The Stable Management Podcast

In this episode, Kyle C. Johnson, DVM, MPH, Dipl. ACVPM, ABVP, Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University, in College Staton, describes the current New World screwworm (NWS) incursion and how officials are handling it. He explains how horse owners can help prevent the spread of NWS, how to monitor your animals for potential infection, and what level of concern is likely appropriate for horse owners as of the time of recording.

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• Host: Hailey Pfeffer (Kerstetter)
• Guest: Kyle C. Johnson, DVM, MPH, Dipl. ACVPM, ABVP, Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University, in College Staton | Follow them on Facebook: The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team, The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP)
• Link: Confirmed Detections of New World Screwworm
• Link: AAEP Infectious Disease Guidelines: New World Screwworm
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In this episode, Bethanie Cooper, DVM, of North Carolina State University, in Raleigh, explains how to manage horses with asthma, especially on larger farms with many horses. She describes signs a horse might have asthma, the best feeding and management practices for asthmatic horses, and how to adjust exercise for affected horses.

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• Host: Hailey Pfeffer (Kerstetter)
• Guest: Bethanie Cooper, DVM, of North Carolina State University, in Raleigh
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In this episode, Frank Andrews, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, professor of equine medicine and director of equine health and sports performance of Louisiana State University, in Baton Rouge, explains how to determine when your horse needs a supplement and how to choose the right one for the individual animal. He describes how to spot high-quality supplement research and the steps to take if you think your horse might benefit from a nutritional supplement.

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• Host: Hailey Pfeffer (Kerstetter)
• Guest: Frank Andrews, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM
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In this episode, Ray Smith, PhD, of the University of Kentucky, in Lexington, explains how you can prepare today for healthy pastures through the fall and even into next spring. He describes common mistakes farm managers might make when caring for horse pastures, why planning ahead is essential for health pastures, and how to help your pastures recover from summer grazing.

Find more resources from Smith here:

• Improving Horse Pastures – simple two-page publication that overview all aspects of pasture management: https://publications.ca.uky.edu/agr-281
• Establishing Horse Pastures: https://forages.ca.uky.edu/files/establishing_horse_pastures.pdf
• Estimating Carrying Capacity of Cool-Season Pastures in Kentucky (and all states) using Web Soil Survey: https://forages.ca.uky.edu/files/agr2221.pdf
• Horse Pasture Management, 2nd Edition, 600pages – Edited by Paul Sharpe (from the publisher: https://shop.elsevier.com/books/horse-pasture-management/sharpe/978-0-323-95084-8
• University of Kentucky Equine Pasture Website – publications, videos and other useful information: https://forages.mgcafe.uky.edu/equine

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• Host: Hailey Pfeffer (Kerstetter)
• Guest: Dr. Ray Smith, PhD, of the University of Kentucky, in Lexington
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In this episode, Jenifer Nadeau, PhD, associate professor and equine extension specialist at the University of Connecticut, in Storrs, explains how to maintain your trailer to keep you and your horses safe on the road. She describes how often you should have your trailer taken to a shop for maintenance, how to perform a safety check before loading your horse for a trip, and the importance of proper cleaning following a trip. Learn more here: https://extension.uconn.edu/publication/safely-trailering-and-loading-your-horse/.

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• Host: Hailey Pfeffer (Kerstetter)
• Guest: Jenifer Nadeau, PhD, associate professor and equine extension specialist at the University of Connecticut, in Storrs | Follow Jenifer: Facebook | Instagram
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In this episode, Laura Stevens, Fire Information and Education Program Coordinator with the Texas A&M Forest Service explains how to handle wildfire emergencies when managing horse farms. She describes how to make a wildfire preparedness plan, guidelines for evacuation, and how to landscape around your farm to reduce the risk of wildfires on your property.

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• Host: Hailey Pfeffer (Kerstetter)
• Guest: Laura Stevens, Fire Information and Education Program Coordinator with the Texas A&M Forest Service
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In this episode Jarrell Jackson, equine manager with Terry Bradshaw Quarter Horses, explains how he manages a large Quarter Horse farm and breeding facility. He describes his daily routine, how he and his team balance following industry trends with maintaining horse value and longevity, and how he chooses stallion and mare combinations.

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• Guest: Jarrell Jackson, equine manager with Terry Bradshaw Quarter Horses
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In this episode, Logan Pluhar, Assistant Trainer and Director of Operations with Bud Lyon Performance Horses explains her role in managing a large group of western performance horses. She describes how she has grown into her current role, how she and Bud's team work together to manage each individual horse's needs with the training program, and how preventive care plays a role in keeping their horses healthy and happy.

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• Guest: Logan Pluhar, Assistant Trainer and Director of Operations with Bud Lyon Performance Horses
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In this episode, Anne Marie Skiffington, DVM, discusses common senior horse problems and how veterinarians, horse owners, and barn managers can work together to solve them. She explains the importance of regular veterinary exams and dental care for senior horses, what problems might classify as normal aging, and how owners can make quality of life and end of life decisions for their senior horse.

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• Guest: Dr. Anne Marie Skiffington, DVM
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In this episode, Lindsey DeVito, a freelance groom with Lindsey DeVito, LLC, explains what life looks like as a freelancer in the equine industry. She describes her usual responsibilities as a freelance groom, how freelancing has allowed her to have better work-life balance, and how she hopes to help others in the industry avoid burnout by providing as-needed support for barns.

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• Guest: Lindsey DeVito, Lindsey DeVito LLC
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