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 ten

What You Need to Know About EHV-1

Nov 1st, 2022 48m 56s

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, w

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

Aug 31st, 2022 17m 2s

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 t

Does How You Manage Your Horse Farm Make Sense?

Jun 30th, 2022 46m 44s

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 C

Horse Transport and Stress

Apr 22nd, 2022 32m 21s

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 pre

Equine Reproductive Health

Feb 18th, 2022 36m 8s

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 dur

Rotavirus on the Move in Foals

Dec 16th, 2021 33m 30s

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, broug

Exploring Demand for Wild Horses

Oct 22nd, 2021 29m 44s

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

The Horse Pathologist’s Perspective

Aug 31st, 2021 37m 54s

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, conditio

Horse Breeds and Genetic Variation

Jun 29th, 2021 31m 15s

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 T

Drug Testing in Racing and Competition

May 13th, 2021 41m 27s

Dr. Scott Stanley of the University of Kentucky describes the challenges conventional drug testing presents and a potential biomarker-based solution.This podcast is the eighth episode in our “Equine Innovators” podcast series, brought to you by

Optimizing Barn and Arena Ventilation with Dr. Morgan Hayes

Feb 15th, 2021 40m 43s

Good barn and indoor arena ventilation are crucial for both horse and human health. Dr. Morgan Hayes of the University of Kentucky, in Lexington, describes what can go wrong with ventilation in each of those spaces, and how farm owners and mana

Feeding Horses With Dr. Laurie Lawrence

Dec 21st, 2020 34m 44s

In this episode, Dr. Laurie Lawrence of the University of Kentucky, in Lexington, describes recent equine nutrition research from her lab, covering everything from deciphering forage composition—and an easier-to-interpret hay analysis that’s co

Dr. Amanda Adams Talks About Older Horses

Oct 26th, 2020 28m 19s

Dr. Amanda Adams of the University of Kentucky, in Lexington, describes her senior horse research, which focuses on EMS, PPID, and immune system health.This podcast is the fifth episode in our “Equine Innovators” podcast series, brought to you

Racetrack Surfaces With Dr. Mick Peterson

Aug 31st, 2020 32m 5s

Properly preparing racetrack surfaces is imperative for horse and jockey safety. It requires selecting the right materials, monitoring moisture content, watching the weather, and finely tuned maintenance from a highly trained crew. In this Equi

African Horse Sickness With Dr. Peter Timoney

Jun 29th, 2020 1h 6m

University of Kentucky researcher Dr. Peter Timoney talks about the deadly African horse sickness and what it will take to prevent its arrival in unaffected countries. This podcast is the third episode in our new “Equine Innovators” podcast ser

COVID-19 and the Equine Economy With Dr. Jill Stowe

Apr 27th, 2020 26m 17s

University of Kentucky researcher and equine industry economist Dr. Jill Stowe gives an glimpse of how COVID-19 is impacting the horse world and looks at the financial challenges that lie ahead. This podcast is the second episode in our new “Eq

A Discussion With University Of Kentucky’s Dr. Martin Nielsen

Feb 24th, 2020 59m 1s

University of Kentucky researcher and leading equine parasitologist, Dr. Martin Nielsen, talks about his research and the future of equine internal parasite control. This podcast is the premier episode in our new “Equine Innovators” podcast ser

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