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.

Honeybee Health with Dr. Jennifer Zechel

We are joined by OAHN's Dr. Melanie Barham and the Animal Health Laboratory's Dr. Jennifer Zechel to discuss everything from bee physical exams to diseases of bees and the tests being developed at AHL to diagnose these diseases. As well, we address some honeybee myths and share a bunch of interesting facts. 

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.

Post mortem podcast #1: introduction to maximizing your field submission

In Part 1 of our 5-part postmortem podcast series, Dr. NickNation, from the University of Alberta, introduces the series, outlines thetools you need to do a postmortem, and discusses the reasons for doing a postmortem,and when you should not be conducting one. You can access an in-depth write upon the subjects here: http://oahn.ca/resources/equine/introduction-part-1-of-5-the-practical-vets-guide-to-field-post-mortems/ 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.

Improving Your Surgical Pathology Diagnostic Success with Dr. Andrew Vince

Dr. Melanie Barham talks to Dr. Andrew Vince about the “Dos and Don’ts” of surgical pathology. Dr. Vince discusses the decision-making process, sample selection, sample collection and fixation, and tips for submitting your samples to the lab.

 

Biopsies and pathology sampling are some of the most powerful tools in your veterinary toolkit.  Dr. Andrew Vince demystifies the process and provides practical tips to optimize your samples from surgical biopsy to skin biopsy.  This podcast is 16 minutes in length, and is geared toward all types of veterinarians who do biopsies.

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.  

What is OAHN?

The answer to all your burning questions about OAHN.  What the heck is an OAHN?  How do you pronounce it?  You know it's about disease, health, Ontario and animals, but what else?  How does this affect you as a veterinarian/technician in Ontario? This is a really quick podcast, lasting only 9 minutes.  

OAHN podcast: Tips on diagnosing neonatal piglet diarrhea

Today's podcast features long time swine researcher, Dr. Bob Friendship from OVC, and Dr. Josepha DeLay, a pathologist at the Animal Health Laboratory.  We discuss diagnostic approaches to complex cases of neonatal piglet diarrhea, a review of lab testing, and how to get the most out of your submissions.