Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth

Latest Episodes:

S5E14 Feet 101 Jul 14, 2022

Show notes

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long explore the old axiom, "no hoof, no horse," and the myriad of ways that manifests itself. Topics include bone structure, tendons and ligaments, lamina, trimming and shoeing, and much more. Along with good nutrition and dental care, proper hoof care is one of the most important parts of horse ownership.

S5E13 Flying Things with Dr. Erika Machtinger Jul 01, 2022

Show notes

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long interview entomologist Dr. Erika Machtinger of Penn State about a variety of bugs that are problematic for horses. Topics include houseflies, stable flies, horse flies, gnats, mosquitos, and more, what works on them, and what doesn't.

S5E12 Lyme Disease with Dr. Sally Denotta Jun 14, 2022

Show notes

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long interview Sally Denotta, DVM, Ph.D. of the University of Florida's College of Veterinary Medicine about Lyme Disease in horses. Topics include symptoms, the difficulty in diagnosing it, and treatment options.

S5E11 Episode 100! Why You Need A Great Relationship With Your Veterinarian Jun 01, 2022

Show notes

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss thre state of veterinary medicine. Topics include the reducing number of equine veterinarians, how to improve your relationship with your vet, and why it matters so much.

S5E10 The Difference Between Supplements and Drugs May 14, 2022

Show notes

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss the three classifications of Drugs, Medical Devices, and Supplements. This is arguably one of the most important distinctions to understand as a horse owner, and by the end, listeners will know why most veterinarians have a healthy skepticism of most supplements.

S5E09 Runny Eyes Apr 30, 2022

Show notes

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long take a close look at runny eyes in horses. This can be an indicator of several different things, all of which are discussed, as well as treatment and prevention.

S5E08 Essential Healthcare Basics for Horses Apr 14, 2022

Show notes

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss the basic healthcare things that every horse needs each year. Topics include vaccines, dental care, deworming, foot care, and nutrition, among others.

S5E07 Pigeon Fever Apr 01, 2022

Show notes

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long talk about Pigeon Fever. Topics include symptoms, cause, treatment, and prevention.

S5E06 EHV Equine Herpes Virus Mar 14, 2022

Show notes

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss EHV 1, 4 and 5. Topics include the not-so-bad, the really, really bad, and everything in between.

S5E05 Medical Mysteries and Difficult Diagnoses Mar 01, 2022

Show notes

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long take a look at the challenges of diagnosing horses with ailments that can't be positively identified by a simple test, or in many cases, at all.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Straight from the Horse Doctor’s Mouth

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected