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Let's Talk About Pigs - A conversation with Dr. Harry Snelson Jun 30, 2020

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The swine industry has many commonalities with the cattle industry. Dr. Harry Snelson is the Executive Director of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV). In this episode we learn about the AASV organization and discuss its initiatives and benefits. We also discuss African Swine Fever and its potential impacts on the swine industry as well as how the COVID-19 pandemic caused market disruptions. Dr. Snelson also discusses depopulation issues including the use of ventilation shutdown plus. We also share our favorite beef and pork dishes and decided a bacon wrapped filet is the perfect meal combination!

To learn more about AASV go to https://www.aasv.org/. Information about the Journal of Swine Health and Production (JSHAP) can be found here. To read about “Hardy” and the Customs and Border Patrol Beagle Brigade go to this link. Don’t forget to like AASV on Facebook and to cook your pork to 145!

Antehelmintic resistance in beef cattle Jun 22, 2020

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In this episode, Dr. Fred Gingrich discusses the issues associated with antehelmintic resistance in beef cattle with Dr. Christine Navarre. What are the risk factors for resistance? What is refugia and how can we select animals for treatment to minimize the risk of resistance? What is a strategic deworming protocol? How can we monitor success? If you are in cow-calf practice, this episode should be recommended to your clients so they can learn how to best utilize the expertise of their veterinarian in developing appropriate deworming protocols and total herd management programs. For more information, AABP members can listen to the presentation from the 2019 St. Louis conference from Dr. Navarre titled "New Era of Parasite Control." The proceedings paper from this talk is also an excellent resource and is available open-access at this link.

The Carnivore Diet with Dr. Shawn Baker MD Jun 09, 2020

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In this episode, Dr. Fred Gingrich discusses the ultimate health food, BEEF, with Dr. Shawn Baker. Dr. Baker is an orthopedic surgeon and competitive athlete. He is the author of the Carnivore Diet and the CEO of MeatRx. The Carnivore Diet (available on Amazon.com) reviews some of the supporting evolutionary, historical and nutritional science that gives us clues as to why so many people are having great success with a meat-focused way of eating. Dr. Baker has consumed a carnivorous diet for over three years with no dietary supplements and no medications while maintaining a high level of fitness at age 53. Learn why he believes that beef is the ultimate super-food. Find our more information at meatrx.com or follow him on Instagram @shawnbaker1967, Twitter @SBakerMD or visit his YouTube channel by searching for Shawn Baker MD.

Let's talk about genomics in the beef and dairy industry May 27, 2020

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Members of the AABP ad hoc Genetics and Genomics Committee join us for a discussion about genomics and its influence on the dairy and beef industry. Drs. Pat Comyn (chair of the committee) and Kim Egan share their knowledge on genomics. We discuss how veterinarians can get involved in genomics on their client operations as well as basic genomic principals. AABP has produced several webinars on genomics that can provide further information. AABP members can go to the BCI CE portal to view these webinars for RACE approved CE credit. Find out more information by going to the Genetics and Genomics Committee page found here.

Preparing for Foot and Mouth Disease - Secure Milk and Beef Supply May 16, 2020

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The US cattle industry has a preparedness plan in the event of a Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak in the US. Dr. Danelle Bickett-Weddle, an AABP member from Iowa State University, discusses the Secure Milk and Secure Beef Supply Plan. The current COVID-19 pandemic provides an opportunity for veterinarians to have conversations about FMD preparedness now with their clients. The plans provide guidance for maintaining business continuity during an outbreak. The biosecurity plans in these documents can also be used to prevent many infectious diseases on beef and dairy operations. Find more information at securemilk.org and securebeef.org.

Antimicrobial stewardship with Mike Apley May 11, 2020

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AABP Past-President Dr. Mike Apley discusses antibiotic data collection, antimicrobial stewardship, and his thoughts on the future role of veterinarians in the use of antibiotics on beef and dairy farms.

FARM 4.0 – How can Veterinarians Prepare their Clients? May 04, 2020

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In this episode, Dr. Fred Gingrich speaks with AABP members who are part of the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) FARM Technical Writing Group. Drs. Karen Jordan, Kate Lott and Brandon Treichler join NMPF staff Emily Yeiser-Stepp and Beverly Hampton-Phifer to discuss the specific standards that will be implemented in FARM 4.0 audits. FARM is a producer-driven program with a goal of continuous improvement in the dairy industry. Veterinarians are a critical component of the program in assisting producers to prepare to meet the standards. Find out more information at nationaldairyfarm.com. AABP guidelines discussed in the podcast can be found at https://aabp.org/about/AABP_Guidelines.asp.

CAST Issue Paper Impact of Recruitment and Retention of Food Animal Veterinarians on the U.S. Food Supply Apr 23, 2020

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In this issue, Dr. Fred Gingrich discusses the main points of the recently published Council on Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) issue paper on recruitment and retention of food animal veterinarians. Lead author and AABP Past President Dr. Christine Navarre and CAST Past President and AABP Membership Committee Chair Dr. Gabe Middleton discuss the issues related to retention of veterinarians in food animal practice, overcoming obstacles and challenges of rural practice, and providing support and mentorship to veterinarians in your practice to improve retention.

The CAST issue paper and webinar from Dr. Navarre can be found on the CAST website at https://www.cast-science.org/publication/impact-of-recruitment-and-retention-of-food-animal-veterinarians-on-the-u-s-food-supply/.

Dr. Calvin Booker Discusses AABP Apr 13, 2020

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Listen to this episode with AABP President Dr. Calvin Booker discussing what he does in his private practice life at Feedlot Health Management Services, LLC, in Okotoks, Alberta, and the unique services they offer in their consulting-based practice. We also discuss many opportunities that veterinarians have as AABP members such as publications and continuing education resources. Dr. Booker also provides his perspective on AABP advocacy efforts for bovine veterinarians and encourages all bovine veterinarians to join our organization.

Save a Life – Identifying when someone is struggling and how to help them Apr 06, 2020

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Dr. Fred Gingrich talks with Dr. Barry Feldman a suicidologist and clinical social worker on faculty at the UMass Medical School where he is the Director of Psychiatry Programs and Public Safety. In this episode, we discuss risk factors for mental health problems and recognizing the warning signs of suicide. Veterinarians can learn how to normalize the issue of suicide and directly ask clients, associates and friends if they are thinking about ending their life. Dr. Feldman also discusses the pneumonic IS-PATH-WARM to identify specific warning signs that should be acted upon if a person is displaying any of those signs. Finally, we talk about telemedicine and online resources for mental health disorders and suicide prevention.

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