Horse Talk with Doc Yardley

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We hope to provide timely, modern, and evidence-based information about equine and veterinary care. We will interview and chat with some of the smartest equine veterinarians in the world in a way for everyone to understand.

Doc Yardley


    • Sep 17, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from Horse Talk with Doc Yardley

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 31:17


    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 their clinical signs, treatment options, and effective prevention strategies. Additionally, we discuss the implications of highly pathogenic avian influenza and the risks associated with consuming raw milk. Dr. Yardley and Dr. Hostnik provide valuable insights and updates on these essential health concerns. Tune in for expert advice and important information on safeguarding your health.

    Ep.34 Breeding the mare with different semen

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 26:40


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 24:29


    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 kind of insemination techniques.

    Preparing your mare for Birth!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 32:45


    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 anyone with a mare should listen to the must up to date advice for mare and foal health.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 34:21


    Why talk about spaying the mare instead of REGU-MATEĀ® Also what tests you should run before diagnosing your stallion as crypt? We talk about all the tests and surgery so you have an informed opinion when visiting the surgeon.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 31:36


    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 your foal to the hospital.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 35:12


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 29:51


    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 rate can be high so they explain the early clinical signs and prevention tips with vaccines.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 35:14


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 34:09


    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!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 28:30


    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 process.

    Ep. 24 Sarcoids: The Most Common Cancer in horses

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 32:04


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 30:29


    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 for the usage of these products?

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 39:28


    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. Osteoarthritis is a common cause of lameness in the horse learn why these joint injections are safe and can stop arthritis.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 35:21


    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 regulate the composition of synovial fluid ii. Act as barrier lubricant for the surfaces in the joint iii. Hyaluronan also a component of the articular cartilage 2. Articular cartilage composition – brief a. Collagen – major component b. Proteoglycans i. Protein + glycosaminoglycans ii. Glycosaminoglycans attract water and create pressure in the cartilage 3. Aim of therapies a. Decrease pain b. Prevent progression of disease c. Do this by mimicking those components of joint fluid and cartilage d. Help diminish inflammatory response in the joint e. Claims i. Prevention ii. Retardation iii. Reversal of OA iv. Don't always have the science to back it up 4. Common Products a. Corticosteroids i. Most potent anti-inflammatory ii. Can be beneficial when used judiciously 1. At high concentrations and sustained usage Ć  detrimental effects on joint iii. Most common 1. TA – often more common in high motion joints 2. Methylprednisolone 3. Betamethasone 4. All can have beneficial and detrimental effects b. Hyaluronic Acid i. Glycosaminoglycan Ć  component of synovial fluid and cartilage ii. Can help to replenish what is lost during joint disease and OA iii. Often used in conjunction with other IA products 1. Synergistic effects of corticosteroids + HA in people iv. IV formula – Legend 1. Non-invasive 2. Able to treat more than one joint 3. Studies have shown it mainly acts as an anti-inflammatory c. Adequan - Polysulfated glycosaminoglycans i. IA formula 1. Often combined with antibiotics 2. Studies have shown that it can modify OA a. Reduces bone remodeling b. Decreases inflammatory cytokines c. Increases synthesis of HA d. Decrease lameness ii. IM Formula 1. Easier to administer 2. Used more frequently due to previous issues with joint infections and IA Adequan 3. Less data than IA use 4. More as a preventative for OA

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 37:33


    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 what the common signs of lameness are and how veterinarians make the diagnosis. This is multiple-part series about lameness in the horse.

    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 35:59


    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 a great amount of time talking about Diarrhea why it is an emergency and treatments.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 32:22


    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: The Dirty C word: COLIC. Why my horse is rolling on the ground medical and surgical treatment explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 34:11


    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…

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 31:38


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

    Ep. 15: How to emotionally prepare for end of life decisions of your pet or horse. Part 2 or 2.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 24:23


    Doctor Yardley and Joelle Nielsen talk about how the process of euthanize occurs in the horse, when to decide the the time might be correct and what the grieving process.

    Ep.14: How to emotionally prepare for end of life decisions of your pet or horse. Part 1 of 2 of a down to earth talk about euthanasia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 27:26


    Doctor Yardley and Joelle Nielsen talk about how to start think about euthanasia for your pet. At one point everyone will be faced with that decision so it best to have the conversation and thoughts early so a good game plan can be followed prior to making a very difficult decision.

    Ep. 13: The amazing power of the Liver and Parvo Virus; updates from ACVIM: Insulin Resistance, Metformin and July 4th safety

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2022 27:46


    Doctor Timko and Yardley discuss some amazing new research about the liver and Parvo virus. The tetanus anti-toxin was associated with acute hepatic failure new research talks about how the Parvo virus is associated with liver failure. Is liver disease transmitted from horse to horse? We talk about Metformin research and how to keep your horse safe during the July 4th holiday.

    Ep. 12: PSSM the real truth about genetics, treatment and prevention.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 29:33


    This week Doc Yardley and Timko discuss the treatment of PSSM, the truth about genetic testing, and how these tests should be validated. They also talk about the correct diet and how to keep a PSSM horse healthy and at work. https://www.nature.com/articles/%20d41586-018-05771-0

    Ep. 12: PSSM type I or II? How to properly diagnose a horse with PSSM

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 29:38


    In this episode, both Doctor Yardley discuss PSSM type I and II. Polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM) is a disease that results in an abnormal accumulation of glycogen (sugar) in the muscles. Learn how to diagnose the disease correctly. No more guessing we have the science and the facts on the correct way to diagnose a horse.

    EP. 11 Bleeders? Lung Bleeders? Horse Racing Diseases and safety at racing and the Belmont Stakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2022 30:07


    Docs talk about EIPH (Bleeders) in the Thoroughbred Race horse. They also talk about equine asthma formally known as IAD and formally know as heaves. The talk about the safety and testing that goes into making horse racing safe. This should be a great Belmont Stakes with Rich Strike attempting to when at the big sandy. Listen to common disease of the racehorse. Beeders Cup Zenyatta https://youtu.be/ud_XPH6Eix4

    Ep. 10 How to feed your horse safely and correctly and keeping weight on the older horse.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 31:37


    Hello, Dr's Yardley and Timko answered two listener questions. One is about walking a horse with laminitis and the other is about wild horses and laminitis. The discussion evolves to body condition scoring in hoses and how to feed horses at different stages of life. Feeding an older horse is the same as a younger horse and veterinarians Dr. Yardley and Timko talk about the healthy strategies of keeping weight on elderly horses. https://webassets.nationalacademies.org/nrh/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22621688/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23356368/

    Ep.9 Laminitis ice therapy, out of date treatments and how to often to vaccinate your horse.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 29:21


    In this episode, Dr. Yardley and Timko discuss older therapies for laminitis, the history and why ice therapy (cryotherapy) works and answer a listeners question about why horses have to vaccinated more than once a year for Eastern Equine Enchaphilits and other diseases.Ā 

    Ep. 8 Laminitis and insulin resistance treatment options. Part 2 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 40:55


    Veterinarian Timko and Yardley discuss the different treatments used for the management of insulin resistance. They also discuss different pain management options for horses with laminitis. This podcast builds of Ep. 7 so please listen to Ep. before 8.Ā 

    Ep. 8b: Bonus Material: A mindfulness mediation in honor of May; Mental Health Awareness Month

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 4:20


    This is a mindfulness meditation in honor of May: Mental Health Aware Month. Please take a moment to recharge your energy and practice mindfulness.

    Ep. 7 Laminitis and insulin resistance does a horse flounder? Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 32:24


    Doctor Jonathan Yardley and Doctor Katie Timko talk about Insulin in the horse. Metabolic syndrome can cause laminitis which is very deadly in horses. We talk about the basic anatomy of the horse's foot and the kind of insulin tests that a veterinarian can perform on the farm or in the clinic. We briefly discuss the signaling pathways of the pancears.

    How to treat EPM in the horse. The good the bad the ugly.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 29:16


    Dr. Yardley and Dr. Timko discuss how to treat a horse with EPM and why compounded drugs are so dangerous. We also answer listener questions about diagnosis.

    EPM: The intersection of horses and Opossums.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 23:09


    Dr. Timko and Dr. Yardley talk about the nuances of Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis. How do horses get EPM, who did they EPM from and why!

    Equine Gastric Ulcers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 18:00


    Dr. Yardley and Dr. Timko discuss equine gastric ulcer syndrome. They discuss clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment.

    Preventive Equine Health Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2022 15:05


    In this episode we talk about equine core vaccines, the coggins test , laminitis , insulin resistant and Cushings disease.

    West Nile Virus and Women's History Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2022 15:35


    Doc Yardley discuss the history of West Nile Virus in the United States and the importance of vaccination for horses.

    Potomac Horse Fever Vaccine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 15:39


    Talking about Potomac Horse Fever Vaccine https://beva.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/evj.13096

    Horse Talk with Doc Yardley (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 0:57


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