S4E15 Race Horse to Sport Horse: Healthy Transitions

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S4E15 Race Horse to Sport Horse: Healthy Transitions

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Aug 1, 2021

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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.

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Aug 1, 2021

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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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S1E6 Rescue Horses by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
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S1E11 Keeping Super Seniors Feeling Super: In this episode, Dr. Lacher and Justin Long discuss senior horses, and the common ailments that you should plan to defend against. Included topics are dental care, PPID/Cushings, and lameness. Preventative care is the overall theme. This is a great... by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
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S1E15 Feeding Horses in Cold Weather: Dr. Lacher takes a deep dive into hay and feed analysis, and discusses how to provide your horse with the best forage and grain combo to get them through the cold weather. This is a great nutrition breakdown for all horse owners, so that you know what... by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
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S1E8 Lameness: How, When, Why, and What To Do: In this episode, Dr. Lacher breaks down the complicated world of equine lameness. She goes over various treatment options, and the ups and downs that come with them, to try to help horse owners understand the seriousness of both lameness and... by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
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S1E2 The Colic Episode: Everything you need to know about colic! by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
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S1E4 Fat Horse Facts: Learn why being overweight is such a huge deal for horses. by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
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S1E7 Death to the $#%! Flies!: Dr. Lacher talks to Dr. Machtinger, an entomologist from Penn State, about managing flies in and around the barn. They discuss prevention, traps, sprays, and more! You can find Dr. Machtinger at https://www.machtingerlab.com/ by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
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S2E7 How to have a Great Relationship with your Vet: In this episode, Dr. Lacher and Justin Long discuss the behind-the-scenes factors that impact your veterinarian, and by extension, your relationship with them. Dr. Lacher explains the looming shortage of equine veterinarians, and what that means for... by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
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S2E6 Flu and Rhino: In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long talk about equine influenza and equine rhinopneumonitis. They dig into how outbreaks develop, how vaccines work differently between the two and why they're so important, bio-security, and... by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
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S1E16 Joint Injections: In this episode, Dr. Lacher and Justin Long discuss joint injections, including steroids, hyaluronic acid, IRAP, PRP, Stem Cells, and Pro-Stride. They talk about the appropriate uses of each one, what they do, and what the risks are. by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
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S3E17 The Dreaded Choke: In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss one of the scariest, yet least dangerous emergencies you're likely to experience with your horse: a choke. Topics include causes, treatment, and preventative measures you can take to... by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
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S1E3 All About Equine Vaccines: Are you properly protecting your horse? by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
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S1E5 The Incredibly Fragile Eye: Every eye problem is an emergency, and here's why. by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
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S1E17 Donkeys Donkeys Donkeys: In this episode, Dr. Lacher and Justin Long discuss donkeys, and how they differ from horses. From diet and exercise to farrier care and deworming, there are a lot of things you need to know to provide the care your donkey needs, and it's not always... by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
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S1E9 EPM, and Why Your Horse Probably Doesn't Have It: EPM hysteria is sweeping the nation! Before you start spending a thousand dollars a month treating your horse for it, take a half hour to learn the facts about EPM, and why your horse most likely doesn't have it. by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
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S2E13 ProBiotics: The Truth Behind the Buzzword: In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long talk to Dr. Rob Franklin, a boarded internist, veterinarian, and co-founder of Full Bucket about probiotics. Dr. Franklin explains the ins and outs of probiotics, and clears the air about... by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
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S2E8 Pre-Purchase Exams: Why vetting a horse is so important by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
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S1E12 Breeding the Problem Mare by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
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S1E10 Itchy Horses & Allergies: and what to do about them by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
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S2E5 Dental Care by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
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S2E4 A Foal's First Year: Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long interview special guest Dr. Tiffany Hall of Equine Medical Center of Ocala on foal care, and what she deals with at the referral hospital level. As a boarded internist and criticalist, Dr. Hall deals with neonatal... by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
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S1E1 Tips for New Horse Owners: Learning the basics of horse ownership by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
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S3E03 Neurologic Behavior: In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss some of the more common symptoms and causes of neurologic behavior in horses. by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
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S2E9 Travelling with Horses: In this episode, Dr. Lacher and Justin Long discus various aspects of hauling horses. Topics include documentation (Coggins, Health Certificate, etc), regional vaccines, truck and trailer, long distance hauling, leg wraps, and more. by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
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S1E13 Stomach Ulcers by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
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S2E2 Joint Infections and why they're Lethal: Dr. Lacher and Justin Long discuss joint infections, and why they are deadlier than most other injuries a horse can have. They also discuss Teddy Bear Highway, a horse that fell off a trailer on the interstate recently, and how his knee joint was... by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
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S2E16 Supplements: In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long take a popular online supplement quiz, and discuss what supplements can and can't do for your horse. Spoiler alert! Your money is better spent on quality feed and hay, and by the end of this... by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
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S2E1 De-worming de Horses: Dr. Lacher and Justin Long discuss how de-worming has changed in recent years due to increasing drug resistance among parasites. Learn what works and what doesn't, and how you can take the best care of your horse without contributing to the problem of... by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
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S3E07 Emergency Technical Rescue for Horses: In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long interview Brandi Phillips, the Animal Technical Rescue Branch Director for the University of Florida's Veterinary Emergency Treatment Service (UF VETS). Topics include services available from... by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
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