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Ever find yourself caught in the whirlwind of equine reproduction, navigating the complexities of mare cycles and stallion fertility with equal parts fascination and frustration? From fine-tuning breeding techniques to staying ahead of the latest advancements in reproductive science, we're your go-to source for all things equine reproduction.
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EquiConnect Equine Podcast

McKee-Pownall Equine Services

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EquiConnect Equine Podcast brought to you by McKee-Pownall Equine Services. Case-based conversations, interesting news & information focussing on equine health. This podcast is not a substitute for regular & emergency veterinary care. Our purpose is to inform & educate horse people not to diagnose & treat medical conditions without a valid veterinary-client-patient relationships.
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Join us as we interview leading equine researchers from the University of Kentucky in a new podcast series, "Equine Innovators," brought to you by Zoetis. Each day researchers at universities and other institutions around the world are investigating new ways to care for and understand our horses. Whether you realize it or not, the work they do influences your daily interactions with your horses. In this podcast series, we’ll talk to those researchers to learn more about their work.
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Perspective often depends on where you're standing, and where you've been. Join me as we dive into the lives of equine industry professionals as they explain their journey and their future. You may just learn how to expand your view by Changing Eyes.
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The Louisiana Equine Council (LEC) is a non-profit organization that exists to serve the entire horse industry of Louisiana: All Breeds, All Disciplines. The Board of Directors recognized that many members of the La Equine Community don't know what the LEC does to help them and how involved we are in statewide and legislative matters affecting us all. The LEC Board of Directors has decided to use the podcast format to better educate and communicate with the La Equine Community as a whole. Th ...
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Send us a Text Message. Clay and his wife Mindy operate C and M Performance horses in Southwest Missouri. Their main focus is giving lessons and training calf/team roping horses. Thanks for tuning in! Please share and leave us a review as this helps us grow and keep bringing you more topics. If you would like to contact us, please email: changingey…
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Send us a Text Message. Social Media: Fred Berschauer Equine: https://www.facebook.com/FredBerschauerPerformanceHorses Knives: https://www.facebook.com/COWBOYCUTLERY Leather: https://www.facebook.com/ourshop1stop Thanks for tuning in! Please share and leave us a review as this helps us grow and keep bringing you more topics. If you would like to co…
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Summary Dr. Giovana Catandi discusses her research on the effects of dietary supplements on oocyte metabolism and reproductive outcomes in mares. In her previous study, she found that oocytes from older mares have reduced metabolic function and lower developmental potential. In her latest study, she tested the effects of dietary additives on oocyte…
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Send us a Text Message. Join us as we engage in a formal discussion about Gary's transformative journey exploring his progression from childhood to educating college students on equine matters encompassing reproduction, nutrition and horsemanship. Thanks for tuning in! Please share and leave us a review as this helps us grow and keep bringing you m…
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Send us a Text Message. Discover the key to selecting the best equine partner as Chris shares his experiences and guiding principles for making informed purchasing decisions. Thanks for tuning in! Please share and leave us a review as this helps us grow and keep bringing you more topics. If you would like to contact us, please email: changingeyespo…
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Send us a Text Message. From horse wrecks to career changes tune in as Frank and I have a conversation about his journey. Thanks for tuning in! Please share and leave us a review as this helps us grow and keep bringing you more topics. If you would like to contact us, please email: changingeyespodcast@gmail.com We would love to hear from you!…
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Send us a Text Message. With 27 years of coaching basketball under his belt, Chris Shore has turned his attention to team roping and horsemanship. Despite starting roping in his 40's and being left-handed, he has developed into a consistent team roping header through his commitment to hard work and dedication, competing in numerous associations. Th…
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In this episode, Karen Foell hosts Dr. Marisa Markey as they introduce a new fear-free behavioral service for equine patients at McKee-Pownall. Dr. Markey, a seasoned associate at the clinic, recently obtained a fear-free equine certification and discusses the importance of using positive reinforcement and behaviour modification techniques to reduc…
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Send us a Text Message. Are you not happy with where you are in your life? I encourage you to listen to this inspiring conversation I had with Jennifer Peterson at the Extreme Cowgirl Challenge held in Leota, KS. We talked horsemanship, relationships and life changing transformations that led to her first triathlon at the age of 50; not to mention …
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Send us a Text Message. Join us for part 2 as we discuss showing, coaching non-pros and her mentor the late Randy Cutbirth. Thanks for tuning in! Please share and leave us a review as this helps us grow and keep bringing you more topics. If you would like to contact us, please email: changingeyespodcast@gmail.com We would love to hear from you!…
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Send us a Text Message. As a major reining/ranch event contender Jennifer Beyer comes with a great attitude and always smiling. She may present as low-key and unassuming, but there's a reason she can boast multiple AQHA World Top 10's, ARHA CHAMPION, multi- champion coach and rounds it out with a NRHA North American Championship. How did she get he…
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Send us a Text Message. At the crossroads of arena-use and actual ranch-use functionality, multiple AQHA World Champion and 2x Road To The Horse Champion Mike Major knows all about form to function. His ranch and rodeo beginnings provided highly competitive Ranch Versatility mounts that helped lay the foundation for the competitive ranch horse of t…
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Dr. Carleigh Fedorka, a specialist in reproductive immunology, discusses placentitis in horses. Placentitis is inflammation of the placenta, most commonly caused by bacteria entering through the cervix. Dr. Fedorka emphasizes the importance of early detection and monitoring of mares for signs such as premature mammary gland development and vulvar d…
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Join Dr. Mike Pownall, Karen Foell, and McKee-Pownall associate veterinarian, Dr. Alejandra Garza as they share valuable tips for ensuring your horse is prepared to perform at its best during the summer months. From preseason examinations to personalized care tailored to your horse's unique requirements, this episode covers a comprehensive range of…
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Summary In this podcast, Joss Mottershead discusses the importance of understanding mare hormones and how they can be manipulated to manage breeding cycles. He explains the role of progesterone and estrogen in the mare's reproductive process and how they affect receptivity to the stallion. Joss also discusses the use of prostaglandins and progestin…
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Welcome to EQPOD, your ultimate guide to equine reproduction excellence. Hey there, fellow equine reproduction aficionados, let's dive right into it. Ever find yourself caught in the whirlwind of equine reproduction, navigating the complexities of mare cycles and stallion fertility with equal parts fascination and frustration? Well, you're not alon…
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In this exciting episode of the Equiconnect podcast, join hosts Dr. Mike Pownall and Karen Foell as they welcome guest veterinarians Dr. Kate Robinson and Dr. Marisa Markey for a deep dive into the world of Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Therapy (VSMT). Get ready to uncover the secrets of VSMT as the episode introduces its significance and all the …
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Welcome to a special edition of the Equiconnect podcast! Join Dr. Mike Pownall, Dr. Melissa McKee, Dr. Maggie Turner, and Stephanie Keeble as they share news about the new partnership between McKee-Pownall Equine Services and the Altano Group. The collective goal of this partnership is to make a positive impact and secure the future of equine medic…
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Get ready to saddle up for an exciting episode of the EquiConnect podcast! Our hosts, Dr. Mike Pownall and Karen Foell, are joined by the knowledgeable Dr. Rafael Gomez who is passionate about the fascinating world of equine reproduction. During this conversation, they highlight the importance of careful planning and consideration when it comes to …
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Join hosts Karen Foell and Dr. Mike Pownall on this episode of the Equiconnect podcast as they delve into the topic of gut health in horses. They are joined by Dr. Claudia Cruz and Dr. Kate Robinson from our Caledon practice, as they highlight the vital role that gut health plays in a horse's overall well-being. When gut health is compromised a wid…
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In this episode, we are joined by Mariah Alexander. Mariah is originally from the Houston, Tx area, but is now a vet student at LSU. She is speaking with us on behalf of the Equine Club to promote their event, Equi Day. Equi Day is Oct. 7th, 2023 at the School of Veterinary Medicine building. It begins at 8am and you can either pre-register, or sim…
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Sen. Heather Cloud first got into politics to become the mayor of Turkey Creek, after a massive fraud and embezzlement case in that town caused her to see the need for good, solid, and competent leadership from the private sector. She's now about to begin her second term as the State Senator from District 28, representing Acadia, Allen, Avoyelles, …
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We sure like to bring y'all human/horse interest stories about wonderful things going on in Louisiana involving horses. Unfortunately, sometimes it takes disasters to bring about the best aspects of our Louisiana Livestock Community. Beauregard and Vernon parishes have been recently devistated by wildfires from the severe drought southwestern Louis…
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It may come as a surprise to you that 1 in 6 veterinarians have contemplated suicide. Veterinarians have one of the highest suicide rates of any profession and male vet techs have a suicide rate over 5 times the average. We've got a crisis going on in our veterinary community and we all need to be aware. Dr. Mallory Preston is a veterinarian practi…
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In this episode of the EquiConnect podcast, Dr. Mike Pownall and Karen Foell are joined by Dr. Jim Welsh to discuss the importance of pre-purchase exams. The three delve into the value of pre-purchase exams and how they can help horse owners make informed decisions when buying a horse. Tune in to learn more about the benefits of pre-purchase exams …
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In this episode of the EquiConnect podcast, equine sports medicine experts Dr. Alejandra Garza and Dr. Viviana Hernandez join hosts Dr. Mike Pownall and Karen Foell to talk about lameness exams. Dr. Garza and Dr. Hernandez share their personal and professional backgrounds in high-performance equestrian sport and equine sports medicine. Hear their p…
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On this episode of EquiConnect Podcast, hosts Dr. Mike Pownall and Karen Foell welcome resident bodyworker, Marnie Raymond. She shares her journey in equestrianism starting with her days as a full-time FEI show groom in Toronto more than twenty years ago. Marnie expresses her passion for providing massage therapy services for horses she groomed whi…
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In this episode of the EquiConnect podcast, Dr. Mike Pownall is joined by esteemed colleagues Dr. Marissa Markey and Dr. Claudia Cruz-Villagran to discuss the importance of vaccines for horses. They provide an informative overview of the science of immunology and explain how vaccines work to train the immune system to recognize and fight off specif…
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As breeding season kicks off, we talked with Dr. Eddie Cramer DVM, equine reproduction specialist. Dr. Cramer runs the La Center for Equine Reproduction and specializes in advanced techniques for improved outcomes. Dr. Cramer is a native of Crowley, La and the LACER center is near Opelousas, La. Listen as we talk about some tips on having your mare…
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There have been a lot of additions to the veterinary team at McKee-Pownall, with most of them coming from other countries. We have been fortunate as there is a global shortage of equine veterinarians so for us to find so many excellent new vets is a real rarity. We thought our clients would be interested in hearing about the challenges facing the e…
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In today’s episode, Dr. Mike Pownall welcomes Drs. Kate Robinson and Melanie Pfeffer from McKee-Pownall Equine Services as they discuss winter care tips for your horse. Having spent her previous years working in Saskatchewan, Dr. Robinson has dealt with winters perhaps worse than Ontario. As for Dr. Pfeffer, having grown up in Bavaria, Germany, she…
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Dr. Uneeda Bryant describes how veterinary pathologists safeguard horse populations, determine causes of death, and protect the human-animal bond. This podcast series is brought to you by Zoetis. About the Researcher: Uneeda Bryant, DVM, is a tenured associate professor of veterinary pathology at the University of Kentucky’s Veterinary Diagnostic L…
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Please enjoy the latest episode hosted by Dr. Mike Pownall! In this episode, he is joined by Dr. Rafael Gomez and they discuss everything you need to know about breeding your mare/ WATCH: Estrus Cycle of the Mare Webinar Everything You Need To Know About Breeding Your Mare Webinars With Dr. Rafael Gomez Breeding the Problem Mare Register Here Jan 1…
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In this episode we have a chat with Dr. Mike Strain, D.V.M., who is a former equine veterinarian and currently serves Louisiana as our Commissioner of Agriculture. We talk about our state's protocols regarding horses and the relatively new Dept of Ag's Equine Promotion and Research Board, which is currently handing out grants for equine related cau…
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Equine herpesvirus-1 can infect horses and cause mild respiratory disease, abortion in mares, and severe neurologic deficits. Dr. Lutz Goehring, the World Organization of Animal Health’s Reference Laboratory expert on equine rhinopneumonitis, weighs in on what researchers have learned about EHV-1, how it spreads, and how to prevent infection. This …
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For this episode we talk with Louisiana's Lt. Governor, Billy Nungesser. Lt. Gov Nungesser's office is charged with tourism and running our state parks. Both of these tie in heavily with our state's equine industry. We talk with him about the trails and use issues within our state parks, as well as what his office can do to help us promote equine t…
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This week we talk with Dr. Renee Poirrier, DVM and Dr. Shannon Gonsoulin from L.S.A.R.T. As we approach the peak of hurricane season, it's important for each of us to evaluate our individual situations and make a plan, just in case. Both of these veterinarians have been involved with L.S.A.R.T. since Katrina and give us the benefit of their experie…
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As horse owners, we might not think about how research in humans can help horses, and vice versa. Carrie Shaffer, PhD, of the University of Kentucky ’s (UK) Department of Veterinary Sciences and the Gluck Equine Research Center, is working at the interface of human and equine medicine, creating tiny models of horses’ body systems to better understa…
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Join us as we discuss with Mrs. Julie Broadway the legislative issues of the day. Mrs. Broadway has been a horsewoman since 4-H days and summer camps and was even a past president of the Morgan Horse Association. She has run a breeding operation and was a competitor. Now she's tasked with representing our Equine Industry in Washington D.C. We talk …
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This episode is all about current national legislation that will affect the entire equine industry in the US. Chase Williams is a Tennessee Walking Horse Trainer, Organist, and Political Strategist. He'll tell us why the addendum to the 1970 Horse Protection Act isn't all that it claims to be. Did you know that the act commonly known as soring a ho…
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As horse owners, we have our rhythms and routines around the barn. But why do we do farm chores the way we do them, and could we—and our horses—benefit from changing our approaches? Steve Higgins, PhD, the director of Animal and Environmental Compliance for the University of Kentucky’s (UK) Agricultural Experiment Station, in Lexington, describes w…
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In today's episode, Dr Kathryn Surasky and Dr Kate Robinson sit down with Dr Ruby Chow for a discussion about her upcoming internship with McKee-Pownall! Dr. Ruby Chow will be joining our practice for a 13-month internship. Dr. Chow previously worked with us in the summer of 2020 as a technician in our Uxbridge practice and we are delighted to welc…
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In this episode of the LEC Podcast we talk with Mr. Richard Hebert. Richard has been a 4-H volunteer since the early 90's and was a graduate of the pilot class of the Master Horsemen Program. He's been running the State 4-H Horse Camp since 2004 and has even been inducted into the La 4-H Hall of Fame. Listen as Richard and I discuss what goes on at…
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In this episode Dr. Amanda Adams and PhD student Erica Jacquay of the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center describe new research on how horses of all ages respond to transport—even just 1.5-hour trips across town. They also preview the results of a survey of U.S. horse owners and their trailering practices. This podcast series is b…
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Please welcome one of our newest Board Members and the Lady behind the La Women's Riding Retreat. Mrs. Robbin represents District 2, which is the northeast part of our great state. She tells us a little about her background with horses and the things she'd like to accomplish via the LEC. We also discuss the 1st Women's Riding Retreat, hosted by Rus…
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Please enjoy today's episode with, McKee-Pownall associate veterinarian, Dr. Viviana Hernandez. She talks about relationships with horses, her background in horses, her thoughts on physiotherapy and her experience since coming to Canada. She is an amazing storyteller and we hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did! Dr. Viviana Hernandez g…
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In this episode of The La Equine Council Podcast, we talk with LSU Extension Service State Horse Specialist, and Associate Professor of Animal Science at LSU, Dr. Neely Heidorn PhD. In addition to her roles within the LSU Edu System and Extension Service, Dr. Heidorn is also the Chairman of the newly formed, 13 person board tasked by the La Dept. o…
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In this episode Dr. Barry Ball of the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center describes what he and his colleagues have learned about reproductive endocrinology, placental function, feeding broodmares, and equine contraception during his time as the Clay Endowed Chair in Equine Reproduction. Ball, who retires this month, also reflects…
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This week we talk with Mr. Sky Wright who, with his wife Gina, owns and operates Rustic Sky Horse Camp in Melder, La. They purchased the horse camp about 6 years ago and have upgraded and expanded it significantly. It's a one of a kind resource for anyone who wants to enjoy Kisatchie National Forest from the back of a horse. Sky came and talked wit…
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As this episode will come out just before our Jan 15th Annual Meeting, we thought it would be great to speak with the clinician for this year's meeting, David Carter. David is a Louisiana native who now resides in Mississippi. He and his wife own Great River Outdoors and the Double C Ranch in Natchez, as well as Great River Honda. David is a knowle…
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