Podcasts about Animal welfare

This afternoon, members of the Irish Blue Cross, DogsTrust and other charities will speak to the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee. They will discuss the changes that could be made to the proposed Dog Breeding Establishments (Amendment) Bill 2026. To discuss further was Dr Claire Corridan, Director for the Irish Blue Cross, a Vet and has a doctorate in Animal Welfare and Behaviour.

This afternoon, members of the Irish Blue Cross, DogsTrust and other charities will speak to the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee. They will discuss the changes that could be made to the proposed Dog Breeding Establishments (Amendment) Bill 2026. To discuss further was Dr Claire Corridan, Director for the Irish Blue Cross, a Vet and has a doctorate in Animal Welfare and Behaviour.

Andrea Dorn, president of the Cat Writer's Association, joins Steve Dale to explain the organization’s mission and preview its upcoming awards conference and gala, taking place November 6-7 near Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. Steve will be attending to share the EveryCat Health Foundation and the latest developments in cat health. Dorn says she shares secrets with her […]

Episode #AnimalWelfareIndonesia dari podcast #KesejahteraanHewan ini adalah Implementing Animal Welfare from Education to Practice : Building to Humane Veterinary Future.adalah drh. Siti Komariah (Indonesian Small Animal Practitioner Veterinary Association (ISAPVA) membahas hal ini.video webinar lengkap nya bisa kamu temukan di YouTube AnimalWelfareIndonesia:https://youtu.be/MMf616AMql0?si=yX2tDdDx1nf4P6UIYuk dengarkan Podcast #KesejahteraanHewan ini!dan juga ikuti kegiatan program Peduli Kuda Pekerja di instagram untuk lebih lengkapnya!Btw, semua podcast dan materi edukasi bisa dikunjungi di website www.animalwelfare.id dan email kami di education@animalwelfare.id, instagram kami di @animalwelfare_id.Sumber : Animal Welfare Indonesia Conference 2025 | Voice over opening & Closing: Eria Michelletti | Audio Editor: Tiwi

Safer Tools, Smarter Techniques: A Conversation with John Peaveler of Humane InnovationsAnimal welfare professionals are routinely asked to handle animals that are frightened, injured, aggressive, difficult to capture, or simply unpredictable. Having the right tool—and knowing how and when to use it—can make the difference between a successful outcome and an injury to the animal or the responder.In this episode, Eric Thompson and Carla Lewis sit down with John Peaveler, owner of Humane Innovations, to talk about making animal handling and capture safer, more effective, and more humane.With more than two decades of experience in animal welfare, John has worked in field services, shelter operations, humane capture, disaster response, population management, training, and equipment development around the world. That experience has shaped Humane Innovations and its focus on developing, testing, and teaching practical solutions for the people working directly with animals.We talk with John about the specialized tools available to today's Animal Welfare and Animal Control Officers, and most importantly, this conversation focuses on something that sometimes gets overlooked in animal welfare: the safety of the people doing the work. Humane handling and officer safety aren't competing priorities. With good training, thoughtful decision-making, and the right equipment, we can protect both.Whether you work in Animal Control, field services, sheltering, veterinary medicine, rescue, disaster response, or technical animal rescue, this episode is packed with practical ideas you can take back to your own team.Because taking care of animals also means taking care of the people who show up to help them.Support the showhttps://asartraining.com/https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

Animal welfare is rewarding work—but it can also come with an emotional cost that isn't talked about nearly enough.In this episode of Keep It Humane: The Podcast, we sit down with Jamie McNally of Fortifyu for an honest conversation about moral injury, compassion fatigue, burnout, trauma, and the psychological challenges faced by people who work with animals.What happens when you know what you believe is right for an animal, but circumstances, policies, resources, or the system prevent you from doing it? How does repeatedly facing those situations affect the people doing this work?We explore the difference between burnout and moral injury, why animal welfare professionals can experience unique forms of emotional distress, and what organizations and leaders can do to create healthier, more supportive workplaces.This isn't just another conversation about "self-care." It's a deeper look at the realities of animal welfare work—and what happens when caring deeply becomes emotionally exhausting.If you've ever felt frustrated, overwhelmed, powerless, or simply worn down by this work, this episode is for you.

Nick Carpenter can be found in record racks and streaming apps as Medium Build. He can also be found running or hiking in Alaska, Nashville, Georgia and Los Angeles with one or more of his three dogs. It was an absolute pleasure talking with Nick and getting to know his pack of disparate dogs starting with Huey, a Doodle he shares with an ex, Brisket, a classic medium build Alaska Brown Dog he adopted to keep Huey company, and Stanley, a Yorkie "purse dog" he never picture himself with. Great talk with a guy I should have told has good "dog energy" with his affable, open and humorous demeanor. Medium Build's new LP The King of Having Fun is out now and available everywhere. His must-see live show will be hitting the road on October 4th at the legendary 9:30 Club in Washington DC. For tour dates and tickets go to mediumbuildmusic.comNick gave a well-informed shout out to both Wags & Walks and the Alaska SPCA (now Alaska PAWS). Wags & Walks is a frequent guest favorite who are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a dedicated community of dog lovers working to reduce euthanasia in local shelters and increase awareness of rescue dogs being wonderful pets. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate visit wagsandwalks.orgAlaska SPCA is now now Alaska PAWS (Partners for Animal Welfare and Safety). It's a new name with the same mission to provide affordable veterinary care, community outreach, shelter and adoption services, pet retention programs, emergency assistance, and partnerships that help pets and people across Alaska. For more information on the services available visit alaskaspca.orgFor more with Medium Build and his dogs check out our new short video feature The Zoomies available on YouTube.

A bold prominent statement by Trip Advisor this week, as all Horse Racing venues now carry a tagline stating that Horse Racing venues do not meet their animal welfare standards & therefore, tickets cannot be bought through their platform for events at such locations. But is there more to the story than meets the eye. You betcha! To dissect this & several others stories from the week's vegan & animal rights news are Julie, Paul & Anthony.Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL Thanks to Neil, Shane & Alex for their continued Ko-Fi support!****************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights. If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.*****************This week's stories:https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/photos-march-abolish-animal-testing-begins-albany-22428929.php https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/green-science-alliance-developed-plant-biomass-based-tpo--hema-free-vegan-gel-nail-polish-302876460.html https://www.vegansociety.com/news/news/vegan-society-welcomes-plant-based-wins-school-food-standards-overhaul https://www.essexcountynews.co.uk/news/26542241.animal-rights-activists-attend-launch-colchester-p in opeyes/ https://www.foodingredientsfirst.com/news/vegetarian-society-eu-certification-marks.html https://www.peta.org/news/tripadvisor-horse-racing-tracks-warning/ https://www.racingpost.com/news/industry/racing-industry/countryside-alliance-chair-warns-of-threat-to-racing-from-hapless-government-policies-and-animal-rights-extremists-ajy392A2F48o/ https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/150-volunteers-recruited-for-midlands-pilot-mink-eradication-programme/ https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1485666126917087 https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/15/fashion-council-ceo-takes-leave-after-grabbing-runway-show-protesters.html https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/british-shoppers-ditch-fake-meat-uk-bean-sales/ ****************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Anthony, Paul & Julie

Upstate New York is home to the country's last two foie gras (fatty duck liver) farms, even though New York City banned the sale of foie gras back in 2019. The ban's never actually been enforced, and now it's headed to the state's highest court. WNYC's Walter Wuthmann drove up to the Hudson Valley to see the force feeding process for himself, and talked us through the perspective of the farmers who say they've been unfairly targeted, as well as the animal rights advocates who've spent decades trying to shut them down.Photo: Walter WuthmannGot any questions, comments or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.orgNew York bodegas join grocery giants' push to sell wine, liquorMamdani says NYC will investigate every tenant heat complaint starting this October Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Burnbrae Farms first got into egg farming in the 1940's, when Joe Hudson, who was just 13 years old at the time, brought home 50 chickens to establish a backyard flock. Today, Joe's daughter, Margaret Hudson, serves as President and CEO of Burnbrae, which has long-since outgrown the backyard, and become the largest egg producer in Canada.Margaret joins us to discuss how her and her family kept building on what Joe started, including turning a low value egg byproduct into a national brand, funding research behind one of Canada's early omega-3 products and even helping major retailers rethink how they manage the egg category.

Send us Fan MailUPDATE: Ryan Bennett was last on this show in July 2024 as Executive Director of the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry and Eggs and the International Poultry Welfare Alliance. He is now Vice President of the Farm Program at the American Humane Society.Animal welfare audits are no longer a niche concern for specialty producers. Roughly 90% of the cage-free eggs sold in the United States carry the American Humane Certified label, and a new set of pullet standards took effect January 1. Ryan Bennett runs that program. In this episode he walks through what an auditor actually looks for on a poultry farm, why most farms struggle their first time through, and why he thinks the entire industry is framing animal welfare the wrong way.In this episode:- What happens during an animal welfare audit, and why organization beats perfection- The single biggest reason farms get dinged, and it is not what the birds look like- How American Humane Certified answers the criticism that it does not require 100 percent compliance- Where the new 2026 pullet welfare standards came from, and whether they require capital spend or just a change in management- What actually happens when a certification gets revoked- Why Ryan argues animal welfare belongs in the same category as food safety and airline safety, not marketingAbout Ryan Bennett:Ryan Bennett is Vice President of the Farm Program at the American Humane Society, where he leads American Humane Certified, a farm animal welfare certification program covering more than a billion animals a year across nine species. He previously spent eight years as Executive Director of both the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry and Eggs and the International Poultry Welfare Alliance. He holds an agriculture degree from Kansas State University.Resources:- Ryan Bennett on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-r-bennett/- American Humane Certified farm program and published standards: https://www.americanhumane.org/what-we-do/certify-humane-treatment/farms/- PAACO, the Professional Animal Auditor Certification Organization: https://animalauditor.org/- AVMA Guidelines for the Depopulation of Animals, 2026 Edition: https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/avma-policies/avma-guidelines-depopulation-animals- Ryan's first appearance, "Incremental Change" (Ep 17, July 2024): [PASTE EP 17 URL]- Prism Controls, farm automation and controls technology: https://www.prismcontrols.comThe Poultry Leadership Podcast is hosted by Brandon Mulnix, Director of Commercial Accounts at Prism Controls. New episodes every week.Hosted by Brandon Mulnix - Director of Sales - Prism ControlsThe Poultry Leadership Podcast is only possible because of its sponsor, Prism ControlsFind out more about them at www.prismcontrols.com

Today we are exchanging thoughts with the International Veterinary Students´ Association (IVSA) about the meaning and implementation of animal welfare in veterinary education around the globe.To gain international insights, we were able to speak with five regional representatives in the following roles: Tamy Negrón (President, Peru), Prothoma Kalidaha (Chair of Standing Committee on Animal Welfare, India), Asampana Kofi Engbme Maxwell (External Relations Manager, Ghana), Felix Metzger (IVSA Trust, Germany), and Monia El Madidi (Research and Data Analyst, Morocco) (at the time of interview recording in the first half of 2026).In this first of several episodes, we introduce ourselves and learn more about the IVSA with its opportunities and ways to get involved. To lay the foundation for deeper conversations, we also discuss what animal welfare means to each of us. Listen in and get to know the IVSA – maybe you want to get active yourself, join a present chamber, or start one at your university to give yourself and your fellow students a voice for curriculum optimization, compliance with animal welfare, and the future of the veterinary profession.Meet the IVSA online: https://www.ivsa.org/ We are always happy about feedback!If you have any comments, suggestions or questions, please email: podcast.daretocare@gmail.comFOLLOW US ON SOCIALS - Instagram: @daretocare_podcast

From environmental protection to animal advocacy, on this episode we explore the connection of protecting wild animals and places to a vegan ethic of nonviolence. Jack Gescheidt created his TreeSpirit Project to use art, advocacy and activism to raise awareness of our interdependence with trees, forests, wild animals and the natural world. A lifelong nature and animal lover, Jack turned professional photographer four decades ago, environmental activist two decades ago, and in the last decade, he is now a vegan educator. Jack and Hope talk about the program of killing half a million Barred Owls to supposedly “save” the Spotted Owl in the Pacific Northwest and what “invasive species” really means. They also discuss the Pt. Ryes National Seashore Tule Elk issue where environmentalist and animal rights advocates came together to get the dairy cow operations out of this sensitive area, and won! They also talk about the problems with grass-fed animal products, rotational grazing, and how these forms of animal agriculture use extensive land and fencing that disrupt migratory animals. They share the importance of having reverence and love for nature and an ethos of protection and not destruction. But don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom, we end the episode with a love fest. Jack will be speaking at Compassionate Living's Sonoma County VegFest on Saturday, September 26. He will speak about how the human tradition of treating non-human animals as inferiors, and using them for our own purposes, is not only exterminating wild animals, but all life on Earth — and ourselves.Resources: TreeSpirit ProjectIn Defense of Animals- Owl PetitionSupport this podcast:Hope for the Animals PodcastCompassionate LivingSocial Media:FacebookInstagramYouTube 

The conversation explores the environmental impact of meat consumption, the benefits of regenerative agriculture, the comparison of meat and plant-based diets, and the health implications of different food choices. It also delves into the topic of halal meat and animal welfare. Stephen Thomas emphasizes the importance of sustainable food systems and human health.TakeawaysRegenerative agriculture can improve the environment and contribute to a climate solution.The comparison of meat and plant-based diets should consider the health implications and environmental impact of both options.Chapters00:00 The Environmental Impact of Meat Consumption01:31 Regenerative Agriculture and Climate Solutions03:22 Comparison of Meat and Plant-Based Diets05:47 Health Implications of Food Choices07:10 Halal Meat and Animal Welfare

John Maytham speaks to Megan White of the Cart Horse Protection Society about Cape Town’s proposed Animal Keeping By-law and what it could mean for the welfare and working conditions of cart horses. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent social media post from PETA UK has reignited scrutiny of cashmere production, showing a goat restrained by its legs and horns as workers remove its undercoat with a metal comb. Brought to you by the English Programme. Featuring news, politics, popular culture, celebrity trivia, quizzes, book readings, and a whole host of fun.Support Our Rescue Cats | Our Blog | Get New Episodes By Email | Rumble | X | YouTube | NewsK365 on Spreaker | Get New Blog Posts By Email | Throne Wishlist |

A recent social media post from PETA UK has reignited scrutiny of cashmere production, showing a goat restrained by its legs and horns as workers remove its undercoat with a metal comb. Brought to you by the English Programme. Featuring news, politics, popular culture, celebrity trivia, quizzes, book readings, and a whole host of fun.Support Our Rescue Cats | Our Blog | Get New Episodes By Email | Rumble | X | YouTube | NewsK365 on Spreaker | Get New Blog Posts By Email | Throne Wishlist |

A recent social media post from PETA UK has reignited scrutiny of cashmere production, showing a goat restrained by its legs and horns as workers remove its undercoat with a metal comb. Brought to you by the English Programme. Featuring news, politics, popular culture, celebrity trivia, quizzes, book readings, and a whole host of fun.Support Our Rescue Cats | Our Blog | Get New Episodes By Email | Rumble | X | YouTube | NewsK365 on Spreaker | Get New Blog Posts By Email | Throne Wishlist |

A recent social media post from PETA UK has reignited scrutiny of cashmere production, showing a goat restrained by its legs and horns as workers remove its undercoat with a metal comb. Brought to you by the English Programme. Featuring news, politics, popular culture, celebrity trivia, quizzes, book readings, and a whole host of fun.Support Our Rescue Cats | Our Blog | Get New Episodes By Email | Rumble | X | YouTube | NewsK365 on Spreaker | Get New Blog Posts By Email | Throne Wishlist |

In Nary a Horse Left Standing: How a Nineteenth-Century Epidemic Transformed Medicine, Animal Welfare, and the Modern City (MIT Press, 2026), Dr. Lee Dugatkin chronicles this little-known crisis, revealing how the epidemic disrupted nearly every aspect of urban life. From coast to coast, livelihoods collapsed as horses lay sick, or worse dying, on stable floors, fires raged unchecked without horse-drawn wagons, and city development stalled for lack of horsepower. Just as the Gilded Age was dawning and industrialists were poised to amass fortunes, the flu slowed progress to a crawl. Yet the tragedy also catalyzed revolutions in medicine, animal rights, and transportation. Veterinary science in the U.S. was still emerging, but detailed medical reports from the epidemic helped validate germ theory and discredit outdated beliefs. The crisis also spotlighted early animal welfare efforts, with fledgling groups like the ASPCA advocating for sick horses forced to work. Finally, the sheer vulnerability of relying on animals for transport spurred a shift toward mechanized systems. As illuminating as it is humbling, the book brings to life a critical account of a crisis that still speaks to the complex public health and transportation challenges we face today. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In Nary a Horse Left Standing: How a Nineteenth-Century Epidemic Transformed Medicine, Animal Welfare, and the Modern City (MIT Press, 2026), Dr. Lee Dugatkin chronicles this little-known crisis, revealing how the epidemic disrupted nearly every aspect of urban life. From coast to coast, livelihoods collapsed as horses lay sick, or worse dying, on stable floors, fires raged unchecked without horse-drawn wagons, and city development stalled for lack of horsepower. Just as the Gilded Age was dawning and industrialists were poised to amass fortunes, the flu slowed progress to a crawl. Yet the tragedy also catalyzed revolutions in medicine, animal rights, and transportation. Veterinary science in the U.S. was still emerging, but detailed medical reports from the epidemic helped validate germ theory and discredit outdated beliefs. The crisis also spotlighted early animal welfare efforts, with fledgling groups like the ASPCA advocating for sick horses forced to work. Finally, the sheer vulnerability of relying on animals for transport spurred a shift toward mechanized systems. As illuminating as it is humbling, the book brings to life a critical account of a crisis that still speaks to the complex public health and transportation challenges we face today. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Nary a Horse Left Standing: How a Nineteenth-Century Epidemic Transformed Medicine, Animal Welfare, and the Modern City (MIT Press, 2026), Dr. Lee Dugatkin chronicles this little-known crisis, revealing how the epidemic disrupted nearly every aspect of urban life. From coast to coast, livelihoods collapsed as horses lay sick, or worse dying, on stable floors, fires raged unchecked without horse-drawn wagons, and city development stalled for lack of horsepower. Just as the Gilded Age was dawning and industrialists were poised to amass fortunes, the flu slowed progress to a crawl. Yet the tragedy also catalyzed revolutions in medicine, animal rights, and transportation. Veterinary science in the U.S. was still emerging, but detailed medical reports from the epidemic helped validate germ theory and discredit outdated beliefs. The crisis also spotlighted early animal welfare efforts, with fledgling groups like the ASPCA advocating for sick horses forced to work. Finally, the sheer vulnerability of relying on animals for transport spurred a shift toward mechanized systems. As illuminating as it is humbling, the book brings to life a critical account of a crisis that still speaks to the complex public health and transportation challenges we face today. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Nary a Horse Left Standing: How a Nineteenth-Century Epidemic Transformed Medicine, Animal Welfare, and the Modern City (MIT Press, 2026), Dr. Lee Dugatkin chronicles this little-known crisis, revealing how the epidemic disrupted nearly every aspect of urban life. From coast to coast, livelihoods collapsed as horses lay sick, or worse dying, on stable floors, fires raged unchecked without horse-drawn wagons, and city development stalled for lack of horsepower. Just as the Gilded Age was dawning and industrialists were poised to amass fortunes, the flu slowed progress to a crawl. Yet the tragedy also catalyzed revolutions in medicine, animal rights, and transportation. Veterinary science in the U.S. was still emerging, but detailed medical reports from the epidemic helped validate germ theory and discredit outdated beliefs. The crisis also spotlighted early animal welfare efforts, with fledgling groups like the ASPCA advocating for sick horses forced to work. Finally, the sheer vulnerability of relying on animals for transport spurred a shift toward mechanized systems. As illuminating as it is humbling, the book brings to life a critical account of a crisis that still speaks to the complex public health and transportation challenges we face today. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Nary a Horse Left Standing: How a Nineteenth-Century Epidemic Transformed Medicine, Animal Welfare, and the Modern City (MIT Press, 2026), Dr. Lee Dugatkin chronicles this little-known crisis, revealing how the epidemic disrupted nearly every aspect of urban life. From coast to coast, livelihoods collapsed as horses lay sick, or worse dying, on stable floors, fires raged unchecked without horse-drawn wagons, and city development stalled for lack of horsepower. Just as the Gilded Age was dawning and industrialists were poised to amass fortunes, the flu slowed progress to a crawl. Yet the tragedy also catalyzed revolutions in medicine, animal rights, and transportation. Veterinary science in the U.S. was still emerging, but detailed medical reports from the epidemic helped validate germ theory and discredit outdated beliefs. The crisis also spotlighted early animal welfare efforts, with fledgling groups like the ASPCA advocating for sick horses forced to work. Finally, the sheer vulnerability of relying on animals for transport spurred a shift toward mechanized systems. As illuminating as it is humbling, the book brings to life a critical account of a crisis that still speaks to the complex public health and transportation challenges we face today. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Nary a Horse Left Standing: How a Nineteenth-Century Epidemic Transformed Medicine, Animal Welfare, and the Modern City (MIT Press, 2026), Dr. Lee Dugatkin chronicles this little-known crisis, revealing how the epidemic disrupted nearly every aspect of urban life. From coast to coast, livelihoods collapsed as horses lay sick, or worse dying, on stable floors, fires raged unchecked without horse-drawn wagons, and city development stalled for lack of horsepower. Just as the Gilded Age was dawning and industrialists were poised to amass fortunes, the flu slowed progress to a crawl. Yet the tragedy also catalyzed revolutions in medicine, animal rights, and transportation. Veterinary science in the U.S. was still emerging, but detailed medical reports from the epidemic helped validate germ theory and discredit outdated beliefs. The crisis also spotlighted early animal welfare efforts, with fledgling groups like the ASPCA advocating for sick horses forced to work. Finally, the sheer vulnerability of relying on animals for transport spurred a shift toward mechanized systems. As illuminating as it is humbling, the book brings to life a critical account of a crisis that still speaks to the complex public health and transportation challenges we face today. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Nary a Horse Left Standing: How a Nineteenth-Century Epidemic Transformed Medicine, Animal Welfare, and the Modern City (MIT Press, 2026), Dr. Lee Dugatkin chronicles this little-known crisis, revealing how the epidemic disrupted nearly every aspect of urban life. From coast to coast, livelihoods collapsed as horses lay sick, or worse dying, on stable floors, fires raged unchecked without horse-drawn wagons, and city development stalled for lack of horsepower. Just as the Gilded Age was dawning and industrialists were poised to amass fortunes, the flu slowed progress to a crawl. Yet the tragedy also catalyzed revolutions in medicine, animal rights, and transportation. Veterinary science in the U.S. was still emerging, but detailed medical reports from the epidemic helped validate germ theory and discredit outdated beliefs. The crisis also spotlighted early animal welfare efforts, with fledgling groups like the ASPCA advocating for sick horses forced to work. Finally, the sheer vulnerability of relying on animals for transport spurred a shift toward mechanized systems. As illuminating as it is humbling, the book brings to life a critical account of a crisis that still speaks to the complex public health and transportation challenges we face today. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/animal-studies Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It doesn't matter how hard-working you are as a farmer, if you don't have the right genetics in your flock, it's going to be difficult to have success in the egg game. But as the industry evolves, and the needs of consumers change, deciding which birds are the right fit for your farm has become much more complex. Neal Martin is the General Manager of US distribution at Hendrix Genetics. He joins us today for a bit of a history lesson of how the poultry genetics business has evolved — and consolidated — over the years, the incredibly complicated logistics of getting hens to layers when they need them, and all of the different attributes you can get chickens to express through selective breeding. 

Animal welfare is a concern for all, whether you're employed by an animal care institution or not. If you see something questionable in your visit to or work in an aquarium or zoo, there are ways to bring it to the staff's attention and they are obligated to investigate. We take these reports seriously, and we, too want to be sure the animals have the best welfare! www.patreon.com/aquatizoo l.semple@magicalvacationplanner.com www.magicalvacationplanner.com/staff/lori-semple

We start this episode with a movie review from Hope of the new pro-animal film The Sheep Detective. Then we move into a conversation with Kathy Cullen, founder of Jolene's Retreat. Kathy and Hope discuss rescues and the residents of Jolene's Retreat sanctuary. Kathy has rescued numerous small “companion” pigs and they discuss the problem of breeding “potbelly” and “teacup” designer pigs. They also talk about the importance of animal's agency as well as friends and family units and how these are disrupted and broken up in animal agriculture and the psychological distress that can cause. But also how bonds of friendship form on sanctuaries and are not limited by species.When Kathy Cullen was 19, she decided to go vegetarian for health reasons, but morality quickly took a front seat after realizing that she no longer wanted to be a part of animal suffering. Kathy began reading about the problems with animal agriculture and the unbelievable suffering animals endure for food, entertainment, clothing, science, etc. and decided to get involved. She joined animal rights organizations, attended animal rights conferences, visited animal sanctuaries, and finally decided to start her own sanctuary. She bought 10 acres of land in Occidental, California in and in May 2023, Jolene's Retreat became a reality with their first rescue of a family of five pigs.Kathy will be presenting at Compassionate Living's Sonoma County VegFest on Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Santa Rosa, California. Resources:Jolene's RetreatSonoma County VegFest 2026Support this podcast:Hope for the Animals PodcastCompassionate LivingSocial Media:FacebookInstagramYouTube 

In Episode 373 of The Canine Paradigm, Glenn Cooke and Pat Stuart sit down with David McKelson, founder of Pro Dog Training. David has one of the more unusual backgrounds in Australian dog training. Before moving into dogs, he spent 17 years working in zoos. Much of that time was centred around elephant handling and training. He also worked with marine mammals and assisted with the training of many other species. Those included gorillas, giraffes and maned wolves. That experience gave David a very different perspective on training, animal welfare, staff development and risk management. From Elephants to Dog Training David’s career with animals began in a small wildlife park before he eventually secured a position at a major zoo. Early in his career, he worked across several departments. He eventually moved into elephant handling, where he remained for many years. Working with elephants carried serious consequences. David explains that when things go wrong with an elephant, the result may not simply be an injury. That reality shaped the way his team approached training. Clear systems mattered. Preparation mattered. Staff development mattered. David also became increasingly focused on creating training processes that reduced unnecessary errors. Over time, he travelled internationally and worked alongside experienced elephant trainers in Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States and Asia. Animal Welfare, Suppression and Enrichment One of the strongest parts of the episode explores the relationship between training and animal welfare. David discusses elephants that had experienced heavily suppressive handling earlier in life. Some became extremely difficult and potentially dangerous. One female elephant provides a particularly striking example. She rarely vocalised and displayed repetitive behaviour. She also struggled to settle and sleep normally. After she was introduced to another female elephant, her behaviour changed dramatically. She began vocalising and later started lying down to sleep. The discussion highlights the importance of social needs, enrichment and appropriate relationships. It also raises a larger question. Are animal management decisions always being made because they improve welfare, or are some decisions influenced by how things appear to the public? Training Versus Public Perception David explains how elephant management within zoos began changing. There was increasing pressure to move away from free-contact programs and towards protected-contact systems. Safety was part of that discussion. Public perception was another. David describes the difficulty of balancing staff safety, animal welfare and the opportunities created through training. The group also discusses how removing training opportunities can sometimes create another problem. Animals still require stimulation. They need opportunities to move, solve problems, interact and engage with their environment. David makes the point that training itself can be an important form of enrichment. That same principle carries directly into dogs. What This Means for Dogs Glenn, Pat and David draw several comparisons between zoo animals and domestic dogs. Simply providing more space does not automatically create better welfare. An animal can have space and still lack meaningful activity. Dogs in boarding or daycare environments may also struggle when they spend too much time without appropriate interaction or stimulation. The conversation examines the importance of enrichment, training and experienced staff. Good animal care requires people who can observe behaviour and recognise when something is beginning to change. That can be particularly important in daycare environments, where group dynamics can shift quickly. Building Pro Dog Training After leaving the zoo industry, David began moving into professional dog training. He completed the NDTF Certificate III and continued developing his practical dog training experience. David later established Pro Dog Training. The business developed from dog training and daycare into a much larger professional operation. Training eventually became approximately 70 per cent of the business. At the time of this conversation, the West Footscray operation was delivering around 80 private lessons each week, along with approximately 40 to 50 classes. David explains that one of the areas he is most proud of is client retention. Many clients who begin with puppy training continue progressing through higher levels of the Pro Dog system. Leadership and Developing Trainers David’s zoo career also shaped the way he approaches staff development. He had already spent years managing teams before entering the dog training industry. That included dealing with strong personalities, workplace culture and the challenges that come with highly specialised animal professionals. David explains that technical skill is only one part of building a good organisation. Communication matters. Leadership matters. Culture matters. Those principles later became central to the way Pro Dog developed. Creating Safer Dog Daycare Systems Pro Dog also takes a structured approach to daycare. Dogs generally attend on the same day each week rather than entering the system casually. This allows the team to develop more stable groups. David believes this creates a safer environment and allows staff to understand the individual dogs more thoroughly. The group also discusses one of the biggest mistakes new daycare operations can make. Growing too quickly can create significant risk. Adding large numbers of unfamiliar dogs into an inexperienced system can quickly overwhelm staff and destabilise groups. Good daycare requires patience, observation and competent supervision. Systems, Franchising and Business Growth The discussion then moves into franchising and business systems. David explains that Pro Dog spent considerable time developing its operating procedures before offering franchise opportunities. The business created extensive systems, manuals and processes. However, David does not believe documentation replaces good leadership. Franchise operators still need support, communication and access to experienced people. He also explains that Pro Dog is not pursuing growth at any cost. In fact, David says they often try to talk potential franchise applicants out of proceeding. The objective is to find people who understand the workload and genuinely want to operate the system properly. Dr Stuart Hilliard The episode finishes with a discussion about Dr Stuart Hilliard and his upcoming Australian seminars. David explains Stuart’s background in working dogs, behavioural science and military dog programs. The seminars will explore topics including Pavlovian conditioning, instrumental conditioning, reward, sign tracking, goal tracking and ethology. The discussion also touches on Stuart’s long history in working dogs and his contribution to the development of modern training knowledge. For serious dog trainers, David believes the opportunity to learn from someone with Stuart’s depth of experience is significant. A Conversation About More Than Dogs Episode 373 covers much more than David McKelson’s journey into dog training. It explores animal welfare, enrichment, risk, leadership, business systems and the consequences of removing meaningful activity from intelligent animals. Most importantly, it asks a question that applies across many areas of animal training. Are we making decisions because they genuinely improve the animal’s life, or because they are easier to explain and defend publicly? That question runs throughout David’s story, from elephants and zoo management through to dogs, daycare and professional training. Further Details Learn more about David McKelson and Pro Dog Training, including their dog training programs, daycare services and professional education. You can also follow Pro Dog Training through their social media channels for updates on workshops and future events. Support The Canine Paradigm through Patreon for access to additional content and the podcast archive. You can also follow The Canine Paradigm through your preferred podcast platform, YouTube and the Canine Paradigm Discussion Group. If you enjoy the show, leaving a review, subscribing and sharing episodes helps new listeners discover the podcast.

In this episode, Ashley, Ashlee, and Daniel explore the resources available to animal welfare professionals—from training and professional organizations to research, grants, tools, and resources for some of the toughest challenges we face.We've also created a Keep It Humane Resource Page to make it easier to find trusted organizations and resources all in one place.

Hydia Cohen aka "The Dog lady" helps families and their pets with her pet pantry, which provides pet food, supplies, winter gear and more to residents. Bronx Dog Haven is her non-profit which partners with Animal Farm Foundation, Voters For Animal Rights, the City Council's Animal Welfare Caucus, Mayor's Office of Animal Welfare and more. You can help! Follow on IG @bronxdoghavenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clare Animal Welfare is launching a subsidised spay and neuter campaign for September, aimed at helping Clare pet owners who may be struggling with the cost of neutering their dogs and cats. The scheme offers significantly reduced fixed fees, with participating vets across the county. To explain how the scheme works and why responsible pet ownership is so important, Stiofán MacGabhann, Director and Treasurer of Clare Animal Welfare joined Alan Morrissey on Monday's Morning Focus. Image (c) Clare Animal Welfare

Latest on the Ocala team winning the youth flag football national title. Marion County Comm. Carl Zalak on growth projects with major impact on Ocala and Marion County in the next several years. And coordinating animal services and control in the County

Over the last few decades automation has completely changed the way eggs are processed. And with robots now assuming many of the jobs handled previously by humans, producers can now process eggs faster, and with a higher degree of accuracy than ever before. Bill Bretschneider is a product manager for MOBA, a company based in Barneveld in the Netherlands, and one of the world's biggest suppliers of egg grading, breaking, and sorting equipment. Today, Bill walks us through the innovation milestones of the past few decades, including the rollout of AI crack detection, and explains what more needs to happen before we see truly autonomous facilities. 

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Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory Open House, Ag Policy update with Jim Pillen, Animal Welfare, Cattle Markets, Weather, Cattle Pest Management

In Kim on a Whim, hosts Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge discuss an animal cruelty investigation near the border of O'Fallon and Lake St. Louis, Missouri. The hosts review reports of four guinea pigs left in direct sunlight inside plastic exercise balls on old Highway N near Hawk Ridge Trail, resulting in three animal fatalities during extreme heat index conditions. The segment examines PETA's $5,000 reward offer for information leading to an arrest and conviction, prompting a broader conversation on public resource allocation, pet adoption, and societal attitudes toward animal welfare compared to human needs. Additionally, the hosts reflect on pet training experiences, noting prominent media figures like dog behaviorist Cesar Millan, before revisiting online commentary from Daily Wire host Matt Walsh regarding the Lindsay Clancy murder trial and postpartum depression. St. Onge and Cox evaluate medical defense testimony and trial updates from Massachusetts, addressing maternal mental healthcare and criminal accountability. Hashtags: #KimOnAWhim #AnimalCruelty #PETA #CesarMillan #MattWalsh #LindsayClancy #MarcCoxShow

Last month National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, or NAWAC, member Sandra Faulkner confirmed that despite being elected as Vice President of the Federated Farmers she would continue her role on the committee. This has raised serious concerns of conflict of interest, NAWAC is meant to provide independent advice to the minister responsible for animal welfare while Federated Farmers is a lobby and advisory group which often pushes for policies which try impact the commercial use of animals. To discuss the decision to allow Faulkner to remain on the committee and what impacts the conflict of interest could have producer Thomas talked to SAFE Campaign Manager Emily Hall.  

In the first of a two-part panel series with the Southern Queensland and Northern New South Wales Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub, Oli brings together Alex Archer from Webster Grain & Grazing at Lundavra and Ewen Beaton, Aminya Pastoral Pty Ltd, Manager at Kioma, west of Goondiwindi, to explore how two producers have approached the adoption of virtual fencing within their own grazing businesses.While each operation uses a different virtual fencing platform, this conversation is not about comparing technology. It is about the decision-making process behind adopting innovation, identifying opportunities within a farming business and understanding how new tools can support more productive, resilient grazing systems.Alex shares how virtual fencing has unlocked more than 160 hectares of previously underutilised country within a predominantly cropping enterprise, while Ewen reflects on how the technology is changing the way his team thinks about pasture utilisation, forage management and livestock movement. Together, they discuss the practical realities of implementation, the importance of good systems and the lessons they've learned along the way.From business decisions and grazing management to resilience and continuous improvement, this is a conversation about using innovation to solve real problems on farm.The Southern Queensland and Northern New South Wales Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub is supported by funding from the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund. Learn more at www.unisq.edu.au/sqnnswhub.Key insights from the conversation:Why both businesses started looking for new grazing solutions and what drove their investment decisions.How virtual fencing is helping improve pasture utilisation and unlock previously underutilised country.The importance of matching technology adoption with business goals and economic outcomes.What successful implementation looks like beyond the technology itself.The role of management systems, people and processes in making innovation work.How virtual fencing is changing the way producers think about grazing intensity, livestock movement and pasture management.The practical challenges, limitations and lessons learned during adoption.Why curiosity, continuous learning and asking questions are essential when adopting new technology.How innovation can help farming businesses become more productive, adaptable and drought resilient.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Virtual Fencing and Guests02:02 Why Virtual Fencing is a Game Changer03:05 Alex Archer's Farm and Grazing Innovation05:01 Ewan Beaton's Experience with Halter05:48 Adoption Timeline and Decision Factors09:04 Economic Drivers and Farm Benefits11:55 Training Cattle and Managing Boundaries16:03 Animal Behaviour and Welfare Insights19:58 Seasonal Grazing and Pasture Management28:05 Challenges, Connectivity, and Lessons Learned32:08 Future Potential and Next Steps in AgTech

When Raechel Van Buskirk served up some creatively-flavored deviled eggs at her dive bar in Omaha, Nebraska, she had no idea that it would change her life. And what started as a way to drum up some business on Sunday mornings, would eventually lead to a chain of restaurants, national distribution and even an appearance on Shark Tank. Today, Raechel walks us through the whirlwind rise of her company, Deviled Egg Co., including the struggle of keeping a business going through Covid, the nerve-wracking preparation for her Shark Tank appearance, and how she's navigated the volatility in egg prices. 

In this episode, the hosts dive into the fascinating world of vibrational frequencies, energy fields, and the subtle ways our environment and choices impact our well-being. From analyzing how food frequencies correlate with human emotions to exploring sound healing, acupuncture, and nature spirits, this conversation bridges the gap between science, intention, and consciousness.  Key Topics Covered • Nutritional Frequencies & Emotion: Exploring research on measuring food vibrations, how travel and processing degrade food energy, and the link between high-vibration foods and positive mood.  • Intention & Energetic Transference: How food made with love, blessed water (Dr. Masaru Emoto and Veda Austin's experiments), and human thoughts impact physical matter.  • Sound Healing & Vibrational Tools: Using tuning forks for biofield tuning, addressing stuck emotional dissonance, and the power of sound frequency.  • Nature Spirits & Environmental Energy: Personal stories of forest consciousness, mycelial networks, energy fields in specific places, and historical practices like energy clearing.  • Acupuncture & Animal Healing: Real-world experiences with human and animal acupuncture, energetic protection, and the interconnectedness of body and environment.  Connect with the Guests: Dr. Tom Ingegno, DACM - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acuguy Josh Maitland - https://www.instagram.com/redroomstudio_ca/ S.Stephon Brown - https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-brown-74703340/ Connect with Doug Beitz: Email: info@dougbeitz.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbeitz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougbeitz/ Website: https://buymeacoffee.com/dougbeitz Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mQ258nugC3lyw3SpvYuoK?si=7cec409527d34438 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/intuitive-conversations-with-doug/id1593172364 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-beitz-472a4b338/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dougbeitz178

Something weird is happening on the far right. MAGA influencers are calling out the pork industry. RFK Jr. is taking credit for militant animal rescue actions. And the animal welfare movement is taking notice. Astra Taylor joins us again to talk about a forthcoming article she and Aaron co-authored on the shifting political terrain around animal rights. The core question: Could this be the new MAHA (Make America Healthy Again)? A few years ago, it was impossible to imagine that crunchy moms who hate Monsanto would become a key part of Trump's electoral coalition. But here we are, in part because Democrats created a vacuum on health issues that the right stepped into. We think something similar could be happening today with animal rights—which, if the left doesn't wake up, could be very bad for all of us.Fighting Fascism Podcast is produced by Nik Damants in collaboration with The Nation.Intro song and music by Horse Radish.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Meet Peanut: Artificial Intelligence for Vegan EncouragementOur guest today is Jeannie Walter, she is a retired librarian, longtime animal advocate, and has created Peanut the pig, an AI coach at the center of GetYourOinkOn.com, a vegan coaching app. Peanut uses warmth, humor, and a distinct personality to help people take meaningful steps toward eating more plants. The approach is intentionally invitational: small wins, genuine encouragement, and zero guilt. In the interview, Jeannie talks about how she got the idea to create Peanut and the importance of embracing new technologies to assist in our animal advocacy outreach. She and Hope also discuss the concerns and challenges of Artificial Intelligence, the possibilities of AI sentience, and how this could potentially support animal advocacy. Peanut is also part of something larger. GetYourOinkOn.com exists in part to raise money to feed real animals at sanctuaries — connecting every user's journey to the animals whose lives depend on it. Peanut is one of several AI animal coaches in the Messy Barnyard ecosystem, a suite of apps built around the idea that animals are among the most powerful ambassadors for their own cause.Resources:Website to meet Peanut: http://getyouroinkon.com/Website: Messy BarnyardThe Creator (film)Humans (TV series)Support this podcast:Hope for the Animals PodcastCompassionate LivingSocial Media:FacebookInstagramYouTube 

In an industry where it would be easy to treat an egg as just an egg, one brand has built its entire identity on finding the next big thing. Jasen Urena is the Executive Vice President of NestFresh, a company that's been an early adopter of cage-free, free-range, pasture-raised, non-GMO, and regenerative organic egg production, and recently became the first company in the US to put a humanely hatched egg on grocery store shelves. Today, Jasen walks us through their history of innovation, how NestFresh has built long-term partnerships with over 300 independent family farms, and what it actually takes to be a first mover in the egg industry. 

This week, Jasmin and Mariann dig into a wave of encouraging news for the plant-based movement alongside a sobering look at threats to wildlife protections. They cover new data showing plant-based sales climbing across Europe as prices and taste improve, the FDA’s struggle to define “ultra-processed foods” (and its decision not to ban them), a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s rollback…

In Part Two of our interview with Kim Alboum, Director of Field Operations at BISSELL Pet Foundation, we pick up where we left off by answering the question Kim posed to us at the end of Part One. From there, we dive even deeper into bullying in animal welfare, respond to questions submitted by our listeners, and even ask AI for its perspective on one of the profession's toughest challenges.If you work in animal welfare, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Real change starts with honest dialogue—and that's exactly what this episode is about.Help people. Help animals. ❤️

Why should be care about bees? Why should we avoid honey and beeswax? Vegans want to eliminate as much harm, exploitation, and killing as possible. When animals are farmed for profit, there is always compromise of their wellbeing, and bees farmed for their honey and beeswax are no exception. Ethical veganism is about getting justice over the species barrier, and in this case it's concern for the amazing, beautiful bee.In this short episode, our host Hope Bohanec offers her knowledge about honey bees. We learn about their fascinating and complex lives, details of honey farming practices, and the truth about how our interference and manipulation of bees is hurting them and the entire planet. 

Bullying. Toxic workplace culture. Silence.These aren't topics we often discuss in animal welfare—but they should be.In Part One of this two-part interview, we're joined by Kim Alboum, Director of Field Operations at BISSELL Pet Foundation, to discuss her powerful article, The Thing Nobody in Animal Welfare Wants to Talk About. Together, we explore why bullying continues to exist in our profession, the impact it has on individuals and organizations, and why creating healthier workplace cultures is essential if we truly want to help animals.This is an honest, sometimes uncomfortable, but incredibly important conversation that every animal welfare professional should hear.And just when you think we're wrapping up… Kim turns the tables and asks us a question.Be sure to tune in next week for Part Two, where we answer Kim's question, dive even deeper into bullying in animal welfare, respond to listener questions, and even ask AI for its perspective on one of the profession's toughest challenges.Help people. Help animals.

Erin Ton holds over 200 FKTs (Fastest Known Times). In 2023, she returned to the mountains where she first hiked with her family as a child, and summited 57 of Colorado's Fourteeners in 14 days, smashing the previous record. She stands out on the trails not only for her speed, but also for her attire, often hiking in high heels! Erin and Cam cover highlights from Erin's unique experiences like hiking mountains in heels, her transition from law school to trail life, and her drive to inspire other women athletes. It also touches on reflections of fulfillment and future plans. Follow Erin: https://www.instagram.com/erin_ton7/  Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronrhanes Twitter: https://twitter.com/cameronhanes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camhanes/ Website: https://www.cameronhanes.com Timestamps: 00:00:00 – For the Love of the Mountains & FKTs (Fastest Known Time) 00:11:25 – Erin's First FKT 00:16:48 – FKT for MT. Pisgah 00:19:24 – 209 Recorded FKTs & What Her Goal is 00:23:19 – Michelino Sunseri Grand Teton Federal Misdemeanor 00:28:44 – Grand Teton FKT Goal & FKTs in Oregon 00:33:30 – Hiking the Mountains in Heels 00:38:57 – Erin's Biggest Goal: 7 Summits Project 00:44:38 – Law School to Trailheads: A Love of Traveling for Work 00:53:18 – Inspiring Others Through Running 00:55:20 – Strength of Women Athletes and Trash Talk in the Sport 00:57:49 – Animal Welfare & Hesitations About Cam 01:03:54 – Learning to Shoot a Bow & Climbing South Sister 01:07:31 – Goals for MT Hood 01:10:43 – Colorado Culebra Peak Speed Record 01:15:27 – Erin's Sponsors (Teva, Now Foods, Nomadix, COROS)  01:18:00 – F**k, Marry, Kill: FKTs, Hiking in Heels, and Traveling 01:20:43 – Thoughts While Pursuing FKTs 01:22:03 – Pursuing a Lifestyle of Fulfillment 01:26:34 – Is a 50K an Ultra? 01:28:10 – Why FKTs or Races? Any Future Plans for Racing? 01:32:42 – Final Thoughts Thank you to our sponsors: Montana Knife Company: https://www.montanaknifecompany.com/ Use code CAM for 10% off  Ketone IQ: https://www.ketone.com/Cam use code CAM for 30% off your first subscription Grizzly Coolers: https://www.grizzlycoolers.com/ use code KEEPHAMMERING for 15% off LMNT: Visit https://drinklmnt.com/cam for a free sample pack with any purchase Sig Sauer: https://www.sigsauer.com/ use code CAM10 for 10% off optics MTN OPS Supplements: https://mtnops.com/ Use code CAM for 20% off & Free Shipping