AskAnnie Podcast

Jessica Starcevich has been the company entomologist for Spalding Labs for over 12 years. In Episode 71 I reviewed Spalding Labs’ iconic product, Fly Predators, a pesticide-free solution to fly control. Head over to Episode 71 to hear more about that review! Jessica, who has worked for Spalding Labs since 2011, received her bachelor's degree with double majors in environmental science and biology, and a minor in history from Illinois College, then obtained her master's degree from the University of Minnesota in livestock entomology. She now resides in Bartonville, IL, just 20 minutes from her family’s farm, and in her spare time she enjoys taking pictures of insects, insects are her work and hobby! In this episode we discuss all things insects and Spalding Labs, including: This episode is brought to you by Spalding Labs.

In Episode 80 I sit down with Alex Beckstett, the brand manager of My New Horse, a completely FREE resource for first-time horse owners and new riders just starting out in the horse industry. Tune in to hear: This episode is brought to you by My New Horse.

I am excited to welcome back to the podcast, Dr. Steve Grubbs. Dr. Grubbs is the equine technical manager at Boehringer Ingelheim. Originally from Tennessee, Dr. Grubbs grew up breeding and showing Quarter Horses on his family's farm, worked with the Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales and then attended Ross University and the University of Tennessee. He went on to work for 11 years in private practice before returning to graduate school and obtaining a Ph.D. in comparative and experimental medicine, with an emphasis on virology and immunology. Dr. Grubbs now lives in Missouri with his wife and continues his research with BI in areas such as PPID and equine respiratory diseases. Dr. Grubbs joined me this past May to discuss equine asthma on Episode 73 and now is back to discuss his other research focus, PPID. In Episode 79 we discuss: This episode is brought to you by Boehringer Ingelheim.

Winter and I have a love-hate relationship, as I'm sure it does with many equestrians. One product that helps get me through the cold months and has been my go-to every winter for the past 15ish years is the Rimfrost Rider III Tall Boot by Mountain Horse. In this episode, I give my feedback on this boot including: This episode is brought to you by Horse Week.

Episode 77 features my review of CLARIFLY® LARVICIDE TOP-DRESS FLY CONTROL, a top-dress supplement that helps curb flies and can be used as part of your integrated pest management approach. Tune in to hear details on what this product is, how to use it, and more! This episode is brought to you by Central Life Sciences.

Dr. Lou Gaston is the president of Medical Emergency Data Systems, Inc., a company focused on making prominent medical information standard in helmet-wearing activities. Dr. Gaston graduated from the physician's assistant program at Alderson Broaddus University in West Virginia and then went on to receive his Doctor of Chiropractic from Sherman Chiropractic College. He then served in the US Army and worked for the US Department of Justice. While serving as the medical director for an annual long-distance bike ride nearly three decades ago, he came up with the idea for Medical Emergency Data Systems and hasn't looked back. In this episode we discuss: This episode is brought to you by Medical Emergceny Data Systems, Inc.

I know that I’d love to catch every fly before it can even take flight, but of course, that is not realistic and sometimes a small amount of flies make it into adulthood. In these cases, the Bite Free Stable Fly Trap from Starbar Products comes to the rescue! In this episode, I give my review of this simple, yet very thoughtful trap. This episode is brought to you by Starbar Products.

I’m excited to welcome back Andrea Bolduc, the Regional Sales Manager at Starbar Products. Andrea has joined me on previous episodes to discuss Stabar’s comprehensive lineup of pest control, the importance of implementing an IPM approach, and more! Andrea grew up around horses, went to school in southeast Louisiana, and has been working for Central Life Sciences for more than a decade, where she helps a wide variety of agriculture and livestock owners find the best solutions to their pest management needs. In Episode 65, Andrea mentioned this product as one of her favorite products, so I’m excited to get to hear more about it! Tune in to hear us talk about this product and more. This episode is brought to you by Starbar Products.

Dr. Steve Grubbs is the equine technical manager at Boehringer Ingelheim. Originally from Tennessee, Dr. Grubbs grew up breeding and showing Quarter Horses on his family's farm, worked with the Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales, and then attended Ross University and the University of Tennessee. He went on to work for 11 years in private practice before returning to graduate school and obtaining a Ph.D. in comparative and experimental medicine, with an emphasis on virology and immunology. Dr. Grubbs now lives in Missouri with his wife and continues his research with BI in areas such as PPID and equine respiratory diseases. In Episode 73 we dive into: This episode is brought to you by Boehringer Ingelheim.

We talk extensively and research endlessly different ways to help our horses cope with flies because these tiny pests have a large negative impact. One of the products that I was drawn to in the Starbar Products lineup was the QuikStrike® Fly Bait Spray, for the hope that as the name implies it would provide quick relief. In this episode, I share my review of: This episode is brought to you by Central Life Sciences, ClariFly Larvicide.

Fly Predators by Spalding Labs is one of those products that if you know you know, and if you don’t, your mind is about to be blown! Fly Predators are a specific mixture of extremely small insects that feed on the pupa of the fly species we know and hate, and are used to drastically reduce the number of flies that make it out of the pupa stage. Tune in to hear my review of the entire Fly Predators process, from ordering to distributing, and the results after using them all summer long. This episode is brought to you by Spalding Labs.

Spring is here! I am ecstatic to be basking in the warm sun, seeing the green grass poking out of the ground, and hearing the welcome buzz of flies. Well, the last part not so much. Flies are a nuisance that all horse people have to manage, but luckily there are some great products out there to help combat flies. In this episode, I review DuraStrike Fly Scatter Bait by Starbar Products. I explain the application method, use scenarios, the comprehensive approach that Starbar Products recommends, and more! This episode is brought to you by Starbar Products.

Chris Greene is the National Account Manager of Farm and Ranch with Central Life Sciences. He graduated from New Mexico State University with a degree in agricultural communications. He has worked in the ag industry for over 15 years, making sure owners have access to the tools they need to make the care of their animals better. In this episode we discuss: This episode is brought to you by Central Life Sciences.

Dr. Julie Settlage is the Equine Professional Services Veterinarian at Boehringer Ingelheim and is an ACVS board-certified large animal surgeon. She graduated from Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. She returned to her alma mater in 2009 as a clinical assistant professor, serving as section chief of the Large Animal Equine and Medicine Service. Dr. Settlage has been with BI since May of 2020 and in her current role gets to serve veterinarians in numerous ways; whether...

Dr. Hoyt Cheramie is the Professional Services Veterinarian at Boehringer Ingelheim and a world-renowned expert on Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome. He received both his bachelor's and doctorate in veterinary medicine degrees from Louisiana State University in the early 90s whereafter he practiced large animal surgery throughout the country from 1999 through 2007. He then began his professional consulting and technical support career with Merial. When Merial was acquired by Boehringer Ingelheim in 2017, Dr. Cheramie made the transition as well and has been with BI ever since. In this episode, we discuss what it takes to bring a new horse medication to market including testing, FDA approval, and more! Plus, Dr. Cheramie explains the difference between a pioneer drug, a compounded drug, and a generic drug, and how these different types of drugs may be used by veterinarians and horse owners. This episode is brought to you by Boehringer Ingelheim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 66 features my conversation with Equivont founder, Jessica DiConstanzo. Equivont is a an all-encompassing online equestrian marketplace that allows buyers and sellers to connect on purchases of services, products, horses and more. Jessica and I discuss how she and her riding buddy founded this business and the need it fills in the equestrian world, plus a new concept that they just launched this year! This episode is brought to you by Equivont. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 65 features part two of my conversation with Andrea Bolduc of Central Life Sciences. In this episode, Andrea elaborates on what products make up a successful IPM program. Missed part one? Tune in to hear the first half of this conversation in Episode 63. This episode is brought to you by Starbar Products by Central Life Sciences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 64 I review the CAPTIVATOR® FLY TRAP by Starbar and Central Life Sciences. I tested this set-and-forget trap's usability, functionality, and explore it's purpose in an IPM fly control approach. This episode is brought to you by Central Life Sciences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 63 features part one of my conversation with Andrea Bolduc of Central Life Sciences. In this episode, Andrea explains the meaning behind IPM; the approach that Central Life Sciences uses to manage flies. Tune in to hear the first part of this conversation, then again July 19th to hear what products fit into this system. This episode is brought to you by ClariFly Larvicide by Central Life Sciences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As equestrians we are always looking for ways to make our horses lives better, but are we listening? In Episode 62, I sit down with Janet Marlow of Pet Acoustics and Dr. Sarah Reuss of Boehringer Ingelheim to discuss their joint project, Relax Trax. They share their unique backgrounds, the impact certain sound has on decreasing stress in horses, and their free gift of Relax Trax to work in conjunction with other preventative measures like ULCERGARD. To listen to Relax Trax for free, visit the Boehringer Ingelheim YouTube page or listen via the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66Z1cGh3qi0 Relax Trax is also available for download via Buzzsprout, or by clicking here. This episode is brought to you by Boehringer Ingelheim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.