StallSide Podcast

The PET Scan, Old Technology, New Applications - with Dr. Katie Garrett and Dr. Jose Bras A new imaging modality made available to veterinarians, the PET Scan (positron emission tomography), is not yet fully understood.  Dr. Katie Garrett, Director of Imaging, and Dr. Jose Bras, lead surgeon at the Wellington practice, discuss the uses of the PET scan in practice.  Diagnosing repetitive stress inj...

Title: The Latest Technology for the Equine Industry with Dr. Kevin Corley Description: Software development in the equine industry hasn’t grown at the pace that it has in other industries.  Communication and information flow is vital for equine healthcare. Dr. Kevin Corley, veterinarian and software developer, talks about Equitrace, a multifunction application. In combination with a microchip, Eq...

The Evolution of Rood & Riddle Saratoga with Dr. Liz Elzer - Episode 44 Dr. Liz Elzer, a surgeon at our Saratoga practice, has had a varied career. Farrier, economist, and surgeon are a few titles that can describe Dr. Elzer.  Taking a leadership role in the growth of the practice, Dr. Elzer describes the ways that the practice has grown and expanded in recent years. From the addition of a second...

The Time is Right for Your Barren Mare’s Check-up with Dr. Pete Sheerin Theriogenologist Dr. Pete Sheerin joins Dr. Bart Barber and Dr. Peter Morresey to talk about the steps you can take to get your barren mare ready for the upcoming breeding season.  The trio discusses the wide variety of issues that can cause your mare’s infertility and how you can intervene to improve the chances of a successf...

Triage, Evacuation and caring for animals affected by wildfire with Dr. John Madigan With wildfires happening more frequently throughout the United States, the need for horse and animal rescue has increased too.  Returning guest Dr. John Madigan of UC Davis walks us through the steps taken by the rescue teams after the fire dies out. He goes through the significant concerns of air quality, food, w...

An Elusive Disease (PPID) with Dr Diane McFarlane While more commonly known as Cushing's Disease, Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) is a very elusive condition to definitively diagnosis.  Mostly found in elderly horses, the clinical signs of PPID can include weight loss, chronic infections, and the classic sign carrying a winter coat late into the spring.  With over twenty years of rese...

One Unusual Interview with Dr. Peter Morresey     Sometimes things beyond our control happen and you must adjust. You’ve been listening and seeing him now you get to get to know StallSide host Dr Peter Morresey.  He talks about how he got into veterinary medicine, how he landed in Kentucky, and gives insights in to how he approaches his cases and the profession. Watch episodes on YouTube @roodandr...

The visuals discussed in todays podcast can be found on our YouTube Channel. Check it Out! The Importance of Upper Airway  Endoscopy in the Sales Yearling with Dr Scott Pierce Part 2 We continue the discussion on the grading of a sales yearling’s airway and why a consistent scoring system is needed.  The grading of airways is to a large degree subjective with differing opinions on the same airway...

The visuals discussed in todays podcast can be found on our YouTube Channel. Check it Out! The Importance of Upper Airway  Endoscopy in the Sales Yearling with Dr Scott Pierce Part 1 With buyers putting more importance on the grading of a sales yearling’s airway a consistent scoring system is needed.  The grading of airways is to a large degree subjective with differing opinions on the same airway...

General Practice the hardest specialty with Dr. Woodrow Friend Description: As a general practitioner, Dr. Friend does it all. Mentoring veterinary students and interns, handling reproduction cases, and seeing clients in his thriving sport horse medicine practice make up a typical day for this versatile veterinarian. A family man, he talks about how working together at work and at home makes it al...

Turning the Tide in Equine Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Debbie Spike-Pierce Description:  What does the future of equine veterinary medicine hold?  Rood & Riddle CEO, Dr. Debbie Spike-Pierce, explains the current situation of the industry. She then delves into some of the changes that can make a difference for veterinarians and adding longevity to their careers as well as how we attract more stude...

  ICSI the How, What, When, and Why with Dr. Charlie Scoggin Description:   Theriogenologist Dr. Charlie Scoggin talks about all things ICSI.  Intracytoplasmic sperm injection, or ICSI, is an in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure in which a single sperm is injected directly into an egg.  This advanced reproductive technique is useful when a mare has problems that prevent her conceiving and carryi...

How Complementary Therapies Can Benefit Your Horse’s Health with Dr Heath Soignier Where does your horse hurt, and how can we treat it? Dr. Heath Soignier answers these questions by speaking on the benefits of complementary therapies in your horse’s overall healthcare. Watch episodes on YouTube @roodandriddle or visit us at www.rrvp.com

So You Want to Work with Horses with Chris Baker and Alanna Mathes Chris Baker, COO of Three Chimneys Farm, and Alanna Mathes, Technician and Intern Coordinator at Rood & Riddle, dive deep into the many and varied career opportunities that are available to those who have a passion for horses and want to be involved in the industry. Watch episodes on YouTube @roodandriddle or visit us at www.rrvp.c...

Insights on Veterinary Medicine and the Racing Industry with Dr. Larry Bramlage In his second appearance on StallSide, world-renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Larry Bramlage gives his views on landmark advances in equine veterinary medicine, new developments on the horizon, current and innovative diagnostics, and his opinion on the future of the racing industry. Watch episodes on YouTube @roodandrid...

The Problem Mare and Possible Solutions with Dr. Etta Bradecamp The breeding season is in full swing, and your mare still isn’t pregnant. What solutions are available? Theriogenologist, Dr. Etta Bradecamp, discusses how pregnancy can be difficult to achieve and some potential remedies. Dr. Bradecamp also manages the Rood & Riddle recipient mare herd and discusses the qualities looked for when sele...

Laxity, Larvae, and Laminitis with Dr. Craig Lesser The art and science of podiatry has come a long way in a very short time. Podiatrist Dr Craig Lesser walks us through some of the common problems he sees in foals, including contraction and laxity of tendons, the use of sterile larvae, and options for the treatment of laminitis in this episode of StallSide. Watch episodes on YouTube @roodandriddl...

The Evolution of the Madigan Squeeze with Dr. John Madigan Along with cohosts Dr. Peter Morresey and Dr. Bart Barber, Dr. John Madigan recounts the evolution of the squeeze technique, used on maladjusted or dummy foals, from conception, testing, and some its unexpected uses. Watch episodes on YouTube @roodandriddle or visit us at www.rrvp.com

The New Foal Exam with Dr. Laurie Metcalfe Description :  Dr. Laurie Metcalfe reviews what is involved in a new foal exam and the importance of prevention and early detection of potential problems to give a foal the best chance for success. Watch episodes on YouTube @roodandriddle or visit us at www.rrvp.com

What you need to know about Colic with Dr. Scott Hopper The word colic routinely strikes fear into the hearts of horse owners.  Surgeon Dr. Scott Hopper educates us on how colic is diagnosed, possible causes and complications of colic, potential surgical outcomes, and some of the unusual items he has found performing abdominal surgeries. Watch episodes on YouTube @roodandriddle or visit us at www....

Strangles: The Strep Throat of the Equine World with Dr Ashley Boyle Strangles is an incredibly contagious and tough disease to diagnose and treat.  Dr Boyle, along with our cohosts, reviews the symptoms, the most effective methods of detection, the appropriate treatment of the horse, and the difficulties of managing of an outbreak. Watch episodes on YouTube @roodandriddle or visit us at www.rrvp....

A Force of Nature- The Life and Career of Dr. Larry Bramlage Dr. Larry Bramlage takes us on a tour of his life and career.  Starting at his family’s cattle farm in rural Kansas, he walks us through his educational path, his early career, and his most rewarding and memorable cases.  He fondly recalls his beginning at Rood & Riddle, how his career expanded over the years, and his plans for the futur...

Our cohosts reminisce on the inaugural year of the StallSide podcast and tell us what’s in store for 2022. Watch episodes on YouTube @roodandriddle or visit us at www.rrvp.com

Title:  What’s New in Equine Healthcare with Dr Peter Morresey and Dr Bart Barber Description: Join co-hosts Dr. Peter Morresey and Dr. Bart Barber as they recap the latest research presented at the recent AAEP (American Association of Equine Practitioners) National Convention held in Nashville, Tennessee.   The duo covers a myriad of conditions researched by the top veterinarians in the country. ...

The Human Cost of Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Melanie Goble of Not One More Vet Dr. Bart Barber and Dr. Peter Morresey are joined by Dr. Melanie Goble of Not One More Vet.  This is a non-profit organization that addresses the well-being of veterinarians and their technicians by providing education, resources, and support to those in need.  With cyberbullying, the emotional toll of critical patien...