Equine Innovators

Dec 20 2022 38
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Join us as we interview leading equine researchers from the University of Kentucky in a new podcast series, "Equine Innovators," brought to you by Zoetis. Each day researchers at universities and other institutions around the world are investigating new ways to care for and understand our horses. Whether you realize it or not, the work they do influences your daily interactions with your horses. In this podcast series, we’ll talk to those researchers to learn more about their work.

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Pathology is More Than Just Horse Necropsies

Dec 20 2022 43 mins  
Dr. Uneeda Bryant describes how veterinary pathologists safeguard horse populations, determine causes of death, and protect the human-animal bond.This podcast series is brought to you by Zoetis.About the Researcher: Uneeda Bryant, DVM, is a tenured associate professor of veterinary pathology at the University of Kentucky’s Veterinary Diagnostic Lab, in Lexington. She earned her v

What You Need to Know About EHV-1

Nov 01 2022 48 mins  
Equine herpesvirus-1 can infect horses and cause mild respiratory disease, abortion in mares, and severe neurologic deficits. Dr. Lutz Goehring, the World Organization of Animal Health’s Reference Laboratory expert on equine rhinopneumonitis, weighs in on what researchers have learned about EHV-1, how it spreads, and how to prevent infection.This podcast series is brought to you

What’s a ‘Horse on a Chip,’ and How Will it Change Equine Research?

Aug 31 2022 17 mins  
As horse owners, we might not think about how research in humans can help horses, and vice versa. Carrie Shaffer, PhD, of the University of Kentucky ’s (UK) Department of Veterinary Sciences and the Gluck Equine Research Center, is working at the interface of human and equine medicine, creating tiny models of horses’ body systems to better understand how we can prevent and figh

Does How You Manage Your Horse Farm Make Sense?

Jun 30 2022 46 mins  
As horse owners, we have our rhythms and routines around the barn. But why do we do farm chores the way we do them, and could we—and our horses—benefit from changing our approaches? Steve Higgins, PhD, the director of Animal and Environmental Compliance for the University of Kentucky’s (UK) Agricultural Experiment Station, in Lexington, describes ways horse farm owners and ma

Horse Transport and Stress

Apr 22 2022 32 mins  
In this episode Dr. Amanda Adams and PhD student Erica Jacquay of the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center describe new research on how horses of all ages respond to transport—even just 1.5-hour trips across town. They also preview the results of a survey of U.S. horse owners and their trailering practices.This podcast series is brought to you by Zoetis. Show n

Equine Reproductive Health

Feb 18 2022 36 mins  
In this episode Dr. Barry Ball of the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center describes what he and his colleagues have learned about reproductive endocrinology, placental function, feeding broodmares, and equine contraception during his time as the Clay Endowed Chair in Equine Reproduction. Ball, who retires this month, also reflects on 35 years of equine reproduct

Rotavirus on the Move in Foals

Dec 16 2021 33 mins  
In this episode Dr. Emma Adam of the University of Kentucky describes the research that identified a novel strain of rotavirus in foal diarrhea cases this year.This podcast is the twelfth episode in our “Equine Innovators” podcast series, brought to you by Zoetis.Show notes:An Update on Rotavirus in FoalsSessions from the 2021 Rotavirus Workshop, funded by the University of Ken

Exploring Demand for Wild Horses

Oct 22 2021 29 mins  
How many American horse owners are willing to adopt wild horses and what type would they select? Jill Stowe, PhD, of the University of Kentucky, recently found out.Show notes:Can Horse Owners Absorb the Surplus of Wild Horses?Contact Dr. Stowe if you’re interested in studies on incentive programs and wild horse training competitions.This podcast is the eleventh episode in our “

The Horse Pathologist’s Perspective

Aug 31 2021 37 mins  
Pathology has been defined as the science of the causes and effects of diseases. In this month's episode Dr. Jennifer Janes of the University of Kentucky describes her work as an equine pathologist—essentially a CSI for horse diseases, conditions, and poisonings. This podcast is the ninth episode in our “Equine Innovators” podcast series, brought to you by Zoetis.Additio

Horse Breeds and Genetic Variation

Jun 29 2021 31 mins  
In this episode Drs. Ernie Bailey and Ted Kalbfleisch of the University of Kentucky and Dr. Jessica Petersen of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln discuss genetic variation in horse breeds, why it is important, and what we will learn from the Thoroughbred Genetic Diversity project.This podcast is the ninth episode in our “Equine Innovators” podcast series, brought to you by Zoe