterinary Times.
• BETTSCHART-WOLFENSBERGER, R., BOWEN, I.M., FREEMAN, S.L., WELLER, R. and CLARKE, K.W., 2003. Medetomidine-ketamine anaesthesia induction followed by medetomidine-propofol in ponies: infusion rates and cardiopulmonary side effects Equine Veterinary Journal. 35(3), 308-313
• MCGOWAN, C. and FREEMAN, S.L., 2003. Clinical commentary. Abdominal pain in an aged pony. Equine Veterinary Education. 15, 179-181
• FREEMAN, S. L., 2003. Diagnostic ultrasonography of the mature equine abdomen Equine Veterinary Education. VOL 15(PART 6), 319-330
• FREEMAN, S.L., BOWEN, I.M., BETTSCHART-WOLFENSBERGER, R., ALIBHAI, H.I.K. and ENGLAND, G.C.W., 2002. Cardiovascular effects of romifidine in the standing horse Research in Veterinary Science. 72(2), 123-129
• FREEMAN, S., 2002. Ultrasonography of the equine abdomen: findings in the colic patient IN PRACTICE -LONDON- BRITISH VETERINARY ASSOCIATION-. VOL 24(PART 5), 262-273
• FREEMAN, S.L., ARCHER, D.C. and STALEY, C., 2002. Comparison of the ultrasonographic and histologic appearence of strangulated intestine. In: 7th International Colic Symposium.
• FREEMAN, S., 2002. Ultrasonography of the equine abdomen: techniques and normal findings IN PRACTICE -LONDON- BRITISH VETERINARY ASSOCIATION-. VOL 24(PART 4), 204-211
• NICHOLS, V. and FREEMAN, S.L., 2002. The effect of management on equine gastrointestinal motility. In: 7th International Colic Symposium..
• FREEMAN, S.L. and ENGLAND, G.C.W., 2001. Effect of romifidine on gastrointestinal motility, assessed by transrectal ultrasonography Equine Veterinary Journal. 33(6), 570-576
• BETTSCHART-WOLFENSBERGER, R., BOWEN, M. I., FREEMAN, S. L., FELLER, R., BETTSCHART, R. W., NOLAN, A. and CLARKE, K. W., 2001. Cardiopulmonary effects of prolonged anesthesia via propofol-medetomidine infusion in ponies American Journal of Veterinary Research. VOL 62(PART 9), 1428-1435
• FREEMAN, S.L., MCGAHAN, J.S., GARLAND, E. and CUDDESFORD, D., 2001. Effect of water intake on gastrointestinal function in the horse. In: 40th Annual Congress of the British Equine Veterinary Assocaition.. 213
• BETTSCHART-WOLFENSBERGER, R., FREEMAN, S. L., JAGGIN-SCHMUCKER, N. and CLARKE, K. W., 2001. Infusion of a combination of propofol and medetomidine for long-term anesthesia in ponies American Journal of Veterinary Research. VOL 62(PART 4), 500-507
• FREEMAN, S. L., 2001. Use of transrectal ultrasonography to aid diagnosis of small colon strangulation in two horses Veterinary Record. VOL 148(PART 26), 812-813