The Cutting Edge Veterinary Podcast

STUDENT: Katherine Fleury

FACULTY MENTOR: Dr. Patrick Whelan

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Artificial intelligence is rapidly expanding in veterinary medicine—from radiograph interpretation and digital pathology to pain assessment, automated dictation, and generative tools. This episode offers a clear overview of emerging technologies while addressing critical questions about data ownership, model training, oversight, and liability. Learn how clinicians can prepare for an AI‑integrated future that enhances efficiency without compromising responsibility.

STUDENTS: Eva Hamm, Mikayla Newbold, Taylor Ward

FACULTY MENTOR: Dr. Brielle Rosa

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Equine gastric ulcers are common—and choosing the right therapy matters. This episode compares traditional oral omeprazole with the emerging injectable formulation, exploring efficacy, ulcer type, ease of administration, and owner compliance. We also highlight essential management strategies that improve healing and reduce recurrence, helping veterinarians and horse owners make confident, individualized treatment decisions for better long‑term outcomes.

STUDENTS: Kylee Dunfield, Grace-Anne Weisgerber

FACULTY MENTOR: Dr. Mike Scott

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Objective gait analysis is evolving fast—and kinetic technology may be its next big leap. This episode explores how measuring forces, rather than just motion, could transform lameness diagnosis, treatment monitoring, and clinical decision‑making in equine practice. We discuss current limitations, emerging tools like the dynamometric horseshoe, and what clinicians need to know as kinetic analysis moves toward real‑world application.

STUDENTS: Alex Burk and Safira Teja

FACULTY MENTORS: Dr. Serge Chalhoub and Dr. Tessa Baker

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Access to affordable veterinary care shapes the wellbeing of pets, owners, and veterinary professionals alike. This episode explores how financial limitations, social determinants, and systemic barriers contribute to moral stress, shelter strain, and care inequities—especially for marginalized communities. We highlight practical, culturally competent strategies, from spectrum‑of‑care models to telemedicine and community partnerships, to help bridge this widening gap.

STUDENTS: Kyle Mitchell and Vladimir Tadic

FACULTY MENTOR: Dr. Jennifer Pearson

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Explore the science and best practices behind bovine castration across four key production ages. We break down pain‑mitigation strategies, technique selection, and why earlier is better for calf welfare. Learn how veterinarians can guide producers with evidence‑based protocols—from newborns to yearlings—to reduce complications, meet Code of Practice requirements, and support healthier herds.

STUDENTS: Nicole McClure and Jaimie Warren

FACULTY MENTOR: Dr. Nigel Caulkett

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Airway management is essential for safe anesthesia, but achieving a secure airway isn’t always straightforward—especially in field conditions, oropharyngeal procedures, or species with challenging anatomy. This episode compares endotracheal intubation with masks, supraglottic devices, and other alternatives, outlining their pros, cons, and practical applications across diverse species to help clinicians choose the safest, most effective approach.

STUDENTS: Nyomi Brobbel and Faith Jensen

FACULTY MENTOR: Dr. Gordon Atkins

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Flotation therapy can be a valuable tool for treating downer cows with secondary recumbency, but success depends on careful case selection. This episode explores key prognostic indicators—from physical exam findings to muscle enzymes and bloodwork—and outlines essential inclusion criteria. Learn how a structured, welfare‑focused approach can improve outcomes and ensure effective, responsible use of flotation therapy.

STUDENTS: Jamie Cole and Rayne-Joy Dack

FACULTY MENTOR: Dr. Marina McConkey

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Can omega‑3 fatty acids improve life for dogs with osteoarthritis? This episode reviews current evidence on O3FAs as part of multimodal OA management, exploring their analgesic effects, impact on mobility, and role in reducing NSAID use. We also examine study limitations and what future research must address to better guide clinicians using nutraceuticals in canine pain management.

STUDENT: Caroline Beninger

FACULTY MENTOR: Dr. Nigel Caulkett

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Routine pre‑anesthetic screening bloodwork is common—but does it actually improve outcomes? This episode breaks down current human and veterinary evidence showing why broad screening rarely finds hidden disease, changes management, or predicts complications. We explore when targeted testing does add value, why PCV/TS stands out, and how clinicians can navigate cost, risk tolerance, and client communication in healthy patients.

STUDENTS: Madeleine Browne and Kianna Vandergraaf

FACULTY MENTORS: Drs. Marina McConkey and Ning Cheng

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Cranial cruciate ligament disease is the top cause of stifle lameness in dogs, and rehabilitation plays a crucial role in recovery—whether or not surgery is an option. This episode explores evidence‑based rehab principles, individualized treatment planning, and how general practitioners can integrate practical rehab strategies into daily practice, including guiding clients on when referral to certified professionals is beneficial.