Vetspective for Vets

In this episode our hosts Ami Sawran and Claire Whittle are joined by Sarah Tomlinson from VetPartners. Sarah talks with us about the importance of managing and dealing with TB, particularly through the TB Advisory Service (TBAS). She talks about how specialising in TB has shaped her career, balancing veterinary practice with being a Mum and challenges what is meant by a ‘proper farm vet’.

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In today’s discussion on the subject of ‘Farm vets and nutritionists – reaping the benefits of collaborative working’, our hosts Ami Sawran and Claire Whittle are joined by independent ruminant nutritionist, Hefin Richards, to bridge that gap between farmer and vet, nutrionally. Hefin comes from a livestock farming background and following studies at Harper Adams University, he has pursued a career in livestock nutrition. Rumenation Nutrition Consultancy is a truly independent, farm focussed advisory business, working with progressive dairy units totalling over 14,000 cows.

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There are so many more facets to being a vet than just animal health and as careers progress, the call for good leadership skills beckons. In today's discussion, we'll delve into the what makes a good vet and a good leader. 

Joining our hosts Ami Sawran and Claire Whittle is vet Matt Haslam, Clinical Director at The Willows and member of VetPartners Farm Executive Board, which is responsible for shaping the strategy of the 25 farm practices which make up VetPartners Farm.

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Bovine Viral Diarrhoea, better known as BVD, is a highly contagious viral disease, affecting cattle farmers across the country and an issue UK vets are challenged with on a daily basis. In the third episode of the Vetspective for Vets podcast, our hosts Claire and Ami delve into this testing subject with their guest Matt Yarnall from Boehringer-Ingelheim (BI), discussing how vets can engage with UK farmers to ensure they're aware of the best course of action to prevent, treat and ultimately work together to eradicate this concerning and costly disease.

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Across the country, winter is setting in, with some farmers now be turning their attention the prospect of early lambing. Our hosts Ami Sawran and Claire Whittle are joined by vet Sharminda Lockwood, in the second episode of the Vetspective for Vets podcast, to discuss this important and imminent subject, and identify what farmers need to know now. 

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In the inaugural episode of VetPartners Vetspective for Vets podcast, we delve into one of the most important, and often overlooked, aspects of a vet's role; mental health. Our hosts Ami Sawran and Claire Whittle, and their guest, expert vet David Anderson, exploring the challenges faced by vets on-farm each day and share their experiences.

Please find links and phone numbers below to all the supporting websites discussed in our podcast.

Vet Life: https://www.vetlife.org.uk 0303 0402551

Farming Community Network: https://fcn.org.uk 0300 0111999 

Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI): https://rabi.org.uk 0808 2819490 

FCN Helpline: https://www.farminghelp.co.uk 0300 0111999. The Farming Help partnership is a collaboration between The Addington Fund, The Farming Community Network, R.A.B.I, RSABI and Forage Aid and is supported by The Prince’s Countryside Fund.

The Mind Matters Initiative: https://www.vetmindmatters.org/  

Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/ or call 116123