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Dr. Betsy Greene, University of Arizona, and Dr. Kathy Anderson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln discuss why they recommend internships as a valuable experience for college students. Whether credit or non-credit, before or after graduation, internships may offer insights college students need.

Dr. Michelle Deboer shares her latest research on the use of hay nets in horses. We discuss effects on teeth, hay wastage and body weight, and overall health.  Here what dentists and chiropractors found after a two year study. This one is hot off the presses, so listen now!

Dr. Krishona Martinson, University of Minnesota, and Dr. Carey Williams, Rutgers University, discuss how temperature changes can affect the nonstructural carbohydrate content of fall pastures.  We learn what types of horses this may present and issue for and for which we don't need to worry. We also discuss the current drought affects on pasture and when maybe we just need to shut the gate. 

Dr. Chelsie Huseman of Texas A&M University discusses how to avoid sand ingestion in horses, the ramifications of eating too much sand and recommendations for treatment.  We also talk about just how hot sand can be!

Adapting equine care for sandy soil pastures

In this episode, Dr. Betsy Greene of the University of Arizona and Dr. Nettie Liburt of Liburt Nutritional Consulting disuss the recent tragedy of monensin poisoning in horses. We talk about what risks may be present in different types of feed, and what precautions must be taken when housing horses and other livestock together.
 
Mitigating ionophore poisoning

 https://extension.arizona.edu/pubs/ionophore-toxicity-horses

Chrissy Rohan, senior lecturer at the University of Vermont, shares the unique way that students bring their horses to college.  Student operated, this program provides students a great way to completely run and manage a university barn.

Interested in learning more, check out the links below.

https://www.uvm.edu/cals/asci/uvm-horse-barn-co-op

Facebook page – University of Vermont Horse Barn

https://www.uvm.edu/cals/asci

https://www.uvm.edu/cals/asci/equus

https://www.uvm.edu/cals/asci/uvm-dressage

Dr. Colleen Brady, from Purdue University and researcher in show horse welfare discusses how the concept of social license to operate applies to the horse world. We discuss the reaction on social media to some of the more controversial events or videos that have been making the rounds!  

Enroll today to better both you and your horse's lives!

 Link to course: https://bit.ly/4bglX5X

 Questions? [email protected]

Dr. Samantha Brooks, of the University of Florida, returns to discuss three new genetic diseases.  We cover polysaccharide storage myopathy, the gene that impacts height in Thoroughbreds and fragile foal syndrome in warmbloods.  We learn that genetic tests can do more than just help in breeding decisions.

Dr. Colleen Brady, Purdue University, Dr. Kathy Anderson, University of Nebraska, and Dr. Danielle Smarsh of Penn State University, all recently returned from a trip to Ireland. They share the unique features of the Irish horse industry that keeps US students returning year after year.

Dr. Samantha Brooks, world renown equine geneticist from the University of Florida joins us for a free ranging talk on how horses get their markers, how we might someday be able to breed for temperament and how even your temperament may predict how you experience pain.  While we never really pick a topic, this is a great discussion on how gene's influence your horse's behavior.