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Kristin Stephens, Senior Associate Marketing Manager, Equine at Cargill Animal Nutrition and Kelly Graber, Associate Director, Marketing, Equine at Boehringer Ingelheim join me on Episode 86. Kristin Stephens graduated from California State University, Fresno, with a degree in Animal Science, Production Management, with an Equine Emphasis. She has worked for Cargill Animal Nutrition, the makers of Nutrena, for the past 11 years and is currently the Senior Associate Marketing Manager, Equine. Kelly Graber graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a degree in Animal Science and then worked for an equine nutrition and veterinary consulting company. She then became the Equine Specialist/Technical Consultant at Cargill where she overlapped with Kristin! Kelly is now the Associate Director, Marketing, Equine at Boehringer Ingelheim. Kristin and Kelly joined to discuss the components that make up 360-degree horse health management, particularly as it relates to gastric health. In this episode, we discus

Episode 85 features my review of Aviator Fly Bait Aerosol, a tool in the line of Starbar Products, that kills house flies, lesser house flies, fruit flies, dark-eyed fruit flies, and vinegar flies using two active ingredients in its formula that draws the pests in and then terminates them. In this episode learn:How to apply Aviator Fly Bait AerosolWhere to apply Aviator Fly Bait AerosolAnd more!This episode is brought to you by Starbar Products.

I’m excited to welcome back to the podcast Mark Upton, the Sr Director of Ag Products at Central Life Sciences. Mark joined me on Episode 59 to discuss ClariFly®Larvicide. Mark graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in business administration and started working for Central Life Sciences in 2002. He was the National Sales Manager for 12 years at Central Life Sciences. He then moved to Diamond V Feeds for 2 years before returning to Central Life Sciences in 2014 where he has been ever since. Mark grew up on a large ranch in eastern Oklahoma and currently lives just south of Oklahoma City. In Episode 84 we discuss:What ClariFly®Larvicide is and why it worksSigns of a fly infestation and common pestsWhen is the best time to start ClariFly®LarvicideAnd more!This episode is brought to you by Central Life Sciences.

Every year it happens, and every year I vow to do everything I can to minimize flies, but this year I'm actually feeling really confident in my IPM approach with help from Starbar products. One of the products in the Starbar lineup that is one of my personal favorites is the EZ Trap. Tune in to Episode 83 to hear:What the EZ Trap isHow to use the EZ Trap Where to use the EZ TrapAnd more!This episode is brought to you by Starbar Products.

I’m excited to welcome back Andrea Bolduc, the Regional Sales Manager at Starbar Products. Andrea has joined me on previous episodes to discuss Stabar’s comprehensive lineup of pest control, the importance of implementing an IPM approach, and more! Andrea grew up around horses, went to school in southeast Louisiana, and has been working for Central Life Sciences for more than a decade, where she helps a wide variety of agriculture and livestock owners find the best solutions to their pest management needs. In this episode, we discuss:What flies are commonly found around horses and the impacts they haveNew products from StarbarHow to plan your fly control nowAnd more!This episode is brought to you by Starbar Products.

Jessica Starcevich has been the company entomologist for Spalding Labs for over 12 years. In Episode 71 I reviewed Spalding Labs’ iconic product, Fly Predators, a pesticide-free solution to fly control. Head over to Episode 71 to hear more about that review! Jessica, who has worked for Spalding Labs since 2011, received her bachelor's degree with double majors in environmental science and biology, and a minor in history from Illinois College, then obtained her master's degree from the University of Minnesota in livestock entomology.  She now resides in Bartonville, IL, just 20 minutes from her family’s farm, and in her spare time she enjoys taking pictures of insects, insects are her work and hobby! In this episode we discuss all things insects and Spalding Labs, including:What Fly Predators areHow to use them in an IMP approachSpalding Labs' Custom Pest Management PlanAnd more!This episode is brought to you by Spalding Labs.

In Episode 80 I sit down with Alex Beckstett, the brand manager of My New Horse, a completely FREE resource for first-time horse owners and new riders just starting out in the horse industry. Tune in to hear:What My New Horse provides riders and ownersMember perks from sponsors Absorbine and SentinelThe wide variety of resources already available and what's coming to the siteAnd more!This episode is brought to you by My New Horse.

I am excited to welcome back to the podcast, Dr. Steve Grubbs. Dr. Grubbs is the equine technical manager at Boehringer Ingelheim. Originally from Tennessee, Dr. Grubbs grew up breeding and showing Quarter Horses on his family's farm, worked with the Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales and then attended Ross University and the University of Tennessee. He went on to work for 11 years in private practice before returning to graduate school and obtaining a Ph.D. in comparative and experimental medicine, with an emphasis on virology and immunology. Dr. Grubbs now lives in Missouri with his wife and continues his research with BI in areas such as PPID and equine respiratory diseases. Dr. Grubbs joined me this past May to discuss equine asthma on Episode 73 and now is back to discuss his other research focus, PPID. In Episode 79 we discuss:What PPID is (and what it isn't)How to manage a horse with PPIDPRASCEND, a product offered by BI to help control the clinical signs associated with PPID in horsesAnd more!This episode is

Winter and I have a love-hate relationship, as I'm sure it does with many equestrians. One product that helps get me through the cold months and has been my go-to every winter for the past 15ish years is the Rimfrost Rider III Tall Boot by Mountain Horse. In this episode, I give my feedback on this boot including:The thoughtful zipper designThe warmth featuresMy sizing tipsAnd more!This episode is brought to you by Horse Week.

Episode 77 features my review of CLARIFLY® LARVICIDE TOP-DRESS FLY CONTROL, a top-dress supplement that helps curb flies and can be used as part of your integrated pest management approach. Tune in to hear details on what this product is, how to use it, and more!This episode is brought to you by Central Life Sciences.

Dr. Lou Gaston is the president of Medical Emergency Data Systems, Inc., a company focused on making prominent medical information standard in helmet-wearing activities. Dr. Gaston graduated from the physician's assistant program at Alderson Broaddus University in West Virginia and then went on to receive his Doctor of Chiropractic from Sherman Chiropractic College. He then served in the US Army and worked for the US Department of Justice. While serving as the medical director for an annual long-distance bike ride nearly three decades ago, he came up with the idea for Medical Emergency Data Systems and hasn't looked back. In this episode we discuss:How he came up with the idea of Medical Emergency Data SystemsHow the product portfolio has evolved to help equestriansHow Dr. Gaston's past experiences has led him to this product's developmentThis episode is brought to you by Medical Emergceny Data Systems, Inc.

I know that I’d love to catch every fly before it can even take flight, but of course, that is not realistic and sometimes a small amount of flies make it into adulthood. In these cases, the Bite Free Stable Fly Trap from Starbar Products comes to the rescue! In this episode, I give my review of this simple, yet very thoughtful trap.This episode is brought to you by Starbar Products.

I’m excited to welcome back Andrea Bolduc, the Regional Sales Manager at Starbar Products. Andrea has joined me on previous episodes to discuss Stabar’s comprehensive lineup of pest control, the importance of implementing an IPM approach, and more! Andrea grew up around horses, went to school in southeast Louisiana, and has been working for Central Life Sciences for more than a decade, where she helps a wide variety of agriculture and livestock owners find the best solutions to their pest management needs. In Episode 65, Andrea mentioned this product as one of her favorite products, so I’m excited to get to hear more about it! Tune in to hear us talk about this product and more.This episode is brought to you by Starbar Products.

Dr. Steve Grubbs is the equine technical manager at Boehringer Ingelheim. Originally from Tennessee, Dr. Grubbs grew up breeding and showing Quarter Horses on his family's farm, worked with the Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales, and then attended Ross University and the University of Tennessee. He went on to work for 11 years in private practice before returning to graduate school and obtaining a Ph.D. in comparative and experimental medicine, with an emphasis on virology and immunology. Dr. Grubbs now lives in Missouri with his wife and continues his research with BI in areas such as PPID and equine respiratory diseases. In Episode 73 we dive into:The difference between mild/moderate and severe equine asthmaTreatment options for the different types of asthmaWhat makes a horse a good candidate for the ASERVO EQUIHALERAnd more!This episode is brought to you by Boehringer Ingelheim.

We talk extensively and research endlessly different ways to help our horses cope with flies because these tiny pests have a large negative impact. One of the products that I was drawn to in the Starbar Products lineup was the QuikStrike® Fly Bait Spray, for the hope that as the name implies it would provide quick relief.  In this episode, I share my review of:The different methods for applying QuikStrike® Fly Bait SprayHow to apply QuikStrike® Fly Bait SprayThe resultsAnd more!This episode is brought to you by Central Life Sciences, ClariFly Larvicide.

Fly Predators by Spalding Labs is one of those products that if you know you know, and if you don’t, your mind is about to be blown! Fly Predators are a specific mixture of extremely small insects that feed on the pupa of the fly species we know and hate, and are used to drastically reduce the number of flies that make it out of the pupa stage. Tune in to hear my review of the entire Fly Predators process, from ordering to distributing, and the results after using them all summer long. This episode is brought to you by Spalding Labs.

Spring is here! I am ecstatic to be basking in the warm sun, seeing the green grass poking out of the ground, and hearing the welcome buzz of flies. Well, the last part not so much. Flies are a nuisance that all horse people have to manage, but luckily there are some great products out there to help combat flies. In this episode, I review DuraStrike Fly Scatter Bait by Starbar Products. I explain the application method, use scenarios, the comprehensive approach that Starbar Products recommends, and more!This episode is brought to you by Starbar Products.

Chris Greene is the National Account Manager of Farm and Ranch with Central Life Sciences. He graduated from New Mexico State University with a degree in agricultural communications. He has worked in the ag industry for over 15 years, making sure owners have access to the tools they need to make the care of their animals better.  In this episode we discuss:The perfect time to start your fly control programWhat to do if you have an infestationHow important education is to new participants in the horse industryAnd more!This episode is brought to you by Central Life Sciences.

Dr. Hoyt Cheramie is the Professional Services Veterinarian at Boehringer Ingelheim and a world-renowned expert on Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome. He received both his bachelor's and doctorate in veterinary medicine degrees from Louisiana State University in the early 90s whereafter he practiced large animal surgery throughout the country from 1999 through 2007. He then began his professional consulting and technical support career with Merial. When Merial was acquired by Boehringer Ingelheim in 2017, Dr. Cheramie made the transition as well and has been with BI ever since. In this episode, we discuss what it takes to bring a new horse medication to market including testing, FDA approval, and more! Plus, Dr. Cheramie explains the difference between a pioneer drug, a compounded drug, and a generic drug, and how these different types of drugs may be used by veterinarians and horse owners.This episode is brought to you by Boehringer Ingelheim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 66 features my conversation with Equivont founder, Jessica DiConstanzo. Equivont is a an all-encompassing online equestrian marketplace that allows buyers and sellers to connect on purchases of services, products, horses and more. Jessica and I discuss how she and her riding buddy founded this business and the need it fills in the equestrian world, plus a new concept that they just launched this year!This episode is brought to you by Equivont. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.