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Animal rights group SAFE released a video showing a bull bucking with a rider on its back and appearing to injure one of its hind legs. SAFE claims it is the fifth animal to be killed or suffer catastrophic injuries over the past four months of the rodeo season. Checkpoint contacted the Waimarino Rodeo Association and our inquiry was referred to Lyal Cocks, who's on the Rodeo Animal Welfare Committee. Cocks spoke to Lisa Owen.

Equine vets are at the heart ofequine welfare - working with owners to provide optimal health care and management whilst always striving to put the needs of the horse first.Our guest in this episode is equine vet Imogen Burrows, who graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2000. She is an equine first opinion vet in ambulatory practice and isthe current President-Elect of the British Equine Veterinary Association(BEVA). She is a Member of the  BEVA Education Committee and chairs theirEthics and Welfare Committee. She also represents BEVA on the BritishVeterinary Association Animals in Performance Sport Working Group. Imogen's professional interestsinclude animal welfare and ethics; education; clinical governance; internalmedicine; anaesthesia; ophthalmology and stud medicine. We felt that Imogen was ideallyplaced to chat about how equine vets navigate the complex landscape of equinewelfare, and we weren't disappointed - she packed so much wit, wisdom andpractical insights into our chat that the time just flew!Outside of work Imogen enjoys the outdoors:walking/mountaineering; skiing; scuba diving and more. And if you live in EastSussex or Kent you may come across her expressing her love of music by playingin brass bands!

We hosted Louisiana State Representative Dustin Miller where he discussed Governor Jeff Landry's new policy: Everything, Everywhere, All at Once. Representative Miller serves as the Chair of the Louisiana House Health and Welfare Committee. 

There have been calls for Ireland to ban Bully XL dogs after the tragic death of a young woman in Limerick this week. Would you agree?Andrea Gilligan is joined by Orla Murray, Chair of the Health and Welfare Committee at the Irish Kennel Club, Maureen Byrne, a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist and listeners to get their opinions.

Dr. Cathy Johnson-Delaney, DVM, primary author and editor of "Ferret Medicine and Surgery", assistant editor of the Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine, AEMV Chair for the Welfare Committee, and "Mother of Ferrets" talks to us about ferret hypo- and hyper-glycemia.  She answers such burning questions as:what is the cut off for hypoglycemia in a ferret?are all ferrets prednisolone deficient?what can we do to improve the quality of life of these bouncy, zesty, obligate carnivores?

Hosts: Leah Murray and Abby Osborne According to a new report by the Anti-Defamation League, antisemitic attacks have risen by 337%. Last week three college presidents were called to the carpet in Congress in front of the House Education and Welfare Committee to talk about the issue of antisemitism, which led to a lot of controversy. Leah and Abby bring it home and speak with Geoff Landward, Interim Commissioner of Utah State Higher Education Institution to discuss how all of this ties to Utah.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Abby Osborne Updates on Congress with Congressman Blake Moore Utah’s own Congressman Blake Moore is now serving as Vice Chair of the House Republican Conference for Leadership in the United States House of Representatives. He joins the show to share some unique insight on all the most important issues facing Congress right now. Former Utah GOP Chair Derek Brown announces run for Attorney General Derek Brown, former Utah GOP Chair and staffer for Senator Mike Lee, has declared that he is running for Utah’s Attorney General. This announcement comes just days after Attorney General Sean Reyes’s announcement saying that he will not be running for re-election. Derek joins the show to discuss what he plans on accomplishing if he does get elected. How the new candidate filing deadline may affect Utah’s politicians One of the things that happens in election season is that candidates have to file their intention to run. We’ve got a little bit of a change coming into our next cycle… in that the candidate filing deadline will come before the Legislature convenes on January 16. Jay Evensen, Senior Editorial Columnist with the Deseret News, joins the show to discuss what this means for current and future lawmakers. A Texas woman’s fight for an abortion Let’s talk about the story of Kate Cox, a woman who filed a lawsuit against the state of Texas to terminate her pregnancy when she found out it could be life-threatening to her. The Texas Supreme Court responded by ruling against her after she left the state to pursue the procedure. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas joins the show to give us a breakdown of this case. Antisemitism is on the rise… Is there a solution? According to a new report by the Anti-Defamation League, antisemitic attacks have risen by 337%. Last week three college presidents were called to the carpet in Congress in front of the House Education and Welfare Committee to talk about the issue of antisemitism, which led to a lot of controversy. Leah and Abby bring it home and speak with Geoff Landward, Interim Commissioner of Utah State Higher Education Institution to discuss how all of this ties to Utah. Google’s most-searched topics of 2023 We’re reaching the end of the year, so it’s time to reveal all of those end-of-the-year lists: Who’s naughty and nice; who listened to what music; and what we’ve all been searching on Google. Leah and Abby share what they are familiar with from these lists, before celebrating Abby’s final KSL @ Night show of 2023.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Abby Osborne According to a new report by the Anti-Defamation League, antisemitic attacks have risen by 337%. Last week three college presidents were called to the carpet in Congress in front of the House Education and Welfare Committee to talk about the issue of antisemitism, which led to a lot of controversy. Leah and Abby bring it home and speak with Geoff Landward, Interim Commissioner of Utah State Higher Education Institution to discuss how all of this ties to Utah.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Abby Osborne According to a new report by the Anti-Defamation League, antisemitic attacks have risen by 337%. Last week three college presidents were called to the carpet in Congress in front of the House Education and Welfare Committee to talk about the issue of antisemitism, which led to a lot of controversy. Leah and Abby bring it home and speak with Geoff Landward, Interim Commissioner of Utah State Higher Education Institution to discuss how all of this ties to Utah.

Dr. Cheryl Good is a small animal practitioner and Chief Veterinary Officer at Dearborn Family Pet Care in Dearborn Michigan. She graduated from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She was the medical director for the local animal shelter run by Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit for 25 years.  Dr. Good was a member of the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) Board of Directors for seven years and served as their president in 2019. She is a founding member of the Veterinary Virtual Care Association and the Chief Veterinary Officer of The Bridge Club. Dr. Good is a member of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association Animal Wellness and Welfare Committee and serves as a mentor with the MentorVet community. Find Dr. Good on Linkedin or by email cgood@vetcor.com  

There's a bill in the Idaho state legislature that is almost exactly what we need more of in America today. If enacted into law, it would make the administering of any mRNA vaccines illegal. The only thing I don't like about the bill is that it makes the act a misdemeanor when I believe it should be a felony.I talked about it for tomorrow's episode of The JD Rucker Show. Here's the story by JD Heyes from Natural News that breaks down the details:Idaho Legislators Introduce Measure Criminalizing COVID Vaccines Throughout the StateThe GOP-controlled Idaho legislature is taking the most radical step yet in regards to pushing back against the administration of increasingly risky, and some say even deadly, COVID-19 vaccines.As reported by KTVB7, “two Idaho lawmakers have introduced a bill to charge those who administer mRNA vaccines with a misdemeanor.”The House Health & Welfare Committee was presented with HB 154, which was sponsored by Sen. Tammy Nichols, R-Middleton, and Rep. Judy Boyle, R-Midvale, on February 15. The bill prohibits individuals from providing or administering a vaccine that uses messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) technology for use in humans or animals within the state.During her presentation to the committee, Nichols explained that the bill would make it a misdemeanor for anyone to provide or administer mRNA vaccines for use in humans or animals in the state of Idaho. Nichols expressed concern about the speed with which the COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna were developed and the lack of liability, informed consent, or data on mRNA vaccines. However, she later clarified that her remarks were specific to the two COVID-19 vaccines.“I think there is a lot of information that comes out with concerns to blood clots and heart issues,” Nichols noted, per the outlet.During the hearing, Nichols' statement that the vaccines were fast-tracked was questioned by Rep. Ilana Rubel, D-Boise, even though they clearly were; most vaccines take years to develop but the COVID jabs were rushed into arms in about a year under then-President Donald Trump's “Operation Warp Speed” program. Rubel said the vaccines allegedly survived testing (which, again, was rushed, and negative results were hidden) and then eventually approved by the FDA.Nichols said she finds it “may not have been done like we thought it should've been done.”“There are other shots we could utilize that don't have mRNA in it,” Nichols added.Messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines are a type of vaccine that uses a small piece of genetic material called mRNA to stimulate an immune response in the body. The mRNA provides instructions for cells in the body to produce a protein that is found on the surface of a virus or bacteria, which triggers an immune response. This immune response allows the body to build up immunity to the virus or bacteria without actually causing an infection, according to John Hopkins Medicine. The COVID-19 vaccines developed by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna are examples of mRNA vaccines.In November 2021, the British Medical Journal published a report alleging data integrity issues with the clinical trials conducted for the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech. The report was based on information provided by a whistleblower and corroborated by others involved in the trial.The allegations included falsified data, unblinded patients, inadequately trained vaccinators, and delayed follow-up on adverse events. The whistleblower, a former regional director for Ventavia Research Group, supplied the BMJ with supporting documentation, including audio recordings, emails, and photos.Ventavia was contracted by the pharmaceutical companies to assist with the pivotal phase III trial. The whistleblower claimed that she repeatedly raised concerns about patient safety, data integrity, and poor lab management to superiors. She also reported her concerns to the FDA and was subsequently fired on the same day for being “not a good fit,” which she said was the first time she had been dismissed in her 20-year research career.Among the information provided to the journal by Jackson was a recording of a late September meeting in which she met with two directors of Ventavia to discuss a possible FDA inspection. One executive said to Jackson: “We're going to get some kind of letter of information at least, when the FDA gets here … I know it.”A senior executive can also be heard in the recording explaining that the company could not quantify the number and types of errors that were being identified. “In my mind, it's something new every day,” the individual said. “We know that it's significant.”Sources include:* KTVB.com* NaturalNews.com* NATURAL NEWS This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit endmedicaltyranny.substack.com

We're joined by Wes Scroggins and Representative Bob Titus to discuss the good news regarding the abolitionists efforts in Missouri. For the first time in any State, we have bills for abolition in both the House and Senate!Our Website - where you can subscribe to our newsletter, and donate to the cause:https://abolishabortionmo.org/Actionable Items for our listeners:1. Continue to call Senator Rowden and ask him to assign SB356 to the "Health and Welfare Committee"- 573-751-39312. Call Speaker of the House Dean Plocker and ask him to assign HB818 to the "Children and Families Committee"- 573-751-15443. Contact Representative Titus and encourage him or ask him any questions you have about how to further get involved- 573-751-3833- Bob.Titus@house.mo.gov4. Please make plans to join us at the Capitol in Jefferson City on Wednesday, February 15th at 1PM for our annual abolitionist rally. Rusty Thomas will be our main speaker.Show Notes:1:35 - Introduction to Representative Titus4:20 - The good news regarding abolition in our State Legislature7:00 - Challenges to getting HB818 passed12:00 - What can others do to help pass both of these bills?16:20 - The current attitude in our Capitol regarding abolition22:00 - How to contact Representative Titus23:28 - How to pray for Representative Titus25:35 - Current actionable items for our fellow abolitionists29:10 - Closing thoughts

Hayden City Council Show Notes:Link to City of Hayden Meeting Agenda: (https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2366)List of citizen concerns for City of Hayden Stone Creek North Development project:The project that the City staff approved is not the same project the 2020 City Council conditionally approved. Non-conforming items and unauthorized changes include;Council approved the project based on a two year completion duration. Two years has passed as of 11/25/2022. City insists the project is a 5 year project. Logging and clearing has been completed and lies exposed to the elements. Logging operations have intruded into the wetlands and caused monetary damage to a Stone Creek resident's property.Up to 66 residential lots were approved. Current drawings have added 3 lots. The accessible areas of the required public parks has been reduced and displaced by building lots leaving inaccessible steep hillsides.Approximately 25 to 30 proposed lots are on classified wetlands and in a mapped flood zone. Failure to address Hayden Code 12-3-4,19d exposes new and existing off site properties to damage.The required second emergency egress right-of-way to Lancaster has not been established between Stone Creek North and Marks Development. A recent phone call to Northern Lakes Fire Department revealed they have not approved the project.The storm water design does not conform to Hayden Code 8-3-5B and channels surface water off site onto the adjacent Bear Creek, Stone Creek and Rocking R neighborhoods. Over 40 existing residents along the creek are threatened by erosion and sediment laden polluted waters.List of House Standing Committees (https://legislature.idaho.gov/committees/housecommittees/) Appropriations Committee, Daily, am Business Committee, Odd Days, 1:30 pm Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee, Even Days, 1:30 pm Ethics Committee, On Call, pm House Agricultural Affairs Committee, Even Days, 1:30 pm House Commerce and Human Resources Committee, Odd Days, 1:30 pm House Education Committee, Daily, 9:00 am House Health and Welfare Committee, Daily, 9:00 am House State Affairs Committee, Daily, 9:00 am Judiciary, Rules, and Administration Committee, Odd Days, 1:30 pm Local Government Committee, Even Days, 1:30 pm Resources and Conservation Committee, Odd Days, 1:30 pm Revenue and Taxation Committee, Daily, 9:00 am Transportation and Defense Committee, Even Days, 1:30 pm Ways and Means Committee, On Call, pm List of Senate Standing Committees (https://legislature.idaho.gov/committees/senatecommittees/) Finance Committee, Daily, 8:00 am Judiciary and Rules Committee, M, W, F, 1:30 pm Local Government and Taxation Committee, T, W, Th, 3:00 pm Resources and Environment Committee, M, W, F, 1:30 pm Senate Agricultural Affairs Committee, T, Th, 8:00 am Senate Commerce and Human Resources Committee, T, Th, 1:30 pm Senate Education Committee, M, T, W, Th, 3:00 pm Senate Health and Welfare Committee, M, T, W, Th, 3:00 pm Senate State Affairs Committee, M, W, F, 8:00 am Transportation Committee, T, Th, 1:30 pm Do you live in a small Idaho city (less than 3,000)?  Ed would like your help compiling statements of what makes Idaho unique…what makes Idaho, Idaho?  Please call Ed at (208) 209-7170 or email hello@idahospeaks.com and consider being a guest on the program.  Interviews happen over the phone.  If you are not comfortable talking on the program, then you can email your comments and Ed can read them on the podcast.SponsorDerek at Consumer Credit Auditors can fix your credit score and help you save money with lower interest rates.  Call (208) 601-6069.  Visit consumercreditauditors.com for more information.Idaho Speaks needs your help!  Sponsors are helping support program operations by helping us pay for the costs of running an internet radio program.  Please help us by supporting our sponsors.  You can see a list of sponsors on our website when checking out episode show notes.  If your business would like to be featured along with podcast content, please call Ed at (208) 209-7170.  We have very affordable sponsor packages that is small business budget friendly.

State Senator Fred Mills, chair of the Senate Health and Welfare Committee, joins Discover Lafayette to talk about recent news concerning the effectiveness of the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services ("DCFS"), in particular Child Protective Services, after recent news of the deaths of two toddlers, each two years of age. One died following his third fentanyl overdose and the other was found in a trash can after dying from blunt force trauma. These tragic deaths caused the operations of DCFS to come under intense scrutiny as legislators pushed for answers. The Senate Health and Welfare Committee is calling a series of oversight meetings every six weeks to discuss and monitor the agency's handling of child welfare cases. Senator Mills says the purpose of the oversight is to have DCFS come up with a game plan for improvement, provide a timeline to achieve their goals, and also inform on the return on investment in changes made. Chronic underfunding has left the agency short-staffed for years with the budget being slashed under the administration of Gov. Bobby Jindal. Senator Mills also says that current and former employees report that the agency's environment is 'toxic" and staffers are working 17 to 18 hours per day. There is a 25% attrition rate at DCFS yet only about 7.8% report leaving over pay issues; people leave because of work conditions. Employees report that supervisors at high levels don't understand what caseworkers in the field experience. Mills did note that there has been conflicting testimony from supervisors who say they are working to put all hands on deck to address the shortage of staff. DCFS receives about 100,000 calls per year from physicians, teachers and laypeople reporting potential cases of abuse with about 20,000 of those calls turning into cases to be handled. With high-risk Level 1 reports of abuse, DCFS has a statutory mandate to react within 24 hours and staff members report that there is not enough manpower to handle the volume as well as these mandated timelines. With 400 authorized jobs not being filled currently, each case worker is pushed to the maximum. In 2008, DCFS had 5,242 employees; in 2021 it had 3,561 full-time workers. Senator Mills reports that the majority of the calls requesting help for children are from the East Baton Rouge and New Orleans area. August and September of each year see a huge spike in calls to DCFS as children are returning back to school and teachers and physicians interact with the young ones. Senator Mills gets many calls from grandparents asking for help as they witness their grandchildren struggling in abusive environments; their own children (the parent) may be on drugs, the family is dysfunctional, and the children are in danger. They ask, "What can we do?" The average entry-level age of a caseworker is 35 as DCFS experiences trouble hiring people right out of college. The Senate Oversight Committee asked if outreach in all 64 parishes was being done to recruit through special job fairs and working with local economic development agencies. There has also been talk of modifying job requirements to be able to entice people to come to work. Currently, a social worker degree is required but older workers who have been with DCFS for 30 to 40 years say they have no degree, just experience and a great passion for the work. These older, seasoned workers feel DCFS is spending too much time trying to recruit based on education when the agency is unable to fill positions. They say, "If you have attrition and can't fill positions, what you're offering is not selling." DCFS is working to add a team approach to handling cases and reports of abuse. Importantly, a medical component to assist the caseworkers was reported this week as 50 positions are to be filled to add nurses to make home visits to families where the infants were exposed to drugs in utero. Senator Mills also said that retired law enforcement officials could be hired t...

The first case of monkey pox is confirmed in Mississippi. What officials have to say about the new health emergency.And the chair of the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee calls for a federal investigation into TANF fraud.Plus, how one group is trying to fight the mental health stigma in the Black community. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On Thursday, the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee held a hearing on Senate Bill 501, a measure that would restrict access to an array of public assistance programs, such as Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The bill's main advocate wasn't a Kansas legislator: It was the Florida-based Opportunity Solutions Project, the lobbying branch of Koch-linked Foundation for Government Accountability. And the cost of a bill meant to restrict access to lifesaving programs for families? Some $27 million for administration. Opinion editor Clay Wirestone is joined by Kansas Appleseed's anti-hunger campaign director, Haley Kottler, to talk about the bill, its potential effects and what went down during the hearing.

Louisiana has been slow to join a majority of American states now regulating marijuana in medical programs. In January, the two-year old program began offering raw cannabis – or flower product – to its patients. But so far, it's been a bumpy road, with long lines, high prices, substitutions, and waits for up to a week.  Yesterday, the Louisiana House Health and Welfare Committee held a hearing on medical marijuana programs. Today, the House's Medical Marijuana Commission chair, Rep. Joe Marino of Gretna, tells us why these programs have been slow moving, and what he hopes to do about it. And we hear an update on Louisiana's weather from Meteorologist, Dan Holiday. Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Karl Lengel. Our producer is Alana Schreiber and our digital editor is Katelyn Umholtz. Our engineers are Garrett Pittman, Aubry Procell, and Thomas Walsh.  You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at 12:00 and 7:30 pm. It's available on Spotify, Google Play, and wherever you get your podcasts.  Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Renee Shaw talks with her guests about school choice. Guests: Andrew Vandiver, president of EdChoice Kentucky; State Sen. Ralph Alvarado, Republican from Winchester, chair of the Senate Health and Welfare Committee; State Rep. Tina Bojanowski, Democrat from Louisville, member of the House Education Committee; and Eddie Campbell, president of the Kentucky Education Association.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE ·       According to Collette Martin, a practicing nurse who testified before a Louisiana Health and Welfare Committee hearing December 6, 2021, children are having “terrifying” reactions to the COVID shot, yet her concerns are simply dismissed·       The average number of adverse event reports following vaccination for the past 10 years has been about 39,000 annually, with an average of 155 deaths. That's for all available vaccines combined. The COVID jabs alone now account for 983,756 adverse event reports as of December 17, 2021, including 20,622 deaths — and this doesn't include the underreporting factor, which we know is significant·       Children are at risk for potentially lifelong health problems from the jab. Myocarditis (heart inflammation) has emerged as one of the most common problems, especially among boys and young men·       Myocarditis is inversely correlated to age, so the risk gets higher the younger you are. The risk is also dose-dependent, with boys having a six fold greater risk of myocarditis following the second dose·       British data show deaths among teenagers have spiked since that age group became eligible for the COVID shots. Between the week ending June 26 and the week ending September 18, 2020, 148 deaths were reported among 15- to 19-year-olds. During those same weeks in 2021, 217 deaths occurred in that age group — an increase of 47%Support the show (https://paypal.me/dryohoauthor?locale.x=en_US)

This is a brief overview on what occurred in the Heath & Welfare Committee hearing on 12/06/2021.The committee voted against implementing the new rule that the Louisiana Department of Heath is putting forth. The rule involves making the Covid Vaccinations as a "Requirement" for students 16 years old and older. Unfortunately, the word is the Governor is going to rule against the Committee and the parents and veto this which would make the rule active sometime in the next school year.  The good news is, the LDH is making it very easy for parents to file for an exemption but pay close attention to the verbiage in the exemption. The LDH defines an "Outbreak," as only 2 cases.

Yesterday, at the House Health and Welfare Committee meeting, Louisiana Department of Health's State Health Officer, Dr. Joseph Kanter, hit a brick wall. The very first step in providing a solution […]

Patrick Madden hosted this Monday's episode of Louisiana Considered. Gulf States Newsroom health care reporter Shalina Chatlanireports on the drastic decline in testing for HIV in some southern states during the pandemic, which experts say could lead to an increase in cases of HIV/AIDS in the next few years. In Louisiana, HIV testing has declined 33% since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Proactive screening for HIV is one of the best tools individuals have to prevent passing along the disease to others and to begin treatment as soon as possible. WWNO/WRKF capitol access reporter Paul Braungives us the latest news from a heated Health and Welfare Committee meeting at the state capitol where several meeting attendees refused to wear masks. Some attendees were removed from the chamber after refusing to wear masks in a setting where social distancing was not possible. In an interview aired on American Routes Shortcuts on August 13th, host Nick Spitzerasks jazz pianist Ramsey Lewiswhat it means to be cool. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Melanie Barham is a veterinarian, project management professional, and is an MBA Candidate in Sustainable Commerce. She has completed over 40 qualitative interviews with veterinarians who have made career transitions or made changes in their lives to be more satisfied in their careers. She's counselled many veterinary professionals in negotiations, shifting mindset, and changing careers. Melanie started The DVM Project in 2017. Originally intended as a blog after she left the equine industry, The DVM Project has grown into a career counselling service providing veterinary specific counselling and coaching to veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and students (veterinary students and technician students). They offer courses, events, and career coaching alongside their community of over 2500 veterinary professionals. More recently, she has also been developing market strategies for companies in the veterinary space, and was one of the 3 organizers of the Global Veterinary Career Summit. She is also the co-chair elect of the USAHA Committee on Workforce Development, past president of the Canadian Animal Health Laboratorians Network, and past co-chair of the Equestrian Canada Health and Welfare Committee. In our broad conversation with Melanie we dive into: Melanie's unique career path and how its shaped what she's doing today Making life decisions and career shifts as a result of changing life circumstances The benefits of getting a project management professional designation Taking on an MBA while being a parent and what she learned doing so The genesis and execution of the Global Veterinary Career Summit What is the DVM Project? Melanie's perspective on how the DVM Project has grown over time How Melanie approaches tackling projects with multiple steps The Impact Round! Thank you to Melanie for joining us on the show! If you'd like to find out more about The DVM Project or connect directly with Melanie you can do so here: https://www.thedvmproject.com/ melanie@thedvmproject.com Facebook @thedvmproject Instagram @thedvmproject https://www.thedvmproject.com/ If you are interested in finding out more about that Global Veterinary Career Summit check it out here: https://www.globalveterinarycareersummit.com/ And lastly, you can also check out our companion episode where Jonathan and Mike were interviewed on Melanie's podcast: https://buff.ly/3doGOrq If you liked the show and want to stay in the know, please subscribe to the podcast on the listening platform of your choosing. Want to join our community of like-minded Veterinary Professionals? Send us an email at theveterinaryprojectpodcast@gmail.com and we'll get you connected to our private Veterinary Project Facebook group. Any questions, comments, feedback, or requests for guests can also be sent to theveterinaryprojectpodcast@gmail.com. Thank you for listening and we look forward to seeing you next Wednesday for another episode of The Veterinary Project Podcast! - Jonathan Leicht, DVM and Michael Bugg, DVM

Over the next year, each Twelve Moments will highlight the role of music and sound in spiritual practices, and how these practices sustain us in the face of current challenges and injustices. For the month of April, the Rothko Chapel presented a meditation in the Zarathushti tradition, led by Kaemerz Dotiwala of the Zoroastrian Association of Houston. This session was focused on The Gathas, seventeen hymns composed by poet-prophet Zarathushtra around 1200 BCE that form the core of Zarathushti liturgy. About the Twelve Moments series Since 2005, the Rothko Chapel has shared a monthly contemplative practice featuring different spiritual and faith traditions. Taking place on the first Wednesday of each month from 12-1pm, this series engages teachers and religious leaders from the greater Houston community, providing opportunities to learn more about specific traditions and participate in a contemplative practice. About the presenters The Zoroastrian Association of Houston (ZAH) was established in 1976 to promote the religious, social, and cultural aspects of the Zoroastrian faith. ZAH is fortunate to have in the local Mobeds (priests) who conduct religious services, ceremonies, and rituals; numerous individuals whose serve on executive boards and committees (i.e. youth, sports, Sunday school, religious services, outreach,Golden Group & Library) provide leadership and vision to growing community and countless active members who through their participation, initiative, and hard work are committed to building a strong community. Kaemerz P. Dotiwala is the President of Mazda Yasni Zarathushti Dar-E-Meher Funds, a non-profit organization established to construct the first consecrated Dar-E-Meher (Fire Temple) in the Western World. Kaemerz has been a resident of Houston since 1975 and is one of the founding members of the Zoroastrian Association of Houston. He has served on its Executive Committee for many years and presently serves as its Chairperson on the Outreach Committee. Kaemerz teaches Sunday School and has been instrumental in founding the Zoroastrian Association Of Houston Youth Group. He has served on the Zoroastrian Association of Houston's Building Fund Committee, and chaired its Fund Raising and Finance Committee. Kaemerz was a Founding participant of The Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America (FEZANA) as well as the representative from ZAH. Kaemerz also served as the first Chairperson of FEZANA’S Zarathushti, Unity and Welfare Committee. This committee was instrumental in resettling Zarathushti refugees from Iran in North America.

"It was like you were trying to build a car on I-10 going 100 miles an hour and you just started with the motor." Senate Health & Welfare Committee Chair Fred Mills joins us on the latest "Sounds of Session" to discuss everything from PPP loans to the COVID-19 vaccine. Sen. Mills, who is a banker and pharmacist in addition to his work at the Capitol, brings both his unique perspective and Cajun humor to the conversation.

As the state's only Level I trauma center reaches capacity and its staff grows fatigued, administrators call for another statewide mask mandate.Then, the state health officer meets with members of the Senate to discuss vaccine distribution.Plus, college students return home after an unorthodox semester. We talk to one senior about her experience.Segment 1:Health care leaders at the University of Mississippi Medical Center say the number of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations is steadily increasing. Mississippi saw it's highest single day total on Saturday with 1,972 new coronavirus cases reported by the health department. Hospitalizations were also up 32 percent last week. Dr. Lou Ann Woodward of UMMC says with daily cases creeping close to the 2,000 mark, it's only a matter of time before the state surpasses it.Segment 2:Mississippi is expected to get about 90,000 doses of coronavirus vaccines to distribute by late December. Pharmaceutical manufacturer Pfizer has a vaccine being reviewed by the Federal Drug Administration under an emergency request. State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs is optimistic by the end of the year a handful of vaccines could be approved by the FDA. He appeared before the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee yesterday to update them on the process.Segment 3:After what can be considered an unorthodox semester, many of Mississippi's college students are returning home. Virtual classes, cancelled sports seasons, and quarantines have made campus life different for many. And now a longer than usual winter break awaits them. Nicole Lanelli is a Senior at Mississippi State. She shares how this fall semester compares to others. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I sit down for a quick chat with Dr. Melanie Barham. We discuss her journey to creating The DVM Project and her more recent co-creation of The Global Veterinary Career Summit. Dr. Barham gives us the ultimate motivatation to think outside of the veterinary practice box!...Dr. Barham's Bio!Melanie is a veterinarian, Project Management Professional, and MBA candidate in Sustainable Commerce. She completed a large research study in 2020 of over 1000 veterinarians worldwide on their career paths, and has completed over 40 qualitative interviews with veterinarians about their career paths, making her uniquely positioned to deeply understand the opportunities available in vet med and how to achieve success. An engaging career consultant, instructor, and facilitator, Melanie has helped hundreds of veterinarians find their best path in veterinary medicine, land bigger roles and raises, and more recently, she has helped small business owners with the addition of MBA skills to her toolkit. She is currently working on certification as a Neurolinguistic Practitioner and as a Coach. Her full LinkedIn profile can be accessed here.Melanie grew up outside of Ottawa, Canada on a farm with multiple animals. After veterinary college, Melanie practiced in the US and Canada as an equine veterinarian on performance horses. In 2014, Melanie left clinical practice to coordinate and build the Ontario Animal Health Network, an innovative, relationship based approach to surveillance and communication. She also instructs at the Ontario Agricultural College in the Bachelor of BioResource Management Program. She started the DVM Project in 2017 to help fellow veterinarians explore the options available and how to get there, along with a Facebook Community to discuss career growth. She is the past president and conference chair of the Canadian Animal Health Laboratorian's Network, Ontario Association of Equine Practitioners, and past chair of the Equestrian Canada National Health and Welfare Committee. In her spare time, she has a beekeeping yard with her partner Tim, enjoys riding horses, and spending time outside with her two children....Links to check out!-https://www.thedvmproject.com/-https://www.globalveterinarycareersummit.com/-Vets: Stay, Go, Diversify-Veterinary Careers...Ways to connect with The Whole Veterinarian!Instagram: @thewholeveterinarianFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholeveterinarian/Email: thewholeveterinarian@gmail.comwww.thewholeveterinarian.com....Music Credit: Journey of Hope by Alexander Nakarada

On today’s show, we go on a dive into the dark side of humanity as I am joined by veterinary forensics expert, Dr Melinda Merck. Dr Merck is the owner of Veterinary Forensics Consulting in Austin, which supports law enforcement by tackling crime scene investigation as well as the examination of live and deceased victims. She helps with large scale operations including exhumations of burial sites and examination of skeletal animal remains. She frequently testifies as a veterinary forensic expert for animal cruelty cases around the country including the high profile and successful conviction of NFL player Michael Vick. The fearless Dr. Merck, a Michigan State University veterinary graduate, also trains veterinarians, attorneys, and police officers around the world on the use of veterinary forensics in the investigation and prosecution of animal cruelty cases, and the important link between this and domestic violence. She serves on the WSAVA Animal Wellness and Welfare Committee, is the Past President of the Board of Directors for North American Veterinary Community, and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. Plus, my favourite to last she is a member of the International Association of Blood Stain Analysts - if you’re thinking Dexter right now, I suspect you are not alone! In addition to her incredible list of accolades, Dr Merck is the author of “Veterinary Forensics: Animal Cruelty Investigation, the co-author of “Veterinary Forensic Investigation of Animal Cruelty: A Guide for Veterinarians and Law Enforcement,”. Now, just before we jump into the episode, I just wanted to drop a quick word from today's show sponsor which is my brand new VetX:Leaders training group. If you are a manager in, or owner of, a vet practice and people are your biggest challenge then VetX:Leaders was designed for you. The program is a complete personnel management system where you will learn how to create vision & strategy, hire effectively, and lead your team so you create a positive culture that brings results. This is a unique deep dive into the world of high performance and I will be your personal mentor throughout. There is a four-module training course supported by with weekly live coaching sessions and toolkits to ensure you bring your plans to life and take back control of your practice. To learn more and apply to join, then head to vetxinternational.com/leaders. Now back to the show... This interview ranks as one of my favourite interviews on so many levels. If you are not drooling with excitement at what is in store in this episode then I recommend you immediately check your pulse. So sit back and enjoy this conversation with the brilliant Dr Melinda Merck and the fascinating, but quite creepy, world of veterinary forensics.

On today's call we were honored to have Representative Dustin Miller to give us a brief recap of the current legislative session. Rep. Miller is a 2nd term member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, representing District 40. Miller first assumed office on January 11, 2016. He earned a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, a Master of Science in nursing from Southern University, and went on to become a family nurse practitioner. For the 2019-2020 legislative session Representative Miller has been assigned to the following committees: Louisiana State Legislature Joint Legislative Budget Committee, House of Representatives' Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture and Rural Development Committee House of Representatives' Appropriations Committee, and serves as the Vice Chair of the House of Representatives' Health and Welfare Committee.

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Legislators discuss bills to grant visitation rights to siblings in state custody, regulate smoking, and allow scholarship tax credits. The Senate Health and Welfare Committee hears testimony from Passport Health Care, while marijuana activists rally in the Rotunda. Freshman lawmakers from Louisville and Catlettsburg outline their legislative priorities.

Legislators discuss bills to grant visitation rights to siblings in state custody, regulate smoking, and allow scholarship tax credits. The Senate Health and Welfare Committee hears testimony from Passport Health Care, while marijuana activists rally in the Rotunda. Freshman lawmakers from Louisville and Catlettsburg outline their legislative priorities.

Healthcare in Louisiana is always front and center in the news. Now that medical marijuana is legal and will be available in 10 dispensaries throughout the state, it’s the perfect time to visit with State Senator Fred Mills, the driving force behind the legalization of the medical use of cannabis with a doctor’s “recommendation.” Senator Mills is a dedicated public servant who has represented District 22 covering portions of Lafayette, St. Martin, St. Landry and Vermilion parishes since 2011. Prior to that he represented District 46 of the House of Representatives and served as a member of the St. Martin Parish Council. Mills serves as Chair of the Senate Health and Welfare Committee along with numerous other committee assignments. He is President and CEO of Farmers Merchants Bank & Trust. A licensed pharmacist, he is the owner of Cashway Pharmacy in Parks, and is well-known for his humorous pharmacy ads depicting the infamous “Taunte Pills.” He is known for taking on tough issues at the legislature as well as for his generous and kind spirit. Medical marijuana has an interesting history. It was first technically legalized in Louisiana in 1978, and again in 1991, authorizing treatment for glaucoma, chemotherapy side effects, and spastic quadriplegia, but rules were never implemented by the Department of Health and Hospitals on how to cultivate and dispense it. The law allowed a doctor to prescribe it, but there was no place to legally fill the prescription. As Executive Director of the Louisiana Board of Pharmacists in the late 1990’s, Mills became interested in the topic as he began to receive many calls about medical marijuana. The issue was tricky: If people could get their hands on it, it was “legal,” but there was no regulated framework for cultivating, distributing and dispensing the product. Patients clamoring for this highly effective method of relieving pain and symptoms were out of luck in Louisiana. As a state senator, Mills once again began hearing from people statewide about the need for legalizing medical marijuana; and in 2014, the political climate nationwide was becoming more accepting of legalization for medicinal purposes. With persistence, Sen. Mills was finally able to gain passage of legislation legalizing medical marijuana with the passage of Act 261 in 2015. The legislature selected the agriculture centers at LSU and Southern University to be the only legal growers in the state. Both schools have entered into contracts with private companies to ensure compliance with government-mandated production standards. One plant can generate 120 doses of oil for delivery to patients. Grown in a pod type of sterile environment, the marijuana will be tested by our State Department of Agriculture and should be available in November 2018. After 40 years of anticipation, medical marijuana will finally be available. Only ten dispensaries are authorized to operate throughout the state, a compromise reached so that state law enforcement can adequately monitor the product. Under the law, a licensed physician will “recommend” the marijuana so that the patient can use it for management of symptoms. While there is a celebration about the advent of legal medical marijuana, concerns still exist as Marijuana is listed as a Schedule 1 drug which is illegal under federal law. Mills explained the irony is that the federal government has its own patent on marijuana. Schedule 1 is the “worst” type of listing as this is the same category as heroin which has no medicinal purpose. It is not anticipated, however, that there will be any federal prosecutions of persons utilizing the drug for chronic conditions. Other complications from medical marijuana use may arise when a patient may test positive in a work-related drug test. Mill surmised that employers will probably handle this issue on a case by case basis taking into account the legal use of the product with a doctor “recommendation.”

Renee and her guests discuss health issues likely to be addressed in the 2018 Kentucky General Assembly, including the opioid epidemic, Kentucky's high tobacco use rates, kinship care, and Medicaid. Guests: State Sen. Julie Raque Adams, R-Louisville, chair of the Senate Health and Welfare Committee; State Rep. Addia Wuchner, R-Burlington, chair of the House Health and Family Services Committee; State Rep. Angie Hatton, D-Whitesburg; and State Rep. Chris Harris, D-Forest Hills.

Renee and her guests discuss health issues likely to be addressed in the 2018 Kentucky General Assembly, including the opioid epidemic, Kentucky's high tobacco use rates, kinship care, and Medicaid. Guests: State Sen. Julie Raque Adams, R-Louisville, chair of the Senate Health and Welfare Committee; State Rep. Addia Wuchner, R-Burlington, chair of the House Health and Family Services Committee; State Rep. Angie Hatton, D-Whitesburg; and State Rep. Chris Harris, D-Forest Hills.

Renee Shaw and her guests discuss medical review panels. Scheduled guests: State Sen. Ralph Alvarado, R-Winchester, vice chair of the Senate Health and Welfare Committee; State Sen. Robin Webb, D-Grayson; State Rep. Robert Benvenuti, R-Lexington; and State Rep. Chris Harris, D-Forest Hills.

Renee Shaw and her guests discuss medical review panels. Scheduled guests: State Sen. Ralph Alvarado, R-Winchester, vice chair of the Senate Health and Welfare Committee; State Sen. Robin Webb, D-Grayson; State Rep. Robert Benvenuti, R-Lexington; and State Rep. Chris Harris, D-Forest Hills.

Renee Shaw and her guests discuss the Affordable Care Act. Scheduled guests: State Rep. Addia Wuchner, R-Florence, chair of the House Health and Family Services Committee; State Rep. Mary Lou Marzian, D-Louisville, member of the House Health and Family Services Committee; State Sen. Stephen Meredith, R-Leitchfield, member of the Senate Health and Welfare Committee; and State Sen. Reginald Thomas, D-Lexington, member of the Senate Health and Welfare Committee.

Renee Shaw and her guests discuss the Affordable Care Act. Scheduled guests: State Rep. Addia Wuchner, R-Florence, chair of the House Health and Family Services Committee; State Rep. Mary Lou Marzian, D-Louisville, member of the House Health and Family Services Committee; State Sen. Stephen Meredith, R-Leitchfield, member of the Senate Health and Welfare Committee; and State Sen. Reginald Thomas, D-Lexington, member of the Senate Health and Welfare Committee.

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Leadership New Jersey's goal is to expand and improve the pool of the state's civic leaders. The program, founded in 1986, honors men and women who combine a successful career with leadership in serving their communities. As part of its programming, Leadership New Jersey sponsors the Forum on the Future of New Jersey, an annual conference devoted to dealing with the key issues facing New Jersey. This year, in conjunction with the Forum, Leadership New Jersey is pleased to introduce podcasts from the Forum. In this podcast, we present a panel discussion of "Who Decides How We Spend Our Money." Moderator: Paula Franzese, LNJ ‘93 Professor of Law, Seton Hall School of Law and Chair, NJ State Ethics Commission Nationally acclaimed for her teaching, Professor Franzese was appointed Chair of the State Ethics Commission by the Governor after serving on his Ethics and Policy Management Task Force. Paula's casebook, “Property Law and the Public Interest,? is recognized as one of the first to expansively explore the public interest dimensions of Property Law. Lee Carlson Publisher, NJBIZ D. Lee Carlson has spent more than thirty years in the newspaper business in Northern California, at publications such as the San Francisco Chronicle and the San Jose Mercury News, before coming to the east coast two years ago. She is the publisher of NJBIZ, the only weekly business-to-business publication in New Jersey. Richard J. Codey President, NJ State Senate The current Senate President and former Acting Governor of New Jersey, Senator Codey's career in state government has spanned more than three decades. As a Senator, he chaired the Institutions, Health, and Welfare Committee and has earned a reputation for supporting the mentally ill as well as improving healthcare through the New Jersey's Healthcare Reform Act. Hal Garwin, LNJ ‘95 President/Executive Director, Community Health Law Project Hal is a West Orange resident and graduate of Rutgers University Camden School of Law. A former Legal Services Attorney, he is currently the Chair of the Board of NJ SHARES, Vice President of the Mental Health Association in NJ, and Chair of the Board of Arts Unbound. Ralph Izzo President and COO, PSE&G Since joining PSE&G in 1992, Ralph has been elected to several senior executive positions. He also served four years as a senior policy advisor in the Office of New Jersey Governor Thomas H. Kean, as well as currently serving on the board of directors for the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce and the New Jersey Utilities Association. Leonard Lance Minority Leader, NJ State Senate Senator Lance was elected to the Senate and reelected in 2003, serving as Minority Leader since 2004. He was born and raised in Hunterdon County, earning a bachelor's degree from Lehigh University and a master's degree from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs of Princeton University. Download the podcast here (52.4 mb mono MP3 file, 57:15 duration).