Podcasts about One Health

In this episode of Keep It Humane: The Podcast, we're joined by the inspiring Dr. Alba Michelle Gonzalez—veterinarian, forensic expert, and founder of the Animal Welfare Junction podcast. Dr. G shares her journey from veterinary medicine to launching the Rascal Unit, a mobile clinic providing high-volume, low-cost spay/neuter and essential veterinary care in underserved Ohio communities.We dig into the realities of veterinary deserts, how the Rascal team pulls off over 13,000 surgeries a year, and why training the next generation of veterinarians in high-volume techniques matters now more than ever. Dr. G opens up about her hands-on mentorship program, her team's efforts to integrate social work into mobile clinics, and the broader vision of access-to-care as a “One Health” solution that uplifts both animals and communities.From quality-of-care debates to the future of shelter medicine education, this episode dives deep into how mobile vet clinics can be a game changer—and why Rascal might just be more beloved than the Cleveland Browns.

In this episode of the Think Wildlife Podcast, we are joined by Praneetha Monipi, founder of the Adhvaya Foundation, a grassroots organization pioneering integrated approaches to wildlife conservation and community welfare. We dive deep into the world of macaque ecology, primate conservation, and the growing challenges of human-primate interactions in India.Focusing on the bonnet macaque, one of India's most widespread primates, Praneetha shares insights into the complex dynamics of human-macaque conflict—from temple provisioning and habitat degradation to unscientific relocations and emerging health risks. Through the lens of One Health, she illustrates how macaque conservation is intricately tied to wildlife health, human well-being, and biodiversity management.We explore how Adhvaya Foundation's work—spanning wildlife rehabilitation, habitat restoration, community outreach, and youth empowerment—is setting new standards for inclusive and intersectional biodiversity conservation. Praneetha also sheds light on the impacts of provisioning macaques, the consequences for seed dispersal and ecosystem health, and the often-overlooked welfare concerns arising from urban macaque populations Get full access to The Think Wildlife Podcast at anishbanerjee.substack.com/subscribe

Send us a textIt's a common scenario for a cancer patient. They're undergoing treatment and get what's known as a peripherally inserted central catheter or PICC (pronounced “pick”) line to make it more convenient to administer drugs. They are in and out of the hospital or just the clinic frequently to see various providers. The treatment they receive may run down their immune system a little bit. Just having cancer may have damaged their immune system.So then they get an infection.Perhaps it's no big deal. A round of antibiotics may take care of it. However, increasingly, these infections are resistant to antibiotics – something known as antimicrobial resistance or AMR.Then, the patient must wait weeks or even months to resume cancer treatment while the infection is treated. And, all too often, the infection itself may kill the patient. In fact, infections are the second-leading cause of death for cancer patients.Dr. Yehoda M. Martei, Assistant Professor of Medicine (Hematology-Oncology) at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and colleagues have been working to find out just how common these infections are. Among patients hospitalized for treatment, cancer patients were up to twice as likely to get a drug-resistant infection, she and colleagues found. Among outpatients – people getting treatment at clinics or offices but not staying in the hospital – cancer patients had three times the risk of drug-resistant infections.Listen as Dr. Martei tells One World, One Health host Maggie Fox about her findings, what they mean, and what must be done to protect cancer patients and ensure infections don't stop them from getting the treatment they need.

En nuestro espacio One Health Alicante, en Radio Alicante, con José Luis Ortuño: hablamos en esta ocasión del abandono de animales de compañía en verano y de las consecuencias del incremento de temperaturas sobre nuestra salud y la del planeta

Neena Joshi is Senior Vice President, Asia Programs at Heifer International. A regional changemaker, she drives multi-country initiatives that now serve over 500,000 smallholder households by building women-led cooperatives and scaling climate-smart, livestock-based agriculture. Her data-driven models inform national policy and One Health strategies, positioning rural women as catalysts of Asia's sustainable food systems.

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A new international study involving researchers from Durham University has revealed that climate change is accelerating the rate of development and global abundances of antibiotic resistance bacteria in soils. The findings, published in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution, highlight a new and deeply concerning less seen consequence of global warming to public health. Rising antibiotic resistance in soils The study shows that rising global temperatures are significantly increasing the abundance of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and virulence factors in soil microbial communities. These genes can make bacteria less susceptible to the effects of antibiotics, increasing the probability of acquiring antibiotic resistant infections, including from dangerous pathogens. The research, which integrates field data, metagenomic analysis, and laboratory experiments, provides compelling evidence that warmer conditions will favour the survival and evolution of pathogenic and other bacteria that are resistant to therapeutic treatment - bacteria that often originate in the natural environment. Professor David W. Graham of Durham University, co-author of this study, a water engineer and expert in antibiotic resistance, says "the study exemplifies how closely connected human health is with environmental change." This research provides compelling evidence that climate change is more than an environmental crisis, it also is impacting global antibiotic resistance due to warming. This research forms part of a growing body of evidence that environmental factors, including global warming, are playing a crucial role in the spread of antimicrobial resistance. It underscores the importance of a 'One Health' approach that recognises the interconnected nature of human, animal, and environmental health. Professor Graham said: "Most people do not realise that most of the pathogens that cause infectious disease humans actually originate from the environment. "Therefore, increasing resistance in soils will almost certainly translate into increased levels of untreatable infections in human and veterinary practice. This is why One Health solutions are important". The study found that the impact of warming will be more pronounced in colder regions. In the past, colder temperatures normally kill off bacteria, especially human pathogens, but as temperatures increases, such strains will survive longer, which this study shows. As temperatures rise, bacteria also appear to changing on an evolutionary level, with an increased probability of genetic changes and the appearance of 'new' pathogens to which no antibiotic options exist. Professor Graham said: "The relationship between climate and antibiotic resistance was predicted in the 2023 United Nations report: Bracing for Superbugs: Strengthening environmental action in the One Health response to antimicrobial resistance and the new work here provides concrete evidence for that prediction." The research team found that even modest increases in temperature can trigger significant rises in the abundance of ARGs, particularly in bacterial groups such as Proteobacteria and Bacteroidetes, which are known carriers of resistance and virulence genes. Laboratory experiments with Escherichia coli confirmed that elevated temperatures lead to increased expression of antibiotic resistance genes, including those involved in efflux pumps and stress response proteins, which are key mechanisms in bacterial defence. Moreover, machine learning models used in the study project that, under high-emission climate scenarios, global levels of soil ARGs could rise by up to 23 percent by the end of this century. The researchers warn that climate-driven changes to microbial communities could undermine efforts to control antibiotic resistance and may lead to greater risks of infection from previous antibiotic-susceptable bacteria from soils and, more importantly, an increased probability new pathogen 'jumping' from environmental sources ...

This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak chat with Dr. Michael Blackwell from the University of Tennessee, and the Director of AlignCare Health Inc., about the increasing challenges families face in accessing veterinary care and how the One Health model offers a transformative solution.  Dr. Blackwell explains that many of the barriers to care stem from human social and financial realities, not just veterinary logistics. By integrating veterinary services with human healthcare, social work, and community resources, One Health creates a holistic, family-centric approach that supports underserved families, mitigates the risks of zoonotic disease, and reduces long-term public health costs. The episode explores how AlignCare — a One Health initiative led by Dr. Blackwell — has the potential to reshape national veterinary service delivery and ensure no pet or family is left behind.   Learn more about AlignCare Health Inc. Dr. Michael Blackwell recommends using all advances in AI for its transformative potential across sectors, including veterinary healthcare.

Dr. Jonathan Dear, a small animal internal medicine specialist turned passionate beekeeper, explores the fascinating world of honey bees. Join us as Dr. Dear shares his journey from hobbyist to expert, uncovering the intricate relationship between bees and our ecosystem, and the vital role they play in food production.We delve into the challenges faced by beekeepers today, including the impact of legislation on antibiotic use in food-producing animals and the importance of veterinary involvement in beekeeping. Dr. Dear explains the science of bee behavior, the hierarchy within a hive, and the unique characteristics of the queen bee, as well as the various roles bees play in maintaining their colonies.With a focus on the resurgence of interest in local honey and the environmental factors affecting bee populations, we discuss the significance of pollinators in our food supply and the concept of One Health, which connects human, animal, and environmental health. From the curious nature of bee communication to the latest advancements in bee health management, this episode is a treasure trove of information for both seasoned beekeepers and curious listeners alike.https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/faculty/jonathan-david-dear---Support our sponsor for this episode Blue Buffalo by visiting bluebuffalo.com. BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet formulas offer the natural alternative in nutritional therapy. At Blue Buffalo, we have an in-house Research & Development (R&D) team with over 300 years' experience in well-pet and veterinary therapeutic diets, over 600 scientific publications, and over 50 U.S. patents. At Blue Buffalo, we have an in-house Research & Development (R&D) team with over 300 years' experience in well-pet and veterinary therapeutic diets, over 600 scientific publications, and over 50 U.S. patents.---All footage is owned by SLA Video Productions.

Dr. Sally DeNotta, a clinical associate professor in large animal clinical sciences at the University of Florida, describes West Nile virus in horses, explaining how the disease spreads, what signs to watch for, and why vaccination remains the most effective prevention tool. She also highlights how climate, mosquito control, and One Health surveillance efforts influence risk—and why even experienced horse owners must stay vigilant year after year.Short summary: Horses still face the threat of West Nile virus. Dr. Sally DeNotta shares how it spreads, what signs to watch for, and why vaccination and mosquito control matter every year.GUESTS AND LINKS – EPISODE 20:Host: Stephanie L. Church, editorial director at The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care/TheHorse.com | @stephlchurch on InstagramLinks: West Nile Virus in U.S. Horses (interactive feature)Links: Core Vaccination: Protecting Horses From 5 Deadly DiseasesLinks: Older Horses and Stallions at Increased WNV RiskLinks: Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC)Links: Disease Alerts on TheHorse.comLinks: Register for free newsletters from TheHorse.comGuest: Sally De Notta, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, clinical associate professor in large animal clinical sciences at the University of Florida, in Gainesville. | Facebook | X | InstagramPlease visit our sponsor, who makes this podcast possible: Zoetis Equine | @zoetisequine on Instagram and FacebookConnect With the Host: Stephanie Church, schurch@thehorse.com

Dr. Sally DeNotta, a clinical associate professor in large animal clinical sciences at the University of Florida, describes West Nile virus in horses, explaining how the disease spreads, what signs to watch for, and why vaccination remains the most effective prevention tool. She also highlights how climate, mosquito control, and One Health surveillance efforts influence risk—and why even experienced horse owners must stay vigilant year after year.Short summary: Horses still face the threat of West Nile virus. Dr. Sally DeNotta shares how it spreads, what signs to watch for, and why vaccination and mosquito control matter every year.GUESTS AND LINKS – EPISODE 20:Host: Stephanie L. Church, editorial director at The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care/TheHorse.com | @stephlchurch on InstagramLinks: West Nile Virus in U.S. Horses (interactive feature)Links: Core Vaccination: Protecting Horses From 5 Deadly DiseasesLinks: Older Horses and Stallions at Increased WNV RiskLinks: Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC)Links: Disease Alerts on TheHorse.comLinks: Register for free newsletters from TheHorse.comGuest: Sally De Notta, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, clinical associate professor in large animal clinical sciences at the University of Florida, in Gainesville. | Facebook | X | InstagramPlease visit our sponsor, who makes this podcast possible: Zoetis Equine | @zoetisequine on Instagram and FacebookConnect With the Host: Stephanie Church, schurch@thehorse.com

Today, we are thrilled to have Dr. Paige Carmichael, a distinguished Professor in the Department of Pathology and a leader in One Health education at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Carmichael is an expert in many animal models and veterinary diseases, including inherited neurologic diseases in dogs and other species. In this episode, we talk about her unique gift of breaking down silos - working with experts in law, environmental health, and music to educate her students and expand their horizons. We even have a special mystery guest. So, let's get started. We look forward to the conversation!    ____ More Information on: Past ACVP Webinars  2025 ACVP Annual Meeting in NOLA ACVP Errors in Publications Portal ___ ACVP Social Media Facebook - ACVP Meetings and Topics Instagram - americancollegevetpath X (Twitter) - @ACVP LinkedIn - AMERICAN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY PATHOLOGISTS  ____ Thank you to Nicholas Pankow, Assistant Audio Editor, for his help editing this episode. Music: Guestlist by Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License.  The contents of this audio do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or the participants' affiliations. Spoken audio content and associated photos are the property of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2025. 

Send us a textDr. Roy Madigan joins us to uncover the hidden danger of Chagas disease, a parasitic infection transmitted by "kissing bugs" that's far more prevalent than most veterinarians realize.Contrary to outdated beliefs that Chagas is a "third world disease," this silent killer affects up to 18% of dogs across the southern United States, with millions of cases going undiagnosed. Dr. Madigan shares how his journey began with one fateful case named Max, whose unexplained death led to a 25-year quest to understand this misunderstood condition. What he discovered changes everything we thought we knew about cardiac disease in dogs.The most alarming revelation? Heart rate variability analysis shows that dogs with Chagas disease develop serious autonomic nervous system dysfunction long before showing any symptoms. This explains the devastating phenomenon of sudden death in apparently healthy dogs—a tragedy Dr. Madigan has witnessed countless times. Through sophisticated monitoring techniques, veterinarians can now detect these dangerous irregularities early, potentially saving lives.Perhaps most concerning is the One Health implication. Dogs serve as sentinels for human infection, with Dr. Madigan noting that several dog owners have tested positive for Chagas only after their pets were diagnosed. The disease doesn't discriminate based on neighborhood or housing quality—these bugs readily infiltrate modern homes regardless of socioeconomic factors.For veterinarians, the message is clear: implement thorough cardiac assessments and consider Chagas when arrhythmias are detected. For pet owners, especially those in the southern states or who've adopted dogs from these regions, ask your veterinarian about testing. Your vigilance might save not only your dog's life but potentially your family's health as well. Listen now to understand the heartbeat irregularities that could be your first warning sign of this emerging threat.JAVMA article: https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.24.12.0773INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING YOUR MANUSCRIPT TO JAVMA ® OR AJVR ® ? JAVMA ® : https://avma.org/JAVMAAuthors AJVR ® : https://avma.org/AJVRAuthorsFOLLOW US:JAVMA ® : Facebook: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association - JAVMA | Facebook Instagram: JAVMA (@avma_javma) • Instagram photos and videos Twitter: JAVMA (@AVMAJAVMA) / Twitter AJVR ® : Facebook: American Journal of Veterinary Research - AJVR | Facebook Instagram: AJVR (@ajvroa) • Instagram photos and videos Twitter: AJVR (@AJVROA) / Twitter JAVMA ® and AJVR ® LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/avma-journals

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Hersch Lauterpacht Memorial Lectures 2025: Diversity and Self-Determination in International Law: Continuing Conversations with Karen KnopWe will come together to celebrate the life and scholarship of our colleague and friend, Professor Karen Knop (1960-2022). Karen, until her untimely passing, was the Cecil A Wright Chair at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Law. A long-time friend of the Lauterpacht Centre, Karen was to have delivered the Centre's 2025 Hersch Lauterpacht Memorial Lectures.Session III Private and Foreign Relations LawProfessor Anne Peters in conversation with Dr Roxana BanuChair: Professor Campbell McLachlanProfessor Peters's talk, 'Populism, Foreign Relations Law, and global order and justice', will discuss populist foreign relations law, which was Karen Knop's last project, at the university of Helsinki and as a Max Planck fellow. This talk will make the point that ongoing transformations of the concept of law itself, of legal procedures, and of legal substance cut across the ‘levels' of governance. And neither identitarian rhetoric, nor trade wars, nor border-fences will bring back an inter-state, Westphalian (or ‘Eastfalian') order. We are living in conditions of global law (and transnational) law. Populist heads of state both deploy and defy this law (concluding populist treaties or deals such as the German-Turkish refugee agreements; denouncing treaties such as ICSID or the Paris Agreement; using their war powers to escape domestic critique; raising tariffs to please their voter-base, and so on). At the same time, domestic, local and transnational actors (ranging from cities to courts to Indigenous peoples, or philanthro-capitalists) activate all kinds of law to resist populism. Such global lawfare destabilises world order but also has a transformative potential. New legal forms (especially informal agreements), new legal processes (such as public interest litigation before the ICJ) and new legal principles (such as One Health; Rectification/reparation; and the exposure of double standards) are responding to the big challenges for global order and justice: the cultural, the social, and the ecological challenge. Dr Banu's talk, 'Foreign Affairs, Self-Determination and Private International Law', begins with the point that foreign affairs questions are often thought to lie at the very edge of private international law, perhaps in the leftover corners of the historical alignment between private and public international law. Similarly, in part on the assumption that private international law settles conflicts of laws between already established states, there wouldn't appear to be any intuitive connection between nationalist or self-determination movements and the field of private international law.This talk will show that these assumptions are mistaken. By engaging with the historical development of the field from the mid-nineteenth century onwards, the talk will show that private international law has been deeply enmeshed in major geopolitical events generally, and in nationalist and self-determination movements, in particular. This enmeshment is neither accidental, nor exclusively modern. It is the inevitable result of some of private international law's main analytical and conceptual building blocks. Anne Peters is Director at the Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law Heidelberg (Germany), and Professor at the universities of Heidelberg, Freie Universität Berlin and Basel (Switzerland). Roxana Banu is Associate Professor and Tutorial Fellow at the Faculty of Law and Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford.

Hersch Lauterpacht Memorial Lectures 2025: Diversity and Self-Determination in International Law: Continuing Conversations with Karen KnopWe will come together to celebrate the life and scholarship of our colleague and friend, Professor Karen Knop (1960-2022). Karen, until her untimely passing, was the Cecil A Wright Chair at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Law. A long-time friend of the Lauterpacht Centre, Karen was to have delivered the Centre's 2025 Hersch Lauterpacht Memorial Lectures.Session III Private and Foreign Relations LawProfessor Anne Peters in conversation with Dr Roxana BanuChair: Professor Campbell McLachlanProfessor Peters's talk, 'Populism, Foreign Relations Law, and global order and justice', will discuss populist foreign relations law, which was Karen Knop's last project, at the university of Helsinki and as a Max Planck fellow. This talk will make the point that ongoing transformations of the concept of law itself, of legal procedures, and of legal substance cut across the ‘levels' of governance. And neither identitarian rhetoric, nor trade wars, nor border-fences will bring back an inter-state, Westphalian (or ‘Eastfalian') order. We are living in conditions of global law (and transnational) law. Populist heads of state both deploy and defy this law (concluding populist treaties or deals such as the German-Turkish refugee agreements; denouncing treaties such as ICSID or the Paris Agreement; using their war powers to escape domestic critique; raising tariffs to please their voter-base, and so on). At the same time, domestic, local and transnational actors (ranging from cities to courts to Indigenous peoples, or philanthro-capitalists) activate all kinds of law to resist populism. Such global lawfare destabilises world order but also has a transformative potential. New legal forms (especially informal agreements), new legal processes (such as public interest litigation before the ICJ) and new legal principles (such as One Health; Rectification/reparation; and the exposure of double standards) are responding to the big challenges for global order and justice: the cultural, the social, and the ecological challenge. Dr Banu's talk, 'Foreign Affairs, Self-Determination and Private International Law', begins with the point that foreign affairs questions are often thought to lie at the very edge of private international law, perhaps in the leftover corners of the historical alignment between private and public international law. Similarly, in part on the assumption that private international law settles conflicts of laws between already established states, there wouldn't appear to be any intuitive connection between nationalist or self-determination movements and the field of private international law.This talk will show that these assumptions are mistaken. By engaging with the historical development of the field from the mid-nineteenth century onwards, the talk will show that private international law has been deeply enmeshed in major geopolitical events generally, and in nationalist and self-determination movements, in particular. This enmeshment is neither accidental, nor exclusively modern. It is the inevitable result of some of private international law's main analytical and conceptual building blocks. Anne Peters is Director at the Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law Heidelberg (Germany), and Professor at the universities of Heidelberg, Freie Universität Berlin and Basel (Switzerland). Roxana Banu is Associate Professor and Tutorial Fellow at the Faculty of Law and Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford.

Matters Microbial #94: One Health and Microbiomes Everywhere June 5, 2025 Today, Dr. Seth Bordenstein and Dr. Nichole Ginnan of Pennsylvania State University join the #QualityQuorum to tell us about their new publication linking One Health to the myriad microbiomes that exist all around us through the lens of the holobiome—and an opportunity to see the world in a different fashion. Host: Mark O. Martin Guests: Seth Bordenstein and Nichole Ginnan Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Spotify Become a patron of Matters Microbial! Links for this episode Michele Banks microbially themed art can found at her Etsy site.  Highly recommended! The paper under discussion today, with Dr. Ginnan as first author.  You will see that coauthors include Dr. Bordenstein, and two previous visitors to the #MattersMicrobial podcast!  Thank you Erika and Francisco. Dr. Bordenstein's first podcast with #MattersMicrobial for those who missed it. A review of the One Health concept. The One Health Microbiome Center at Penn State. A very clear overview of the holobiont concept and biology, authored by Dr. Bordenstein and colleagues. Another longer review on this topic. The faculty website for Dr. Ginnan. The faculty website for Dr. Bordenstein. The research website for Dr. Ginnan. The research website for Dr. Bordenstein. Intro music is by Reber Clark Send your questions and comments to mattersmicrobial@gmail.com

Why does a scientist want poop mailed to them? Find out as Dr. Dr. Michelle Power joins us all the way from Australia! She has a passion for engaging the public in scientific research using it to help study diseases. We discuss what One Health is and how that impacts wildlife and human health. She also gives advice on what you can do to prevent antibiotic resistance and diseases in animals. 

In this conversation, Dr. Huntley and Dr. Dixon discuss the current state of community health, focusing on what is working and what is not in public health. They emphasize the importance of community engagement, resilience among public health professionals, and the challenges posed by recent cuts to public health programs. The discussion highlights the need for data transparency, emergency preparedness, and the integration of One Health principles to address the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.   Resources   ▶️ Join the PHEC Community   ▶️ Visit the PHEC Podcast Show Notes    ▶️ DrCHHuntley, Public Health & Epidemiology Consulting

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Meet Alexandra Youssef, Lebanon's first and only certified wildlife rehabilitator and co-founder and vice-president of the NGO Lebanese Wildlife, based in Beirut. Alexandra fights to save wildlife amid economic collapse, war, and ancient cultural myths that drive species toward extinction. From the striped hyena (Lebanon's national animal, yet its most killed) believed to hypnotize victims, to snakes executed on sight despite most being harmless, Alexandra battles superstition alongside bullets.Learn how this former nutritionist turned pioneering rehabilitator personally funds rescues while confronting gunshot-wounded raptors, rabies outbreaks, and deep-rooted folklore. Alexandra reveals how war and superstition create a perfect storm for wildlife destruction, yet demonstrates how One Health principles can bridge human survival and conservation – even when caring for bats and hyenas puts her own safety at risk.A rare glimpse into wildlife rehabilitation where every rescue is an act of defiance, and changing minds may be harder than healing bodies.We'd love to hear from you ... share your thoughts, feedback and ideas.

Send us a textZombie movies may score at the box office and shows about dangerous contagions including “The Last of Us” may be a hit on streaming services, but preparedness for disasters is no winner for American politicians. Every recent U.S. presidential administration has dismantled the pandemic plan put together by the previous one, notes Dr. Asha M. George, Executive Director of the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense. However, the cuts being made by the new Trump administration to the United States biodefense budget are going deeper than ever before. Global efforts to track diseases including Ebola virus and avian influenza have ended. Among the latest to fall under the axe: the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC), a federal advisory body to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which had helped shape national infection prevention guidelines meant to keep hospitals safe and contain outbreaks. The loss of the U.S. Agency for International Development, USAID, has already begun devastating not only global health efforts, but also U.S. national security efforts, multiple experts say. And things were not in a good place to begin with, says George. “The biodefense community is in for the fight of its life to get the funding it needs,” she said in her latest report on biodefense. “It was starving before. It is going to be anorexic soon.” Listen as George explains to One World, One Health host Maggie Fox just what's at risk for the world if the United States doesn't start paying attention to biodefense. 

Getting to Know OH: The podcast series where public health's questions meet One Health answers for the fight against AMR.   Dr. Jane Parmley joins NCCID for our opening episode of the Getting to Know OH mini-series to help introduce the fundamentals of the One Health concept and its relevance for public health decision-making. Dr. Parmely shares her views on the timeliness and value of a One Health approach to current challenges addressing the complex problem of AMR, as well as inspiring examples of where it is being applied.   

Getting to Know OH: The podcast series where public health's questions meet One Health answers for the fight against AMR.   Dr. Jan Sargeant helps build our One Health understanding of AMR in this episode focused on antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial use in Canadian food-producing animals. The episode highlights how veterinarians and producers are working to use antibiotics responsibly, gains made, challenges that remain, and key interventions that could do more to preserve the effectiveness of antimicrobials for people and animals alike.

"Setting Course for the Iceberg" Hosts: Darren Weeks, Vicky Davis Website for the show: https://governamerica.com Vicky's website: https://thetechnocratictyranny.com COMPLETE SHOW NOTES AND CREDITS AT: https://governamerica.com/radio/radio-archives/22619-govern-america-may-24-2025-setting-course-for-the-iceberg Listen LIVE every Saturday at 11AM Eastern or 8AM Pacific at http://governamerica.net or on your favorite app. BlackRock, Vanguard and Statestreet under fire for antitrust and collusion. Soros-funded Media Matters probed by FTC. Corporations backing away from DEI, but will it last after the next culture shift? Long live the penny: when making cents doesn't make sense. What MAGA isn't telling you: The "One Big Beautiful Bill" is One Big Bogus Boondoggle — HR1 and the carbon pipeline/eminent domain money grift the GOP and Trump administration is pushing. Update on the WHO Pandemic Treaty from Reggie Littlejohn, listener phone calls, and more.

This week, 124 countries agreed at the World Health Assembly in Geneva on measures aimed at preventing a future pandemic. The agreement very strongly favours a “One Health” approach, appreciating how so many potential pathogens originate in human-animal interactions. Still to agree on the terms of how to share pathogens and information with global science and vaccine researchers, eventually the treaty will need to be signed by at least 60 countries. But can the inequity between countries of the global south and north, and issues of intellectual property, be bridged?A new study on origins of the Nigerian mpox epidemic points strongly to zoonotic crossovers and mobility of wildlife in West Africa. Edyth Parker of Redeemer's University in Nigeria describes their phylogenetic tree.Can the bovine form of H5N1 flu infect pigs, and could domestic pig populations then provide a crucible for further variants to develop? Jürgen Richt of Kansas State University and colleagues have been investigating. We need to keep up vigilance.Lucy van Dorp of University College London, working with a consortium including London's Crick Institute, has been looking at a moment in the past when human activity provided an opportunity for a bacterial human pathogen to change its lifestyle. According to their phylogenetic tree, the bacterium Borrelia recurrentis (which causes louse-borne relapsing fever in humans) adapted and moved from ticks to human body lice around about the same time as humans started using woollen clothing.And Susan Lieberman, VP for International Policy at the Wildlife Conservation Society, was in the trenches of the Pandemic Agreement negotiations, and shares some of her hopes for its success. Image: World Health Assembly formally adopts by consensus world's first Pandemic Agreement, Geneva, Switzerland - 20 May 2025 Image Credit: Magali Girardin via EPA-EFE/ShutterstockPresenter: Roland Pease Producer: Alex Mansfield

** Originally published on January 4, 2023 **This episode is an early gem from when the podcast first launched and features the incredibly sharp Leela Gill, a three-time CMO and builder of high-growth B2B teams. Her advice on navigating the first 30-60-90 days in a new marketing leadership role is timeless. And her take on KPIs, internal branding, and enabling your sales team as thought leaders? Still fire.It's one of those episodes I come back to often, and I hope you'll find value in it too.Want a follow-up with Leela? Drop a comment, review, or DM me. I'm all ears.— Jane--In this episode of "Women in B2B Marketing," host Jane Serra interviews Leela Gill, accomplished B2B CMO and former CMO at One Health. Leela shares her journey from engineer to three-time CMO and how that technical foundation still shapes her marketing leadership today. The conversation covers what great CMOs prioritize in their first 90 days, the importance of intentional leadership, and why internal culture-building is just as critical as pipeline metrics.Leela shares insights on:How to audit a new company and create your first 90-day planNavigating pressure from sales while staying strategicBuilding trust with technical teams as a marketing leaderWhy pipeline and net revenue retention are the new must-track KPIsThe evolving role of brand ambassadors, influencers, and raving fansHow to turn your sales team into thought leadersRethinking email marketing (and why LinkedIn might be your new ESP)Why "helping is the new selling"The rise of customer marketing and cross-functional alignmentAdvice for women entering B2B marketing: ask for advice, not feedback, and find a rockstar mentorKey Links:Guest: Leela Gill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leelagill/Host: Jane Serra: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeserra/

Send us a text"A wolf at the door" – that's how researchers describe the growing threat of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF), a potentially deadly tick-borne disease that's increasingly prevalent across the Americas. In this eye-opening conversation, Drs. Janet Foley and Andres Lopez-Perez challenge common misconceptions about this dangerous pathogen.Did you know the brown dog tick – a primary vector for RMSF – thrives in urban environments rather than wilderness areas? This tick commonly infests homes, yards, and kennels, putting dogs and their human families at risk even in cities and towns. Drs. Foley and Lopez-Perez emphasize that veterinarians serve as crucial frontline defenders through early detection and treatment, potentially saving both canine and human lives.Time is the enemy with RMSF. Each 2-3 day delay in starting doxycycline treatment doubles or triples the risk of death. While case fatality rates vary dramatically between regions, Drs. Foley and Lopez-Perez attribute these differences primarily to healthcare access and speed of diagnosis rather than bacterial strain differences. Their international collaborations reveal how the same disease manifests differently across various ecological settings from Brazil to Mexico to the United States yet shares common challenges requiring coordinated One Health solutions.For veterinarians, the key takeaway is maintaining a high index of suspicion for RMSF in endemic areas, even when symptoms initially appear vague. Despite today's focus on antimicrobial stewardship, the hosts emphasize that appropriate doxycycline use for suspected RMSF represents good medicine given the disease's potential lethality. Through greater awareness, timely intervention, and collaborative approaches across medical disciplines, we can better protect both animal and human health from this serious emerging threat.Listen now to understand the evolving ecology of this disease, learn practical approaches to diagnosis and prevention, and discover how your veterinary practice can play a vital role in addressing this significant One Health challenge.AJVR article: https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.24.11.0368JAVMA article: https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.24.11.0756INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING YOUR MANUSCRIPT TO JAVMA ® OR AJVR ® ? JAVMA ® : https://avma.org/JAVMAAuthors AJVR ® : https://avma.org/AJVRAuthorsFOLLOW US:JAVMA ® : Facebook: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association - JAVMA | Facebook Instagram: JAVMA (@avma_javma) • Instagram photos and videos Twitter: JAVMA (@AVMAJAVMA) / Twitter AJVR ® : Facebook: American Journal of Veterinary Research - AJVR | Facebook Instagram: AJVR (@ajvroa) • Instagram photos and videos Twitter: AJVR (@AJVROA) / Twitter JAVMA ® and AJVR ® LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/avma-journals

Vittorio Lingiardi, Isabella Saggio"One Health"Pensare le emergenze del pianetail Saggiatorewww.ilsaggiatore.comLa sfida più grande del nostro tempo è la salute. Non solo quella di noi umani, ma anche quella di fauna e flora, dei mari, dell'aria, della terra; quella fisica e quella mentale. Per prenderci cura della salute di ognuno dobbiamo però moltiplicare i punti di vista. L'approccio One Health, ufficializzato nel 2017 dall'OMS, si basa sull'integrazione di discipline diverse, sul superamento della frammentazione dei saperi e sul riconoscimento che la salute umana, quella animale e quella dell'ecosistema sono legate indissolubilmente. Questo volume, curato da Vittorio Lingiardi e Isabella Saggio, ci permette di conoscere il paradigma One Health attraverso i contributi di diversi studiosi, scienziati e intellettuali: dalla lezione di David Quammen, che mostra il legame tra deforestazione, allevamenti intensivi ed epidemie, alle riflessioni di Paolo Giordano sulle ferite che i conflitti lasciano sui corpi, le città e gli ecosistemi; dalle parole di Stefano Boeri su quanto sia necessario riprogettare gli spazi urbani per combattere riscaldamento globale e disuguaglianze, all'appello di Giovanna Melandri a trasformare l'economia, l'impresa e la finanza in agenti generativi di valore. One Health ci invita ad abbracciare la complessità del mondo, a trasformare ogni gesto in cura, a partecipare attivamente alla costruzione di un mondo più equo e sostenibile, perché la Terra chiede aiuto e noi forse siamo ancora in tempo per riscriverne il futuro.Con i contributi di: Stefano Boeri, Mattia Crespi, Simonetta Fraschetti, Paolo Giordano, Massimo Labra, Andrea Lenzi, Vittorio Lingiardi, Marianna Liotti, Giovanna Melandri, Massimo Mercati, Daniela Minerva, Barbara Pezzini, Telmo Pievani, David Quammen, Isabella Saggio, Francesco Vaccarino, Giovanna Zucconi.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarewww.ilpostodelleparole.itDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.

While the global health community wrenches its clothes and gnashes its teeth in Switzerland at the 78th World Health Assembly, Dr Mike Reid, Associate Director of the Center for Global Health Diplomacy, UCSF joins Ben in an entertaining and wide ranging exploration of a positive, forward-looking agenda for global health. Topics include global health security, one health, mis- and disinformation in the doctor-patient relationship, health technology and specific future uses and pitfalls of AI to improve access to healthcare in developing countries.  Mike offers a promise of a future episode on channelling philanthropic dollars into sovereign wealth funds for global health investments. And finally they reflect on their upbringing in the UK with its “free at the point of delivery” National Health Service, and argue over which of the modern Cambridge University Colleges they went to most resembles a multi-story car park.  00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:09 World Health Assembly Insights 01:18 Guest Introduction: Dr. Mike Reed 03:40 Mike Reid's  Background and Career 05:58 Global Health Security and Solidarity 11:28 The One Health Agenda 14:12 Artificial Intelligence in Global Health 37:26 Navigating Healthcare Systems 43:48 Closing Remarks and Future Topics Mike's Substack:  https://reimaginingglobalhealth.substack.com/

Send us a textThe scene on the beach was horrific. Thousands of mothers and baby elephant seals lay in the sand, taken out by a deadly virus.Dr. Marcela Uhart and her colleagues were shocked by what they found after the H5N1 avian influenza virus swept through a colony of elephant seals on the coast of Argentina's far south Patagonia region. More than 17,000 of the animals had died, their bodies ravaged by the virus.H5N1 bird flu has swept around the world, destroying poultry flocks and wildlife. Like other influenza viruses, it mutates constantly and swaps genetic material in a process called reassortment. It can now infect not just birds, but livestock such as cattle and sheep as well as mink, pet cats, sea lions, and human beings.It has devastated egg production and threatens dairy operations. The biggest fear is that it will acquire both the ability to spread from human to human and maintain its most deadly qualities. An H5N1 pandemic has the potential to be much, much worse than Covid-19 was.People can't be ready for the virus unless the world keeps an eye on it. That's what Uhart, who is Director of the Latin America Program at the Karen C. Drayer Wildlife Health Center at the University of California, Davis, is trying to do. That's why her team studied the bodies of the dead elephant seals and other animals killed by the virus.“Mammal-to-mammal transmission could be a stepping-stone in the evolutionary pathway for these viruses to become capable of human-to-human transmission,” they wrote in their report, published in the journal Nature.“What we can learn from what happens in wildlife is crucial,” Uhart says. “That is where these viruses evolve.”Listen as Uhart chats with One World, One Health host Maggie Fox about what her team discovered in Patagonia and what it might mean for every animal on the planet, including  humans.And listen to our other podcast episodes looking at H5N1 bird flu and how we should be preparing for the next pandemic.

Episode Summary Afreenish Amir, Ph.D., Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Project Director at the National Institute of Health in Pakistan, highlights significant increases in extensively drug-resistant typhoid and cholera cases in Pakistan and discusses local factors driving AMR in Asia. She describes the development and implementation of a National Action Plan to combat AMR in a developing country, emphasizing the importance of rational antimicrobial use, surveillance and infection control practice. Ashley's Biggest Takeaways AMR is a global and One Health issue. Pakistan has a huge disease burden of AMR. Contributing factors include, but are not limited to, overcrowding, lack of infection control practices, poor waste management practices and over-the-counter prescription practices. Promoting the rational use of antimicrobials is imperative at all levels—from tertiary care to primary care practitioners. Typhoid and cholera are high-burden infections in Pakistan, with typhoid being a year-round issue and cholera being seasonal. A holistic approach, involving various sectors and disciplines, is necessary in order to address the global AMR threat. Amir highlights the need for better communication and collaboration to bridge gaps and build trust between different organizations. Featured Quotes: I've been working at the National Institutes of Health for the last 7 years now. So, I've been engaged in the development and the implementation of the national action plan on AMR, and that gave me the opportunity to explore the work in the field of antimicrobial resistance. Reality of AMR in Pakistan [Pakistan] is an LMIC, and we have a huge disease burden of antimicrobial resistance in the country right now. A few years back, there was a situational analysis conducted, and that has shown that there is presence of a large number of resistant pathogens within the country. And National Institutes of Health, they have started a very standardized surveillance program based upon the global antimicrobial use and surveillance system back in 2017. And [those datasets have] generated good evidence about the basic statistics of AMR within the country. So, for example, if I talk about the extensively drug-resistant typhoid, typhoid is very much prevalent in the country. Our data shows that in 2017 there were 18% MDR typhoid cases through the surveillance data. And in 2021 it was like 60%. So that has shown that how the resistance has increased a lot. A number of challenges are associated with this kind of a thing, overcrowded hospitals, poor infection prevention and control (IPC) measures. So, there is AMR within the country—there's a huge burden—and we are trying to look for the better solutions.  Local Factors Driving AMR Bacteria, they do not know the borders. We have a close connection with the other Asian countries, and we have a long border connected with the 2 big countries, which are Afghanistan and India and Bangladesh and China. So, we see that it's not limited to 1 area. It's not regional. It's also a history of travel. When the people travel from one area to the other, they carry the pathogen as a colonizer or as a carrier, and they can infect [other] people. So, it's really connected, and it's really alarming as well. You never know how the disease is transmitted, and we have the biggest example of COVID—how things have spread from 1 country to the other, and how it has resulted in a massive pandemic. AMR is similar. We have seen that it's not limited to 1 region. We are part of this global community, and we are contributing somehow to the problem. First, I'll talk about the health care infrastructure. We do have the capacities in the hospitals, but still, there's a huge population. Pakistan is a thickly populated country. It's a population of around 241 million. And with the increasing population, we see that the infrastructure has not developed this much. So now the existing hospitals are overcrowded, and this has led to poor infection control practices within the hospitals. The staff is not there. In fact, ID consultants are not available in all the hospitals. Infection control nurses are not available in all the hospitals. So, this is one of the main areas that we see, that there is a big challenge. The other thing that can contribute is the poor waste management practices. Some of the hospitals—private and public sectors—they are following the waste management guidelines—even the laboratories. But many of the hospitals are not following the guidelines. And you know that AMR is under one health. So, whatever waste comes from the hospital eventually goes to the environment, and then from there to the animal sector and to the human sector. [Another big] problem that we are seeing is the over-the-counter prescription of antimicrobials. There is no regulation available in the country right now to control the over-the-counter prescription of antibiotics. They are easily available. People are taking the antibiotics without a prescription from the doctors, and the pharmacist is giving the patients any kind of medicine. And either it is effective/not effective, it's a falsified, low-quality antibiotic for how long in duration antibiotic should be taken. So, there are multiple of things or reasons that we see behind this issue of AMR. Rational Use of Antimicrobials It is a complex process how we manage this thing, but what we are closely looking at in the country right now is that we promote the rational use of antimicrobials at all levels—not only at the tertiary care levels, but also at the general practitioner level. They are the first point of contact for the patients, with the doctors, with the clinicians. So, at this point, I think the empirical treatment needs to be defined, and they need to understand the importance of this, their local antibiograms, what are the local trends? What are the patterns? And they need to prescribe according to those patterns. And very recently, the AWaRE classification of WHO, that is a big, big support in identifying the rational use of antimicrobials—Access, Watch and Reserve list—that should be propagated and that should be understood by all the general practitioners. And again, I must say that it's all connected with the regulations. There should be close monitoring of all the antibiotic prescriptions, and that can help to control the issue of AMR. National Action Plan on AMR So, when I joined NIH, the National Election plan had already been developed. It was back in 2017, and we have a good senior hierarchy who has been working on it very closely for a long period of time. So, the Global Action Plan on AMR, that has been our guiding document for the development of the national action plan on AMR, and we are following the 5 strategic objectives proposed in the global action plan. The five areas included: The promotion of advocacy and awareness in the community and health care professionals. To generate evidence through the data, through the surveillance systems. Generation of support toward infection prevention and control services IPC. Promoting the use of antimicrobials both in the human sector and the animal sector, but under the concept of stewardship, antimicrobial consumption and utilization. Invest in the research and vaccine and development. So, these are some of the guiding principles for us to develop the National Action Plan, and it has already been developed. And it's a very comprehensive approach, I must say. And our institute has started working on it, basically towards recreating awareness and advocacy. And we have been successful in creating advocacy and awareness at a mass level. Surveillance We have a network of Sentinel surveillance laboratories engaged with us, and they are sharing the data with NIH on a regular basis, and this is helping NIH to understand the basic trends on AMR and what is happening. And eventually we plan to go towards this case-based surveillance as well, but this is definitely going to take some time because to make people understand the importance of surveillance, this is the first thing. And very recently, the Institute and country has started working towards the hospital acquired infection surveillance as well. So, this is a much-needed approach, because the lab and the hospital go hand in hand, like whatever is happening in the lab, they eventually reach the patients who are in the hospitals. Wastewater surveillance is the key. You are very right. Our institute has done some of the work toward typhoid and cholera wastewater surveillance, and we were trying to identify the sources where we are getting these kinds of pathogens. These are all enteric pathogens. They are the key source for the infection. And for the wastewater surveillance mechanism, we can say that we have to engage multiple stakeholders in this development process. It's not only the laboratory people at NIH, but we need to have a good epidemiologist. We need to have all the water agencies, like the public health engineering departments, the PCRWR, the environmental protection agencies who are working with all these wastewater sites. So, we need to connect with them to make a good platform and to make this program in a more robust fashion. Pathogens and Disease Burdon For cholera and typhoid within Pakistan, I must say these are the high burden infections or diseases that we are seeing. For typhoid, the burden is quite high. We have seen a transition from the multidrug-resistant pathogens to the extensively drug-resistant pathogens, which now we are left with only azithromycin and the carbapenems. So, the burden is high. And when we talk about cholera, it is present in the country, but many of the times it is seasonal. It comes in during the time of the small zone rains and during the time of floods. So, every year, during this time, there are certain outbreaks that we have seen in different areas of the country. So, both diseases are there, but typhoid is like all year long—we see number of cases coming up—and for cholera, it's mainly seasonal. Capacity Building and ASM's Global Public Health Programs Capacity building is a key to everything, I must say, [whether] you talk about the training or development of materials. I've been engaged with ASM for quite some time. I worked to develop a [One Health] poster in the local language to create awareness about zoonotic diseases. So, we have targeted the 6 zoonotic diseases, including the anthrax, including the Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever and influenza. And we have generated a very user-friendly kind of layout in the local language, trying to teach people about the source of transmission. What are the routes of transmission, if we talk about the CCHF? And then how this can be prevented. So, this was one approach. And then I was engaged with the development of the Learnamr.com. This is online platform with 15 different e-modules within it, and we have covered different aspects—talking about the basic bacteriology toward the advanced, standardized methods, and we have talked about the national and global strategies [to combat] AMR, One Health aspects of AMR, vaccines. So, it's a huge platform, and I'm really thankful to ASM for supporting the program for development. And it's an online module. I have seen that there are around more than 500 subscribers to this program right now, and people are learning, and they are giving good feedback to the program as well. We keep on improving ourselves, but the good thing is that people are learning, and they are able to understand the basic concepts on AMR. Links for This Episode: Experts Discuss One Health in Pakistan: Biosafety Education Inside and Outside the Lab.  Explore ASM's Global Public Health Programs.  Download poster about zoonotic disease in English or Urdu.  Progress on the national action plan of Pakistan on antimicrobial resistance (AMR): A narrative review and the implications.  Global diversity and antimicrobial resistance of typhoid fever pathogens: insights from 13,000 Salmonella Typhi genomes.  Wastewater based environmental surveillance of toxigenic Vibrio cholerae in Pakistan.  Point Prevalence Survey of Antimicrobial Use in Selected Tertiary Care Hospitals of Pakistan Using WHO Methodology: Results and Inferences.  Overcoming the challenges of antimicrobial resistance in developing countries.  Take the MTM listener survey! 

The safety nets protecting America's agricultural workforce are unraveling. Dr. Jeff Bender, Director of the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center (UMASH), reveals the far-reaching consequences of recent budget cuts to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) - cuts that have already eliminated 85% of the agency's workforce.For fourteen years, UMASH has served as a vital resource for farmers, agricultural workers, and rural communities across the Upper Midwest, and beyond. Under the recent cuts to NIOSH, the center's funding is set to expire in September. Using a "One Health" approach and recognizing the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health, the center has pioneered innovative solutions to complex problems. From training rural volunteer firefighters to handle farm emergencies to researching better respiratory protection in swine and dairy facilities, UMASH projects, past and present, address real-world challenges that commercial interests typically overlook.For more information on UMASH, visit: https://umash.umn.edu/about-the-center/

Matters Microbial #90: Using Soil Microbiomes in Sustainable Agriculture May 8, 2025 Today, Dr. Francisco Dini Andreote, Assistant Professor of Phytobiomes at Penn State, joins the #QualityQuorum to tell us about the microbiome of plants and the soil, and how understanding that relationship can improve agriculture. Host: Mark O. Martin Guest: Francisco Dini Andreote Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Spotify Become a patron of Matters Microbial! Links for this episode An overview of the Type 6 Secretory System of bacteria—almost like a microbial switchblade knife. A wonderful video of the T6SS made by a student in my own microbiology course some time ago. A video introduction to the Rhizobium-legume symbiosis and why you should care about it (by my PhD advisor from long ago, Dr. Sharon Long). A more comprehensive review article on the Rhizobium-legume symbiosis.  The chemical signal of geosmin, and how it might be used by other organisms. Ecological succession in the development of sauerkraut. A must read essay by Carl Zimmer likening the human body to a number of ecological niches. The developing field of agroecology.  A reminder about the “One Health” concept. Mycorrhizae and plant nutrition. Chemical communication within the soil. A fun remembrance of Norman Borlaug, who urged us to “listen” to plants. An overview of the root microbiome. The “superorganism” concept versus the “holobiome” concept.. Striga, a parasite of crop plants. Chemical communication and Striga.  An interesting and relevant publication from Dr. Dini Andreote's research group, describing how the root microbiome could help agriculture.  Dr. Dini Andreote's faculty website. Dr. Dini Andreote's very wonderful research team website. Intro music is by Reber Clark Send your questions and comments to mattersmicrobial@gmail.com

In this captivating episode, host Dr. Cat Vendl speaks with zoo veterinarian and researcher Dr. Brett Gardner about the unprecedented rabies outbreak in Cape fur seals along South Africa's coast. Brett reveals how this once-impossible disease jumped from black-backed jackals to marine mammals, creating a new wildlife health crisis.Discover the detective work behind tracing the virus's origin, the devastating impacts on both seal colonies and human communities, and the race to protect sub-Antarctic species through emergency vaccination programs. Brett also shares insights from his PhD research on Australian fur seals, highlighting how much remains unknown about disease ecology in Southern Hemisphere marine mammals—making this episode essential for anyone interested in emerging wildlife diseases and One Health approaches. LinksOne Health Research Group at the University of MelbourneOut of the Blue - teaser for the upcoming documentary on the rabies outbreak in cape fur seals in South AfricaArticle on the rabies outbreak investigationsBrett's professional Instagram handle: #conservationvet_brettWe'd love to hear from you ... share your thoughts, feedback and ideas.

Send us a textPlastic is everywhere. So are drug-resistant microbes.What happens when the two team up?A raft of new studies show that bacteria can grow well on plastics, especially on microplastics. Other studies show just how widespread microplastics are – they are found in every ocean and sea tested so far. The most startling studies show these tiny bits of plastics can also build up in the human body, including in the liver and brain.Science is done piece by piece, study by study, with no single study painting the whole picture. Now a team at Boston University has added one piece to the puzzle, with a study demonstrating that drug-resistant bacteria grow well on microplastics.Neila Gross, a PhD candidate at BU, helped lead the research. Her team confirmed that E. coli bacteria form mats known as biofilms especially well on microplastics. The team found that antibiotic-resistant bacteria grew better when they were grown on microplastics.This raises a specter of billions of tiny pieces of plastic spreading drug-resistant bacteria around the world and being ingested and breathed in by animals from shellfish to marine mammals and, likely, people.Listen as Neila chats with One World, One Health host Maggie Fox about how this happens and what it might mean for the spread of antimicrobial resistance.

GHM Listener Reactions - Share your thoughts about this episode? [These text messages use your mobile phone and are private, and FREE.]From a global challenge to the Maasai steppe of TanzaniaMost climate change predictions show an upward trend in temperature for at least the next nine decades. Rural communities whose health and livelihoods depend on the environment are more vulnerable to climate change. In recent years, persistent droughts have made Maasai communities in northern Tanzania vulnerable to sleeping sickness, a disease spread by the tsetse fly. Paul Gwakisa of Sokoine University has dedicated his research to helping the Maasai people better understand and prevent outbreaks of sleeping sickness in their communities. Pierre Quiblier of the UN Environment Programme also speaks about global efforts to better tackle climate change through an integrated “One Health” approach that brings together sectors such as agriculture, health and the environment.Host Garry Aslanyan is joined by the following guests:Paul Gwakisa,Professor of Immunology, Sokoine University of Agriculture, TanzaniaPierre QuiblierProgramme Officer, Chemicals and Health Branch, United Nations Environment ProgrammeRelated episode documents, transcripts and other information can be found on our website.Subscribe to the Global Health Matters podcast newsletter.  Follow us for updates:@TDRnews on XTDR on LinkedIn@ghm_podcast on Instagram@ghm-podcast.bsky.social on Bluesky for updates Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Global Health Matters podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of TDR or the World Health Organization.  All content © 2025 Global Health Matters.  Pre-roll content;We're in the full swing of our season four. If you just found us, we have close to 40 episodes for you to explore. You don't need to listen to them in sequence. You can look them up and choose a la carte topics and issues that most interest you. I promise you will want to hear them all.

In this micro-episode, we bring you an interview with Richard Paulson and Pierre Comizzoli, editors of the F&S Reports Special Issue, “Bridging Studies in Wild Animal Species and Humans to Better Understand, Assist, and Control Reproduction." Join us to discuss the connection between wild animal research and reproductive medicine. This interview provides an overview of this special issue, which is a series of articles in F&S Reports on topics ranging from koala reproduction to rhino ovarian tissue cryopreservation, from the microbiome to stem cells. View F&S Reports, April 2025, Volume 6, Supplement 1S1-66:  https://www.fertstertreports.org/issue/S2666-3341(25)X0003-9 View the sister journals at: https://www.fertstertreviews.org https://www.fertstertreports.org https://www.fertstertscience.org  

Join us for a special Tick Boot Camp Podcast episode, recorded LIVE at the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) Conference, featuring Dr. Richard Horowitz—one of the world's leading experts in Lyme disease and chronic illness. Dr. Horowitz shares groundbreaking insights from his 16-point MSIDS model, his upcoming book "Why We Stay Sick," and the latest advancements in AI-driven research and clinical trials. Topics Covered: Dr. Horowitz's Upcoming Book on Chronic Illness – A deep dive into Why We Stay Sick and how it expands beyond Lyme disease. Explaining the MSIDS Model – Understanding the 6 key drivers of inflammation and their downstream effects. The Role of AI in Research – How artificial intelligence is shaping Lyme disease diagnostics and treatment. The Impact of Environmental Toxins – Why detoxification is a critical piece of chronic illness recovery. The Importance of Clinical Trials – Validating treatments and protecting physicians treating complex conditions. The Role of Bartonella in Chronic Illness – Exploring the increasing prevalence of Bartonella in Lyme patients. The Future of Chronic Disease Management – A "One Health" approach to tackling multi-system illnesses. The Personal Impact of Clinical Work – Dr. Horowitz's reflections on 30+ years of patient care. The Importance of Public Education – Spreading awareness to bridge the gap in medical understanding. The Path to Publication – How Dr. Horowitz is bringing his groundbreaking research to a wider audience. About Dr. Richard Horowitz Dr. Richard Horowitz is a board-certified internist and medical director of the Hudson Valley Healing Arts Center, where he has treated over 13,000 Lyme disease patients. A founding member and past president of ILADS, he has trained over 200 healthcare providers in diagnosing and treating resistant tick-borne illnesses. He is the New York Times bestselling author of Why Can't I Get Better? and How Can I Get Better? and has co-authored peer-reviewed Lyme guidelines and published research on "persister" drugs for chronic Lyme disease. Dr. Horowitz has also served on the HHS Tick-borne Disease Working Group and the NYS DOH Tick-borne Disease Working Group, helping shape national and state policies on Lyme and coinfections. His latest research explores AI-driven solutions for chronic illness, the role of environmental toxins, and the growing prevalence of Bartonella in Lyme patients. Resources & Links Follow the latest ILADS updates: ILADS.org Learn more about Dr. Richard Horowitz: cangetbetter.com Stay connected with Tick Boot Camp: Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok | Twitter (X)

Join us for an engaging episode with Scoop Soldiers, where we blend fun with important insights about pet care! Hosts Alice and Janet are thrilled to welcome E.J. McCoy, co-founder of Scoop Soldiers and Scoop Soldiers Franchising. While Janet brings her signature humor to the table, Alice dives deep into the scientific aspects of pet waste removal, emphasizing the One Health approach and its benefits for both pets and humans.In this lively conversation, E.J. shares his journey in the pet waste removal industry, revealing the challenges and hilarious moments that come with the territory. From saving marriages to discussing the importance of keeping our yards clean, this episode is packed with entertaining anecdotes and essential information about preventing diseases like roundworms and toxoplasmosis.Discover how Scoop Soldiers operates, including their innovative practices like sanitizing equipment and reporting pet health through waste analysis. E.J. also discusses the company's philanthropic efforts with Valor Service Dogs, highlighting the importance of giving back to the community.Whether you're a pet owner or just love animals, this episode will leave you informed and entertained. Tune in to learn why responsible pet ownership matters and how Scoop Soldiers are making a difference one scoop at a time!https://www.scoopsoldiers.com/---As a veterinarian who is a board certified allergist & dermatologist, Dr. Alice Jeromin has certainly seen her share of scratching pets. Wouldn't it be great to be able to stop the itching BEFORE it starts? VetriMax Allergy CZN Soft Chews are an allergy defense supplement designed to do just that! This high potency, clinically proven supplement boosts dogs' natural defenses against allergens & illness, and dogs love them! Allergy CZN with ImmunoRISE® is a proprietary blend of probiotics, essential fatty acids, Vitamin C, quercetin and zinc and is specifically formulated for dogs 20 lbs. or more that are prone to itchy, irritated skin due to an allergic response. Proudly manufactured in the USA with Good Manufacturing Practices/cGMP in FDA-registered facilities, VetriMax Allergy CZN soft chews help stop the itching before it starts….and makes it better for you & your pet. Check out their products at VetrimaxProducts.com or visit Chewy.com and use promo code VETRIMAX15 for 15% off your order of VetriMax Products.---Support our sponsor for this episode Blue Buffalo by visiting bluebuffalo.com. BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet formulas offer the natural alternative in nutritional therapy. At Blue Buffalo, we have an in-house Research & Development (R&D) team with over 300 years' experience in well-pet and veterinary therapeutic diets, over 600 scientific publications, and over 50 U.S. patents. At Blue Buffalo, we have an in-house Research & Development (R&D) team with over 300 years' experience in well-pet and veterinary therapeutic diets, over 600 scientific publications, and over 50 U.S. patents.---The Country Critter Journal's Mission since March 2000 has always been to connect all those in our animal community to each other. Rescue Groups, Events, Farms, Parks, Groomers/Trainers and all types of animal services, you name it.Be a part of the mission by sharing your animal stories, pictures, businesses and helpful information to share with all Country Critter readers. We believe that this publication will help many homeless animals find their “Forever Homes.”Join us now in 2025 to make this the best year of all for all our animal communities by visiting the Country Critter Journal website: https://neoccj.com/---All footage is owned by SLA Video Productions.

Join Peggy Hoyt as she chats with Jenneth Begay, a veterinary technician, and Shyler Lowley, a veterinary aide at Rez Solutions & Animal Shelter. Learn about the unique challenges of operating an animal shelter on the Navajo Reservation. Listen to Jenneth's philosophy on the "One Health" approach to veterinary medicine.Support the show

Send us a textIt's been a dire year for global health. Almost as soon as he took office as president of the United States, Donald Trump said he would withdraw the country from membership in the World Health Organization (WHO), he fired almost everyone at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and slashed staffing and budgets at U.S. health agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The United States government also says it plans to end funding for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and has cut some funding for the United Nations World Food Program's efforts to feed millions of people in 14 countries.Before Trump, the United States was the largest donor to global health in the world, contributing about US$12 billion in funding. That's less than 1 percent of the United States federal budget. But the new administration claimed these efforts were wasteful, did not serve the country's interests, and cost too much. It's not clear who can or will fill the gaps.“I think we are going through a very dark time,” says Dr. Ramanan Laxminarayan, founder and president of the One Health Trust. But Dr. Laxminarayan, an epidemiologist and economist, does see some hope. He doubts the United States will permanently end its robust support of global health and he sees opportunities for organizations such as WHO to streamline and become more efficient.Listen as he chats with One World, One Health host Maggie Fox about the immediate effects of the startling new United States government policies and how he sees things shaking out in the long term.

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is the deadliest tick-transmitted disease in the United States. It…

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is the deadliest tick-transmitted disease in the United States. It…

Send us a textAir pollution is a big killer. Air pollution of all kinds helped kill 4.2 million people globally in 2019, according to the World Health Organization.It can damage nearly every organ in the body, worsening asthma and leading to cancer and heart disease. It especially affects pregnant women and can damage a growing fetus.Air pollution also has more insidious effects.Dr. Álvaro Hofflinger of Arizona State University and colleagues studied school children in a part of Chile where many people still rely on wood-burning stoves. They found the more air pollution children were exposed to, the lower their grades. It's another piece of evidence that can help parents, policymakers, officials, and health experts make decisions about where to focus their efforts in reducing pollution. In this episode of One World, One Health, host Maggie Fox chats with Dr. Hofflinger about what his team found, about the factors that cause this type of pollution, and what people might be able to do about it.They found it's not going to be such an easy problem to solve. Wood is cheap or free for many in parts of Chile, and electricity isn't. Old habits are hard to break. And clean energy is not always an uncomplicated choice for governments.  Give it a listen and check out some of our other episodes on air pollution and health.Learn from Dr. Sarah Chambliss about how people of color and in low resource neighborhoods are disproportionately affected by poor health due to pollution.Find out about the association between air pollution, depression, and pregnancy in our episode with Dr. Jun Wu. 

Anthrax – an example of how the US Government has worked to stop the spread of disease

Anthrax – an example of how the US Government has worked to stop the spread of disease

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Most of today's show is about Musk's Technocratic Dream     Could we be on the brink of a new technocratic era that Musk's grandfather once dreamed of? A world where money is gone and value is measured in energy credits, a world controlled by those who hold the reins of technology, where a priesthood of “science” (think Fauci) rules as “benevolent” dictators.     Is this the dawn of a new North American Technate, or the beginning of the end of personal freedom as we know it?  This section begins one hour into the show 2:00 to 14:45Trump's Napoleonic RuleDonald Trump's provocative statement, "He who saves his country does not violate any law," has ignited a firestorm of controversy 14:45 to 34:00Trump's Power Play: Judicial Overreach is THE Issue Historical and constitutional debates are on Trump's side regarding whether he has the power to control the administrative state under the Executive branch, particularly around the 'Take Care Clause'. But is Trump jeopardizing it all by seeking 'revenge' rather than ‘reform'? 34:00 to 41:00CBS' Margaret Brennan tries to sell the idea that “free speech” was responsible for the holocaust.  The twisted attacks where Free Speech is antisemitism41:00 To 48:35MAGA's Love Affair with AutocracyFrom MAGA-media to MAGA influencers — adoration for authoritarianism.  Breitbart,  Babylon Bee cheers fight between USA & Canada hockey teams & mocks the “51st State”. 48:35 To 1:00:00Trump Administration Stop Hurricane Aid to GeorgiaDid Trump ever stop emergency money to ANY Governor (Dem or GOP) during the fake pandemic?  So what's going on in Georgia? 1:03:00 To 2:15:00Trump's Greenland/Canada/Panama Fantasy Follows Technate Plan From a Century AgoTrump's Ambition Puts “The Technate” on the MapA look at the historical, political, economic, and ideological roots of Musk's family and “Technocracy Inc”HG Well's “The Shape of Things to Come” and the 1936 film “Things to Come”Technocracy is not communism, populism, capitalism, or libertarianism — but combines the WORST aspects of all three2:17:00 To 2:36:00 LIVE comments from listeners 2:36:00 to endUSDA Goons Wipe Out Billions of Eggs as Trump Moves to Vax FoodA sinister move to control food production, inflate egg prices, and push for mandatory vaccinations in poultry leading to enormous profits for Pharma. The new AgSec (USDA) and new HHS Sec (RFKj) are focusing on trivial matters like junk food and seed oil, while formerly healthy food like eggs are injected with mRNA.     USDA approves a poultry vaccine as moves are being made for another “pandemic” with a Biden appointee and Gates' “One Health” veterinarian is Trump's “Pandemic Czar”.  If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

Hemorrhagic virus? Check. Deadly disease? Check. Mosquito-borne? Check. Affected by animal movement, human activity, and environmental change? Check. Rift Valley Fever has all the markings of a classic TPWKY episode. This week, we're doing a deep dive on this deadly virus, taking a One Health approach to explore the intricate relationships between animals, humans, and the environment to understand how this virus moves across the landscape. We trace the various paths this virus takes: through the organisms it infects, across the globe as it spreads, and over time as it appears to be evolving to be deadlier. Tune in to learn more about Rift Valley fever and what we might see with this pathogen in the years to come. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3WwtIAu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices