Episode

S8E14 Horses and Ticks w Dr. Erika Machtinger

Podcast: Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
Published: Jul 14, 2025
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Summary

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long interview returning guest Dr. Erika Machtinger, an associate professor of entomology at Penn State. They discuss the types of ticks that are typically problems for horses (and dogs and people!), the disease risks associated with each, pasture management, effective tick repellents, and much more!