In this episode, Adam D'Agostino, MBA, director of the equestrian program at Alfred University, in New York, shares his top tips for effective client communication. He explains how he sets boundaries with clients, works through problems without confrontation, and how he handles social media within his business.

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• Host: Hailey Pfeffer (Kerstetter)
• Guest: Adam D'Agostino, MBA, Director of the Equestrian Program at Alfred University, in New York
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In this episode, Laurie Lawrence, PhD, professor of equine nutrition at the University of Kentucky, in Lexington, explains the ins and outs of feeding growing horses. She describes the unique nutritional needs of weanlings through two-year-olds, ensuring appropriate vitamin and mineral balances in young horse diets, and how to determine your young horse's body condition score.

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1. Host: Hailey Pfeffer (Kerstetter)
2. Guest: Laurie Lawrence, PhD, professor of equine nutrition at the University of Kentucky, in Lexington
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In this episode Sarah Freeman, BVetMed, PhD, CertVA, Cert VR, CertES, Dipl. ECVS, MRCVS, professor of veterinary surgery at University of Nottingham School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, in Leicestershire, describes the different types of equine colic that barn managers and horse owners need to know. She explains the different treatment and management options for each, how to handle colic situations on the farm, and future research directions. Find the emergency colic plan here: https://www.bhs.org.uk/horse-care-and-welfare/ownership-loaning/equine-care-plan/

Other essential colic info covered in this episode can be found here: https://www.bhs.org.uk/horse-care-and-welfare/health-care-management/horse-health/equine-diseases/colic-in-horses/

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1. Host: Hailey Pfeffer (Kerstetter)
2. Guest: Dr. Sarah Freeman, BVetMed, PhD, CertVA, Cert VR, CertES, Dipl. ECVS, MRCVS, professor of veterinary surgery at University of Nottingham School of Veterinary Medicine
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In this episode, Jonathan Yardley, DVM, of The Ohio State University in Columbus, explains what barn managers and horse owners need to know about how veterinarians diagnose and treat gastric ulcers in horses. He describes the difference between squamous and glandular ulcers, the importance of an accurate diagnosis, and how management and feeding tactics can support gastric ulcer treatment.

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1. Host: Hailey Pfeffer (Kerstetter)
2. Guest: Jonathan Yardley, DVM, of The Ohio State University in Columbus
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In this episode, Theresa Beachler, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACT, assistant professor at Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in Ames, describes common problems barn managers should be aware of during late equine gestation and foaling. She explains the most common threats to mare and foal health and how you can help ensure a safe and successful foaling season.

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1. Host: Hailey Pfeffer (Kerstetter)
2. Guest: Dr. Theresa Beachler, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACT, assistant professor at Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in Ames
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In this episode, Shannon Pratt-Phillips, MS, PhD, PAS, Dipl. ACAS, professor at North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, in Raleigh, explains the ins and outs of feeding easy-keeping horses. She describes the unique nutritional needs of these types of horses, why they might be at a higher risk of metabolic problems, and common feeding mistakes owners make with these animals.

GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 39:

• Host: Hailey Pfeffer (Kerstetter)
• Guest: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, MS, PhD, PAS, Dipl. ACAS, professor at North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine
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In this episode Laura Patterson, DVM, PhD, aPAS, Dipl. ACAS, of Long Island University's College of Veterinary Medicine in Brookville, New York, explains the importance of appropriate ventilation in the barn during winter. She describes common threats to horse respiratory health due to poor ventilation and how to improve ventilation in your barn during winter. She shares her winter ventilation checklist for ensuring your barn air quality stays healthy for both horses and humans.

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• Host: Hailey Pfeffer (Kerstetter)
• Guest: Dr. Laura Patterson, DVM, PhD, aPAS, Dipl. ACAS, of Long Island University's College of Veterinary Medicine in Brookville, New York
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In this episode, Juliet Getty, PhD, of Getty Equine Nutrition explains the importance of keeping horses properly hydrated during winter. She shares tips and tricks for encouraging horses to drink during the colder months, the risks of dehydration in horses during winter, and how to reduce ice build-up in your horse's water buckets and troughs. Dr. Juliet Getty has a Resource Library on her website, www.gettyequinenutrition.com, where you'll find a wealth of nutrition information, to help your horses live healthier and more vibrant lives.

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• Host: Hailey Pfeffer (Kerstetter)
• Guest: Juliet Getty, Ph.D. Equine Nutritionist of Getty Equine Nutrition
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