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Vet Times Podcast
The Vet Times podcast is a regular show in which we speak to individuals making the headlines or providing valuable information for Vet Times readers, delving into the subjects that matter to the UK veterinary profession.
Episodes
Vet Times PodcastEp 47: COVID – where do we go from here?
Vet Times talks to chief executive officer of Compassion in World Farming and a commentator on the effects of industrial farming, Philip Lymbery. Philip talks…
Vet Times PodcastVet Times Extra: Flea treatment failure and how to prevent it – new data, new insight
In this sponsored podcast, brought to you in association with MSD Animal Health, makers of Bravecto, we speak to Richard Wall and Ian Wright about flea…
Vet Times PodcastEp 46: Luca Ferasin on companion animal cardiology
Cardiology has seen many innovations in the past decade. To guide us through some of these, Luca Ferasin joins the Vet Times Podcast once again, where he also…
Vet Times PodcastVet Times Extra: Brian Beale on OA and PCSO-524
In this Vet Times Podcast, sponsored by www.VetzPetz.co.uk, Dr Brian Beale, orthopaedic surgeon at Beale Veterinary Specialists in Texas, discusses his…
Vet Times PodcastVet Times Extra: LiveClear Pt 3 - Libby Sheridan on pet nutrition
This podcast addresses the obstacles veterinary professionals can face in having conversations about pet nutrition with their clients. We’re talking to Libby…
Vet Times PodcastEp 45: Marge Chandler on pet obesity
Starting conversations with owners about obesity in their pets can be difficult, but it is necessary, as weight problems among companion animals continue to…
Vet Times PodcastVBJ First Opinions, Ep 12: discussions in disruption with Anthony Chadwick
Today, VBJ is delighted to be joined by Anthony Chadwick – a good friend of the publication and a well-known face across the UK veterinary profession, and…
Vet Times PodcastEp 44: Jo Murrell on chronic pain in companion animals
The diagnosis and management of chronic pain in companion animals is an important topic in veterinary medicine, as it can have a major impact on animals’…
Vet Times PodcastVet Times Extra: Sue Paterson on otitis externa
Join us with Dr Sue Paterson, senior-vice president of the European Society of Veterinary Dermatology and former BSAVA president, as she discusses the subject…
Vet Times PodcastVBJ First Opinions, Ep 11: life, the universe and everything, with Jamie Crittall
First Opinions talks to Jamie Crittall – vet, practice owner, businessman and raconteur extraordinaire. James and Jamie discuss everything from live events and…
Vet Times PodcastEp 43: Sarah Caney on CKD in cats
Chronic kidney disease is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in older cats, but in many cases it is diagnosed only when clinical signs associated with…
Vet Times PodcastVet Times Extra: LiveClear Pt 2 - feline relinquishment, with Dr Andy Sparkes
In this podcast, sponsored by Purina Petcare, we’re joined by Andy Sparkes. Dr Sparkes has become a well-known figure in the UK for his work on feline…
Vet Times PodcastVN Times Podcast, Ep 9: Andrea Jeffery on Schedule Three
VN Times sits down with Linnaeus chief nursing officer Andrea Jeffery to talk Schedule Three and what it means for the future of the veterinary nursing…
Vet Times PodcastEp 42: Nicola Menzies-Gow on equine laminitis
A condition with three forms, laminitis is now considered a clinical syndrome associated with systemic disease or altered weight bearing, rather than being a…
Vet Times PodcastEp 41: Ian Wright on ticks and tick-borne threats
Tick-borne disease is a growing risk to the UK and its pets and owners. To discuss the significant changes in the numbers and species of ticks and pathogens…
Vet Times PodcastEp 40: Ferran Valls Sanchez talks on gastrointestinal disorders in companion animals
Gastrointestinal (GI) disease is extremely frequent in small animals, and encountered in both first opinion and referral practice. Ferran Valls Sanchez joins…
Vet Times PodcastEp 39: Talking wellness with WellVet
Today we’re going to be talking about well-being. This is obviously a massive issue in the veterinary profession – and has been for years – but probably never…
Vet Times PodcastEp 38: Phil Elkins on the implications of cattle vaccination
Vaccines are an important part of cattle vets’ armoury and in the health of the nation’s livestock. Discussions about them with farmers have to touch on the…
Vet Times PodcastVet Times Extra: LiveClear Pt1 – the science behind it, with Ebenezer Satyaraj
Today, we’re with Ebenezer Satyaraj, who is director of molecular nutrition at the Purina Institute. Dr Satyaraj has authored numerous scientific papers in the…
Vet Times PodcastEp 37: Kit Sturgess with vet advice for senior dogs
Better husbandry and veterinary care means dogs are living to much older ages. As a result, though, they will be more inclined to suffer from more than one…
Vet Times PodcastVN Times Podcast, Ep 8: Helen Manning on coping with coronavirus
A huge advocate for the VN role, Helen speaks to VN Times about how her nursing team has helped take the drama out of the corona crisis. – Helen Manning is an…
Vet Times PodcastVBJ First Opinions, Ep 10: Thom Jenkins discusses PetsApp
PetsApp is a digital platform that has already helped hundreds of practices increase client engagement and generate extra revenue. An app-based total…
Vet Times PodcastEp 36: Diego Rodrigo Mocholi on locoregional anaesthesia in companion animals
Locoregional anaesthesia use in veterinary medicine has evolved greatly in the past few decades, with benefits lying in focusing on the specific target nerve…
Vet Times PodcastEp 35: Jenny Allan on summer mastitis issues
An acute seasonal disease in outside-kept cows, summer mastitis may have different transmission routes, but it has the same clinical signs. This time, Jenny…
Vet Times PodcastEp 34: Sam Taylor on managing senior cats
Cats, like many of us, are living to an older age – but that can present a unique set of challenges to veterinary practitioners. Vet Sam Taylor has written…
Vet Times PodcastEp 33: Aoife Ryan on equine medication specifics in field
Equine sedation and general anaesthesia is sometimes required in field situations. Aoife Ryan joins this Vet Times Podcast to discuss the pharmacology of…
Vet Times PodcastEp 32: Ross Allan on management of companion animal OA
Vets see osteoarthritis patients daily, and a range of management options are available. Ross Allan, RCVS advanced practitioner in small animal surgery, draws…
Vet Times PodcastEp 31: Karin Kruger on equine gastrointestinal disorders
Acute colic is the most common equine veterinary emergency, as well as the most common gastrointestinal disorder. Equine internal medicine specialist Karin…
Vet Times PodcastEp 30: Ian Wright on fleas and related issues
Fleas are still a major parasite concern for pet owners, and still transmitting diseases that are dangerous to humans Ian Wright joins us once more, this time…
Vet Times PodcastEp 29: Ariane Neuber on otitis externa
Few days pass without vets seeing a case of ear disease. Veterinary dermatology specialist Ariane Neuber joins us to discuss otitis externa, including causes…
Vet Times PodcastEp 28: Ian Wright on companion animal deworming protocols
Monthly preventive deworming in cats and dogs has been a source of debate inside and outside the veterinary profession. In this Vet Times Podcast, we’re joined…
Vet Times PodcastEp 27: Jenny Stavisky on canine infectious respiratory disease (CIRD) complex
CIRD complex, historically termed “kennel cough”, is a relatively common presentation in UK primary care veterinary practice. Jenny Stavisky, clinical…
Vet Times PodcastEp 26: Simon Tappin on renal disease in geriatric patients
Older animals presenting with renal disease often do so because of other clinical issues. Simon Tappin, head of internal medicine at Dick White Referrals…
Vet Times PodcastEp 25: Mike Rhodes discusses companion animal ophthalmology
Ophthalmic conditions can account for between 5% and 10% of companion animal consultations. Mike Rhodes, an RCVS and European specialist in veterinary…
Vet Times PodcastEp 24: Karen Walsh discusses chronic pain in companion animals
With pets, like their owners, now living to an older age, more of them will be impacted by chronic pain issues. Karen Walsh is an RCVS specialist in veterinary…
Vet Times PodcastEp 23: Katie Roberts on RCVS’ education reforms
In January, RCVS council approved a series of proposals aimed at improving the education and support of veterinary students and new graduates (read more at…
Vet Times PodcastEp 22: Nicola Robinson on companion animal poisons
Toxicological hazards around the home are numerous, so it is inevitable vets will see poisoning cases in their practices. Nicola Robinson, who is head of…
Vet Times PodcastEp 21: Ian Wright on exotic parasites in dogs
Pet travel, growing pet importation and expansion in global parasite distribution are all increasing exotic parasite risk to the UK. Vet Ian Wright, head of…
Vet Times PodcastEp 20: Michael Hewetson on emerging and exotic equine diseases
With a number of factors increasingly in play, it’s more likely an outbreak of exotic, vector-borne equine disease could one day occur in the UK. Michael…
Vet Times PodcastEp 19: Luca Ferasin on myxomatous mitral valve disease
Myxomatous mitral valve disease is the most common cardiac disease in dogs, and the primary cause for congestive heart failure and cardiac-related death. In…
Vet Times PodcastEp 18: Katie Fitzgerald on improving calf health
With additional consumer emphasis on animal welfare in the food chain, livestock vets need to be continually engaging with farmers on improving calf health…
Vet Times PodcastEp 17: Getting fit with Andy Rose and Charlie Mays
Andy Rose and Charlie Mays co-founded VetFit after a study at the RVC showed sport and exercise had a significant positive impact on mental well-being. –…
Vet Times PodcastEp 16: David Charles on BME role models
Having discussed the lessons he learned from his visit to the National Association of Black Veterinarians Conference in part one (Ep 15), David Charles…
Vet Times PodcastEp 15: David Charles discusses diversity in the veterinary profession
David Charles attended the first National Association for Black Veterinarians Conference in the US. In the first of a two-part episode, he speaks to the Vet…
Vet Times PodcastEp 14: David Walker talks Alabama rot and CIRD complex
David Walker, of Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists, is leading research into cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy (CRGV), also known as Alabama…
Vet Times PodcastVet Times Extra: Q Fever, Pt2 - management options
In the second of a two-part podcast series on Q fever – brought to you courtesy of Ceva Animal Health – we talk with vet Helen Scott and Kythe Mackenzie…
Vet Times PodcastEp 13: Psychologist Laura Haycock on diversity and inclusion
Senior psychologist Laura Haycock, one of the the speakers in BVA’s #BigConversation, discusses the importance of diversity and inclusion with host Paul Imrie…
Vet Times PodcastEp 12: Richard Newton & Adam Rash on equine disease surveillance
Adam Rash and Richard Newton, of the AHT, speak to guest host Tom Jackson about 15 years of the Equine Quarterly Disease Surveillance Report – with a focus on…
Vet Times PodcastEp 11: Valentina Busin on lambing research and prep
When it comes to the lambing period, preparation is key. Valentina Busin joins the Vet Times Podcast to discuss research, the importance of the knowledge…
Vet Times PodcastVet Times Extra: Q Fever, Pt1 - introducing the disease
This series of two podcasts looks at Q Fever, a zoonotic disease that is relatively unknown. Brought to you courtesy of Ceva Animal Health, part one introduces…
Vet Times PodcastEp 10: Karen Perry discusses feline OA
Diagnosis and management of feline osteoarthritis (OA) can be challenging, especially as research lags behind that of canine OA. Karen Perry joins Paul Imrie…
Vet Times PodcastEp 9: Kate Parkinson discusses worming in small animals
Worming in companion animals is a routine, but vital, consideration for dog and cat owners.Vet Kate Parkinson discusses how practices can convey important…
Vet Times PodcastEp 8: Dave Beeston on “Practice Makes Perfect”
In this edition of the Vet Times Podcast, we talk to Dave Beeston about his early career, which he’s been chronicling for Veterinary Times readers in a monthly…
Vet Times PodcastEp 7: Karin Kruger on equine sedation and anaesthesia
Karin Kruger focuses on when vets may have to perform sedation – and in extreme cases anaesthesia – in the field. – Karin is an equine internal medicine…
Vet Times PodcastEp 6: Shaun Calleja talks gastric disease
Shaun Calleja, of Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists, discusses types, diagnosis and management of gastric disorders in cats and dogs – signs of which can…
Vet Times PodcastEp 5: Owen Atkinson discusses antimicrobial stewardship
Owen Atkinson discusses the hot topic of antimicrobial stewardship, outlining areas where vets and farmers can work together on responsible antibiotic use and…
Vet Times PodcastEp 4: Neil Hudson and Roly Owers on Brexit
With the Brexit process finally threatening to reach a conclusion on 31 October, BEVA Congress featured a panel discussion on the potential implications of…
Vet Times PodcastEp 3: Rachel Dean and Tim Mair introduce the EBVM Manifesto
An EBVM manifesto was launched in June 2019 with the aim of ensuring the profession continually improves by embracing and advancing evidence-based veterinary…
Vet Times PodcastEp 2: Sean Wensley on PAW report
Launched in 2011, the PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report has been instrumental as an annual barometer of animal welfare issues in the UK. The 2019 report is…
Vet Times PodcastEp 1: Rob Drysdale on BVD
Veterinary Times editor Paul Imrie speaks to farm vet and consultant Rob Drysdale about bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) and efforts across the UK to eradicate the…