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Piper hosts Plaidcast LIVE! from The Madeira School in McLean, VA with guests Phoebe Lang, Dr. Lisa Metcalf, DVM/MS and Dr. Kimberly Brokaw, DVM. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Phoebe Lang was born and raised in the Washington, DC area and ignited her passion for horses at Madeira's summer riding program when she was seven years old. Upon graduating from Madeira in 1985, Phoebe attending Kenyon College and then moved to San Francisco, raised her three children, and started riding again in her 30's. Phoebe has devoted the past 25 years to pursuing elite-level show jumping throughout the US, Canada, and Europe, reaching the FEI 3* level. She built her farm and training business, Zeitgeist Equestrian and Equstech, in Petaluma, CA, and has worked on developing several equine therapeutic devices. While Phebe has retired from riding competitively, she still owns and cares for six horses and has been spending time launching the breeding career of one of her former grand prix stallions. Guest: Dr. Lisa Metcalf, DVM/MS grew up on a horse farm in northern VA, and her lifelong passion for horses shaped a distinguished academic and professional journey. After attending Madeira and then earning her BA in Biology from Wesleyan University, Dr. Metcalf went on to obtain her DVM from The Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine and her MS in Endocrinology from UC Davis. Dr. Metcalf is a decorated and board-certified theriogenologist; a specialist in the practice of animal reproduction. Beyond her clinical work, she has held influential roles with organizations such as the Oregon Veterinary Racing Commission, the American Association of Equine Practitioners, and the Portland Mounted Patrol Unit. An internationally sought-after speaker and widely published author, Dr. Metcalf brings deep expertise, passion, and perspective to the world of veterinary reproductive medicine. Guest: Dr. Kimberly Brokaw DVM's passion for horses and animal science, fostered by the Madeira school, led her to pursue her BS in animal science at the University of Maryland. She then earned her Doctorate from Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Following her 15 years of service at the Walkersville Veterinary Clinic of Maryland, she currently brings her expertise to two impactful roles: as a Veterinary Medical Officer for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and as a passionate team member at Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue in Mount Airy, MD, a nonprofit organization devoted to rescuing and rehabilitating draft horses.Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Foxhall Equine and Great American Insurance Group Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast LIVE!

With current USDA rules on Salmonella in frozen and raw poultry products, the fight to combat microbial infection also is being waged on the hatchery level using research that ultimately could protect humans from some biological invasions. Dr. Margie Lee from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is involved in groundbreaking research on how the chicken microbiome allows chicks to fight off Salmonella after they hatch in a concept called competitive exclusion. Dr. Lee offers insights into how these findings are advancing the cause against Salmonella and how a seminar on earthworms sparked the concepts that ultimately could better protect other species by monitoring microbiome conditions.

Piper speaks with Dr. Chris Smith, DVM and Dr. Erin Margolis, DVM about everything that Foxhall Equine Rehabilitation Center has to offer. Piper also speaks with The Plaid Horse magazine writing contest winner, Elizabeth Woolsey, DVM about her experience as an equine veterinarian and fiction author. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: From a young age, Dr. Chris Smith, DVM was introduced to the world of equestrian competition and rode extensively in the National Barrel Horse Association. With the unique distinction of having been a rider himself, Dr. Smith found his career as an equine veterinarian combines his passion for the horse with his incredible veterinary skills in advancing safe equine sports. His dedication and diligence in aiding equestrian athletes and their riders has inspired him to create Foxhall Equine Rehabilitation Center, where he aims to guide each athlete to their utmost potential. Dr. Smith has created an amazing state-of-the-art equine center where your horse can receive full-range veterinary care, treatment for sports injuries, rehabilitation, strengthening & performance conditioning. Guest: Dr. Erin Margolis, DVM joined the Foxhall team in 2023. Dr. Margolis blends a love for horses cultivated in her MD upbringing with a passion for comprehensive equine care. After earning dual degrees in Biology & English Literature from Washington University, Dr. Margolis pursued her veterinary education at the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating with honors in 2012. With over a decade of experience as a sports medicine practitioner at MD racetracks and in ambulatory practice, Dr. Margolis has garnered a reputation for excellence in diagnosing & treating equine athletes. Her areas of interest include sports medicine and rehabilitation, ophthalmology & internal medicine. Guest: Elizabeth Woolsey, DVM grew up in Northern CA showing hunters & jumpers. She practiced equine medicine in CA and then for 30 years in Australia. From her experiences in Australia, she published professional articles on burns in horses, toxic plants & standing flank laparotomies in horses with small colon impactions. She retired and moved to Georgia where she began to write fiction about veterinarians incorporating some of her cases into her books. She is still active in her profession & writes and lectures to colleagues and students. Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: LAURACEA, Great American Insurance Group, American Stalls, Purina Animal Nutrition, BoneKare, Show Strides Book Series and Good Boy, Eddie 

Message our hosts, Kieran and Jose.Mitral valve disease is the most common heart disease diagnosed in dogs. Our understanding of it affects how we manage a wide range of scenarios, from asymptomatic heart murmurs detected at annual vaccination, to patients with respiratory signs or those about to undergo sedation or anaesthesia, or simply receive fluid therapy. Join Professor Michele Borgarelli, from the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, as he speaks to Kieran and Jose about an innovative dataset on over 6000 dogs with mitral valve disease, the LOOK-Mitral Registry, and how research like this can inform decision making in the clinic.

With new USDA rules on Salmonella in frozen and raw poultry taking effect, the fight to address microbial infection actually is also being waged on the hatchery level using research that ultimately could protect humans from some biological invasions. Our guest is Dr. Margie Lee, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. She also developed groundbreaking research on how the chicken microbiome allows chicks to fight off Salmonella after they hatch in a concept called competitive exclusion. Dr. Lee offers insights into how researchers are using these findings and how a seminar on earthworms led to concepts that could have implications in protecting other species by paying attention to microbiome conditions.

Lauren Trager-Burns is a Clinical Assistant professor at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Her residency was in Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Today she currently practices on performance horses from both the English and Western disciplines. Joe and Lauren sit down to discuss her career, equine orthopedics and recovery. Topics discussed include working with off the track thoroughbreds, the best recovery tools for your horse and the importance of a proper warmup.

On this week's show: Companion animals such as dogs occupy the same environment we do, which can make them good sentinels for human health, and DNA gives clues to ancient Maya rituals and malaria's global spread Contributing Correspondent Andrew Curry joins host Sarah Crespi to discuss two very different studies that used DNA to dig into our past. One study reveals details of child sacrifices in an ancient Maya city. The other story is on the surprising historical reach of malaria, from Belgium to the Himalayas to South America.   Next on the show, using our canine companions to track human health. Courtney Sexton, a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Population Health Sciences at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, talks about what we can learn from these furry friends that tend to be exposed to many of the same things we are such as pesticides and cleaning chemicals.   Finally, in a sponsored segment from the Science/AAAS Custom Publishing Office, Jackie Oberst, associate editor of custom publishing, interviews professors Miriam Merad and Brian Brown about the evolution of immunology in health care. This segment is sponsored by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.   This week's episode was produced with help from Podigy.   About the Science Podcast   Authors: Sarah Crespi; Andrew Curry   Episode page: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.zxgwbqo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show: Companion animals such as dogs occupy the same environment we do, which can make them good sentinels for human health, and DNA gives clues to ancient Maya rituals and malaria's global spread Contributing Correspondent Andrew Curry joins host Sarah Crespi to discuss two very different studies that used DNA to dig into our past. One study reveals details of child sacrifices in an ancient Maya city. The other story is on the surprising historical reach of malaria, from Belgium to the Himalayas to South America.   Next on the show, using our canine companions to track human health. Courtney Sexton, a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Population Health Sciences at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, talks about what we can learn from these furry friends that tend to be exposed to many of the same things we are such as pesticides and cleaning chemicals.   Finally, in a sponsored segment from the Science/AAAS Custom Publishing Office, Jackie Oberst, associate editor of custom publishing, interviews professors Miriam Merad and Brian Brown about the evolution of immunology in health care. This segment is sponsored by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.   This week's episode was produced with help from Podigy.   About the Science Podcast   Authors: Sarah Crespi; Andrew Curry   Episode page: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.zxgwbqo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In “How Pineywoods Cattle Bucks Big Beef,” Gravy producer Stephanie Burt takes listeners out to the rolling pastures of the South to meet Pineywoods cattle, a breed that's been grazing in the Southern region of the United States since the 1500s. The cow that some see as old fashioned is being considered in new ways when it comes to farming in the twenty-first century. Beef is big business in the U.S. In 2022, the country's beef consumption was the highest it's been since 2010, and the industry prizes big cows for efficient processing and big bottom lines. And this is despite the rise in what overall is termed “plant-based meat alternatives,” a response to the argument that raising cattle the way most American ranchers do, with mass production methods that don't take into account the health of the land, is a contributor to climate change. But not all cows are built the same, and one rare breed is gaining attention for its adaptability to the Southern environment. Pineywoods is well suited to the growing use of regenerative farming methods that are aiming to address beef-raising climate questions. It can positively impact a farm's ecosystem instead of harming it. Plus, it has an ability to withstand hot summers. And it tastes delicious.  In this episode, Burt talks to D. Phillip Sponenberg, professor of Pathology and Genetics in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, to find out what makes Pineywoods perfectly suited to the American South. She also introduces listeners to three cattle ranchers experienced with the breed: Cristiaan Steenkamp of BDA Farms in Uniontown, Alabama; Will Harris of White Oak Pastures in Bluffton, Georgia; and Mike Hansen of Ozark Akerz, a small farm in Coleridge, North Carolina. Together, they explain how Pineywoods contributes to the larger ecosystem of the South and how industry norms present barriers to its growth. Finally, chef Scott Peacock of Marion, Alabama, describes the distinctive flavor of Pineywoods beef on the plate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can goats threaten your health if you're a pregnant woman? If you are a woman, there are some specific precautions you should be taking with goats giving birth and also when using drugs for synchronization.Dr. Jamie Stewart, Assistant Professor at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine and a reproductive specialist, is talking about zoonotic diseases that are of special concern to pregnant women, including toxoplasmosis, chlamydia, campylobacter, brucellosis, and q-fever. We talk about wearing gloves, a face mask, and even eye protection to protect yourself from unexpected splashes of goat body fluids, which can contain infectious organisms that can threaten pregnancy and the unborn child.In addition to diseases, women of all reproductive stages can be affected by drugs like Lutalyse, Estrumate, and CIDRs when they come in contact with skin or mucus membranes. The potential for negative outcomes is much worse, however, for pregnant women.One of the things we forgot to mention in this episode is that you should never perform mouth-to-mouth on a newborn baby goat because of the risk of contracting a zoonotic disease, a topic that we did discuss in our episode on Infectious Causes of Abortions in goats.For more information, you can also check out our episodes on Zoonotic Diseases.See full show notes here >> https://thriftyhomesteader.com/goat-diseases-and-womens-health/To see the most recent episodes, visit  ForTheLoveOfGoats.comWant to support the content you love?Head over to -- https://thrifty-homesteader.ck.page/products/love-goats-tip-jarThanks for listening!No one ever said raising goats was easy, but it doesn't have to cost a fortune or drive you crazy! You just need the right information. Click here to learn more about our Goats 365 membership. Or see my other goat courses in Thrifty Homesteader Academy.

Have you ever had a goat get an udder even though you are 100% sure she has not been anywhere close to a buck so could not possibly be pregnant? Normally, goats have to go through pregnancy and have a baby before they produce milk, but it's not impossible for a doe to start making milk without getting pregnant.A precocious udder is one that fills up with milk even though the doe has not been bred. Most of these will just go away as mysteriously as they appeared with no intervention needed. However, that is not always the case.In this episode, we are talking to Dr. Jamie Stewart, Assistant Professor in Production Management Medicine at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, about what causes a precocious udder and what we should and should not do in managing it.See full show notes here >> https://thriftyhomesteader.com/precocious-udders-in-goats/To see the most recent episodes, visit  ForTheLoveOfGoats.comWant to support the content you love?Head over to -- https://thrifty-homesteader.ck.page/products/love-goats-tip-jarThanks for listening!No one ever said raising goats was easy, but it doesn't have to cost a fortune or drive you crazy! You just need the right information. Click here to learn more about our Goats 365 membership. Or see my other goat courses in Thrifty Homesteader Academy.

Travis Burns is an Associate Professor of Practice and Chief of Farrier Services for the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Travis Burns, the first guest ever on the podcast, returns to talk about the state of the farrier industry. Topics discussed include aluminum horse shoes, glue on horse shoes, 3D printed horse shoes and much more.

Is the Equine Veterinary Medicine Industry in Crisis? According to todays guests- the future of Equine Veterinary Medicine is BRIGHT! Listen in, Live from OEPS 2023.  OEPS, 'Opportunities in Equine Practice Seminar' returned to Lexington, KY with tremendous energy in 2023 after a decade hiatus.  Join Jodi in connecting with attendees, presenters and sponsors as we face the shortage of equine practitioners head-on.  Guests include,  Dr. Bill Rood brings us the history of OEPS, www.RoodandRiddle.com  Shelby Mosley, Student and Early Career Programs Coordinator with AAEP, explains the role and importance of AAEP, the American Association of Equine Practitioners, www.aaep.org  Drew Myers brings the perspective of an attending student from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, www.vetmed.vt.edu Dr. Ciera Guardia shares her insights as a former OEPS attendee, turned presenter, and her wildly successful career as a solo practitioner and owner of Guardia Equine Sports Medicine, www.GuardiaEquine.com Ally Bettencourt shares her story, from New England to Texas, and why she traveled from Texas A & M School of Veterinary Medicine to attend OEPS, www.vetmed.tamu.edu Sara Adcock, LVT represented OEPS Practice Sponsor Woodside Equine Clinic, where she serves as their Patient Care and PR Manager. Sara spent the weekend talking with attendees and sharing the passion of equine vet med! www.WoodsideEquineClinic.com Mandy Ayers and Nicole Gonzales, both students at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, are not only excited about Equine Vet Med, but also share some exciting news they received while attending OEPS! www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu  Dannie Surbaugh represented Industry sponsor Covetrus, and has been involved in every OEPS since the inception in 2003! www.Covetrus.com Drs. Nimet Browne and Caitlin Fletcher, both veterinarians with Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, share their experiences supporting OEPS attendees through the incredible tours and wetlabs throughout the weekend. www.Hagyard.com  Dr. Craig Lesser, a veterinarian with Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital served as the 2023 OEPS Seminar Host and wraps up the weekend, sharing why being a Horse Doctor is the best job in the world, and invites us back to OEPS 2024! www.OEPS.com / info@oeps.com   I am so excited to help YOU thrive! So get the ponies fed, fill those water buckets, grab your journal and let's grow girl! I'm going to help YOU Live Inspired, Fulfilled and Empowered!    Cheers! Jodi  Want to connect with Jodi?! www.JodiSpeaksLIFE.com www.LinkedIn.com/in/JodiLynchFindley Jodi@JodiSpeaksLIFE.com  

What do you do when your doe gets bred but doesn't get pregnant? There are a number of reasons why this can happen, and Dr. Jamie Stewart, Assistant Professor in Production Management Medicine at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, joins us in this episode to discuss five of the possibilities.We are talking about the causes and treatments for cystic ovaries and false pregnancy (pseudo-pregnancy), as well as how nutrition and some plants can negatively affect a doe's ability to get pregnant. Finally, we are talking about does that might not really be does, meaning they don't have a complete reproductive system or perhaps are intersex.To see the most recent episodes, visit  ForTheLoveOfGoats.comWant to support the content you love?Head over to -- https://thrifty-homesteader.ck.page/products/love-goats-tip-jar Thanks for listening!No one ever said raising goats was easy, but it doesn't have to cost a fortune or drive you crazy! You just need the right information. Click here to learn more about our Goats 365 membership. Or see my other goat courses in Thrifty Homesteader Academy.

Whether you are interested in finding buck service or renting out your bucks, you don't want to miss today's episode with Dr. Jamie Stewart, Assistant Professor in Production Management Medicine at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.Although it is important to be sure that all goats have tested negative for CAE, CL, and Johnes, that is only the beginning. Dr. Stewart is talking about a variety of diseases that can be transmitted during breeding. Some of them are not too serious, but others can cause long-term, tragic outcomes, such as an abortion storm in a few months.Dr. Stewart tells us how you can protect your herd from these diseases and what tests are available.See full show notes here >> https://thriftyhomesteader.com/risks-of-buck-service/To see the most recent episodes, visit  ForTheLoveOfGoats.comWant to support the content you love?Head over to -- https://thrifty-homesteader.ck.page/products/love-goats-tip-jarThanks for listening!No one ever said raising goats was easy, but it doesn't have to cost a fortune or drive you crazy! You just need the right information. Click here to learn more about our Goats 365 membership. Or see my other goat courses in Thrifty Homesteader Academy.

Cathy Santos, a student at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, is our guest for this episode. We refer to her as “our Cathy” as she is a student extern with the membership division for the AVMA. She tells us the story of being saved by a terrier and how it has led her to become a veterinarian. She discusses being empowered to try new things during convention week, imposter syndrome, and the interworking's of the AVMA. From social networking, making personal connections, giving lectures, our Cathy has experienced just a few of the endless opportunities available. We are so excited to share this conversation with you. Remember we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a ratings and review. You can also contact us at MVLPodcast@avma.orgYou can also follow us on social media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast

New restrictions on over-the-counter antibiotics used in livestock will start in June 2023. Until now, anyone could walk into a farm store and buy penicillins, sulfa drugs, and other antibiotics without a prescription, but that's about to change.In this episode, we talk to Kevin D. Pelzer, DVM, MPVM, a Professor, Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, about how these changes will impact goat owners and what they must do to prepare.The first thing to know is that it won't affect drugs used only in veterinary medicine, such as amprolium, used to treat coccidiosis in goats. It only affects antibiotics that are also used in human medicine. Dr. Pelzer lists all of the antibiotics that are being included in the new directive.We also talk about why having over-the-counter antibiotics was not the best idea to begin with. Although it allows owners to treat quickly, they may not always use the correct antibiotic because different drugs work on different organisms. So, you can't simply have a bottle of penicillin or a sulfa drug in your cabinet and assume that one antibiotic is going to treat anything that pops up.See full show notes here >> https://thriftyhomesteader.com/antibiotics-for-goats/To see the most recent episodes, visit  ForTheLoveOfGoats.comWant to support the content you love?Head over to -- https://thrifty-homesteader.ck.page/products/love-goats-tip-jarThanks for listening!No one ever said raising goats was easy, but it doesn't have to cost a fortune or drive you crazy! You just need the right information. Click here to learn more about our Goats 365 membership. Or see my other goat courses in Thrifty Homesteader Academy.

It can be scary for a goat owner to see something bulging from the vulva of a pregnant goat days or even weeks before the doe is due.In today's episode, we are talking to Dr. Jamie Stewart, Assistant Professor at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, about what causes vaginal prolapses, the different levels of vaginal prolapse in goats, when to use a prolapse retainer, and when to call the vet.Dr. Stewart also talks about the difference between a vaginal prolapse and a uterine prolapse, including when you can wait and watch — and when you have an emergency situation.And finally, we talk about the genetics involved and when it's a good idea to stop breeding a doe.See full show notes here >> https://thriftyhomesteader.com/vaginal-prolapse-in-goats/To see the most recent episodes, visit  ForTheLoveOfGoats.comWant to support the content you love?Head over to -- https://thrifty-homesteader.ck.page/products/love-goats-tip-jarThanks for listening!No one ever said raising goats was easy, but it doesn't have to cost a fortune or drive you crazy! You just need the right information. Click here to learn more about our Goats 365 membership. Or see my other goat courses in Thrifty Homesteader Academy.

All these years I thought we were just lucky to have never had a case of hoof rot in our goats, but in today's episode, I learned that luck has nothing to do with it.Dr. Kevin Pelzer, Professor of Production Management Medicine at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, talks about the bacteria that cause hoof rot and hoof scald in goats, how you know your goat has one or the other, as well as the treatment.We also talk about the prevention of hoof rot, which boils down to good biosecurity, and prevention of hoof scald, which means keeping your goats on dry ground.We also talk about laminitis, also called founder, and what causes it, as well as the treatment.Dr. Pelzer also gives us some bonus tips towards the end on how we can reduce the amount of time we have to spend trimming hooves.See full show notes here >> https://thriftyhomesteader.com/hoof-rot-in-goats/To see the most recent episodes, visit  ForTheLoveOfGoats.comWant to support the content you love?Head over to -- https://thrifty-homesteader.ck.page/products/love-goats-tip-jarThanks for listening!No one ever said raising goats was easy, but it doesn't have to cost a fortune or drive you crazy! You just need the right information. Click here to learn more about our Goats 365 membership. Or see my other goat courses in Thrifty Homesteader Academy.

Not only is a goat placenta very different from a human or horse placenta but how it functions is also different, as well as how it should be managed after birth.In this episode, we are talking to Dr. Jamie Stewart, Assistant Professor at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, about what the placenta does and how it functions in goats. Like all ruminant placentas, it is actually a big blanket of membranes and cotyledons, which is why it usually takes at least two hours after birth to be expelled but can take longer and is not cause for concern.We talk about what to do in case of retained placenta, including what does not work (although it is frequently attempted) and what you should never do because it will actually make the problem worse and could even cause death.See full show notes here >> https://thriftyhomesteader.com/goat-placenta/To see the most recent episodes, visit  ForTheLoveOfGoats.comThanks for listening!No one ever said raising goats was easy, but it doesn't have to cost a fortune or drive you crazy! You just need the right information. Click here to learn more about our Goats 365 membership. Or see my other goat courses in Thrifty Homesteader Academy.

Dr. Julie Settlage is the Equine Professional Services Veterinarian at Boehringer Ingelheim and is an ACVS board-certified large animal surgeon. She graduated from Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. She returned to her alma mater in 2009 as a clinical assistant professor, serving as section chief of the Large Animal Equine and Medicine Service. Dr. Settlage has been with BI since May of 2020 and in her current role gets to serve veterinarians in numerous ways; whether that's helping increase their knowledge around disease, providing workshops to develop leadership skills, or wetlabs to improve their psychomotor skills. In this episode we discuss:The importance of joint healthWhat horse owners can do to maintain jointsThe importance of continued learning for all those involved with horsesAnd more! This episode is brought to you by Boehringer Ingelheim.

Nationally, only about three percent of all veterinarians are Black, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Students at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg are working to change those statistics, as Roxy Todd reports.

Nationally, only about three percent of all veterinarians are Black, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Students at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg are working to change those statistics, as Roxy Todd reports.

Dr. Tosha Starke is a veterinarian and businesswoman in Virginia who is making waves in the veterinary community through her innovative businesses and advocacy. She founded All Four Paws Veterinary Relief in 2013 as a way to balance her passions of being a veterinarian and a mom. In 2021, while general practices and emergency clinics everywhere were overloaded with appointments and still hemorrhaging staff, Dr. Starke founded Vets To Pets Mobile Veterinary Service to alleviate some of the strain on local clinics while also making veterinary care more accessible to her community. Dr. Starke is a co-host on the Real Talk Unleashed Veterinary podcast that is dedicated to highlighting the issues in our industry and working towards meaningful change. In addition, she also mentors veterinary students at her alma mater, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, and serves on the board of several state veterinary associations.  Topics covered in this episode: Corporate dumpster fire Balancing parenthood and entrepreneurship Women in leadership Real Talk Unleashed Veterinary Podcast Taking back our profession Dealing with the guilt of not being able to take on or help every animal Links and Resources:  Visit the Vets to Pets website Visit the All Four Paws Veterinary Relief website  Listen and subscribe to the Real Talk Unleashed veterinary podcast Find her on Facebook @vetstopetsva Find her on Instagram @afpvetrelief Find her on LinkedIn @realtalkunleashed  The House Call Vet Academy links: Find out about The House Call Vet Academy online CE course  Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison  Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call, mobile, & concierge vets Get House Call Vet swag! Find out about the next House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference 2023 ticket sales are now open!!!! Date: February 18-19, 2023 Time: 8 am-6 pm (PST) Saturday & Sunday Music: In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg. Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg. Thank you to our sponsors! Rockin' Pets, Rollin' Vets PriVet Pet Care First Opinion Veterinary Ultrasound- Online CE courses on ultrasonography & machine selection Good Pharma Tea (Use code Harrison20 for 20% off your order!) Veterinary Recommended Solutions - Get a $200 gift card! Just mention this podcast when you set up a discovery call with VRS's medical director about their ethical & rigorously tested veterinary supplements. This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel

The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is one of the few locations in the world studying histotripsy, also known as high-intensity focused ultrasound or HIFU. This non-invasive therapy uses powerful sound waves to, well, basically disintegrate tumors. It may sound crazy, but it's a real thing, and there are even clinical trials in humans ongoing in Spain. Dr. Joanne Tuohy explains the method and the current studies that she is involved with. Current work is focused on osteosarcoma (bone cancer) and soft tissue sarcoma, but they are hoping to expand to other solid tumors in the future. While we don't yet know all of the answers and HIFU is far from being considered standard of care for dog cancer, dogs with bone cancer or soft tissue sarcoma may be eligible to participate in clinical trials and receive this therapy. Links Mentioned in Today's Show: Histotripsy for treatment of canine appendicular osteosarcoma clinical trial: https://vetmed.vt.edu/clinical-trials/current-studies/histotripsy-osteo.html Evaluating the ablative and biomechanical effects of complete tumor histotripsy ablation in canine osteosarcoma clinical trial: https://vetmed.vt.edu/clinical-trials/current-studies/histotripsy-osteo-no-amputation.html High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) ablation as single modality treatment for canine subcutaneous tumors clinical trial: https://vetmed.vt.edu/clinical-trials/current-studies/hifu-sts.html HeEV: Histotripsy-enabled Extracellular Vesicle characterization in canine soft tissue sarcoma patients clinical trial: https://vetmed.vt.edu/clinical-trials/current-studies/heev-histotropsy-sts.html Related Links: Dog Bone Cancer – Symptoms & Amputation & Treatments podcast episode ELIAS Cancer Immunotherapy for Dogs podcast episode Chapters: 0:00 Start 1:53 HIFU vs Diagnostic Ultrasound 8:08 Safety 13:49 Non-Thermal HIFU or Histotripsy 16:42 Potential Immune System Effects 19:53 Light Anesthesia 23:54 Pain Relief 26:46 Cancer Types 30:37 Aftercare 31:55 Clinical Trial Setup 36:49 In the Future 38:34 Dr. Tuohy's Top Advice About Today's Guest, Dr. Joanne Tuohy: Dr. Tuohy is a veterinary surgical oncologist and immunologist. She believes in the strength of a One Health approach to comparative oncology research to benefit both veterinary and human patients with cancer. The overall goal of her research is to improve cancer outcomes for veterinary and human patients via tumor ablation and immunotherapy, especially for patients with osteosarcoma. Specifically, her research team investigates the use of two non-thermal tumor ablation techniques – histotripsy and high-frequency irreversible electroporation (H-FIRE). Her research focuses on developing histotripsy as a tumor ablation modality for the primary tumor in osteosarcoma, and on developing H-FIRE as a tumor ablation modality for metastatic tumors in osteosarcoma. Additionally, her research also evaluates the immune response after histotripsy and H-FIRE ablation of tumors. Her research team utilizes veterinary clinical trials, preclinical models, and in-vitro systems to explore the ablative and immunomodulatory effects of histotripsy and H-FIRE. Virginia-Maryland College of Vet Med Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Veterinary students Taylor Emery and Kia Williams join the podcast to discuss the importance of and the process involved for establishing a new Student Chapter of the National Association of Black Veterinarians at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Guests: Taylor Emery & Kia Williams Host: Dr. Bobbi Conner Producer: Topher Conlan

We have a lot of episodes on various diseases that can be prevented by vaccines, but rather than tell you to listen to all of those episodes to figure out which vaccines your goats might need, we decided to have an episode devoted to all the vaccines your goats need — as well as vaccines they probably don't need.Dr. Kevin Pelzer, Professor of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, is talking about the CDT vaccine, which is for enterotoxemia type C and D, as well as tetanus, including dosages, timing, and frequency, including some that are off-label.He also talks about vaccines for campylobacter and chlamydia, which can cause abortions. Then we move on to vaccines for CL, sore mouth (orf), leptospirosis, pneumonia, rabies, and the new staph aureus vaccine for mastitis.See full show notes here >> https://thriftyhomesteader.com/vaccines-for-goats/To see the most recent episodes, visit  ForTheLoveOfGoats.comThanks for listening!No one ever said raising goats was easy, but it doesn't have to cost a fortune or drive you crazy! You just need the right information. Click here to learn more about our Goats 365 membership. Or see my other goat courses in Thrifty Homesteader Academy.

“Never give up on your dreams.” These words were made famous by former president of the United States, Barack Obama. Millions of children and adults alike were inspired by his speeches about hope, persistence, and resilience. One little girl in particular who took his message to heart? Nonyé Williams. Currently attending Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, she knows all about chasing your dreams. From working in the food court at the Toledo Zoo to graduating from Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Zoology and a minor in Video Arts, Nonyé Williams has always worked extremely hard. Vet Candy Radio is delighted to interview her on 21 Questions with Dr. Jill Lopez.   We love you for listening!   ▷ LET'S BECOME FRIENDS!! 

One of the most common questions I get during kidding season is, "why was this kid born dead?" Unfortunately, I can't answer that question because there are dozens of possibilities, starting with a long list of possible infections that can cause abortions, stillbirths, and neonatal death.As I was planning this episode with Dr. Jamie Stewart, Assistant Professor in Production Management Medicine at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, I thought we'd discuss all the possible infectious causes of abortion, but when I opened just one veterinary textbook and looked at the possibilities, I realized there was no way we could cover all of them in a single episode.Dr. Stewart and I decided to cover the most common causes that she sees in practice, and I added the diseases that I get the most questions about.In this episode, we are talking about the causes, symptoms, and diagnoses of chlamydia, q-fever, campylobacter, toxoplasmosis, Cache Valley virus, the goat version of hairy shaker disease in lambs, blue tongue, brucellosis, mycoplasma, e. coli, and strep. We also cover transmission, prevention, and treatment.While some of these diseases will affect only a single goat, others can cause an abortion storm, affecting potentially every pregnant doe in your herd. This is why it is so important to get a proper diagnosis if you have more than one doe giving birth prematurely or to stillborn kids.See full show notes here >> https://thriftyhomesteader.com/miscarriages-in-goats/To see the most recent episodes, visit  ForTheLoveOfGoats.comThanks for listening!No one ever said raising goats was easy, but it doesn't have to cost a fortune or drive you crazy! You just need the right information. Click here to learn more about our Goats 365 membership. Or see my other goat courses in Thrifty Homesteader Academy.

Although rabies in goats is not common, it is possible. In today's episode we are talking to Dr. Kevin Pelzer, a Professor of Large Animal Clinical Science, Production Management Medicine at the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech.We are talking about how goats can get rabies, as well as the symptoms, diagnosis, and vaccination options. Rabies in goats looks considerably different than the stereotypical rabid dog, and luckily humans are much less likely to get rabies from their goat on the rare occasion when a goat does get infected. Goats are also unlikely to give rabies to each other.Although there is not a rabies vaccine labeled for goats, we discuss the best option that is available, and why you should avoid the dog rabies vaccine.To see the most recent episodes, visit  ForTheLoveOfGoats.comSee full show notes here >> https://thriftyhomesteader.com/rabies-in-goats/Want to support the content you love?Head over to -- https://thrifty-homesteader.ck.page/products/love-goats-tip-jar

Prioritizing joint health is imperative to your horse's comfort, both under saddle and in the field. Join our host, Shoshana Rudski, as she interviews Dr. Erica Secor, of Cornell University, and Dr. Julie Settlage, of Boehringer Ingelheim. You'll learn about early signs of joint discomfort, equine osteoarthritis, joint injections, nutritional management of joint disease, and much more! This podcast is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Equine Health. About the Experts: Erica Secor, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS-LA, grew up riding and training horses in Vermont. She completed her undergraduate degree and veterinary school at Cornell University and completed her residency at the University of Illinois. After residency, she worked as a staff surgeon in private practice before returning to Cornell in 2021 for her PhD. She currently studies the immune system's role in osteoarthritis and is working toward improving diagnostic capabilities and understanding how arthritis varies among individuals, with the goal of identifying how to better tailor osteoarthritis treatment to individual cases. Outside of research, Secor enjoys trail running (there is a lot of time to come up with research ideas during 60-mile trail runs), riding her 24-year-old Morgan horse, Mocha, and hiking with her favorite dog, Annie, and favorite husband, Andrew.Julie Settlage, DVM, MSc Vet Ed, Dipl. ACVS-LA, is a board-certified large animal surgeon with a keen interest in sustainable equine practice. She joined the Boehringer Ingelheim Equine Professional Services team in 2020. Previously, she was the chief of the equine internal medicine and surgery service at Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, in Blacksburg. Settlage is a member of ACVS, AVMA, VVMA, AAEP, and VAEP and past president of the SWVVMA. Her clinical interests include general surgery and sport horse medicine.

Welcome to another episode of the Veterinary Business Success Show. Today, we are joined by Dr. Virginia Corrigan, as she discusses the outline of the new Bachelor's degree program she founded in Veterinary Technology at Appalachian State University.  Dr. Virginia earned a B.A. in Zoology with a minor in Neuroscience from Miami University in 2006, her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010, and her Master of Public Health degree with a focus in Human-Animal Bond studies from Virginia Tech in 2016. She has completed a 3-year post-doctoral residency program in advanced canine and feline practice at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, where she has since stayed on as a faculty member. Having recently joined Appalachian State University as the Director of a new Bachelor's degree program in Veterinary Technology, Dr. Corrigan considers herself fortunate to be in a profession amongst the most caring and compassionate people on earth. Join Brendan Howard and Dr. Virginia Corrigan as they discuss the general outline for the new Bachelor's degree program in Veterinary Technology and its importance - not only to the students but also to employers and veterinary organizations. Episode Outline [00:00] Episode Intro. [01:24] Dr. Virginia's quick career introduction [02:49] When did the first batch of students start taking the Bachelor's degree program in Veterinary Technology at Appalachian State University? [03:22] Dr. Virginia explains the goal of the new Bachelor's degree program in Veterinary Technology at Appalachian State University [04:16] Brendan asks Dr. Virginia to explain the differences between the current two-year program and the newly introduced four-year program. [10:50] Dr. Virginia explains the difference between a two-year in-person program and the four-year online program. [12:10] Where can students take practice lessons? [13:02] Brendan asks Dr. Virginia whether the lessons within the program are synchronized or not. [16:04] Dr. Virginia talks about the pressure points encountered while developing the new Bachelor's degree program in Veterinary Technology at Appalachian State University. [18:27] Ad break - http://vetxinternational.com/leaders (Our veterinary leadership program) [19:43] The episode resumes with Brendan asking Virginia to explain how students get the chance to get hands-on skills with the four-year degree program. [22:08] How does tracking differ between experienced and inexperienced students? [25:11] Dr. Virginia talks about the faculty members and their contribution to the design of the new program  [27:18] Benefits of the four-year degree program. [30:01] Title and description of the person in charge of the well-being at Appalachian State University. [34:28] Dr. Virginia talks about the team she works with and the positions yet to be filled. [38:00] Episode Outro - http://vetxinternational.com/leaders (Our veterinary leadership program). [38:44] The end. Sign up to http://www.vetxinternational.com/leaders (Leaders) to access the extended version of this podcast.  Connect with Dr. Virginia Corrigan Email https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiakiefercorrigan/ (LinkedIn) https://web.facebook.com/virginia.kiefer.14 (Facebook) 

Ben and Joe sit down with farrier Travis Burns.  Travis is an Associate Professor of Practice and the Chief of Farrier Services at The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.  Topics discussed include Travis's journey to become a therapeutic farrier, kertomas, laminitis, and the current state of the farrier industry.  

You can't help feeling hopeful after listening to Dr. Hidayah Martínez-Jaka's story. A recent graduate of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine and Immediate Past-President of the National Student American Veterinary Medical Association, she is a shining star in the veterinary profession! Although she didn't set out to be a leader, she found power in … Continue reading You're a Leader Even When You're a Follower – Dr. Hidayah Martínez-Jaka, DVM →

If you've ever wanted to add some genetics to your herd, but the cost of a live animal was out of your price range, artificial insemination is a great way to reach the same goal at a fraction of the price. In today's episode we are talking to Dr. Jamie Stewart, Assistant Professor in Production Management Medicine at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. We are answering all of the basic questions about artificial insemination, often called AI for short.How do you artificially inseminate a goat? There are actually three different types of AI, and Dr. Stewart discusses how each one is done, as well as the chances of success of each method and how much it costs. She also talks about some money-saving tips, such as splitting straws and renting space in a semen tank.See full show notes here >>  https://thriftyhomesteader.com/artificial-insemination-in-goats/To see the most recent episodes, visit  ForTheLoveOfGoats.comWant to support the content you love?Head over to -- https://thrifty-homesteader.ck.page/products/love-goats-tip-jar

If you told Virginia Kiefer Corrigan two years ago that she would walk away from a job teaching vet med at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine to start up a new veterinary technician program, I am sure she would have laughed. But, things during the last few years have changed for this mom of three under five, she's heading up a new program at Appalachian State University and she's on a mission to make learning fun! Check out the latest Vet Candy IRL podcast with host Shannon Gregoire and find out how Dr. Virginia is shaking things up for the better!   ▷ LET'S BECOME FRIENDS!! 

Dr. Joyce Harman was raised in the Washington, DC area. She started riding horses at a young age and this fueled her interest in veterinary medicine. She got her veterinary degree as a member of the first class at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in 1984. After graduation, she held positions studying equine exercise physiology in both England and Ireland. She returned to the United States to work in private equine practice in New Jersey before starting her own practice, Harmany Equine, in Virginia in 1990. She is certified in Acupuncture, Chiropractic, and Advanced Homeopathy. She incorporated these modalities into her equine practice while adding computerized saddle fitting services. She soon limited her practice to holistic therapies and also has written and lectured extensively for over thirty years. Dr. Harman was involved in the Therapeutic Options Committee for the American Association of Equine Practitioners and was part of the Alternative Medicine Task Force for the American Veterinary Medical Association, helping to write guidelines for the practice of Alternative Veterinary Medicine in the United States. Please enjoy this conversation with Dr. Joyce Harman as we discuss her childhood, veterinary education, interest in equine performance science, and the transition into the next phase of her long and distinguished career.

Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #110: Find the video for this and all episodes of Tripawd Talk Radio on the Tripawds Youtube channel. We are always excited to share news about cutting edge treatments for canine osteosarcoma and other limb cancers. Especially those proving successful as an alternative to amputation. So, today we're thrilled to learn about Histotripsy. That's a new non-invasive tumor treatment currently in clinical trial at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.  And, we have assistant professor and board certified surgical oncologist Dr. Joanne Tuohy to tell us all about it. Dr. Joanne Tuohy is a board-certified veterinary surgeon with a background in integrative cancer care and translational research. She holds a Ph.D. in comparative biomedical sciences (immunology) and is an assistant professor of surgical oncology at the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.Histotripsy is a tumor oblation technique that uses ultrasound technology but does not require any heat. As of this recording date (March 10 , 2022) Histotripsy treatment is currently only available in the clinical trials listed below.Episode Video:https://youtu.be/ogn_ujpvn78Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicinehttps://vetmed.vt.edu/Joanne Tuohy, DVM, PhD, DACVS–Small Animal https://vetmed.vt.edu/people/faculty/tuohy-joanne.htmlClinical Trial:  Histotripsy for treatment of canine appendicular osteosarcomahttps://vetmed.vt.edu/clinical-trials/current-studies/histotripsy-osteo.htmlTripawd Talk Radio Episode #108Cementoplasty and the Biocera-Vet Bone Substitute for Veterinary Orthopaedicshttps://downloads.tripawds.com/2022/02/25/theravet/Find All Tripawd Talk Radio Episodes & Subscribe:https://tripawds.com/radioSupport the show

This episode is made possible ad-free with the support of Purina Institute! We have a wonderful (but anxious) German Shepherd with chronic diarrhea that just isn't going away. Her owners would like to handle this without medications if possible. Veterinary nutritionist Dr. Raj Naik is here to talk about the case, our options, and the importance of considering the microbiome as we treat GI disease. LINKS Purina Institute Microbiome Forum: https://www.purinainstitute.com/microbiome-forum Purina Institute: https://www.purinainstitute.com/ Charming the Angry Client On-Demand Staff Training: https://drandyroark.com/on-demand-staff-training/ What's on my Scrubs?! Card Game: https://drandyroark.com/training-tools/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: drandyroark.com/shop All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Raj Naik developed a special interest in clinical nutrition while at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. After completing a rotating internship at a large specialty hospital in New Jersey, his love of nutrition brought him to the University of Tennessee to pursue specialty training in small animal clinical nutrition. Dr. Naik joined Nestle Purina shortly after completing his residency. As a Veterinary Communications Manager and one of several board-certified veterinary nutritionists at Purina, Dr. Naik serves as a liaison between Purina and the veterinary community. Outside of his day job, Dr. Naik recently served on the Board of Regents for the American College of Veterinary Nutrition. In his free time, you will find Raj attempting to entertain his son along with his wife, dog, and two cats.

An upset digestive system can lead to bigger problems, ranging from gastric ulcers to colitis to colic. Join our host, Michelle Anderson, as she interviews Dr. Alicia Long of the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center. You'll learn about the microbiome, gastric ulcers, diarrhea, colic, fecal water syndrome, and much more! This podcast is sponsored by Purina. Alicia Long, DVM, received her veterinary degree from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. She then completed an internship at Rhinebeck Equine in New York, followed by another internship rotating between the large animal internal medicine department at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University and the Massachusetts Equine Clinic, an ambulatory private practice. She completed a residency at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center in large animal internal medicine and is currently a fellow in large animal emergency and critical care.

Sarah Barrett, DVM, PhD, DACVP, is a native of Southwest Virginia and completed her BS in Biology and DVM at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech ('99 and '05, respectively). She practiced emergency medicine and critical care, followed by small animal day practice in Houston and Central Texas, before returning to Virginia Tech for a combined clinical pathology residency, culminating in board certification (2014) and a PhD in autoimmune glomerulonephritis (2015). She spent the next 5 years as a clinical assistant professor with a joint appointment at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine and Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, before transitioning to digital pathology and joining Zoetis in 2021. When not working in the office she spends her time wrangling her many animals and working on her lavender farm. 

In today's episode of That Vet Life Podcast, Dr. Moriah McCauley is joined with 4th-year veterinary student and president of the Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA), Hidayah Martinez-Jaka. Hidayah's journey into veterinary medicine began at age 14 when her family adopted a flock of chickens. With little veterinary support, Hydayah took it upon herself to care and treat the chickens, which in turn, sparked her love of veterinary medicine. “I fell in love with them as pets, and my passion for veterinary medicine grew from that. I love the process of diagnosing and healing animals. I love the science, too, as well as the merging of empathy and knowledge.” Hidayah is currently in her fourth year of veterinary school and is soon to graduate from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. During her time as a student, Hidayah has been breaking the mold in veterinary education and in 2020 was elected as the president of SAVMA - being the first woman of color and the first student from her college to ever serve in this position. Hidayah is using her platform to support other veterinary students - “I see leadership through SAVMA, not as a way to benefit myself but to lift other voices up”. In this episode, Hidayah goes into detail about her journey into veterinary medicine, the mentorship that has influenced her journey, and the type of mentorship she delivers herself.

If you told Virginia Kiefer Corrigan two years ago that she would walk away from a job teaching vet med at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine to start up a new veterinary technician program, I am sure she would have laughed.   But, things during the last few years have changed for this mom of three under five, she's heading up a new program at Appalachian State University and she's on a mission to make learning fun!   Check out the latest Vet Candy IRL podcast with host Shannon Gregoire and find out how Dr. Virginia is shaking things up for the better!   ▷ LET'S BECOME FRIENDS!! 

Veterinarian Tierra D. Price talks about her journey as a black Veterinarian and being the founder of BlackDVM Network. She is a recent graduate of Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, where she served as Vice President of her class and President of the Women's Veterinary Development Leadership Initiative. Tierra is currently a Community Medicine veterinarian in Los Angeles, California, but has a wide variety of veterinary interests including emergency/critical care, surgery, public health and lab animal medicine. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/koolkard/support

Travis Burns is an Associate Professor of Practice in the department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech. Travis is a Certified Journeyman Farrier with Therapeutic and Educator Endorsements from the American Farrier's Association. He is also a Fellow in the Worshipful Company of Farriers from the United Kingdom. Travis has served the American Farrier's Association in the past as President, regional director, chairman of the education committee, and tester. He currently serves as an examiner for the association's certification program.Tune in to learn about the American Farrier's Association, and the importance of using a certified farrier. Learn more about the AFA now by visiting americanfarriers.org/! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Because barber pole worm (haemonchus contortus) causes so many deaths among goats, we don't talk about other worms much. Barber pole is the worm that sucks blood and causes goats to become anemic, which can cause a goat to go downhill rapidly and even die.Goats can be walking around with a host of other worms in their body, however, and ironically most of those worms are unimportant and don't cause disease. So, why are we talking about them? Because most people think that all worms must be killed, and ultimately, the attempt to kill all the worms can result in the barber pole worm killing your goats.Since barber pole worm can become resistant to dewormers, we should only use dewormers when the health of the goat is being negatively affected by worms. The more we use a dewormer, the sooner barber pole is going to become resistant to that dewormer — and then barber pole can kill your goats.In this episode, I am talking about these common but unimportant worms with Dr. Ann Zajac, Professor Emeritus of Parasitology at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech. We're discussing tapeworms, threadworms (strongyloides), pinworms, whipworms, and lungworms, and why we don't usually need to be worried about their existence inside our goats.For more information:American Association of Small Ruminant Parasite Control Copper Oxide as a DewormerDeer Worms in GoatsNatural Parasite Control with LespedezaRoundworms and GoatsUsing Dewormers CorrectlyWorms During Kidding Season

Meet Dr. Tierra Price! This trailblazing graduate of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2020 founded and launched the Black DVM Network, a highly successful professional network and community for African American veterinary professionals. Her story is truly inspirational – listen here!

Dr. Kelly Esch is currently a Chief of Staff at Banfield Pet Hospital, Leesburg Village. She is a graduate of Christopher Newport University where she then went onto a Virginia Tech's Vet School, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Esch has known since she was a young child that she wanted to attend vet school and be a veterinarian. She has always had a passion for animals and even worked in a kennel to get more experience prior to vet school. She has been partnering with the Guide Dog Foundation to help raise puppies who then go on to be service dogs for the blind. Dr. Esch is an animal owner herself and talks about her Green-Cheeked Conure during her episode! So, click play and tune into this episode of Behind the Biography featuring Dr. Kelly Esch.

Dr. Tierra Price is a recent graduate of Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, where she served as Vice President of her class and President of the Women's Veterinary Development Leadership Initiative. She is currently a Community Medicine veterinarian in Los Angeles, California, but has a wide variety of veterinary interests including emergency/critical care, surgery, public health and lab animal medicine. As a veterinary student, in 2018, Dr. Price founded BlackDVM Network, a community that connects Black veterinary professionals for mentorship and advancing veterinary medicine. This safe space provides educational and networking opportunities for its members as well as a sense of belonging. Dr. Price's commitment to highlighting Black veterinary professionals is directly related to her desire for a mentor she could identify with. In her free time, she loves dancing, yoga, reading and soaking up the sun. Most importantly, Dr. Price believes we should be able to show up as our entire selves in our career. She hopes to inspire others with her drive, authenticity and confidence to boldly take on challenges in veterinary medicine. You can contact Dr Tierra Price at BlackDVM Network or on LinkedIn.

For this Top Vets Talk Pets Podcast celebrating Black History Month, we are excited to welcome in correspondent Dr. Tierra Price.  Dr. Price is a recent graduate of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine and the founder of Black DVM Network, an organization dedicated to helping all veterinary professionals achieve success.  Through the network Black veterinarians have a place to connect and grow to better serve their clients.  Find out more at blackdvmnetwork.com

Lab Rat Chat - Episode 17 with Dr. Sherrie Clark, Professor and Clinician at Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Purchase Lab Rat Chat merch and help support our podcast and biomedical research!https://labratchat.myteespring.co/In this episode of Lab Rat Chat, Dr. Sherrie Clark, a veterinarian and one of Jeff’s professors at Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine joined the show to talk about the important role that pigs (and other species) play in developing our ability to transplant organs from animals into humans. This episode hits on a lot of interesting points, from Dr. Clark’s very unique experiences including milking pigs to detailed and informative descriptions of what all is involved when it comes to animal-to-human organ transplantsTopics discussed in this episode:· Dr. Clark’s extensive background and experience throughout her education and career.· Why and how pigs are a good model to use for many different capacities throughout biomedical research.· How pig models can and are being used to study how to one day transplant organs from animals into humans.· The types of different organs that could be used for transplants from animals into humans and the complexities of making this a reality in the near-future.Notable quote:“The heart is similar size, a lot of the organs are very similar, the digestive tract is very similar, they’re just really a nice model"“My colleague got some grant funding and said, ‘What if we took fat and took it to the laboratory, started those stem cells on the process of rederiving into bone, and then we’re able to put those cells back into humans?”.”Sign up for the Lab Rat Chat newsletter!https://www.amprogress.org/raising-voices/lab-rat-chat/Follow us on Twitter! Facebook! Instagram!https://twitter.com/thelabratchat https://www.facebook.com/labratchat https://www.instagram.com/thelabratchat Resources & Links:· Americans for Medical Progress (https://www.amprogress.org/) · Americans for Medical Progress COVID-19 Resources (https://www.amprogress.org/covid-19-resources/)All Lab Rat Chat episodes are edited by Audionauts: https://audionauts.pro/ Support the show (https://www.amprogress.org/donate/)

Dr. Colleen Smith got her DVM from Ross University in 2004. Prior to Veterinary School, she was a licensed veterinary technician and worked at the teaching hospital for the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, Dr. Smith worked with Dr. Michelle Tilghman at Loving Touch Animal Center near Atlanta, Georgia. She was certified in acupuncture by IVAS in 2006. She then moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee and and worked as an associate veterinarian before starting her own practice, Chattanooga Holistic Animal Institute, in 2012. The practice offers both conventional and integrative care along with rehabilitation services. Please enjoy this conversation with Dr. Smith as we discuss her vet school experience, becoming interested in holistic medicine, starting her own practice, volunteering in organized veterinary medicine, and her consulting role for a company that produces CBD products for pets.

In this episode, Dr. Tierra Price joins the show. We discuss her journey and diversity within veterinary medicine. She is a recent graduate of Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, where she served as Vice President of her class and President of the Women's Veterinary Development Leadership Initiative. She is currently a Community Medicine veterinarian in Los Angeles, California, but has a wide variety of veterinary interests including emergency/critical care, surgery, public health and lab animal medicine. As a veterinary student, in 2018, Dr. Price founded BlackDVM Network, a community that connects Black veterinary professionals for mentorship and advancing veterinary medicine. Why veterinary medicine for you? What was your exposure to the career? Veterinary School & Admissions - what's working and not working. Her experiences at Virginia Tech and how she dealt with it. The foundation and progression of BlackDVM Network. What the community of veterinary medicine can be doing to become more diverse. Her soapbox topic on veterinary medicine, diversity, and inclusion. https://www.blackdvmnetwork.com/ (BlackDVM Network) https://www.instagram.com/blackdvmnetwork (BlackDVM Network Instagram ) https://www.linkedin.com/in/tierra-price-dvm-mph-b72998b6/ (Dr. Price's LinkedIn)

“I feel like the MPH is a degree that anyone needs if you are going to try to understand people and how they work.”Our guest today is Dr. Tierra Price. Dr. Price is a 2020 graduate from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Not only does she have her DVM, but she also completed her MPH while in school. As we recorded this episode, she was 1 day into her big move out to California to start her first job as a shelter veterinarian for the ASPCA. Dr. Price’s name may be familiar to you as she is also the founder of the BlackDVM Network, an organization that supports and connects black veterinary professionals. They have been making huge contributions to this profession! We learned so much about the mission of this organization and why it is so important, but we don’t stop there. Our conversation takes us all over the place, from dancing, to Netflix shows to organizational skills. This is an episode you won’t want to mis and we are so excited to share this journey with you!Remember we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a ratings and review. You can also contact us at MVLPodcast@avma.org You can also follow us on Social Media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcastTo learn more about the BlackDVM Network: https://www.blackdvmnetwork.com/

In today's episode, I had the pleasure of talking to Travis Burns. Travis is an Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech. He is a Certified Journeyman Farrier with both the Therapeutic and Educator Endorsements from the American Farriers Association. He is one of 6 Americans to become a Fellow in the Worshipful Company of Farriers by examination from the United Kingdom, the FWCF. He currently serves as the Chief of Farrier Services in the Equine Podiatry Service of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. 

This week on the Cone.... Dr. Andy Roark talks with Dr. Tierra Price and Dr. Jeff Tinsley about their journeys to become young leaders in our profession and the experiences they have had making their way as black veterinarians in a very white profession. Dr. Tierra Price is a recent graduate of Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, where she served as Vice President of her class and President of the Women's Veterinary Development Leadership Initiative. She is currently a Community Medicine veterinarian in Los Angeles, California, but has a wide variety of veterinary interests including emergency/critical care, surgery, public health and lab animal medicine. As a veterinary student, in 2018, Dr. Price founded BlackDVM Network, a community that connects Black veterinary professionals for mentorship and advancing veterinary medicine. This safe space provides educational and networking opportunities for its members as well as a sense of belonging. Dr. Price's commitment to highlighting Black veterinary professionals is directly related to her desire for a mentor she could identify with.In her free time, she loves dancing, yoga, reading and soaking up the sun. Most importantly, Dr. Price believes we should be able to show up as our entire selves in our career. She hopes to inspire others with her drive, authenticity and confidence to boldly take on challenges in veterinary medicine. Dr. Jeff Tinsley graduated from Vet school at Tuskegee University in 2017. He completed a Small Animal Rotating Internship in 2018 at the Blue Pearl of San Antonio, TX. He stayed in San Antonio for a year of General Practice, then moved to Louisville, KY for a one year Dermatology Specialty Internship with Animal Dermatology Clinic. He is now starting a Dermatology Residency and staying with ADC of Louisville for the next 3 years. Outside of vet med he enjoys supporting local restaurants, teaching crossfit and running with his dog “Renly”.

Hey guys! Thanks for clicking and listening in! As stated in the podcast, I am a current first year vet student at The Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. I want to take you guys along with me on this journey to becoming a veterinarian! I have a lot planned to make this podcast a close community to promote, educate and uplift minorities in the veterinary field! We will tackle topics such as finances, life balance, common misconceptions (and the truth) behind being a vet student (especially in the experience as a Black woman). I will be welcoming guest to the show too! My mentors, peers, friends and family! I hope you tag along. Please reach out with constructive (kind ^-^) criticism, topic suggestions or to be on the show! VetMedMelanin@gmail.com

In this episode, brought to you by HorseLinc, Executive Editor Jeremy McGovern talks with Travis Burns about his work at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, his work with the American’Farrier’s Association and his path to becoming a farrier.

This week on The Pet Buzz, Petrendologist Charlotte Reed and Michael Fleck, DVM, talk with Tristian Daughtery-Leiter, DVM at VCA Veterinary Emergency Service and Veterinary Specialty Center about the dangers of vaping to animals; Halloween & Costume Association's Michelle Buggy about Halloween and pet trends; and Megan Shepherd, DVM, of Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine about feline weight loss.

Even though biosecurity is a critically important subject, many poultry producers tune it out — for the simple reason that it bores them, said Nathaniel Tablante, DVM, a professor and poultry veterinarian at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Extension.

In this episode, we talk with farrier Travis Burns. He is a Certified Journeyman Farrier (CJF), holds the Therapeutic (TE) AND Educator Endorsements (EE) from the AFA, and is a Fellow of the Worshipful Company of Farriers (FWCF). He was recently elected as the president of the American Farriers Association. He is currently the Chief of Farrier Services at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia and has been shoeing horses professionally for more than 16 years.  In this wide ranging interview, we talk about how Travis got his start, lessons he learned from his early mentors, differences between the American and British certification exams, his vision for the next two years as AFA president, and several of his memorable experiences. You'll get a lot of insight from his experiences and his thoughts on how farriers can be more unified as a profession.