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

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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
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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
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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