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Screwworms 101, Lameness Detection and Weird News for June 10, 2026 by Chewy
Episode 3969
Published 4 weeks ago
Description
Screwworms are a growing threat, so we’re getting the facts straight from Dr. Sonja Swiger, entomologist at Texas A&M. Then, we’ll talk with Danish vet Dr. Karsten Key about a brilliant new app designed to catch lameness early. Stick around for that, plus a dose of weird news!
HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3969 – Show Notes and Links:
- Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm & Glenn the Geek
- Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
- Title Sponsor: Chewy Equine and Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito Control
- Picture Credit: RealHorse
- Guest: Dr. Karsten Key on the app RealHorse
- Guest: Dr. Sonja Swiger, Entomologist and professor in the Department of Entomology at Texas A&M
- Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.
- Additional support for this podcast provided by: , Equine Network and Listeners Like You
Time Stamps:
- 00:50 - Screwworm outbreak overview
- 04:45 - Vet explains screwworm prevention
- 07:46 - Daily Whinnies
- 21:16 - Interview: Dr. Kay’s Realhorse lameness app
- 41:38 - Replay: Dr. Swiger on New World screwworms
- 53:17 - This Day in Equine History
- 57:34 - Jamie’s Weird News