Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat is Emma Short, Senior Nutritionist at Baileys Horse Feeds.

In this episode, Anthony and Emma discuss who Baileys Horse Feeds are and everything they are doing as a company. Emma shares information on how they produce their food on-site with their own mill, the benefits of production all being in one place, and her career to date. They also talk about the company's ongoing research into the ingredients they use, how education is at the centre of the company, and their involvement with the initiatives such as better beginnings. Moreover, Anthony asks about obesity issues in horses and what some of the company's sustainability efforts are.

Thank you to Baileys Horse Feeds for sponsoring this episode.

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Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat is Carri Westgarth, Researcher and Senior Lecturer in Human-Animal Interaction at the University of Liverpool.

In this episode, Anthony and Carri discuss dog bites. Carri explains her career to date and how DAVE (Dog Assisted Virtual Environment) the virtual Labrador is helping to teach behaviour. Anthony asks about the different myths around dog bites and dog bite prevention, they talk about how pain may influence behaviour and results from research investigating the disposition of breeds. Finally, Carri shares some tips on handling dogs for Veterinarians and Vet Nurses.

This VETChat episode is part of our series on supporting and empowering women in veterinary, hosted by Kathryn Bell. Joining Kathryn today is Jo Keeler, Managing Director of Belbin Ltd.

In this episode, Kathryn and Jo talk about managing teams. Jo shares advice on how a manager can choose the best candidate for the position they want to fill, tips on how to manage a team in a stressful environment, and how to provide employees with varied, adaptable and flexible roles.

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Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat is Gillian Davidson, Founder of Green Place Social and Veterinary Nurse.

In this episode, Anthony and Gillian discuss the magnificent world of social media! They open by discussing the rapid digitalisation of the world, and how the pandemic accelerated this. Gillian shares all sorts of tips on how to use social media to advertise your vet practice, including which platforms to use, knowing your audience, what NOT to be posting, and the rise of video marketing. They also talk about how to use trends to your advantage and how exactly Gillian helps her clients and their business.

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Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat are Ian Battersby, Responsible Pharmaceutical Stewardship Lead for Mars Veterinary Health and Margo Mosher, Global Sustainability Director for Mars Veterinary Health.

In this episode, Anthony, Ian and Margo discuss antibiotic stewardship. They talk about how the entire lifecycle of antibiotics has an environmental impact and how managing their production and use is essential. They also discuss when we should be prescribing antibiotics, whether we should be shortening the course lengths, and the one health aspect of the issue. Moreover, Ian and Margo explain what research MARS Veterinary Health is doing in their practices to help with antibiotic stewardship knowledge.

Thank you MARS Veterinary Health for sponsoring this episode.

Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat is Peter Vogel, Director Of Business Development at Otter Energy, a solar energy company in Ontario, Canada.

In this episode, Anthony and Peter talk about solar panels and why you should install them in your vet practice. Peter gives an introduction to himself and the company. They discuss whether Canada is facing similar energy problems as the UK, and they reflect on some past government programmes. Peter outlines some benefits of installing solar panels in your home or vet practice, including the economic benefits and the reliability of having the energy to fall back on if something goes wrong with your supply. Finally, they also cover topics such as the advantages of net metering, phasing out coal, and the value of having batteries.

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This VETChat episode is part of our series on supporting and empowering women in veterinary, hosted by Kathryn Bell. Joining Kathryn today is Tasha Walsh, a relationally trained Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor and founder of Seen and Heard Therapy.

In this episode, Kathryn and Tasha talk about ASC and ADHD in women. Tasha shares a bit of her background and what made her want to start working in this area, she explains what ADHD is and its symptoms, and how they may overlap with other neurodivergent diagnoses. They discuss why it may go undiagnosed for so long and how young boys are diagnosed much more frequently than young girls. Finally, Tasha shares advice she would give to someone with ADHD on how they can improve their workplace and personal life.

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Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat is Martin Whitehead, Clinical Director and Veterinary Surgeon at Chipping Norton Veterinary Hospital.

In this episode, Anthony and Martin talk all about feline hyperthyroidism. Martin shares his career so to date, the etiology of the disease, and why he thinks it is becoming more common. They discuss which cases may be harder to diagnose and the different types of treatment, including radioactive iodine injections and their success rate.

Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat is Sarah Heath, Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine.

In this episode, Anthony and Sarah discuss veterinary behavioural medicine. Sarah explains how we should consider emotional and cognitive health alongside physical health, and defines what she means by these terms. They discuss how to lessen the association of pain and the vet practice, whether we are still seeing puppy parties, how vets can educate the public on research that should be done before getting a puppy and more!

Thank you Forte Healthcare for sponsoring this episode.

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Joining Anthony for today's episode of VETchat is Ian Wright, Veterinary Surgeon and Parasitologist at the Mount Veterinary Practice, Fleetwood.

In this episode, Anthony and Ian discuss a whole lot of parasitology! They talk about Animal Health Certificates; what they are, what is needed for them, and their benefits and drawbacks. Anthony asks Ian for his opinion on the government removing the compulsory treatment of ticks when animals travel and the dangers of bringing parasites over from other countries.

Ian shares information on parasites including Rhipicephalus, Leishmania, Toxocara, and the risk that Phortica Variegata may bring to the UK. They discuss whether we are still over-treating animals and whether Ian thinks we should be doing more surveillance such as flea comings and faecal egg counts.