Who is C. chauvoei?
Weaning will be upon us sooner than expected. Are your calves ready? Are they protected from blackleg?
Sep 18, 2018•3 min•Ep. 90
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The Common Misperception of Antibodies and Why That’s Okay
Ever have a misperception about something that didn't seem that bad? Let's talk about the common misperception of antibodies! If you are just an average mammal getting by in this world, you are good to go. If you work or are interested in science and the medical field, then this podcast is a must.
Sep 13, 2018•8 min•Ep. 99
What Is the Prevalent Incidence That I Will Understand Biostatistics?
Incidence and Prevalence? Want a quick, 3 minute explanation? Want to know why it is so important to know the difference? Listen here!!!
Sep 11, 2018•4 min•Ep. 98
Let's Talk of Graves, of Worms, and Life Expectancies
Learn about a parasites that can live decades inside you or our pet. What about a 43-year-old spider? Listen about life expectancies and why I dumpe How long do parasistes and creepy crawlies live? Learn about life expectancies and some practical tips for practice! When do you pull your heartworm test? Did you know that there is a best time of day? Also, learn about how a twenty-minute meeting with a dog lead to me breaking up with a girlfriend!
Sep 06, 2018•7 min•Ep. 96
Well Cholera Me Crazy (redone)
Cholera, isn’t this what my great-grandfathers’ dad had to worry about? Nope, millions of people become afflicted with cholera every year. Learn here about how to protect yourself and your pets.
Sep 04, 2018•6 min•Ep. 95
Quick Update on VetZone Podcasts :)
After our own evolution and better understanding of our equipment, I am updating a few podcasts.
Sep 04, 2018•34 sec•Ep. 97
I DO Give a Gram!
If you thought that Gram Staining doesn't apply to your real world, THINK AGAIN! Gram Staining the best. And it highlights how some bacteria have completely different tactics. Did you know that one gram type is responsible for providing us many antibiotics? Listen and learn more!!!
Aug 30, 2018•7 min•Ep. 94
Karenia Why Everyone Hates You
On August 13, 2018, a State of Emergency was declared in Florida due to the devastation caused by Red Tide. Learn about the Harmful Algal Bloom made by Karenia brevis and how you can protect yourself and your pets from this toxicity.
Aug 28, 2018•6 min•Ep. 93
The Risks of Frenching a Frenchie
What are the risks of pet saliva? The news has recently reported on people dying from being licked by pets. Want to know the truth and learn about the bacteria Capnocytophaga canimorsus in a fun podcast? Listen here! In this humorous podcast, we will tackle this scary pathogen.
Aug 23, 2018•7 min•Ep. 89
Micronutrients, Part 3
Adult livestock tend to resist the effects of mineral deficiency better than young animals. Increased demands from growth and decreased body reserves put young animals at risk.
Aug 21, 2018•2 min•Ep. 88
Micronutrients, Part 2
So far, we have covered reproduction and lactation. Now we move on to growing and weaning stages.
Aug 16, 2018•4 min•Ep. 87
Micronutrients, Part 1
Nutrition remains a complex and fluid subject for most producers. Keeping livestock at peak production means providing the best nutrition possible. For ease of discussion, we will address nutrient requirements of each production phase.
Aug 14, 2018•3 min•Ep. 86
Macronutrients
In the last post, we introduced the components of a livestock ration. Here, we delve a little deeper into what happens when the diet is deficient in one or more of these nutrients.
Aug 09, 2018•3 min•Ep. 85
Macro and Micro Nutrient Introduction
You are what you eat. The same goes for your livestock. If they are to perform to their greatest potential, you must provide them with the essential building blocks of life. We will cover both macro- and micro-nutrients in this series.
Aug 07, 2018•3 min•Ep. 84
Equine Infectious Anemia
Good husbandry practices continue to eliminate many diseases that have plagued livestock owners for many generations. Equine infectious anemia remains in small geographic regions of the US and is reportable.
Aug 02, 2018•4 min•Ep. 83
FAMACHA
Drug resistance affects all species, across the spectrum of all drug classes. Antibiotic resistance appears in the news frequently. Less popular, but just as concerning, is resistance to common antiparasitics.
Jul 31, 2018•2 min•Ep. 82
Plague Sucks, Even According to the Fleas
Here we'll discuss six fun facts about plague. Well, maybe not fun, but practical. We discuss how veterinary staff in the southwest US are at higher risk and why. Safety tips and recommendations are also included in the podcast.
Jul 19, 2018•8 min•Ep. 81
Surgical Masks vs. Respirators.
Whether at an airport or in a medical setting, knowing the difference between a surgical mask and a respirator can mean life or death... literally. Learn the difference and when to use each!
Jul 17, 2018•5 min•Ep. 80
Are You Cool Enough for a Superfamily?
What is a superfamily? Did you know you are a part of one? So are filarial worms which infect millions of people and pets worldwide. Learn more about filarials and superfamilies.
Jul 12, 2018•7 min•Ep. 79
The Mosquito with a smile like no other
If you assumed that mosquitoes flying around with a large needle at the end of their face, think again! The flying syringe analogy couldn't be farther from the truth. Complex sensory organs, elaborate drilling mechanisms, and lightning fast blood concentrating abilities - learn more!
Jul 10, 2018•6 min•Ep. 78
Parental Investment: The Art of Poo
That is Poo with two "o's" and an "h!" While maybe not an art, it does represent an evolutionary mechanism for survival. That's right, the way fleas poop promotes their survival and can even kill dogs or cats. Learn how the ways flea poo risks the lives of your pets!
Jul 05, 2018•5 min•Ep. 77
The Odd Reason Ticks Bother Me
What is bothersome about ticks? What isn't? In this podcast, Leonardo da Vinci, Marcus Aurelius, and William Shakespeare weight in. Sort of... So, seriously, let's learn about tick breathing and why it might bother you.
Jul 03, 2018•7 min•Ep. 76
The Spiracular Tick Plate of Breathing
Think you can drown a tick? Think again! How about drowning them in bleach? Think again. Learn why and learn why they may have one of the best respiration systems ever made.
Jun 28, 2018•6 min•Ep. 75
Evolution by Subtraction
How do we get better, faster, stronger? Well, sometimes we move forward by going backward. At least this is true for fleas. Did you know they used to fly and had great eyesight? Learn why they gave that all up and how that helps them feed off you and your pets!
Jun 28, 2018•5 min•Ep. 74
A Long Leap of Faith
It is dark You have a primal urge to climb, to feel the light upon your face. You find a nearby branch and begin to ascend.You are the hunter! Listen to learn about the story of the hunter extraordinaire and who they hunt. Are you at risk?
Jun 21, 2018•6 min•Ep. 73
Eradication, Elimination, and Endemicity
Modern science has made some tremendous breakthroughs in the last century. Diseases that used to plague livestock have now been brought under control or eradicated completely. Only two infectious diseases can be considered completely eradicated: smallpox in humans in 1980, and rinderpest in ruminants in 2011. When a disease occurs in a geographic region, animal health officials have three choices for response: eradication, elimination, or endemicity.
Jun 19, 2018•5 min•Ep. 72
Ruminant Abortions: What is Your Differential?
The ACVPM exam is over, and you decide to reward your hard work with a relaxing night out. While at supper, you are drawn into a nearby conversation with fellow ACVPM candidates discussing a recent outbreak of abortions in local sheep and goats back home in Kenya. Some sick calves have been noted in these areas as well. A couple herdsmen have mentioned having “the flu” shortly after these outbreaks began.
Jun 14, 2018•3 min•Ep. 71
Most Everybody Poops
Not everyone poops! Feel lied to? Is this even possible? It sure it and the animals that don't poop have very good reasons for avoiding it. To make matters worse, did you know that one of these non-pooping animals probably lives inside you right now? Yep. Listen and learn more about the wonder and weirdness of life.
Jun 12, 2018•6 min•Ep. 69
Foreign Filoviridae: Ebola
Ebola hemorrhagic fever no longer exists as a mysterious disease in the jungles of Africa. It has once again reared its ugly head, this time moving into more populated areas. This becomes an emerging public health threat quickly
Jun 07, 2018•4 min•Ep. 70
How Cells NOx out Bacteria
We know that our white blood cells kill bacteria, but how exactly is that accomplished? Ever wondered? Did you know that a primary weapon of the immune system is also known as a harmful atmospheric pollutant? Learn more on this short, fun podcast!
Jun 05, 2018•6 min•Ep. 68
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