Happy Monday partner,
On today’s edition of The Pegasus Podcast, we are interviewing Dr. Holly Helbig from Zoetis, where we discuss all things equine health.
This episode is packed with valuable insights and actionable tips for every horse owner, especially those involved in horse shows.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Career Transition and Passion: Dr. Holly Helbig transitioned from a wedding planner to an equine veterinarian, driven by her passion for horses and veterinary medicine.
- Veterinary Practice and Resilience: Leveraging her diverse background in corporate work and horse training, Dr. Helbig started her own veterinary practice right out of vet school.
- Equine Influenza Outbreak Management: Dr. Helbig shares her experience managing an equine influenza outbreak at a 2019 horse show, highlighting the importance of quarantine, testing, and transparent communication. This incident underscored the need for standardized procedures and proactive communication in managing disease outbreaks at equine events.
- Biosecurity and Vaccination: Emphasizing the importance of disease prevention, Dr. Helbig advocates for proper vaccination of horses before events. Practical biosecurity measures include daily temperature checks, disinfecting stalls, and using separate equipment for different horses.
- Veterinary Expertise and Practical Tips: As the head veterinarian at major equestrian shows and her dual perspective as a rider and veterinarian provide her with unique insights. She offers practical advice on managing equine health, emphasizing proactive measures and biosecurity practices to prevent disease transmission, and discusses the AAEP’s categorization of core and risk-based diseases for better disease management.
- …and more!
Listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Before you listen…
Every equestrian competitor knows a great performance horse score requires the right balance of preparation, feel and focus. It also requires a happy, healthy horse.
Zoetis has been supporting horses, riders and veterinarians for more than 70 years. From Core EQ Innovator® and Fluvac Innovator® EHV-4/1 —vaccines that can be administered by your horses’ veterinarian—to a stall-side testing kit called Stablelab® that your vet can use to measure Serum Amyloid A levels in less than 10 minutes.
Be sure to Visit ZoetisEquine.com or follow @Zoetis Equine on Facebook and Instagram to learn more.
