Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth

Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long

Equine veterinarian Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss horse healthcare, and proper care and maintenance. Whether your horse is an athlete or a lawn ornament, you'll learn something that will help you be a better horse parent!

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Sep 30, 2020 · 51 min
S3E19 Repairing Broken Bones
In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long interview Dr. John Peloso, a board-certified equine surgeon and co-founder of the Equine Medical Center of Ocala, on the subject of broken bones. Topics include how breaks occur, what types of breaks can be repaired, what makes a horse a good candidate for surgery, and what the recovery process is like.
Sep 14, 2020 · 42 min
S3E18 Cushings aka PPID
In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long take a deep dive into the complex world of Cushings, or PPID. Learn what makes PPID different from the Cushings that humans and dogs get, as well as early warning signs, treatment options, and, most importantly, how to reduce the chances that your horse will end up with it.
Sep 1, 2020 · 30 min
S3E17 The Dreaded Choke
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss one of the scariest, yet least dangerous emergencies you're likely to experience with your horse: a choke. Topics include causes, treatment, and preventative measures you can take to avoid it.
Aug 14, 2020 · 1 hr 1 min
S3E16 Pain in the Spine
In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss a variety of problems that create lameness in the neck and back of horses. Included topics are signs of problems, diagnostic methods and limitations, and treatment.
Aug 1, 2020 · 42 min
S3E15 Sweaty (or not sweaty) Horses
In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long talk about sweat. Do you know how much sweat your horse can lose, or how to determine that? Learn what sweating means for your horse, and how to help them do it well. And on the other end of the spectrum are the non-sweaters. Learn what the inability to sweat looks like in case it happens to your horse.
Jul 14, 2020 · 38 min
S3E14 Cellulitis
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss Cellulitis in horses. Included topics are what causes it, symptoms, care, and prevention.
Jul 1, 2020 · 36 min
S3E13 Splint Bones
In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long continue their tour of the horse leg. The splint bones, while fairly small and insignificant, can be very problematic! Learn what they are, what can go wrong, and what we can do about it.
Jun 15, 2020 · 48 min
S3E12 Suspensory Ligaments
In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long break down the role of the Suspensory Ligament in the horse. Topics include lameness issues, injuries, surgeries, rehab and recovery, and injury prevention.
Jun 1, 2020 · 43 min
S3E11 Equine Sleep and Sleep Disorders
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long take a deep dive into the world of sleeping horses. Topics include what healthy sleep is like, the things that prevent that from happening, and how we can set our horses up for successful sleep.
May 15, 2020 · 41 min
S3E10 Tendon and Ligament Rehab
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long take a deep dive into tendon and ligament injuries, why they happen, and how the rehab process works. Spoiler alert: there's a lot of work involved! Physical therapy is just as important for horses as it is for people, and failing to put in the time and effort can have negative consequences for your horse.
Apr 30, 2020 · 41 min
S3E09 Equine Arthritis
In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss the causes of arthritis in horses, treatment options, and preventative measures that can be taken.
Apr 14, 2020 · 32 min
S3E08 BioSecurity in the Barn
In this episode, show host Justin Long and Dr. Erica Lacher interview returning guest Dr. Joe Lyman of NeoGen. Topics include how horse diseases are spread by humans (as well as horses), where the biggest risk areas are, and how to implement practical biosecurity steps in your barn.
Mar 31, 2020 · 39 min
S3E07 Emergency Technical Rescue for Horses
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.
Mar 14, 2020 · 31 min
S3E06 Sarcoids
In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long discus the many, many facets of sarcoids. Topics include causes, diagnosing, types, and treatment.
Mar 1, 2020 · 30 min
S3E05 Eye Ulcers
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.
Feb 15, 2020 · 41 min
S3E04 Breeding Do's and Don'ts
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.
Feb 1, 2020 · 32 min
S3E03 Neurologic Behavior
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.
Jan 15, 2020 · 49 min
S3E02 Airway Issues
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.
Jan 1, 2020 · 29 min
S3E01 Expecting the Unexpected
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.
Dec 14, 2019 · 1 hr 8 min
S2E24 Equine Genetics
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.