Veterinary Ramblings

This week we're chatting to renowned animal behaviourist Sif Traustadóttir, a.k.a. Sif the Vet! 

We talk about her Icelandic heritage, including some of the unusual traditional food and how that compares to her new home (and cuisine) in Italy! We also touch on her travels across Europe with a campervan (and canine co-pilot), and her work as a Dog behaviourist -  and explore why dogs bark in this week's 60-second CPD.

Sif initially studied in Biology at the University of Iceland and then went on to graduate from Veterinary School in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2003. A lifelong student, Sif then finished her degree in Small Animal Behaviour Counselling from the University of Southampton, UK.

This week we sat down with the extremely talented and ambitious Helen Ballantyne! Helen is qualified in Pharmacology, Veterinary Nursing and Human Medicine and currently is the Transplant Co-ordinator for the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We discuss the differences between human and veterinary nursing (as well as the similarities in mammal physiology). Helen also tells us about the nuanced complications that go into arranging and carrying out a delicate organ transplant - such as time vs. location, matching donor to recipient, and more. She was also the first of our guests brave enough to take on the 60-second CPD challenge!

While Helen's current role is working with humans, she also trains vets through her wonderful work with the British Vet Nurse Association (BVNA)! Is there anything she can't do? Geography perhaps...

If you'd like to see more of Helen's work, check out her latest lecture by following this link and registering:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/2328579120963967496

This week we were lucky enough to sit down with Alison Lambert BVSc CMRS MRCVS, She is the founder of Onswitch and an Honorary Associate Professor at University of Nottingham School of Veterinary Medicine and Science. She was even given the AVA’s Veterinary Business Thought Leader award in 2019!

We had a great conversation about her career path and the eventual founding of Onswitch. We also discuss differences between vet practices based in Australia and practices in the UK, plus, her thoughts on how veterinary training can be improved for future generations of students!

Georgie Hollis returns to Veterinary Ramblings this week to host an episode whilst Mike is on holiday! 

We discuss Greek myth and history, as well as the uses and dangers of mushroom foraging. We also talk about natural sources to dye material that you might be able to find in your garden!

(Please note, this episode was filmed a few weeks back - Mike didn't take a holiday during a national lockdown).

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Join us this week for a very special episode where we go deep on animal welfare and environmental issues that we feel particularly passionate about - Badger culls vs vaccinations, shark fins and legal loopholes, mycoremediation and recycling anaesthetic gases from surgery!

 We get pretty heated in this episode - there are some issues close to our hearts and we'd love to hear your opinion - so please feel free to join our Facebook Discussion group using the link below or searching for it on Facebook!

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This week we sit down with Dr Carl Gorman. We talk about our shared interest in skiing, cycling and walking whilst also discussing all aspects of euthanasia.

Carl has a fascinating background and a keen interest in many aspects of veterinary care, including in orthopaedic & laser surgery. He is an editor of a veterinary journal and has written books (The Aged Dog, Clients and Pets and Vets) as well as contributing articles to various journals. 

This week we spoke to Nick Saunders! If you've ever wondered what it's like operating under a microscope, or in full-spacesuit-PPE then give this episode a listen! Nick is a Surgeon specialising in ear, nose and throat operations - he talks us through some of the fiddliest procedures he's accomplished. We also discuss his recent experience with COVID and his teaching techniques - namely the "feedback sandwich" (or baguette)!

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Join us this week when we sit down with Dr Neil Forbes, an exotic animal specialist who is passionate about the welfare of vultures. Neil does lots of voluntary work to provide them with safety and security for their future. 

In this episode, we discuss Neils work with Vultures and the general welfare of caged birds. For more information on how you can support the fantastic work Neil Forbes does, please visit: 

http://vulturealliance.org/

https://vulpro.com/

https://www.icbp.org/

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This week we're speaking to Andrew Langdown, an Orthopaedic Hip & Knee Surgeon who also works as a Visiting Professor in Dubai. He's also a medal-winning competitive cyclist, currently cycling for Full Gas Racing Team.

Andy is recognised as one of the UK’s leading Hip Arthroscopy surgeons and is passionate about joint preservation surgery and the use of minimally invasive techniques. We discuss the similarities and differences across veterinary and human medicine, cycling and time trials and some funny stories from the operating room (accompanied with the usual ramblings)!

Don't forget the Video version of Veterinary Ramblings is also available on our Facebook Page! We've also launched a Kickstarter project with lots of rewards available if you are able to further support the show, check it out by searching for 'Veterinary Ramblings Podcast Fundraiser' on www.kickstarter.com, we'd really appreciate it! 

Join us for the first episode of Season 2 of Veterinary Ramblings! 

This week we're speaking to Dr Ian Self who is the Editor of The BSAVA's Guide to Pain Management in Small Animal Practice. 

Ian enjoys carrying out high-quality anaesthesia especially for critical patients and is also passionate about pain control. We discuss different pain management techniques as well as his whiskey collection and love of getting on the water in his narrowboat!

 Don't forget we'll also be streaming the video version of Veterinary Ramblings on our Facebook page! Please check it out and give it a like! We've also launched a Kickstarter project with lots of rewards available if you are able to further support the show, check it out by searching for 'Veterinary Ramblings Podcast Fundraiser' on www.kickstarter.com, we'd really appreciate it!