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Ep 46: Going the Extra Mile – Exploring Charitable Veterinary OrganisationsIn this episode, Charles and Amy are taking a look at charity veterinary organisations and the effort that goes in to keeping these practices up-and-running, to help any and all animals in need. They also discuss Charles’ return to bike training ahead of the Wheels without Borders (Bike or Hike) fundraising challenge happening September 12th in Co. Waterford and Amy’s new dental veterinary job in Leeds that she’ll be starting in July We first hear from former Leinster Rugby player and regular contributor on RTE’s The Shelter: Animal SOS, Elise O’Byrne-White. Elise is also a Veterinary Surgeon and Veterinary Director of the NSPCA and joins Amy to discuss how her unique role gives her a strong level of governance within the animal welfare sector. Amy also speaks to Julie Cronin, Chairperson of Wildlife Rescue Cork, established in 2017. Julie talks about how the organisation has grown from just herself working in a shed in Cork to now being able to rescue animals throughout most of Munster, and how it is a job worth doing to get wildlife back where it belongs. Finally, Amy is joined by Brooke Loewenthal, Senior Animal Care Manager at Seal Rescue Ireland. Brooke shares how the work the team do is seasonal-based, taking in mainly newborn pups that are underweight, malnourished, emaciated and injured. Don’t miss this week’s VetVoice section, where we hear from Emma McAffrey, a Mixed Animal Vet at Ballinrobe Veterinary Clinic, who caught up with Producer Sarah at the recent DairyCon event. All associated links can be found in our WhatsApp Community group. WhatsApp Group Invite Listen to The Vet Pod wherever you get your podcasts or go to TheVetPod.com. Note: There will be no CVE credits available for this episode.

Ep 45: Reduce, Reuse, Re-Farm – Investigating Regenerative FarmingIn this episode, Charles and Amy are tackling regenerative farming, now that farmers need to become more and more resilient, with farms that are sustainable and adaptable to change.They also discuss Teagasc’s search for a vet panel to look after their livestock, the VetLife charity’s upcoming fundraiser that will see a roof climb of Alexandra Palace and how EU Pet Passports will no longer be valid for pet owners of dogs, cats and ferrets, from countries outside of Europe (including the UK).First up is Lee-Anne Oliver, Director and Veterinary Consultant at Ruminant Revival in the UK, who speaks with Charles about how choosing to farm regeneratively must stem from a belief that what you are doing is going to benefit you, your animals or your farm.Also joining Charles is Vet, Dairy Farmer and member of the Veterinary Herd Health Advisory, Gillian O’Sullivan, who is also Charles’ own neighbour! She discusses how ‘regen’ farming relates to improving soil health and resilience to external shock, that will provide a farm with capacity to deal with unforeseen external circumstances.Don’t miss this week’s VetVoice section, where we hear from Paddy McGinn, at the recent DairyCon event.A code for claiming CVE credits will be mentioned during this episode. After you’ve listened to the podcast, please submit your details and the code via this link. CVE credits are only available to paying subscribers.All associated links can be found in our WhatsApp Community group. WhatsApp Group InviteListen to The Vet Pod wherever you get your podcasts or go to TheVetPod.com.  

Ep 44: AI in Practice - Reducing the load with Artificial IntelligenceIn this episode, Charles and Natasha are diving into AI in practice and how vets can utilise artificial intelligence both in the clinic and on the road.They also discuss the lifting of the Bird Flu housing order, the latest bluetongue vaccination figures, and Charles catches up with John Gilmore ahead of the upcoming DairyCon on what to expect at the event.First up is equine specialist Kevin Corley, who joins the podcast to discuss the growing role of AI in veterinary medicine, drawing on his experience in equine practice, critical care, and veterinary technology innovation.Also joining the podcast is James Daly, founder of VetDrive, who discusses the evolution of veterinary software, the growing use of AI tools within the veterinary profession, and the future of technology in veterinary practice.A code for claiming CVE credits will be mentioned during this episode. After you’ve listened to the podcast, please submit your details and the code via this link. CVE credits are only available to paying subscribers.All associated links can be found in our WhatsApp Community group. WhatsApp Group InviteListen to The Vet Pod wherever you get your podcasts or go to TheVetPod.com.

Ep 42: Hoof Health – Step Ahead of the Limp In this episode, Charles and Natasha are tackling lameness in sheep, from the perspective of flock health, as it is an important welfare issue and a production problem, as well.We hear from Joe Angell, Post Doctoral Research Associate at the University of Liverpool, who is well-versed in the challenges of laying sheep, such as how foot trimming can reduce curate and delay the time to healing in sheep suffering from foot rot.Following on is Michelle McGrath, Program Manager with Animal Health Ireland, who is here to provide an update on the organisation’s ‘S.C.I.P’ pilot programme, including how lameness is one of the most-costly yet preventable conditions in dairy herds.Natasha and Charles also discuss the worries of sheep farmers surrounding nematodirus, the VCI’s recently published report into accreditation standards for new vet schools and what to expect at DairyCon, launching in May. Don’t miss this week’s VetVoice section, where we hear from Tom Mullany, Veterinary Surgeon at Nutgrove Veterinary Hospital, in South Dublin.  This episode is sponsored by Norbrook. Tune in to Maura Langan, Commercial and Technical Manager at Norbrook, to hear about their products designed to treat lameness. All associated links can be found in our WhatsApp Community group. WhatsApp Group Invite Listen to The Vet Pod wherever you get your podcast or go to TheVetPod.com.Note: There will be no CVE credits available for this episode.

Ep 41: Protecting Pets without Harming the Planet - The Environmental Impact of Small Animal ParasiticidesIn this episode, Charles and Natasha dive into the environmental impact of small animal parasiticides, as it combines good patient care, client expectations and our wider responsibilities as vets. Joining Natasha is Dr. Rosemary Perkins PhD, Practicing Companion Animal Vet and Research Associate at the University of Sussex, who gives a critical overview of which groups are most vulnerable to these impacts, such as small children.  Darragh O’Hanlon, aka ‘The Topical Vet’ and Veterinary Dermatologist at Nutgrove Veterinary Hospital, returns to the Vet Pod also, and provides Natasha with the best practices for controlling allergies in animals triggered by fleas, mainly through judicious use of medicines.  Natasha and Charles also cover the recent surge in CAO applications for Veterinary Medicine in Ireland, with a 52% increase in first preference and a 96% increase in having veterinary as a choice, overall. Don’t miss this week’s VetVoice section, where we hear from Aoife Cox, Small Animal Vet in First Opinion Practice, Co. Sligo.  A code for claiming CVE credits will be mentioned during this episode. After you’ve listened to the podcast, please submit your details and the code via this link. CVE credits are only available to paying subscribers. All associated links can be found in our WhatsApp Community group. WhatsApp Group Invite Listen to The Vet Pod wherever you get your podcast or go to TheVetPod.com.

Ep 40: BTV-3 at the Gate - From threat to realityIn this episode, Charles and Natasha are returning to the topic of BTV-3, discussing the dangers and worries surrounding the virus, as it spreads rapidly across the country. Dr. Avril Hobson, Senior Superintending Veterinary Inspector in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, sits down with Charles to share her insights on BTV-3 including how the virus is no longer a disease of eradication. Joining Avril is Conor McAloon PhD MVB, Professor at UCD’s School of Veterinary Medicine, who provides additional analysis on the subject matter, such as pinpointing what the most likely root of transmission was for BTV-3 to have arrived in Ireland. Natasha and Charles also share some of their stories from being out on the job during St. Patrick’s Day, over the years. Don’t miss this week’s VetVoice section, where we hear from Don Goggin, Veterinary Surgeon at Moyne Veterinary Hospital, in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. This episode is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim.  A code for claiming CVE credits will be mentioned during this episode. After you’ve listened to the podcast, please submit your details and the code via this link. CVE credits are only available to paying subscribers. All associated links can be found in our WhatsApp Community group. WhatsApp Group Invite Listen to The Vet Pod wherever you get your podcast or go to TheVetPod.com.

Ep 39: The Root Cause – Dentistry Beneath the SurfaceIn this episode, Natasha and Amy dive deep into the world of small animal dentistry. Joining Amy this week is Nora Scwhitzer PhD, an Advanced Veterinary Practitioner in Dental and Oral Surgery, who gets to the ‘root’ of all things small animal dentistry, such as the importance of taking X-rays with every patient, as well as pain relief.We also hear from Erin Morish, who works alongside Nora as a Veterinary Nurse in MyVet Ireland. She highlights the importance of a good nursing team, including how nurses can learn to take the lead in veterinary dental procedures.Natasha also shares insights into the dentistry cases she encounters with her ophthalmology patients.Don’t miss this week’s VetVoice section, where we hear from Brian Divilly, owner of the mixed-animal practice, Divilly Veterinary Clinic in Headford, Co. Galway.All associated links can be found in our WhatsApp Community group. WhatsApp Group InviteListen to The Vet Pod wherever you get your podcast or go to TheVetPod.com.Note: There will be no CVE credits available for this episode.

Ep 38: Creeping Through the Herd – Bovine MycoplasmaIn this episode, Natasha and Charles explore the topic of Mycoplasma in cattle. Charles also brings Natasha up to speed on BTV-3 and the availability of licensed vaccines to mitigate the spread.Colin Mason, based in Scotland, joins Charles to discuss the impact of Mycoplasma in cattle from a Scottish perspective. Colin reveals how the ability to detect Mycoplasma has improved over the last 20 years, along with changes to both disease presentations and the levels of disease seen in herds.Catherine McAloon also joins Charles to discuss her investigative research into Mycoplasma in Irish herds. We find out if herds previously affected by Mycoplasma still carry active infections and how the bacteria can colonise herds without causing disease.This episode is sponsored by Protivity from Zoetis. Tune in to Kieran O’Mahony, Area Veterinary Manager at Zoetis, to gain insights into the exciting development of the vaccine.All associated links can be found in our WhatsApp Community group. WhatsApp Group InviteListen to The Vet Pod wherever you get your podcast or go to TheVetPod.com.