The Spirit of Hagyard

Hosted by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute

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Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, an esteemed equine veterinary practice in the heart of Kentucky, is happy to bring The Spirit of Hagyard to life! Get a behind-the-scenes look at equine veterinary medicine, as well as why the Hagyard spirit is so special.

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May 19, 202548 min

Lifecycle of the Breeding Season

Join our host, Jodi Lynch-Findley, and Dr. Caitlin Fletcher as they discuss the lifecycle of the breeding and foaling season in Central Kentucky.This podcast is brought to you by our sponsor, Bimeda Inc. Promote horse health by using products trusted by veterinarians and owners since the 1960's. Bimeda is one of the largest producers of dewormers such as Equimax, Bimectin, and Exodus. World-renowned equine athletes also rely on their Polyglycan and ConfidenceEQ pheromone gel. Visit https://www.bimedaus.com/ to learn more today!

February 18, 202558 min

Mentorship: The Key to Success in Equine Veterinary Medicine

The late Dr. Fishback and his mentee, Dr. Wells, speak with Jodi about the integral role mentorship has played in their careers and how they've been inspired to teach other up and coming veterinarians.This podcast is brought to you by our sponsor, Bimeda Inc. Promote horse health by using products trusted by veterinarians and owners since the 1960's. Bimeda is one of the largest producers of dewormers such as Equimax, Bimectin, and Exodus. World-renowned equine athletes also rely on their Polyglycan and ConfidenceEQ pheromone gel. Visit https://www.bimedaus.com/ to learn more today!

December 17, 202431 min

Hagyard Laboratory: All Roads Lead to the Lab

Hagyard's longtime Lab Manager, Tina Elam. chats with Jodi about starting out as a technician in human medicine before moving to equine and the last 30 years she's spent at Hagyard. This podcast is brought to you by our sponsor, Bimeda Inc. Promote horse health by using products trusted by veterinarians and owners since the 1960's. Bimeda is one of the largest producers of dewormers such as Equimax, Bimectin, and Exodus. World-renowned equine athletes also rely on their Polyglycan and ConfidenceEQ pheromone gel. Visit https://www.bimedaus.com/ to learn more today!

November 19, 202435 min

Hagyard Pharmacy: The Team Behind the Counter

It takes a village to run a top tier full-service pharmacy, and nobody knows that better than Hagyard's Director of Pharmacy, Alex Kragel and Director of Compounding, Amanda Kragel. They share their experience as animal pharmacists and what it takes to run Hagyard Pharmacy with Jodi.This podcast is brought to you by our sponsor, Bimeda Inc. Promote horse health by using products trusted by veterinarians and owners since the 1960's. Bimeda is one of the largest producers of dewormers such as Equimax, Bimectin, and Exodus. World-renowned equine athletes also rely on their Polyglycan and ConfidenceEQ pheromone gel. Visit https://www.bimedaus.com/ to learn more today!

October 17, 202431 min

Becoming an Equine Veterinarian without an Equine Background

Dr. Kidney sits down with Jodi and shares his unconventional path to becoming an equine vet.This podcast is brought to you by our sponsor, Bimeda Inc. Promote horse health by using products trusted by veterinarians and owners since the 1960's. Bimeda is one of the largest producers of dewormers such as Equimax, Bimectin, and Exodus. World-renowned equine athletes also rely on their Polyglycan and ConfidenceEQ pheromone gel. Visit https://www.bimedaus.com/ to learn more today!

September 30, 202446 min

10,000 Foals Later: The Journey of an Equine Veterinary Technician

Hagyard's Technician Coordinator, Lynne Hewlett, sits down with Jodi to discuss her path to becoming a veterinary technician, how she came to Hagyard, and how the position of the vet tech has evolved over the years.This podcast is brought to you by our sponsor, Bimeda Inc. Promote horse health by using products trusted by veterinarians and owners since the 1960's. Bimeda is one of the largest producers of dewormers such as Equimax, Bimectin, and Exodus. World-renowned equine athletes also rely on their Polyglycan and ConfidenceEQ pheromone gel. Visit https://www.bimedaus.com/ to learn more today!

September 11, 202450 min

Field Care Interns 2: A Year of Growth

Dr. Claire Foster and Dr. Helen Brown sit down with Jodi to discuss their internship experiences and what led them to Hagyard Equine Medical.This podcast is brought to you by our sponsor, Bimeda Inc. Promote horse health by using products trusted by veterinarians and owners since the 1960's. Bimeda is one of the largest producers of dewormers such as Equimax, Bimectin, and Exodus. World-renowned equine athletes also rely on their Polyglycan and ConfidenceEQ pheromone gel. Visit https://www.bimedaus.com/ to learn more today!

September 11, 202447 min

Field Care Interns 1: A Year of Growth

Dr. Laurel Caldwell and Dr. Emily Wampler sit down with Jodi to discuss their internship experiences and what led them to Hagyard Equine Medical.This podcast is brought to you by our sponsor, Bimeda Inc. Promote horse health by using products trusted by veterinarians and owners since the 1960's. Bimeda is one of the largest producers of dewormers such as Equimax, Bimectin, and Exodus. World-renowned equine athletes also rely on their Polyglycan and ConfidenceEQ pheromone gel. Visit https://www.bimedaus.com/ to learn more today!

May 16, 202435 min

Laura Werner DVM, MS, DACVS: Equine Surgeon, FEI Veterinary Delegate & Three-Day Eventer

Dr. Laura Werner, a member of the Hagyard surgery team, sits down with Jodi to discuss her journey to becoming an equine surgeon, her work as an FEI veterinary delegate, and competing in three-day eventing during her free time. This podcast is brought to you by our sponsor, Bimeda Inc. Promote horse health by using products trusted by veterinarians and owners since the 1960's. Bimeda is one of the largest producers of dewormers such as Equimax, Bimectin, and Exodus. World-renowned equine athletes also rely on their Polyglycan and ConfidenceEQ pheromone gel. Visit https://www.bimedaus.com/ to learn more today!

April 5, 202439 min

Fetal Sexing: A Niche in Equine Reproduction

Dr. Richard Holder, a member of the Hagyard field care team since 1974, sits down with Jodi to discuss his career in the Kentucky Bluegrass, finding his niche in the development of fetal sexing, and his advice for the upcoming generation of equine veterinarians. This podcast is brought to you by our sponsor, Bimeda Inc. Promote horse health by using products trusted by veterinarians and owners since the 1960's. Bimeda is one of the largest producers of dewormers such as Equimax, Bimectin, and Exodus. World-renowned equine athletes also rely on their Polyglycan and ConfidenceEQ pheromone gel. Visit https://www.bimedaus.com/ to learn more today!