Screwworms 101, Lameness Detection and Weird News for June 10, 2026 by Chewy - Horses in the Morning

About this episode

The episode discusses the threat of screwworms, a new app for lameness detection, and includes some weird news.

Screwworms are a growing threat, so we’re getting the facts straight from Dr. Sonja Swiger, entomologist at Texas A&M. Then, we’ll talk with Danish vet Dr. Karsten Key about a brilliant new app designed to catch lameness early. Stick around for that, plus a dose of weird news! HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3969 – Show Notes and Links: Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm & Glenn the Geek Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store Title Sponsor: Chewy Equine and Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito Control Picture Credit: RealHorse Guest: Dr. Karsten Key on the app RealHorse Guest: Dr. Sonja Swiger , Entomologist and professor in the Department of Entomology at Texas A&M Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon : HRN10 for 10% off your first order. Additional support for this podcast provided by: , Equine Network and Listeners Like You Time Stamps: 00:50 - Screwworm outbreak overview 04:45 - Vet explains screwworm prevention 07:46 - Daily Whinnies 21:16 - Interview: Dr. Kay’s Realhorse lameness app 41:38 - Replay: Dr. Swiger on New World screwworms 53:17 - This Day in Equine History 57:34 - Jamie’s Weird News

People in this episode

Hosts: Jamie Jennings, Glenn the Geek

Guests: Dr. Sonja Swiger, Dr. Karsten Key

Topics covered

• screwworms
• lameness detection
• veterinary technology
• weird news
• equine health

Keywords

• screwworms
• lameness detection
• veterinary app
• Dr. Sonja Swiger
• Dr. Karsten Key

Sponsors

Chewy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Texas A&M, RealHorse, Spalding Labs, Equine Network

Products: Chewy, Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito Control

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