Farm Calls: Recent Episodes
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EQUUS Farm Calls is a twice-monthly podcast that will provide you with an opportunity to hear from some of the top equine veterinarians, researchers and horse health experts. We are horse owners ourselves, so we understand the concerns that you have about your horses—everything from the price and quality hay to behavior, and from emerging diseases to hoof and dental care.
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Tune in as podcast host Kim Brown, group publisher of the Equine Health Network, walks us through key points from this series' 2022 episodes. We encourage you to go back and listen to some of the episodes you might have missed!
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Dr. Erica McKenzie shares her insights about the causes and clinical signs of equine muscle disorders, including "tying-up," which can manifest in a surprising number of ways. Did you know that some muscle disorders can also be traced to certain vitamin and mineral deficiencies? Tune in to find out more.
This episode of EQUUS “Farm Calls” podcast is brought to you by Farnam—Your Partner in Horse Care. Visit farnam.com to learn more.
West Nile virus is known to cause neurological disease, but it can present in a variety of ways. In this episode, Dr. Sarah Colmer discusses the most common clinical signs, how it is diagnosed, how you can help prevent it, and prognosis and care if your horse becomes infected.
This episode of EQUUS “Farm Calls” podcast is brought to you by Farnam—Your Partner in Horse Care. Visit farnam.com to learn more.
Scientists are still trying to understand why some horses get EPM and others don’t, according to Nichola Pusterla, DVM, PhD. In this episode, Pusterla discusses what researchers have learned about this complex disease, as well as how to reduce the risk of infection and treat existing cases.
This episode of EQUUS “Farm Calls” podcast is brought to you by Farnam—Your Partner in Horse Care. Visit farnam.com to learn more.
Many equine eye issues are emergencies. In this episode, Dr. Ann Dwyer discusses three of the most common eye problems your horse is likely to face and how you can help your vet deal with them.
This episode of EQUUS “Farm Calls” podcast is brought to you by Farnam—Your Partner in Horse Care. Visit farnam.com to learn more.
Donkeys and mules can form unique bonds with their owners, but they aren’t for everyone! In this episode, Dr. Amy McLean discusses unique challenges and joys of owning longears.
This episode of EQUUS “Farm Calls” podcast is brought to you by Farnam—Your Partner in Horse Care. Visit farnam.com to learn more.
What is white line disease, when is it likely to occur, and what can be done about it? In this episode, Dr. Stephen O'Grady of Virginia Therapeutic Farriery reviews the basics of this often misunderstood condition.
This episode of EQUUS “Farm Calls” podcast is brought to you by Farnam—Your Partner in Horse Care. Visit farnam.com to learn more.
Dr. Alison Gardner discusses the importance of learning to perform a physical exam on your own horse.
This episode of EQUUS “Farm Calls” podcast is brought to you by Farnam—Your Partner in Horse Care. Visit farnam.com to learn more.
What's the big deal about equine rabies? Dr. Sarah Colmer discusses this deadly disease and what horse owners need to know about it.
This episode of EQUUS “Farm Calls” podcast is brought to you by Farnam—Your Partner in Horse Care. Visit farnam.com to learn more.
Equine nutritionist Clair Thunes discusses body conditioning scoring and how it can help you assess and address seasonal changes in your horse's weight.
This episode of EQUUS “Farm Calls” podcast is brought to you by Farnam—Your Partner in Horse Care. Visit farnam.com to learn more.
It's tick season! In this episode, Dr. Toby Pinn-Woodcock discusses the most common tick-borne diseases that affect horses here in the United States, as well as clinical signs to look for.
This episode of EQUUS “Farm Calls” podcast is brought to you by Farnam—Your Partner in Horse Care. Visit farnam.com to learn more.
Curious about electrolytes? In this episode, Dr. Emily Schaefer discusses what they are, why they are important to horse health, and when (and when not) to administer these essential minerals.
This episode of EQUUS “Farm Calls” podcast is brought to you by Farnam—Your Partner in Horse Care. Visit farnam.com to learn more.
Join us as we discuss the effects of equine genetics on horse health with Dr. Samantha Brooks.
This episode of EQUUS “Farm Calls” podcast is brought to you by Farnam—Your Partner in Horse Care. Visit farnam.com to learn more.
Dr. Kyla Ortved discusses the diagnosis and successful treatment of equine joint degeneration.
This episode of EQUUS “Farm Calls” podcast is brought to you by Farnam—Your Partner in Horse Care. Visit farnam.com to learn more.
Tune in to hear Dr. Ann-Marie Aumann discuss the use of acupuncture for prevention and treatment of acute and chronic conditions in horses.
This episode of EQUUS “Farm Calls” podcast is brought to you by Farnam—Your Partner in Horse Care. Visit farnam.com to learn more.
Dr. Ann Rashmir discusses what can go wrong with your horse's skin and how to promote equine skin health.
This episode of EQUUS “Farm Calls” podcast is brought to you by Farnam—Your Partner in Horse Care. Visit farnam.com to learn more.
Tune in to hear Dr. Marcio Costa discuss how the microbiome affects equine health both positively and negatively.
This episode of EQUUS “Farm Calls” podcast is brought to you by Farnam—Your Partner in Horse Care. Visit farnam.com to learn more.
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Alison Gardner of the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at The Ohio State University
about the most common types of wounds in horses and how to address them, as well as what constitutes an emergency.
This episode of EQUUS “Farm Calls” podcast is brought to you by Farnam—Your Partner in Horse Care. Visit farnam.com to learn more.
Fly management on horse farms is the subject of this episode's discussion with Bob Coleman, PhD, MS, of the University of Kentucky’s College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.
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Tune in as Dr. Tom Chambers, a professor at the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center, discusses risk factors for equine influenza, plus ways to decrease exposure to this disease and reduce its severity.
EQUUS “Farm Calls” is brought to you in 2022 by Farnam—Your Partner in Horse Care.
In this episode, we discuss a major change in the mode of transmission for equine infectious anemia (EIA) with USDA equine epidemiologist Dr. Angela Pelzel-McCluskey.EQUUS “Farm Calls” is brought to you in 2022 by Farnam—Your Partner in Horse Care.
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Large and strong strongyles, bots, tapeworms, pinworms and roundworms are the subject of this episode's discussion with Dr. Martin Nielsen, a pioneering researcher in equine parasitology at Gluck Equine Research Center.EQUUS “Farm Calls” is brought to you in 2022 by Farnam—Your Partner in Horse Care.
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In this episode we talk to Dr. Alison Gardner, a specialist in equine surgery and emergency and critical care, about the causes and types of equine colic, as well as management to promote gut health.EQUUS “Farm Calls” is brought to you in 2022 by Farnam—Your Partner in Horse Care.
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Senior horse management is the topic of this episode's discussion with Dr. Diane McFarlane, a veterinary specialist in internal medicine with a PhD in equine endocrinology.EQUUS “Farm Calls” is brought to you in 2022 by Farnam—Your Partner in Horse Care.
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Episode 2: Equine DentistryThis episode features a discussion with Dr. William (“Bo”) Rainbow, a veterinarian who specializes in equine dentistry, about horses’ teeth and how to maintain their oral health.EQUUS “Farm Calls” is brought to you in 2022 by Farnam—Your Partner in Horse Care.
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In this episode we talk to Clair Thunes, PhD, MS, owner of Clarity Equine Nutrition in Arizona, about hay and feed issues—a special concern in the wake of this past year’s droughts, floods and wildfires.EQUUS “Farm Calls” is brought to you in 2022 by Farnam—Your Partner in Horse Care.
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