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

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
• Premier Sponsor: CareCredit
• 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