Ep 83: Pet poultry – don’t panic!

Chickens are being increasingly kept as pets – and with it comes the likelihood of presentations in practice. So, ahead of her lecture at the London Vet Show, Henrietta Kodilinye‑Sims addresses some of the challenges: from identifying clinical signs to responsible prescribing in line with legislative requirements. Henri also offers some tips for nursing care plans… ___________________ 𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗔 𝗞𝗢𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗬𝗘-𝗦𝗜𝗠𝗦 𝗕𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗠𝗲𝗱, 𝗣𝗴𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗩𝗘𝗣𝗛, 𝗚𝗖𝗟𝗧, 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Henri is an experienced poultry veterinarian who focuses on improving the health and welfare of family poultry (pet and backyard). Her background as a hen owner, companion animal vet and commercial poultry vet provided the perfect experience for her roles as a practitioner and educator. She is owner of Surrey Poultry Vet; co-owner of Happy Healthy Hens; senior lecturer at the University of Surrey School of Veterinary Medicine; commercial poultry consultant; Vet Record poultry editor; British Veterinary Poultry Association committee member and education lead; and Surrey Poultry Society veterinarian. This podcast is also available as a webinar at www.vettimes.co.uk/article/pet-poultry-dont-panic/