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Comparison of gamithromycin post-treatment intervals for beef cattle naturally affected with bovine respiratory disease - Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Sep 20, 2021

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Dr. Tom Portillo, Veterinary Research and Consulting Services, and Dr. Nathan Meyer, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, join AABP Executive Director Dr. Fred Gingrich to discuss the results of a recent study published in the Bovine Practitioner. The objectives of the study were to test a range of post-treatment intervals in cattle naturally infected with bovine respiratory disease (BRD) and treated with Zactran, a macrolide antimicrobial manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim. The investigators also evaluated if there was a difference between dairy-beef cross animals versus native beef animals. Identifying the ideal post-treatment interval can improve antimicrobial stewardship, efficiently manage labor, and improve welfare of animals by minimizing the stress of handling and time away from the home pen. Clinical trials are an important research tool to demonstrate the use of a product in a field setting when animals are affected by BRD. This study demonstrated that a 6-day or 9-day treatment interval provided the best health outcomes. We also discuss the importance of the Bovine Practitioner as a journal that provides peer-reviewed research targeted to practicing veterinarians. We encourage practicing veterinarians to develop on-farm trials and tips for partnering with academic and industry colleagues to submit research for publication.

This podcast was sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health. Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) is a premier sponsor of the 54th AABP Annual Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. Join us on Wednesday October 6 for the opening reception, sponsored by BI, from 6 to 9 pm in Ballroom E on the lower concourse of the Salt Palace Convention Center to enjoy drinks and heavy appetizers. We look forward to socializing in person again!

Find out more information about Boehringer Ingelheim here or information about their products for ruminants. Product information about Zactran ® (gamithromycin) can be found at this link.

Find out information about Veterinary Research and Consulting Services LLC by visiting their website.

The research article referenced in this podcast is available open access at this link.

Loving veterinary practice every day…….well maybe not every day - Sponsored by Elanco Animal Health Sep 13, 2021

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In this episode, AABP Executive Director Dr. Fred Gingrich is joined by AABP member Dr. Mark Hilton to share stories and discuss ways to enjoy veterinary practice. Hilton has worked in private mixed animal practice, academia at Purdue University, and currently as a technical services veterinarian with Elanco Animal Health. He has taught communication techniques to students while at Purdue and at AABP conferences. We discuss dealing with problem clients, both established and new. Dr. Hilton suggests that we imagine every person we meet is holding a sign that says “make me feel special.” Veterinarians are often seen as providing answers to clients when they are on farms and ranches. Instead, Dr. Hilton suggests asking them questions and then letting them talk. Allow the client to tell their story. Dr. Hilton’s grandfather told him that it is better to be interested than interesting. Ask the client what are their goals and how can your team accomplish them? How can you be an asset to your client? It is important to accept that if the client does not want to achieve those goals and work toward them, the veterinarian cannot achieve the goals for the client and the relationship will fail. We discuss tips for dealing with a situation where the client is mad or upset by listening to the client and get them to say “yes” statements. Veterinarians must also understand scope and perspective. Most of your clients are good clients; do not let their bad situations turn your day bad. Remember the good in each day and enjoy those moments.

This podcast episode was generously sponsored by Elanco Animal Health. Be sure to visit their booth at the AABP conference in Salt Lake City. Vira Shield is a cattle vaccine that provides more than just coverage against up to 13 respiratory and reproductive diseases. It also protects your herd without impairing pregnancy rates. Research shows the Vira Shield line of cattle vaccines can be given to any cow, any time and not negatively impact pregnancy rates or reproductive performance. All so you can stress less and produce more. Talk to your Elanco technical services veterinarian about incorporating Vira Shield into your client’s vaccine protocols or learn more at this link.

Theileria orientalis and the Asian Longhorn Tick Sep 06, 2021

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AABP Executive Director Dr. Fred Gingrich is joined by Dr. Kevin Lahmers, a veterinary pathologist from Virginia Tech, to discuss a disease recently introduced into the US. Theileria orientalis, and specifically the genotype ikeda, can cause clinical disease in affected cattle that present similarly to anaplasmosis. The majority of infected cattle are asymptomatic, however death can occur in 1-5% of cattle and anemia, fever, abortion and icterus. Lahmers states that often the disease is seasonal and associated with the calving season. One clinical syndrome that is different than anaplasmosis is that any age of animal can be affected with clinical disease. The transmission rate is high and many affected herds have 75-100% of the animals testing positive. The Asian Longhorn Tick is the primary biological vector for Theileria orientalis, however, mechanical transmission can occur through common use needles and biting insects. There is currently no effective treatment other than supportive care for clinically ill animals. The Asian Longhorn Tick can become hyperendemic and reproduces asexually, therefore it is common to find heavy infestations on animals. Tick control, pasture management, and maintaining a good plane of nutrition are important preventive measures that can be implemented. Currently a PCR test is available on blood (purple top tubes) or by submitting the spleen of necropsied animals to differentiate the disease from anaplasmosis. If you suspect the disease in your area, Lahmers is willing to discuss it with you by contacting him at klahmers@vt.edu.

Relevant links:

A U.S. isolate of Theileria orientalis, Ikeda genotype, is transmitted to cattle by the invasive Asian longhorned tick, Haemaphysalis longicornis

Kelcey D. Dinkel, David R. Herndon, Susan M. Noh, Kevin K. Lahmers, S. Michelle Todd, Massaro W. Ueti, Glen A. Scoles, Kathleen L. Mason & Lindsay M. Fry

Parasites and Vectors March 2021

Co-Infection of cattle in Virginia with Theileria orientalis ikeda genotype and Anaplasma marginale

Vanessa J. Oakes, S. Michelle Todd, Amanda A. Carbonello, Pawel Michalak, Kevin K. Lahmers

BioRxiv April 2021

Information from the Virginia Tech Veterinary Diagnostic Lab can be found here.

AABP Practice Management Workshops – Implementing Change Aug 30, 2021

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Are you a practice owner who is struggling to understand the finances of your practice? Do you aspire to become an owner but want to implement change? Do you develop a practice culture that retains veterinarians and staff? In this episode, Dr. Fred Gingrich, AABP Executive Director, is joined by Dr. Lila Grallert, a 2018 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Grallert joined a practice after graduation that she describes as an “adventure” job. She became the owner of the practice but felt she was not prepared to manage a practice successfully. Dr. Grallert attended the USDA grant funded “Manage Your Rural Practice for Success” workshops in 2019 and 2021. We discuss what she learned in the workshops and how she implemented change. Dr. Grallert found the human resources management discussions very valuable as well as networking with peers who were young practice owners and many of them mothers. She explains how she utilizes the Excel template to track income and expenses and calculates billable hours by veterinarian and species. She uses this information to develop budgets, implement a value proposition to develop and charge for new services, and adjust the schedule to a 4-day work week for her veterinary team. Dr. Grallert says she wants to create a place where people want to work and utilizing the information she learned from the workshops helps her develop that business. She states that the veterinary profession is changing, and these young owners can make the changes so that rural practice works for their generation.

The next series of workshops are being developed and the application is open. AABP will have workshops beginning in 2022. These workshops are open to veterinarians who are 10 or fewer years since graduation, have at least 10% of revenues form food animals, and are US citizens. Additional points are given to practice owners or aspiring practice owners and those who are working in USDA designated shortage areas. To learn more about the workshops and apply, visit this link. Any AABP member can take the practice valuation preconference seminar to be held October 6 in Salt Lake City at the 54th AABP Annual Conference. To register for the seminar, visit this link.

A special thank you to the faculty who teach the workshops – Dr. David Welch, project manager, Mr. Dick Lewis, Dr. Richard Stup, and Mr. David McCormick. For questions about the workshops, email fred@aabp.org or Dr. Welch at welchdavid59@gmail.com

Tips for Embracing the Daily Grind and Finding Your Purpose Aug 23, 2021

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In this episode, AABP Executive Director Dr. Fred Gingrich is joined by Dr. Leah Weiss, PhD, a lecturer and author from Stanford University. Dr. Weiss is the author of the book “How We Work – Live Your Purpose, Reclaim your Sanity and Embrace the Daily Grind.” We discuss that work-life dichotomy can be destructive to our mental health and professional success. She suggests that the path to productivity and success is not to change jobs, compartmentalize feelings, or to create false professional veneer, but rather to pay attention to how we feel. We discuss burnout and the stages of burnout that can lead to collapse if not addressed. She also discusses the gender influence on burnout and how the gender pay gap contributes to burnout, and she cites studies demonstrating the effect of the inequitable division of labor in the home affects women. Cattle veterinarians often have a purpose and identifying your purpose that is beyond yourself can be a source of resiliency while facing the daily grind if we have a strong “why.” Practicing compassion for others and ourselves can allow us to give ourselves and others grace, create a positive culture in our practice, and help us understand the feelings and reactions we experience. Dr. Weiss suggest that we all have suffering in life, represented by arrows that are inflicted on us, and removing the arrow and providing healing ointment is better than allowing a second arrow to cause further suffering. Mindfulness techniques can help us recognize our feelings

You can find Dr. Weiss book on Amazon at this link. Information about her work with the Compassion Institute can be found at this link.

Practice Tips for Short Statured Veterinarians Aug 09, 2021

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AABP Executive Director Dr. Fred Gingrich is joined by three AABP members who are smaller-statured and in bovine practice. Our first guest is Dr. Elizabeth Homerosky from Airdrie, Alberta, Canada who is a beef cattle veterinarian. Next, we are joined by Dr. Jon Higgins from Belle Mead, N.J. and is a cattle and small ruminant veterinarian. Our last guest is Dr. Lynne Acebey from Winslow, Ill. and she is in a mixed animal practice but works primarily with dairy cattle. Our guests provide OB tips, surgical tips and other fun general tips to make our jobs easier working with cattle. We also discuss keeping our shoulders strong and using your team on the farm to assist you when needed. Finally, Gingrich offers some closing thoughts on checking our words that might have a negative impact on a colleague that may not have been intended. Jokes and comments mentioning physical attributes are insensitive and inappropriate. We want to welcome everyone to join AABP and cattle practice, not discourage or ridicule someone due to their size or other physical characteristic.

Strategies for implementing beef on dairy breeding programs Aug 02, 2021

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Dr. Fred Gingrich, AABP Executive Director, is joined by Dr. Scott Poock, a veterinarian from the University of Missouri to discuss “beef on dairy” breeding which involves incorporating beef sires into dairy herds. Historically, dairy producers would utilize beef sires to improve calving ease and the perception that conception rates were higher with beef semen which is a misconception. In the US, about 25% of beef produced is from dairy breed animals which includes cull cows and dairy steers. The current market situation is different and Dr. Poock discusses factors that have led to increased use of beef on dairy. This includes better reproduction and managing herds with a smaller heifer inventory, gaining more value from the beef-dairy cross calf, and utilizing sexed semen for targeted breeding. While some herds will utilize genomic testing to determine which animals to breed to sexed semen and beef semen, other herds use records analysis of production, reproduction and health to incorporate beef on dairy into their breeding program. We also discuss the genetic traits that feedyards desire in these beef on dairy crosses such as homozygous polled and black hided, calving ease, a bigger ribeye and a smaller carcass with higher dressing percentage than we typically see in dairy breeds. Dr. Poock recommends having conversations with your clients to make sure they have identifiable goals to assist them in developing beef on dairy strategies into their herds.

To learn more about beef on dairy strategies, go to the following publication from the Journal of Dairy Science:
Invited Review: Beef-on-dairy – The generation of crossbred beef x dairy cattle

Dr. Mom and Dr. Dad - Managing Parenthood and Cattle Practice Jul 26, 2021

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Dr. Fred Gingrich is joined by two AABP members who are parents who are cattle veterinarians and also married to veterinarians. Dr. Amy Bartholomew practices in the northeast out of Cold Hollow Veterinary Services with her husband in Vermont. Dr. Mark Hardesty practices out of Maria Stein Veterinary Clinic in western Ohio. Both of our guests discuss their challenges and successes after raising children while practicing in their busy veterinary practices. We discuss finding a team to support you and thinking outside of the box for ways to manage parenthood and bovine practice. Training clients and implementing preventive medicine programs can decrease the number of emergency calls, probably the most challenging aspect of rural practice. Prioritize your family and take trips and vacations with them. We share fond memories of our children being in the clinic and going on farm calls, a true joy of parenthood and ambulatory practice for all of us! Finally, we discuss being kind to yourself. This is hard and nobody is perfect. Every parent has struggled in every profession! Give yourself the compassion you deserve and reach out to colleagues for support, ideas, and networking.

Science with Practice - The 54th AABP Annual Conference Jul 19, 2021

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Are you ready for an in-person bovine CE event? Join us in Salt Lake City, Utah from October 7-9, 2021 for the 54th AABP Annual Conference. Learn about everything that is happening at the conference in this episode where Dr. Fred Gingrich, AABP Executive Director, is joined by AABP President Dr. Carie Telgen and Vice-President Dr. Pat Gorden who serves as the program chair for the conference. The theme of the conference is “Science with Practice” and sessions will offer clinical skills continuing education with scientific reviews to support their practical application. Dr. Telgen welcomes all members to attend the conference, committee meetings and the annual business lunch. The keynote address will be delivered by Dr. Carrie Jurney of “Not One More Vet”. After the keynote, we will hear from the 2022 AABP Vice-President candidates, Dr. Fred Muller and Dr. Dave Sjeklocha.

To find out more about the conference and register, visit this link. Virtual and in-person registration is available. Pre-registration close date is September 3, 2021. Descriptions of each presentation can be found here as well as the schedule. The AABP Board encourages all members who attend the conference to stay in the AABP hotel block to support the association. Staying in the hotel block minimizes the financial risk to AABP. To book your hotel room, visit this link. We look forward to seeing you in Salt Lake City.

Emergency Preparedness Jul 12, 2021

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Are your clients prepared for an environmental disaster or a market disruption? Is your veterinary clinic and family prepared? In this episode, Dr. Fred Gingrich, AABP Executive Director, is joined by Dr. Christine Navarre and Dr. Gaby Maier to discuss emergency preparedness. They suggest being proactive with your clients and incorporate emergency preparedness into your herd health plan. There are many types of disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes, floods, blizzards, loss of infrastructure, cyberattacks, and foreign animal disease outbreaks. We discuss creating partnerships and have a check list of items that are needed to assist in your preparedness plan. It is important for veterinary clinics and families to also be prepared in the event of a disaster. Dr. Maier provided clips from Dave Daley, a cattle rancher in California, and faculty at UC Davis where they discuss the wildfire tragedies they have experienced. There are also animal health sequelae after a disaster such as smoke damage, nutritional issues, dehydration, and skin damage that may require veterinary care. Veterinarians should also familiarize themselves with the AVMA Depopulation Guidelines as well as euthanasia guidelines to ensure appropriate procedures are in place to end animal suffering in the most humane method possible for the given situation. Dr. Navarre was a co-author for the publication of the Veterinary Clinics of North America Volume 34 Issue 2 on Disaster Response for Beef Cattle Operations which can be found here. The ReadyAG Workbook published by Penn State extension is also a useful resource for veterinarians. If you would like to learn more about emergency preparedness, Dr. Navarre is facilitating a clinical forum at the AABP conference in Salt Lake City, Ut. On Thursday October 7, 2021. You can register for the conference and learn more about this clinical forum by visiting the registration page.

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