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Ep 79: Matt Morgan discusses the concept of one health Oct 17, 2022

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Welcome to this episode of the Vet Times Podcast previewing the Wooldridge Memorial Lecture at BVA Congress, which is taking place as part of the London Vet Show. This year’s speaker is Matt Morgan, an intensive care doctor. He is about to release his second book, which explores the concept of one health. In his lecture, Matt will call for doctors to work closer with vets – and ahead of the show, he joined us to explain more… ______________________ 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗪 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡 Matt Morgan is an intensive care doctor, researcher and author. His open letter addressed to patients during the COVID pandemic has been read by more than half a million people worldwide and viewed by more than three million times after featuring on Channel 4. His first book, Critical, published in 2019, has been translated into four languages and featured in The Times. Matt has spoken to large audiences at some of the largest book festivals in the world, and on a number of popular podcasts and radio programmes. He has also appeared on a number of television programmes, both in the UK and internationally. He was nominated for the 2020 Royal Society David Attenborough Prize for public engagement in science.

Ep 78: Robin Hargreaves on surviving the cost of living crisis Oct 14, 2022

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The London Vet Show will once again host BVA Congress – where one session will discuss the impact of the cost of living crisis, and how the veterinary profession can continue to provide pragmatic and affordable care for all creatures great and small, while maintaining high standards of welfare. BVA past‑president Robin Hargreaves is a panellist in the session – and he joins us for this podcast to explain how he thinks the profession will find imaginative solutions to the challenge… _____________________ 𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗜𝗡 𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗦 𝗕𝗩𝗦𝗰, 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Robin graduated from University of Liverpool in 1985 and has been in first opinion general practice since. Since 1988 he has worked exclusively with companion animals at Stanley House Veterinary Group, a large mixed practice in east Lancashire. Today, he is a director of the 18-vet practice and works full-time in first opinion clinical work. Robin was BVA president in 2013-14 and now chairs the University of Liverpool Veterinary Alumni Association. He also sits on RVC council and is senior veterinary advisor on the veterinary panel of Agria Pet Insurance.

Vet Times Extra: Jeffrey Powers on use of cannabidiol therapy in veterinary medicine Oct 07, 2022

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Experienced veterinarian Jeffrey Powers discusses the use of cannabidiol (CBD) therapy in veterinary medicine. This podcast aims to debunk some of the myths and misconceptions behind the use of CBD with pets and explore the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and how it works. With helpful advice and guidance around safety, efficacy and dosing administration, this is episode of the Vet Times podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in CBD therapy. __________________________ 𝗝𝗘𝗙𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗗𝗩𝗠 Dr Powers earned his veterinary degree with Honours from Michigan State University in 1980, then began his clinical practice working predominantly in dairy and equine practice. He founded South Sanilac Veterinary Hospital in 1983 and has practised in both large and small animal practices ever since. He is currently the owner of Veterinary Clinics North, which has two branches in Michigan. Dr Powers was president of the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA) in 1997 and has served on numerous MVMA and American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) committees and councils. Dr Powers recently chaired the AVMA’s Council on Biologic and Therapeutic Agents, and helped form the AVMA's Veterinary Cannabis Academy. In addition, he provides veterinary services to the carriage horses and small animals on Mackinac Island, which sits in Lake Huron between Michigan's upper and lower peninsulas. He also serves as a board member of the Independent Veterinary Practitioners Association. __________________________ 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗗: This podcast is brought to you by Pets Choice, suppliers of VetLeaf CBD Solutions. As one of the UK’s leading pet product suppliers, Pets Choice have recently established a veterinary division, partnering with Avida Global to develop a range of CBD oral dosage formats prescribable under the cascade. To request more information or to discuss your veterinary clinic’s requirements email specials@petschoice.co.uk.

VN Times Podcast, Ep 33: Happy Hour 14 – Know your worth / are VNs paid enough? Sep 30, 2022

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After a bit of a break, regular hosts Rachael Buzzel and James Westgate hit the ground running with a Medivet sponsored episode titled “Know your worth – are VNs paid enough? How to gain confidence when talking about money”. Our lead interview is with BVNA council member Lyndsay Hughes, who spearheads a nursing network within XLVets and believes empowering nurses will lead to improved confidence in them being able to achieve all that they want to within their roles. Joining her in our panel discussion will be VMG senior vice-president and WSAVA executive director Rich Casey, and financial advisor Ruth Downs, who uses her knowledge to help simplify finance for others. This episode originally took place at 8pm on 29 September 2022.

Ep 77: Elizabeth Berry and Colin Mason discuss BCVA Congress and livestock welfare Sep 22, 2022

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As always, BCVA Congress will see the handover of the association’s presidency. This year, Colin Mason will be taking over from Elizabeth Berry – and both joined the Vet Times Podcast to discuss objectives, new initiatives and this year’s event. Among the topics are the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway, which is due to launch in England this autumn; roll-out of the new cattle hoof care standards scheme; bovine viral diarrhoea eradication programmes; some of the workshops being held at congress; and the social aspects of this year’s event. Congress takes place at the Hilton Metropole Birmingham from 20 to 22 October. ___________________ 𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗛 𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗬 𝗕𝗩𝗦𝗰, 𝗣𝗵𝗗, 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Elizabeth qualified at the University of Liverpool in 1986 and has enjoyed a varied career, which included five years in mixed practice and a period at the Milk Marketing Board (now Genus), running a mastitis consultancy field service. She has worked with the health product manufacturer Animax since the early 90s and has a PhD in bovine mastitis from the Institute for Animal Health. 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗩𝗠&𝗦, 𝗕𝗦𝗰, 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗖𝗛𝗣, 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Colin has lived and worked as a farm vet in south-west Scotland for more than 20 years. He is currently a veterinary investigation officer based at Scotland’s Rural College’s Disease Surveillance Centre in Dumfries. His current role is very diverse – on a day-to-day basis it brings him into contact with vets, farmers and the wider agricultural industry across south-west Scotland to help investigate current animal health and disease issues. Colin will be the 2022-23 president of the BCVA, taking over the role at congress.

Ep 76: Farm Vet Champions and setting SMART goals, with Fiona Lovatt Sep 22, 2022

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Ahead of BCVA Congress, we catch up with Fiona Lovatt to discuss progress with the Farm Vet Champions project, which launched last year. Spearheaded by RCVS Knowledge, the project is a collaboration between a number of veterinary organisations – including the BCVA – to empower the livestock profession to establish good antimicrobial stewardship. More than 700 vets have signed up so far – and in May 2022 the ability to set SMART goals was launched, allowing champions to set individual or team targets towards more responsible antibiotic use and healthier stock on farms. Fiona is clinical lead of Farm Vet Champions, and in this episode she discusses the SMART goals platform, how the project is leading the way for the veterinary profession, and future developments with the scheme. __________________ 𝗙𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗧 𝗕𝗩𝗦𝗰, 𝗣𝗵𝗗, 𝗗𝗛𝗦𝗣, 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗘𝗖𝗦𝗥𝗛𝗠, 𝗙𝗛𝗘𝗔, 𝗙𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Fiona is a clinical associate professor at the University of Nottingham and runs the sheep veterinary consultancy business Flock Health, which works with veterinary surgeons, students, farmers, processors, retailers, and pharmaceutical companies throughout the sheep industry in the UK and abroad. She is a past-president of the Sheep Veterinary Society, and both a European and RCVS-recognised specialist in sheep health and production.

VN Times Podcast, Ep 32: Jack Pye on ultrasonography, public speaking, and nurturing your niche Sep 16, 2022

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This month, VN Times editor Rachael Buzzel is joined by locum RVN Jack Pye, who specialises in emergency and critical care and has a passion for ultrasonography. Jack is also a member of BVNA council, sits on the VN Times editorial board, and is a regular guest, contributor and official quizmaster on VN Happy Hour. He joins Rachael to discuss his love for ultrasonography; from the lightbulb moment to speaking at BVNA Congress and now offering CPD in practices all around the country. __________________ 𝗝𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗣𝗬𝗘 𝗥𝗩𝗡 Jack began his career in first opinion practice where he developed a passion for progression. He is currently a locum RVN and undertaking his certificate in emergency and critical care. Jack’s specialist interests are ultrasonography and ECC, and he enjoys sharing his experiences and new learnings by engaging with others on his social media platforms ( @pye_rvn ), with the hope of encouraging and supporting others' professional development. Jack has started providing in-house CPD on ultrasonography and enjoys supporting others in this area of diagnostic imaging.

Ep 75: Canine infectious respiratory disease (CIRD) complex, with Emi Barker Sep 09, 2022

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Canine infectious respiratory disease (CIRD) complex, formerly known as kennel cough, is a contagious cause of acute-onset cough in dogs. To explain more, Langford Vets referral clinician Emi Barker joins this Vet Times Podcast. Emi has also written a Focus article for Vet Times on this subject (Volume 52 Issue 30, Pages 6-8), entitled “Kennel cough beyond the kennel – CIRD and COVID-19’s parallels”, which can be read at https://www.vettimes.co.uk/article/kennel-cough-beyond-the-kennel-cird-and-covid-19s-parallels/ ________________________ 𝗘𝗠𝗜 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗥, 𝗕𝗦𝗰(𝗛𝗼𝗻𝘀), 𝗕𝗩𝗦𝗰(𝗛𝗼𝗻𝘀), 𝗣𝗵𝗗, 𝗣𝗚𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗧𝗟𝗛𝗘, 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗘𝗖𝗩𝗜𝗠-𝗖𝗔, 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Emi qualified from the University of Bristol in 2003, completed a PhD in companion animal infectious disease in 2011 and gained a European Diploma in Small Animal Internal Medicine in 2016. She is a referral clinician at Langford Vets with an interest in infectious disease.

Ep 74: Preventive health and what it means in practice, with Mike Davies Sep 02, 2022

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It might not be new, but preventive medicine is a concept that has certainly grown in importance in the past few years. Veterinary specialist Mike Davies, who has just written a Focus article, “Preventive medicine – what it means in practice”, in Vet Times (Volume 52, Issue 34, Pages 4-7), joins this Vet Times Podcast to discuss what the profession is doing well and where there’s room for improvement. ___________________ 𝗠𝗜𝗞𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗦, 𝗕𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗠𝗲𝗱, 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗩𝗥, 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗦𝗔𝗢, 𝗙𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Mike qualified from the RVC, has RCVS postgraduate certificates in veterinary radiology and small animal orthopaedics, and holds a fellowship by examination in clinical nutrition in cats and dogs. He is an RCVS specialist in veterinary nutrition (small animal clinical nutrition)and has worked in academia, private practice, and for several pet food manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies. He speaks internationally on clinical nutrition and geriatrics, and founded the original City and Guilds certificate in small animal nutrition, and the BVNA certificates in small animal and exotic nutrition. He runs Provet’s certificate course in clinical nutrition. His aforementioned article for Vet Times is online at www.vettimes.co.uk/article/preventive-medicine-what-it-means-in-practice/

VN Times Podcast, Ep 31: Alex Taylor and Charlotte Pace on resilience, empowerment and BVNA Congress Aug 26, 2022

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Building resilience has been the theme of Alexandra Taylor’s year as BVNA president – and she joins us to review some of those initiatives, as well as preview how the campaign will conclude at congress. Charlotte Pace, who will take over as president at congress, also joins us to provide an insight into her aims and objectives around the theme of empowerment. Mrs Taylor and Ms Pace also discuss the launch of two new BVNA toolkits over the coming months – one aimed at supporting student VNs, the other offering advice around the topic of pay. Congress takes place at Telford International Centre from 7 to 9 October. To learn more about this year’s event, look out for your copy of BVNA Congress Times, being mailed with September‘s VN Times. 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗫 𝗧𝗔𝗬𝗟𝗢𝗥 𝗥𝗩𝗡, 𝗖&𝗚, 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗦𝗔𝗡, 𝗜𝗦𝗙𝗠𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗙𝗡, 𝗜𝗦𝗙𝗠 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗙𝗕 Alex qualified as a nurse in 1997, and has worked in both first opinion and referral practice. She is especially interested in feline nursing – and has completed both the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) feline nursing certificate and diploma, as well as the ISFM Advanced Certificate in Feline Behaviour. Alex runs her own company, “The Cat Nurse”, where she offers CPD about feline nursing and behaviour. She also volunteers for Milton Keynes and District Cats Protection, where she runs workshops about cat behaviour and care for groups of adults and children. A member of the ISFM Feline Wellbeing Panel, Alex has a particular interest in nutrition, behaviour and stress-related diseases. She has been a BVNA council member since 2018 and is the association’s president for 2021-22. 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗢𝗧𝗧𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗕𝗔(𝗛𝗼𝗻𝘀), 𝗥𝗩𝗡, 𝗩𝗧𝗦(𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆-𝗜𝗠), 𝗣𝗚𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁(𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗘𝗱), 𝗙𝗛𝗘𝗔 Charlotte qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2003, while working in practice in London. In the same year she moved to the RVC to work as a medicine nurse. In 2006, she became the dedicated cardiology nurse for the RVC Queen Mother Hospital for Animals. In 2010, Charlotte passed American veterinary technician exams and became the first nurse to hold the cardiology qualification outside the US. Since 2012, she has taught veterinary nurses on both degree and diploma programmes. Charlotte returned to veterinary practice in 2015 – she works at Vets4Pets in Cambridge – and continues to write and lecture on veterinary cardiology. Charlotte will become BVNA president for 2022-23 at congress.

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