Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long talk with Autumn Miller, the equine representative for Care Credit, about how they are helping horse owners provide better care for their horses through healthcare financing. 

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss a variety of lameness issues that are very difficult to pinpoint and diagnose. Topics include imaging, blocks, false positives, and complex and compound lameness cases.

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss tumors in very sensitive areas. Topics include summer sores, squamous cell carcinoma, melanomas, and other tumors. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.