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Podcast: Rood Has Seen The Evolution Of A Veterinary Empire, And Of Veterinary Medicine

The third installment of StallSide, Rood and Riddle Veterinary Pharmacy's podcast, features a look back at the evolution of the Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital through the eyes of co-founder Dr. Bill Rood. Hosts Drs. Peter Morresey and Bart Barber ask Rood to recall the clinic's humble beginnings and the evolution of equine veterinary medicine since the hospital launched in the mid-1980s.

Rood, who completed degrees both in veterinary medicine and law, was inspired to start the clinic when he discovered there were limited hospital options for foals in the Central Kentucky area. At the time, Rood and co-founder Dr. Tom Riddle envisioned the clinic as being three veterinarians working long hours in the spring and take things easy in the fall.

“We were so naive,” Rood chuckled.

From one building and three veterinarians, the clinic has grown to include some 80 veterinarians across three campuses.

Rood has seen a number of evolutions in the practice of equine medicine in the intervening decades — from corporate-owned clinics to the increasing breadth of knowledge required of equine veterinary students to a focus on the importance of work/life balance.

When asked about the future of horse racing, Rood said that like many people, he expected the industry to contract — but also to survive.

“I think racing needs to change some,” said Rood. “The consumer now wants immediate gratification, they don't want to wait 30 minutes between a race. It'll survive, it'll just be a different environment than it was in the past. Older people like to say they lived through the golden time, but the golden time is still out there.”

Take a listen to the conversation below–

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Podcast: What Do You Need To Know About Dystocias

The latest episode of Rood and Riddle Veterinary Pharmacy's StallSide podcast has been released and features a discussion with Dr. Maria Schnobrich of the hospital's theriogenology department.

In this episode Dr. Peter Morresey and Dr. Bart Barber along with Dr. Schnobrich tackle the issue of managing dystocia on the farm. Learn about the importance of timing, communication with your veterinarian and warning signs of complications. Also included: the link between murals, chickens, and equine reproduction.

Schnobrich said dystocias occur in about 10 percent of pregnancies, with slightly higher occurrences in some breeds. The birthing process is a rapid one for horses, which also means that foaling complications can develop quickly. Schnobrich offers an overview of a standard foaling, as well as a few tips to recognize and react to a dystocia or other atypical foaling.

Among her suggestions:

Start a stopwatch when the mare's water breaks to help you know when the foal should be emerging from the birth canal. Foals should be fully emerged 20 to 30 minutes after the mare breaks water.
Ideally, veterinarians agree it's best not to intervene and pull a foal if the foal looks to be in the proper position, has a normal amnion, and is emerging at a normal interval. A more relaxed environment tends to result in a better foaling.
Schnobrich suggests that for owners who have never foaled a mare, the best pregnancy plan may be to board the mare at a facility with a staff experienced in foaling as her due date approaches.
An ultrasound ahead of delivery can help anticipate whether a red bag delivery may be on the horizon, and may provide time to provide treatment to preempt the tearing of the membrane that results in the red bag.
Dystocias are considered an emergency not just because of the foal's fragile oxygen supply, but also because the foal can do damage to the mare's internal organs if positioned wrongly.
People can sometimes mistake colic for a foaling that's not progressing properly; a visit from the veterinarian can usually discern the difference. Older pregnant mares may sometimes bleed from the vulva which can also be mistaken for a foaling problem, but that can also be caused by a varicose vein. An immediate trip to the clinic isn't always the best course in those cases, since it's preferable to let a healthy pregnancy progress rather than do a c-section if it's not necessary.

You can find the video version of StallSide on the Rood & Riddle YouTube page and the audio version on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, iHeart Radio or wherever you get your podcasts. Enjoy the video version below.

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Rood and Riddle Veterinary Pharmacy Launches StallSide Podcast

StallSide, a bi-weekly podcast covering equine healthcare, was launched by Rood & Riddle Veterinary Pharmacy on Tuesday. The podcast, presented by Rood & Riddle Veterinary Pharmacy, is co-hosted by Dr. Peter Morresey and Dr. Bart Barber. The first guest is Rood & Riddle co-founder Dr. Tom Riddle. Each week will feature a guest clinician, as well as health care topics like care of the pregnant mare, foaling, neonatal care, laminitis, colic, dentistry, geriatrics and infections disease.

“We want to give listeners an insight into Rood & Riddle and veterinary medicine,” said Barber. “Our goal is to strengthen the bond between animals, owners and veterinarians.”

Added Morresey, “We cover the highs and lows of equine practice and the industry, never shying away from the difficult issues.”

StallSide is available on YouTube, iTunes, iHeart Radio, Audible, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Play, etc. For more information, please visit www.rrvp.com.

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Rood And Riddle Launches StallSide Podcast For Horse Owners

Whether you are a horse enthusiast, a first-time horse owner or a seasoned equestrian, you will learn something new on StallSide, the Rood & Riddle Veterinary Pharmacy audio and video podcast. Both educational and entertaining, you are able to listen or watch Rood & Riddle veterinarians discuss timely and engaging topics on equine healthcare.

Drs. Peter Morresey and Bart Barber talk with each week's guest clinician and delve into the fascinating and diverse world of equine healthcare. StallSide's first guest is Rood & Riddle co-founder Dr. Tom Riddle. In the first episode, you'll learn about the evolution of Rood & Riddle, his journey to becoming a veterinarian and how he balanced his home and professional life.

“We want to give listeners an insight into Rood & Riddle and veterinary medicine,” said co-host Dr. Bart Barber. “Our goal is to strengthen the bond between animals, owners and veterinarians.”

Presented by Rood & Riddle Veterinary Pharmacy, StallSide will focus on common equine conditions faced by horse owners. Each episode will feature a veterinarian or veterinarians from Rood & Riddle interspersed with guests from around the country and the world who are experts in the topic area. Future episodes of StallSide will include health care topics like care of the pregnant mare, foaling, neonatal care, laminitis, colic, dentistry, geriatrics and infectious disease.

“We cover the highs and lows of equine practice and the industry, never shying away from the difficult issues,” said Dr. Peter Morresey. “Always informative, we hope entertaining, and something of value to add to your day.”

You are invited to submit topics for future episodes at stallside@rrvp.com.

You can subscribe StallSide on YouTube, iTunes, iHeart Radio, Audible, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Catch the video version of the first episode below:

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