Ontario Animal Health Network Veterinary Podcasts

Post mortem podcast #4: Placement, Incisions, Tips, Removing Brains, Rabies and Toxic Plants

In part 4 of our 5-part postmortem podcast series, Dr. Nick Nation, from the University of Alberta, along with Dr. Maria Spinato, from the Animal Health Laboratory at the University of Guelph, discuss placement, incisions, postmortem tips, removing the brain, rabies and toxic plants. You can access an in-depth write-up and summary on the topics here: http://oahn.ca/resources/equine/the-necropsy-in-veterinary-medicine-part-4/

You must be logged in to the OAHN website as a registered veterinarian in Ontario to access these written summaries.

Post mortem podcast #3: Identification and Examination, Protection, Maintaining Your Tools

In part 3 of our 5-part postmortem podcast series, Dr. Nick Nation, from the University of Alberta, along with Dr. Maria Spinato, from the Animal Health Laboratory at the University of Guelph, discuss identification, examination, protection and maintaining you tools. You can access an in-depth write up on the subjects here: http://oahn.ca/resources/equine/the-necropsy-in-veterinary-medicine-part-3/

and a summarized version ready for printing and use in clinic or the vet truck. You must be logged in to the OAHN website as a registered veterinarian in Ontario to access these written summaries.

Post mortem podcast #2: principles, euthanasia, understanding postmortem changes, tips for opening carcass

In Part 2 of our 5-part postmortem podcast series, Dr. Nick Nation, from the University of Alberta, outlines the basic priniciples of a postmortem, euthanasia, understanding the changes that take place during postmortem, and tips for opening a carcass. You can access an in-depth write up on the subjects here: http://oahn.ca/resources/equine/the-necropsy-in-veterinary-medicine-part-2/ and a summarized version ready for printing and use in clinic or the vet truck. You must be logged in to the OAHN website as a registered veterinarian in Ontario to access these written summaries.

OAVT Public Health Rabies Response Program Update with Kristina Cooper

Dr. Melanie Barham is joined by Kristina Cooper, the Provincial Manager of the OAVT Public Health Rabies Response Program, to give an update on the program for registered veterinary technicians and veterinarians. Kristina and Melanie discuss training, animal collection, tools, protection, and the details of the program. This podcast complements our first rabies podcast "What do all Ontario veterinarians need to know about rabies?"

 

Important Contact Information

 

 

To get involved in the program:

 

OAVT Public Health Rabies Response Program: 1-844-8-RABIES 

Website: http://www.oavt.org/RRPmain.htm

 

To report human to animal rabies suspect exposure:

 

Public Health Units in Ontario: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/common/system/services/phu/locations.aspx

 

1-866-532-3161 (Toll-free)

 

For assistance with cases of potential domestic animal exposure to rabies (including risk assessment, sample submission and post-exposure management), contact OMAFRA via the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300

 

For technical information and tutorial videos regarding sample collection and submission, please see the documents posted on the AHL website at:

http://www.guelphlabservices.com/AHL/Other_Publications.aspx

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Photographing lab samples in the field- practical tips for veterinarians

Do you ever feel like the submission form doesn't quite capture what you need to tell the laboratory?  Most laboratories accept digital photos of samples. A picture is worth a thousand words, and a well taken specimen photo can be worth 10,000 words!  While photos can't replace your submission data, photos can really help in diagnosing cases. We interviewed Dr. Murray Hazlett, pathologist at the Animal Health Laboratory in Guelph to get some practical information about how to photograph lab samples in the field.  Dr. Hazlett gives some very easy to implement tips for veterinarians using digital cameras or smart phones.  

Catching up with Ontario Sheep and Ontario Goat: Issues, Resources and Information for Veterinarians

Dr. Melanie Barham interviewed Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency’s General Manager, Jennifer MacTavish, and Ontario Goat’s Industry Development Manager, Kendra Keels, about what every veterinarian should know about these industry organizations, and what top issues are facing sheep and goat producers today. As well, MacTavish and Keels touch upon the resources that are available for veterinarians.

Ontario Goat’s Resource Links

Help line through Farm and Food Care: 519-837-1326

Veterinarians may call this number with welfare concerns if they do not wish to contact OSPCA

Ontario Goat Office: 519-824-2942

info@livestockalliance.ca

OSMA’s Resource Links

OSMA Master Shepherd Course: http://www.ontariosheep.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=aNO46ZVchMU%3D&tabid=64&mid=415

Office: 519-836-0043

Online Contact for Email Blast and Ontario Sheep News: http://www.ontariosheep.org/

Twitter: @ontariosheep

Small Ruminants Veterinarians of Ontario: http://srvo.ca/

Small ruminant hemonchosis discussion with Dr. Andrew Peregrine- January 26th, 2015

Dr. Andrew Vince interviewed Dr. Andrew Peregrine, parasitologist at the Ontario Veterinary College about hemonchosis in small ruminant practice.  Andrew discusses the most up to date research from around the world and Ontario, and as always, translates it into practical advice for veterinarians.  

The handbook for control of internal parasites for sheep is mentioned in the podcast.  Here's the link to the free handbook:  http://www.uoguelph.ca/~pmenzies/PDF/Handbook_Control_Internal_Parasites_Sheep_PMenzies.pdf

OAHN Rabies podcast: What do all Ontario veterinarians need to know about rabies?

This podcast is directed at all veterinarians (large and small animal discussions).  Today we interview Dr. Maureen Anderson, DACVIM and lead for rabies at OMAFRA about the hot topic of rabies.  We tell you what every vet should know about the new regulations and testing in Ontario, and offer a refresher on rabies as a disease.

 

 

·         https://www.ontario.ca/environment-and-energy/rabies (includes an excellent Q&A sheet)

·         http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/general/facts/info_rabies.htm (includes signs of rabies in livestock)

·         http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/horses/facts/info_rabies.htm (slightly older (2001) specific to rabies in horses, but covers other facts as well)

·         Worms and Germs Blog (www.wormsandgermsblog.com) includes lots of posts on rabies cases in the media, as well as an info sheet for owners

 

**Updated information: At time of publication of the original podcast, this information was not public.  The OAVT has entered into a contract with the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC) to assist in animal specimen collection and submission for testing on behalf of Public Health Units in the Province of Ontario. RVTs are invited to put their skills to work by becoming a member of the Rabies Response Program (RRP) team!  Remuneration is provided.  NOTE: The OAVT RRP is specifically for the use of the Public Health Units to facilitate testing in cases of potential human exposure to rabies.  Veterinarians and the public cannot call the RRP directly.  Cases of potential domestic animal exposure to rabies should continue to be reported to OMAFRA, and OMAFRA will work with local veterinary staff to manage these cases and facilitate testing when necessary.

 

RVTs interested in more information on the OAVT RRP can call 1-844-872-2437 or email RRP@oavt.org.

Veterinary clinics interested in more information on working with OMAFRA in cases of domestic animal rabies exposure are invited to contact Dr. Maureen Anderson at maureen.e.c.anderson@ontario.ca or Dr. Michelle Brown at michelle.brown@ontario.ca