S5E17 Pre-Purchase Exams (and why every horse needs one)
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss pre-purchase exams. Topics include what they cover, what they don't, and why every horse (including "cheap" and "free" horses!) shou...
31 Aug 202251min
S5E16 Body Condition Score
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long talk about body condition score in horses. Topics include how the systems work, how to determine the BCS of a horse, and the health risks of...
14 Aug 202243min
S5E15 Stomach Ulcers
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss equine stomach ulcers. Topics include symptoms, diagnosing, treament, and prevention, along with some mythbusting of common misunder...
30 Jul 202253min
S5E14 Feet 101
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 ligamen...
14 Jul 202242min
S5E13 Flying Things with Dr. Erika Machtinger
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...
1 Jul 202255min
S5E12 Lyme Disease with Dr. Sally Denotta
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 inclu...
14 Jun 202238min
S5E11 Episode 100! Why You Need A Great Relationship With Your Veterinarian
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...
1 Jun 202242min
S5E10 The Difference Between Supplements and Drugs
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 und...
14 Mai 202237min
