Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth

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 first responders (911) and organizations that specialize in large and small animal emergency rescue, resource availability, and funding needs.

In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long discus the many, many facets of sarcoids. Topics include causes, diagnosing, types, and treatment.

In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss the surprisingly complex world of eye ulcers in horses. Topics include types, diagnostics, treatments, dangers, and costs.

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss various aspects of breeding horses, starting with how to know if you should breed your mare. Included topics are pre-breeding preparation, finances, the breeding process, check-ups, and unwanted horses.

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. 

In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss upper and lower airway issues in horses, how to identify them, and what can be done about them. Included topics are "bleeders", roarers, asthmatic horses, and more.

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss a variety of things that happen infrequently to individual horses, but regularly across the horse world, and how to be prepared for them. Topics include transportation, high-cost procedures, back-up plans in case you are incapacitated, natural disasters, and more. 

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long interview Dr. Samantha Brooks, an associate professor and equine geneticist at the University of Florida, about genetic testing in horses. Topics include 5 panel testing, color genetics, and disease genetics in horses.

In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long discus blanketing horses. Learn how to tell if your horse is too hot or too cold, and get some general guidelines for your blanketing plan.

In this episode, Dr. Lacher interviews special guest Dr. Joe Lyman, a veterinarian with NeoGen about botulism. Learn where it comes from, where it thrives, and how to protect your horses from this deadly disease.

In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss legs stocking up, what the causes are, how to know when it's a bad thing, and what to do about it. Spoiler alert: most of the time it's not a big deal, but combined with certain other symptoms, it can be a major warning sign!

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long discuss the lawnmowers, lawn ornaments, and pasture pets; the horses without a job. Key points include diet, vaccines, dental care, and hoof maintenance, among several others. If you've got a horse that doesn't do much, you won't want to miss this episode!! 

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss laminitis. Learn what it is, what causes it, what we can do about it (and what we can't), and how to prevent it.

In this episode, Dr. Carissa Wickens from the University of Florida joins Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long in the studio to talk about horse behavior. As an equine behavior expert, Dr. Wickens offers some fascinating insights into why horses do what they do, and what we can do to shape their behavior while improving our relationship with them.

In this episode, Dr. Lacher and Justin Long discuss going into fall, and transitioning safely from grass to hay. When the temperature drops and the grass dies off, the diet change can be difficult for horses, and their hydration can fall off. This puts them at an increased risk of colic. Dr. Lacher gives some strategies for reducing that risk while continuing to meet the nutritional needs of your...

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 episode, you'll understand why.

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discus the impacts of heat on horses, and how minimize the harmful effects. 

In this episode, Dr. Lacher and host Justin Long discus how to assess and perform first aid for a variety of common wounds such as lacerations, and what constitutes an emergency. 

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 what's helping your horse and what isn't. 

In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long interview Jim McNall and Erik Fox, two local farriers in Florida. They cover a lot of ground, from 'things farriers wish their clients knew' to the importance of x-rays in trims and shoeing. This is a fantastic interview for all horse owners!

In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss how to recognize the signs that your horse is in pain. They break down the different categories of pain (acute and chronic), and talk about the tools available for managing them. 

In this episode, Justin Long and Dr. Erica Lacher discuss various natural disasters and how to prepare for them. No matter where you live, you are probably susceptible to some sort of weather-related hazard, such as tornado, wildfire, hurricane, blizzard, typhoon, and so on. This episode is loaded with tips on how to cover the bases whether you are planning to hunker down and ride it out, or evacu...

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.

In this episode, Dr. Lacher and Justin Long discuss pre-purchase exams. Learn what the vet is looking for, why it's so important to have a pre-purchase exam regardless of the price of the horse, and how three hundred dollars spent up front can save you thousands in medical bills down the road.

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 horse owners, and discusses how to best position yourself to make sure your horses have the best care available.