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VN Times Podcast, Ep 30: Nicola Lakeman on resilience and BVNA Congress Aug 19, 2022

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RVN Nicola Lakeman is the keynote speaker at BVNA Congress 2022 – and her lecture will give an insight into how resilience has played a part in her career. Ahead of congress, Ms Lakeman joined us to share her excitement for the event and discuss how she hopes delegates will be able to relate to her experiences. “Building resilience” is the headline theme of congress, which 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. ________________________ 𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗔 𝗟𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗠𝗦𝗰, 𝗕𝗦𝗰(𝗛𝗼𝗻𝘀), 𝗥𝗩𝗡, 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗦𝗔𝗡, 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗩𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗖, 𝗩𝗧𝗦(𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻) Nicola worked as the head medical nurse at Plymouth Veterinary Group for 20 years. She is now nutrition manager for IVC Evidensia. Nicola graduated from Hartpury College with an honours degree in equine science and qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2002. She has written for many veterinary publications and textbooks, and is the editor of Aspinall’s Complete Textbook of Veterinary Nursing and consultant editor for The Veterinary Nurse. Nicola has recently gained a Master’s degree in Advanced Veterinary Nursing with the University of Glasgow.

Ep 73: Huw Griffiths and David Rendle on BEVA Congress 2022 Aug 12, 2022

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This time last year, BEVA was tentatively preparing to stage the UK’s first major veterinary congress since the outbreak of COVID-19. But this year the event returns in all its former glory – and final preparations are under way for an event that will reunite and champion the equine veterinary profession. In this Vet Times Podcast, BEVA president Huw Griffiths looks back at his objectives and previews congress, while president-elect David Rendle looks forward to his presidential term and reflects on the veterinary profession’s efforts to support colleagues in Ukraine since the country was invaded by Russia earlier this year. _________________________ 𝗛𝘂𝘄 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗕𝗦𝗰, 𝗕𝗩𝗦𝗰, 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗔𝗩𝗣 (𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲), 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Huw graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2000. After some time at Auburn University in Alabama, US, he worked in Tipperary where he was based at the Kedrah Stud, where he was primarily involved with sports horse breeding. During this time he also spent time at Colarado State University, US, learning embryo transfer techniques. He then moved back to UK and worked in ambulatory equine practice in Surrey for two and a half years before joining Liphook Equine Hospital in 2004. During his time as an ambulatory vet at Liphook, Huw has continued to develop his interest in stud medicine, and looks after some of the practice’s larger studs as part of its dedicated reproductive team. In 2016, he gained a certificate in equine stud medicine. Huw is the 2021-22 BEVA president. 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗩𝗦𝗰, 𝗠𝗩𝗠, 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗘𝗠(𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗠𝗲𝗱), 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗜𝗠, 𝗙𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 David graduated from the University of Bristol in 2001 and then worked in farm animal and equine practice before completing an internship at Liphook Equine Hospital. A three-year Horserace Betting Levy Board residency at the University of Glasgow and Liphook Equine Hospital enabled him to train as a specialist in equine internal medicine, and to gain a Masters by Research into equine asthma and an RCVS certificate in equine medicine. David spent a number of years at Liphook before moving to Rainbow Equine Hospital, North Yorkshire, where he became a director and subsequently a clinical director following the hospital’s acquisition by the VetPartners group. David returned to his West Country roots in 2020, and now works as an independent equine medicine and therapeutics consultant. He is president-elect of BEVA – taking over as president at BEVA Congress 2022 – and chairs its health and medicines committee.

Vet Times Extra: Gudrun Ravetz and Dan Makin on well-being and workplace culture Aug 05, 2022

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In this Vet Times Extra podcast, Paul Imrie speaks to Gudrun Ravetz, head of workplace engagement, and Dan Makin, joint venture partner at Vets4Pets Poole Holes Bay, to discuss the importance of workplace culture in veterinary practices. ___________________ 𝗚𝗨𝗗𝗥𝗨𝗡 𝗥𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗧𝗭 𝗕𝗩𝗦𝗰 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Gudrun has recently been appointed in the newly created role of head of workplace engagement with Vets4Pets to help support colleagues and partners in the group’s practices. She has more than 20 years’ experience and has worked as a clinician in private practice and for charities, and is a former president of both the BVA and SPVS. In addition to her clinical experience, she has worked in several veterinary-related roles in industry, management and as a consultant, as well as chairing the BVA’s Good Veterinary Workplaces working group. She will work closely with colleagues and partners across Vets4Pets and Companion Care practices to support the implementation of the BVA’s Good Veterinary Workplaces code as it continues to be adopted across the estate. The appointment follows Vets4Pets’ inaugural Project Listen report, which revealed an industry-wide need for increased support and recognition, and is part of an ongoing commitment to workplace engagement. Both the report and initiatives being implemented are discussed in this podcast. ___________________ 𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗘𝗟 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡 𝗕𝗩𝗠𝗦 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗔𝗩𝗣(𝗦𝗔𝗠) 𝗠𝗥𝗦𝗕 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Originally a northern boy, Dan moved to Poole in 2009 having qualified from the University of Glasgow in 2003, and since then has spent time working in mixed, equine, and small animal practice. He lived in New Zealand for two years working in a large equine hospital before returning to the UK to take up full-time work as a small animal vet. In 2019, he completed the RCVS Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice in Small Animal Medicine. He has a real interest in medical conditions affecting cats and dogs with a special interest in hormonal disease and gastrointestinal conditions. Dan has a keen interest in the veterinary profession and is passionate about creating a good workplace for my team to work in and helping the profession as a whole improve on this through my membership of several diversity and inclusion working groups. In 2019 Dan was accredited by the RCVS as an Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Medicine. Dan is also president of the British Veterinary Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender group: https://www.vets4petscareers.com/blogs/helping-our-profession-embrace-inclusion-and-diversity/ ___________________ 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗗 This podcast is sponsored by Vets4Pets, one of the largest veterinary groups in the UK. Vets4Pets, which is part of the Pets at Home Group, operates a national network of practices that are run by partners who enjoy clinical freedom and have the independence to run their own practice. Each practice offers a comprehensive range of treatments for small animals. From vaccinations, neutering and general health care advice to specialised services such as intensive care medicine and surgical procedures.

Ep 72: Geriatric cat challenges and how owners can help, with Sarah Caney Jul 22, 2022

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Geriatric cats can have a range of health and welfare issues as they age, but vets and owners can both play rewarding roles in positively impacting their quality of life. Here, with advice on handling some of the challenges and how to empower owners as important members of the vet team, feline medicine specialist Sarah Caney joins us for this Vet Times Podcast. _______________________ 𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗛 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗬 𝗕𝗩𝗦𝗰 𝗗𝗦𝗔𝗠(𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲) 𝗣𝗵𝗗 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Sarah graduated from the University of Bristol in 1993, and as a feline-only vet since 1994. She is internationally recognised as one of only a few veterinary specialists in feline medicine working in the UK, enjoys seeing a mixture of first opinion and referral feline patients. She has written a number of books for cat owners and veterinary professionals, including Caring For a Cat With Hyperthyroidism, published by her company Cat Professional, a subdivision of Vet Professionals (www.vetprofessionals.com). She is chief executive and founder of Vet Professionals. _______________________ 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗭𝗼𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘀, 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗮. Solensia is the first and only monoclonal antibody for the alleviation of pain associated with osteoarthritis in cats. Solensia is delivered as a convenient monthly injection, with a proven safety profile, and provides cats with osteoarthritis increased mobility and decreased pain*. For more information on Solensia, speak to your Zoetis Account Manager to learn more, or visit www.solensia.co.uk 𝖱𝖾𝖿𝖾𝗋𝖾𝗇𝖼𝖾 * Solensia SPC

Big 6: COVID – where do we go from here? Jul 15, 2022

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For the final instalment of our Big 6 series, sponsored by Purina, we revisited the topics from our previous five articles and asked our panel the question: “Where do we go from here?” We asked former RCVS president and IVC chief medical officer Amanda Boag, veterinary business consultant Alan Robinson, practice owner Lorna Clark, Purina’s scientific affairs manager Libby Sheridan and innovation expert Greg Dickens to help us find the answer. The topics discussed in our final live forum covered the previous parts of this series: • transformational technology • client care • engaging employees • finance and regulation • operational opportunities

Vet Times Extra: Jenny Helm on Angiostrongylus vasorum and owner education Jul 01, 2022

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In this episode, we speak to Jenny Helm on the subject of asymptomatic cases of lungworm in dogs, as well as findings from a study around the length of time Angiostrongylus vasorum can survive in the environment. ______________________ 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗗 This podcast has been brought to you by Advocate from Elanco. Advocate provides 100% lungworm prevention(1) against Angiostrongylus vasorum in dogs, as well as trusted protection against 22 parasites*. Since its launch in the UK more than 15 years ago, Advocate has enabled vets to protect thousands of dogs from the devastating effects of lungworm – and will proudly continue this partnership into the future. Advocate will also continue to educate dog owners around the importance of lungworm prevention and help vets to increase understanding and compliance among their clients through lungworm awareness activities and tools for their practice such as the Lungworm Map [https://www.myelanco.co.uk/brand/lungworm#section2]. To find out more about Advocate, and to access the Lungworm Map and other resources, search MyElanco Advocate [https://www.myelanco.co.uk/]. ______________________ 𝗝𝗘𝗡𝗡𝗬 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗠 𝗕𝗩𝗠𝗦 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗦𝗔𝗠 𝗗𝗶𝗽-𝗘𝗖𝗩𝗜𝗠 𝗖𝗔 𝗙𝗛𝗘𝗔 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Jenny graduated from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Glasgow in 2005, and following this she undertook a small animal rotating internship at the RVC in London. She then spent a short spell in small animal practice before returning to Glasgow to undertake a residency in oncology and Internal medicine at the University of Glasgow. Jenny obtained her RCVS certificate in small animal medicine in 2008 and passed her European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ECVIM) certifying examination and became a diplomate of the ECVIM in September 2012. Jenny is interested in all aspect of oncology, especially promoting good quality of life and haematology, and has several academic publications in both fields as well as an active research interest in canine lungworm. ______________________ 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 1. Schnyder M et al (2009). Larvicidal effect of imidacloprid/moxidectin spot-on solution in dogs experimentally inoculated with Angiostrongylus vasorum, Vet Parasitol 166(3-4): 326-332. * 22 parasites on the licence across dog and cat species.

Ep 71: Raising awareness of rabbits’ environmental needs, with Suzanne Moyes Jun 27, 2022

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Now in its 16th year, Rabbit Awareness Week 2022 is taking place from 27 June to 1 July. The event is backed by the Rabbit Awareness Action Group (RAAG), which comprises of some of the UK’s largest animal welfare organisations and charities, and is led by Burgess Pet Care. This year’s theme is “Room for rabbits”, and aims to educate owners on how to provide rabbits with a suitable environment. So, in this episode, vet and Burgess Pet Care operations director Suzanne Moyes discusses the statistics behind this year’s theme, as well as how veterinary practices can support the campaign and engage with owners. This podcast is also available as a webinar in the rabbits collection on Vet Times CPD+ alongside a second webinar with Woodgreen Pets Charity – a member of the RAAG – which considers the roles of companionship, handling and diet in ensuring rabbits are kept in suitable environments. Visit https://cpd.vettimes.co.uk/cpd-plus/exotics/cpd-rabbits

Vet Times Extra: Thomas Webb on pet obesity and behavioural science Jun 24, 2022

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This podcast explores the role of behavioural science in understanding and addressing pet obesity. Thomas Webb, a professor in psychology at the University of Sheffield, will explain how research insights into owner beliefs and behaviours can help to support owners in the difficult journey of pet weight management. Prof Webb studies self-regulation, looking into how people control their thoughts, feelings and behaviour in order to achieve their goals. Applying his research to the field of pet obesity helps us understand the many difficulties owners can face around goal-setting and translating their good intentions into action. In this podcast, Prof Webb will discuss how veterinary professionals can tailor their support to the particular challenges that each owner identifies, ultimately helping them to change their behaviour in ways that benefit their pet. ___________________________ 𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗕𝗕 𝗕𝗔 𝗠𝗦𝗰 𝗣𝗵𝗗 Prof Webb has published more than 100 papers on topics such as motivation, planning, self-monitoring, and emotions. Since 2015 he has been applying these insights as part of collaborative prevention programs designed to prevent and address obesity among companion animals. For more information on the science of obesity, visit https://www.purinainstitute.com/centresquare/therapeutic-nutrition/obesity-in-dogs-and-cats#conversation-starter

Big 6: Operational opportunities Jun 17, 2022

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For this penultimate forum in our Big 6 series, Vet Times invited business consultant Alan Robinson, innovation consultant Greg Dickens, co-founder of WellVet and the Vet Mums group Liz Barton, and practice owners Lorna Clark and Jenny Millington to discuss how practices should approach the many operational challenges and opportunities in a post-pandemic world. While many areas and topics were debated during the course of our latest live forum, the discussion has been grouped under three main headings: powering people, structured services, and system solutions.

Ep 70: Matt Gurney on the use of anti-nerve growth factor drugs in OA management Jun 06, 2022

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Nerve growth factor (NGF) is a key player in osteoarthritis (OA) pain transmission and, as a result, anti-NGF drugs (monoclonal antibodies bedinvetmab for dogs and frunevetmab for cats) represent a novel therapeutic target for OA. In this episode, Congress Times editor Tom Jackson speaks to Matt Gurney of Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists about his early experiences of using this treatment, and how the role of NGF – and the drugs that work against it – is an untapped pathway in OA management. _____________________ 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗪 𝗚𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗬 𝗕𝗩𝗦𝗰 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗩𝗔 𝗣𝗴𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗩𝗕𝗠 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗘𝗖𝗩𝗔𝗔 𝗙𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Matt graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2003 and spent several years enjoying mixed practice before returning to Liverpool to undertake a residency in anaesthesia and analgesia. From 2009 to 2018 he developed and led the anaesthesia service at Northwest Veterinary Specialists, a multidisciplinary specialist hospital in Cheshire. Matt is a European Veterinary Specialist and an RCVS Recognised Specialist and is currently President of the European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia. In October 2018 Matt returned to his roots in the south and joined Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists. His main interests lie in acute and chronic pain management. (Source: www.andersonmoores.com)

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