Horse Talk with Doc

Understanding Mosquito-Borne Diseases and Health Risks (West Nile and Triple E)

In this episode, explore the important topics of West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis, diseases transmitted through mosquito bites. Join us as we delve into th

Ep.34 Breeding the mare with different semen

We will discuss the difference between fresh semen, cooled semen and frozen semen and how all these methods effect fertility rates.

EP. 33 Setting your mare up for breeding part 1 of 2

In this episode we talk about the importance of keeping your mare under lights. The importance of a breeding soundness exam. Next week we will talk about the different ki

Preparing your mare for Birth!

In this episode, we discuss what you will need to help your mare during the foaling process and how to set her up to be bred back on a foal heat. Lots of great advice any

Ep. 31 Stop the REGU-MATE®? Why not spay the mare. And truth about cryptochridism

Why talk about spaying the mare instead of REGU-MATE® Also what tests you should run before diagnosing your stallion as crypt? We talk about all the tests and surgery so

Ep. 30 How to keep your new born foal heathy and disease complications

Dr. Timko and Yardley discuss sepsis in the foal and common clinical conditions that could make your foal very sick. They talk about when is the appropriate time to take

Ep.29 How to keep your new Foal healthy and all the things that can go wrong

In this episode, we talk about common foal diseases. We touch on the normal birthing process and when you need to call your veterinarian.

Ep.28 Botulism in the horse. Its more than dented cans and botox

Dr. Yardley and Timko take some time to explore the causes of botulism in the horse. The clinical signs and costs associated with botulism plasma treatment. The mortality

Ep. 27 Vaccines what are the spring time equine vaccines.

Dr. Timko and Yardley discuss when your horse should be vaccinated. What should your horse be vaccinated with and what are the clinical signs of the disease?  

Ep. 26 Pre-Purchase exams: From Basic to Advanced

Dr. Rice and Dr. Yardley talk about the importance of a pre-purchase exam. The discuss all the diagnostics that are possible and why they would be important. 

Ep. 25 Kissing Spines: The back bones that should not kiss!

Dr. Rice and Yardley talk about the pathology, diagnostics, and treatments both medical and surgical with kissing spines otherwise known as the overriding dorsal spinous

Ep. 24 Sarcoids: The Most Common Cancer in horses

This week Dr. Yardley and Rice talk about scaroids. The virus that causes them and how to diagnose and treat the most common type of cancer in horses. 

EP. 23 Stem Cells for arthritis does it work? No babies were harmed

In this episode, Dr. Rice and Dr. Yardley chat about the use of bone marrow stem cells vs adipose-derived stem cells. Do was have scientific evidence and justification fo

EP. 22 Joint supplements that work? PRP, IRAP and others will stop the Tornado of Cytokines

Dr. Hiliary Rice and Jonathan Yardley discuss the truth behind joint supplements. They also explain what is PRP and IRAP and how they are different from each other. Osteo

Ep.21 Osteoarthritis and drugs used to counteract the Tornado inflammation. Keeping the Water bed of cartilage plump

In this episode. Dr. Rice and Yardley Talk about equine joint Arthritis.  1. Components of joint fluid a. Synoviocytes produce hyaluronan and lubricin i. Act to regula

Ep. 20 Osteoarthritis (OA) in the horse explained; The Tornado of Cytokines and how it causes lameness

Dr. Hiliary Rice and Yardley talk about the basic anatomy of the equine joint. How poor foot conformation can lead to increase cyclic load causing OA. They go on to cover

My horse has the runs! What do I do doc? Is it an emergency? Post-op colic talk and a Diarrhea the loose watery kind

Dr. Yardley and Timko discuss what happens to your horse after colic surgery and answer the all important questions of how soon you can ride your horse again. They spend

Ep.18 Colic The Dirty C word: Part 2. What happens in the hospital and surgical colic explained

Dr. Timko and Yardley talk about what happens to your horse in the hospital during colic surgery and the different kinds of colic surgery. 

Ep. 17: Colic: my horse is rolling on the ground medical and surgical treatment

Dr. Yardley and Dr. Timko discuss medical management of colic and when a horse should go to the hospital. 

Ep. 16: Lacerations and flesh wounds; now what call the vet…

Doc Timko and Yardley talk about horse emergencies how veterinarians will approach different wounds and lacerations in your horse.