S9E16 Doctor Decisions

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. 

In this episode, which is Episode 200, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss the routine exam that your vet does at every wellness visit. As Dr. Lacher explains, it's a whole lot more than it looks like, and the benefits to both you and your horse are many! As usual, there are a variety of rabbit holes explored in this conversation. 

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long interview Dr. Leigh Mack, founder of the First Responder Veterinary Network. Listeners will learn how the current first responder and emergency services systems manage animals in emergencies, how and why the FRVN is trying to bring veterinarians into the process, and what every animal owner needs to know and be prepared for. There are a lot of surprising things to be learned in this episode, and we encourage everyone to visit https://www.frvn.org/ to support this new system to help our horses, dogs, cats, and more!

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long take a deep dive into pasture grass! Topics include sugar, forage quality, consumption management, and much more!

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long sit down with Dr. Erika Machtinger, Professor of Entomology at Penn State, to talk about the New World Screwworm. This is a great conversation for horse owners across North America to learn all about the NW Screwworm, why it's a big deal, how to recognize and handle it on your farm, and how the USDA is handling it. For links to current updates on New World Screwworm, visit SpringhillEquine.com. 

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss the dental care needs of horses at different points in their lives. Topics include foals, yearlings, young horses, adult horses, and seniors, and addresses issues and concerns at each stage, general care, and diseases like EOTRH. Also discussed is why all your equine dental care should be provided by a veterinarian! 

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long talk to Dr. Brian Nielsen. Dr. Nielsen is a professor of senior level equine physiology in the Animal Science department at Michigan State University, and one of the leading bone development researchers in the world in the Spartan Equine Research (SPERE) Lab. Topics include bone modeling and remodeling, what research shows about turnout vs. stalled horses, how to impact bone growth, and much, much more. Every horse owner will benefit greatly from this incredibly fun and insightful conversation!

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss the complex world of tendons and ligaments in horse legs. Topics include common injuries, strengthening and conditioning, rehab, and much more!

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long cover the wild world of high ringbone, low ringbone, and side bones. Topics include what they are (and aren't!), symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.