Apr 13, 2022
Infodemic is a blend of "information" and "epidemic" that typically refers to a rapid and far-reaching spread of both accurate and inaccurate information about something, such as a disease. As facts, rumors, and fears mix and disperse, it becomes difficult to learn essential information about an issue. - Merriam-Webster
This podcast is where I vent my frustration in my attempts to help horse owners help their horses thrive in a human world. My job is to get accurate information to you that is as unbiased as possible. But in the past week, I have had several troubling stories from horse owners telling me about the dangers of inflammation. Yet, each has a tragic or severe outcome from ignoring it.
Worse, they are like most horse owners who turn to the "experts" who are either not well informed on the root causes of gut inflammation or have an agenda to offer conflicting information. These sources of knowledge need to be helping the horses they are serving, including my colleague veterinarians and the large producers of horse grains.
We cannot afford to believe what we hear from experts, including me. We all need to ask better questions and demand alternative and thoughtful answers. When we discover conflicting answers, we must ask who is correct and search for the answers. Or, it might be easier to ask this question - "How is what you are doing working for you?" Or, "If I keep doing what I'm doing, will my horse become healthier?"
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