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Latest Episodes
EHM Outbreak of 2025: The story of lessons learned
Dr. AJ Manship, DVM, DACVIM, at Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine, shares his personal experience with the EHM outbreak in 2025. We discuss how EHV can manifest as EHM and best practices for prevention.
Pasture Prep: The story of checking before you turn them out
Jennifer Patterson of Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension, provides advice for horse owners on how to make sure their pastures are ready for grazing. We talk a bit about uniqueness of Oklahoma but her advice is applicable to a...
Welfare Judging Contests: The story of creating a new generation of welfare advocates
In this episode, Dr. Colleen Brady shares her experience as serving as a judge for a novel judging contest - welfare judging. Created by Michigan State University initially, the American Veterinary Medical Association now hosts this internation...
Feeding the Insulin Dysregulated Horse: The story of checking blood and doing your math!
Dr. Erica Macon of Texas A&M University joins us for an in depth talk on recent research and feeding guidelines to navigate the tricky job of managing insulin dysregulated horses. And remember, it isn't just the obese horses that you ...
Acupuncture: The story of a big bang for a little needle
Dr. Carey Williams, of Rutgers University, and Dr. Kathy Lackey, DVM and certified acupuncturist share their thoughts on which horses can be helped by a little needling. From subtle behavior changes to routine maintenance, or finding hidd...