In this episode, we are joined by Mariah Alexander. Mariah is originally from the Houston, Tx area, but is now a vet  student at LSU. She is speaking with us on behalf of the Equine Club to promote their event, Equi Day. 
Equi Day is Oct. 7th, 2023 at the School of Veterinary Medicine building. It begins at 8am and you can either pre-register, or simply show up. The cost is $40 and you will be fed breakfast and lunch, and get a goody bag, as well as be eligible for door prizes. There will be lectures and demonstrations on topics like ulcers, what constitutes an emergency, temporary bandaging techiques, and more. 

Sen. Heather Cloud first got into politics to become the mayor of Turkey Creek, after a massive fraud and embezzlement case in that town caused her to see the need for good, solid, and competent leadership from the private sector. She's now about to begin her second term as the State Senator from District 28, representing Acadia, Allen, Avoyelles, Evangeline, and St. Landry parishes.
She's a big supporter of horses, having a few for her family's personal use. She also hosts her main campaign fundraiser at Rustic Sky Horse Camp each year, even adding in a farrier/blacksmithing competition.

https://senate.la.gov/smembers?ID=28
https://www.heathercloud.net/
https://www.facebook.com/CloudForSenate/

We sure like to bring y'all human/horse interest stories about wonderful things going on in Louisiana involving horses. Unfortunately, sometimes it takes disasters to bring about the best aspects of our Louisiana Livestock Community. Beauregard and Vernon parishes have been recently devistated by wildfires from the severe drought southwestern Louisiana has been having. The entire community of Merryville was evacuated, including many animals. As we've seen before, everyday citizens can do amazing things in those times of need and the group called Cajun Cowboy Rescue is a prime example.
Mrs. Stephanie Williams runs Cajun Cowboy Rescue and talks with us about what has occurred, who has helped, what the joys and needs are, and more. Their Facebook page is linked below. If you feel the call to be of service to those in need, please contact them and see how you can help.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1348968265975180

It may come as a surprise to you that 1 in 6 veterinarians have contemplated suicide. Veterinarians have one of the highest suicide rates of any profession and male vet techs have a suicide rate over 5 times the average. We've got a crisis going on in our veterinary community and we all need to be aware.
Dr. Mallory Preston is a veterinarian practicing in the Houston, TX area and founded the Texas Chapter of Not One More Vet. NOMV is a mental health outreach non-profit specializing in taking care of our veterinarians and their workers.

National Suicide Hotline: 988

https://www.nomv.org/
https://www.youtube.com/@notonemorevet
https://www.instagram.com/notonemorevet/
https://twitter.com/notonemorevet

Video on 4-7-8 Guided Breathing Exercise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiUnFJ8P4gM
Leaves on a Stream
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exLaebgFO_8

As breeding season kicks off, we talked with Dr. Eddie Cramer DVM, equine reproduction specialist. Dr. Cramer runs the La Center for Equine Reproduction and specializes in advanced techniques for improved outcomes. Dr. Cramer is a native of Crowley, La and the LACER center is near Opelousas, La. Listen as we talk about some tips on having your mare in the best shape possible and some of the new modalities and advancing equine reproductive techniques. They stand several top racing stallions, but can handle shipped semen from anywhere and get your mare bred.
https://www.laequine.com/
https://www.facebook.com/louisianacenterforequinerepro

In this episode we have a chat with Dr. Mike Strain, D.V.M., who is a former equine veterinarian and currently serves Louisiana as our Commissioner of Agriculture. We talk about our state's protocols regarding horses and the relatively new Dept of Ag's Equine Promotion and Research Board, which is currently handing out grants for equine related causes. Have a listen and tell your friends.

For this episode we talk with Louisiana's Lt. Governor, Billy Nungesser. Lt. Gov Nungesser's office is charged with tourism and running our state parks. Both of these tie in heavily with our state's equine industry. We talk with him about the trails and use issues within our state parks, as well as what his office can do to help us promote equine tourism within Louisiana and any help he can give us in promoting and growing our shows and events.
Lt. Gov. Nungesser has been in the horse business and once ran an Equine Assisted Therapy organization. He's also always been happy and willing to work with us and we're trying to open that door even farther. Please take a moment after listening to this podcast to contact his office and let him know you heard him here and appreciate him helping out our La Equine Industry.
https://www.crt.state.la.us/lt-governor/
https://www.facebook.com/LouisianaLtGov
https://www.instagram.com/ltgovbillynungesser/
https://twitter.com/lastateparks
https://www.facebook.https://www.facebook.com/BogueChittoStateParkcom/LA.State.Parks
https://www.facebook.com/lakebistineaustatepark
https://www.instagram.com/lakebistineau_statepark/
https://www.facebook.com/CheminAHautSP
https://www.instagram.com/lastateparks/



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This week we talk with Dr. Renee Poirrier, DVM and Dr. Shannon Gonsoulin from L.S.A.R.T.
As we approach the peak of hurricane season, it's important for each of us to evaluate our individual situations and make a plan, just in case. Both of these veterinarians have been involved with L.S.A.R.T. since Katrina and give us the benefit of their experience in these situations. Additionally, we read out the procedures for water purification in an emergency and outline some other tips for preparations. 
You can find out more about L.S.A.R.T. here:
https://www.lsart.org/
https://www.facebook.com/Louisiana-State-Animal-Response-Team-LSART-1731735080388561
Here's a link to the American Veterinary Medical Assoc.'s pamphlet, Saving the Whole Family.
https://ebusiness.avma.org/ProductCatalog/product.aspx?ID=140