# Ep 180: Pigeon Fever with Dr. Erika Machtinger

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Published: 2026-04-23T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://staging.equimanagement.com/ep-180-pigeon-fever-with-dr-erika-machtinger
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Duration seconds: 1049

## Resource

In this episode, Erika Machtinger, PhD, CWB®, associate professor of entomology and extension vector-borne disease lead at Pennsylvania State University, joined us to discuss pigeon fever in horses, including its pathogenesis, epidemiology, clinical presentations, and more. This episode of Disease Du Jour is brought to you by Equithrive. Learn more about the science behind Equithrive Mare Pellets at equithrive.com . GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 180: Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Erika Machtinger, PhD, CWB® Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour This episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Equithrive . Connect with the Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com)

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