Show Notes
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long interview returning guest Dr. Erika Machtinger, an associate professor of entomology at Penn State. They discuss the types of ticks that are typically problems for horses (and dogs and people!), the disease risks associated with each, pasture management, effective tick repellents, and much more!
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long talk about the importance of a PPE on every horse, from free horses to $5M horses, and why it's such a big deal. Topics include heart murmers, arthritis, young horses & old horses, fitness vs. injury history, and much, much more!
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long talk about all the different things that make horses do the things they do. A lot of times it's not as simple as just pain, or just behavior, and getting to the root of the problem can require a lot of patience. Topics include fitness, injuries, attitude, and much more!
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long talk about the history of drugs and diseases, peptides and the science behind them (or lack thereof), how to check the published research behind products, and the challenges of finding effective treatments in a marketplace filled with convincing marketing but no-so-convincing research papers.
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long talk about the presence of AI in the horse world, and some technologies that are likely to change the way we manage horses. Topics include the human element, AI strengths and shortcomings, devices toys and tools, and how to navigate an increasingly complex world with your veterinarian and your horse.
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long talk about equine veterinarians and decision-making. Topics include diagnosing and treatment, client interactions, second opinions, and how to tell if a veterinarian is not necessarily working in the best interests of you and your horse.