In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long interview Kelly Vineyard, Ph.D. Kelly is the senior equine nutritionist for Purina, and brings a fantastic knowledge base to the show. She fields questions about a wide variety of nutrition topics, including what you can expect when you call your feed company for nutrition advice. This is a must-listen episode for every horse owner!

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S4E20 Equine Nutrition with Kelly Vineyard

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss the effects of drugs like Tildren and OsPhos on the bones of horses. Topics include appropriate uses, common inappropriate uses, and the long-term impacts of use.

S4E19 Bones and Bisphosphonates 101

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long take a deep dive into equine hormones, and how they make the body function. Topics include seasonal changes such as hair and foot growth, mares, stallions, and disfunctions in the system like PPID/Cushings.

S4E18 Hormonal Horses

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss common blood tests that veterinarians run on horses. Topics include what information can be obtained from blood tests, what can't be, and how doctors use that information to treat horses.  

S4E17 Blood Tests Demystified

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss all things horse snot. Learn what the different colors, consistencies, and quantities can tell you, what to worry about, and what to tell your veterinarian.

S4E16 What Does the Snot Say?

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss the health challenges of turning an OTTB or Standardbred into a well-adjusted, healthy member of your barn. Topics include dietary needs, turnout, exercise, habits and routines, and more.

S4E15 Race Horse to Sport Horse: Healthy Transitions

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long take another look at deworming protocols, and discuss the latest research regarding drug resistance. Topics include parasites, drug resistance from over-deworming, and the looming drug crisis the entire equine industry is facing.

S4E14 Critical Deworming Update

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss Potomac Horse Fever. Topics include the misleading name, symptoms, treatment, and prevention. 

S4E13 Potomac Horse Fever

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long have a very candid discussion about all aspects of humane euthanasia. Topics include logistical considerations, making the decision when it isn't easy, methods, and more. 

S4E12 Humane Euthanasia: Some Things You Should Know

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long talk about rabies in horses. Topics include how rabies moves among different animals (including humans!), treatment, and vaccination.

S4E11 Rabies

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher talks Stereotypical Behaviors with Equine Behaviorist Dr. Carissa Wickens from the University of Florida's Animal Sciences department. Topics include cribbing, weaving, stall-walking, and more.

S4E10 Stereotypical Behaviors with Dr. Carissa Wickens

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss Equine Infectious Anemia, the disease that Coggins testing looks for. Topics include history, symptoms, and the importance of prevention.

S4E09 Equine Infectious Anemia

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss various skin cancers, including squamous cell carcinoma, sarcoids, and melanoma. Topics include signs and diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. 

S4E08 Skin Cancers in Horses

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long are joined by Ella Richardson, host of the Short Strides podcast. They talk about stress both in horses and riders, and how to recognize it, manage it, and prevent it.

S4E07 Recognizing and Managing Stress with Ella Richardson

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss the stifle. Topics include common injuries, diagnostic challenges, treatments, and prevention tips.

S4E06 Stifles are Complicated

Equine veterinarian Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss horse healthcare, and proper care and maintenance. Whether your horse is an athlete or a lawn ornament, you'll learn something that will help you be a better horse parent!

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