Ontario Animal Health Network Veterinary Podcasts

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.

Dr. Melanie Barham talks to Dr. Mike Pownall, the Pan Am Games' Vet Services Manager, Dr. Duncan Peters, the Foreign Veterinary delegate, Dr. Geoff Vernon, Canadian dressage team veterinarian, and Roger Lauze, from the Massachusetts SPCA, who operates the Equine Ambulance at the games. They discuss some additional veterinary roles at the Pan Am games, how infection control and biosecurity is being handled here, and how the welfare of the horse is considered at the games. Dr. Vernon shares what his role as team vet entails, and discusses disease and illness prevention when shipping horses.

Dr. Melanie Barham talks to Dr. Stephen Schumacher, the Chief Administrator of Equine Drugs and Medication Programs for the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), and Dr. Yves Rossier, president of the vet commission at the Pan Am Games and head of Equine Canada medication control committee. They discuss what veterinarians practicing on show horses should know, how to keep up to date on the rules in both Canada and the US, and why it matters for the welfare of the horse. We also discus some recent research on GABA and gabapentin in horses.

Dr. Melanie Barham is joined by Jan Stephens, the chief steward for the Pan Am Games, and Dr. Mary Bell, head of the health and welfare committee for Equine Canada and intake vet for the Pan Am Games.They discuss veterinarians' role at horse shows and in caring for show horses, Equine Canada and the role the organization plays, the Equine Canada health and welfare Committee and what every vet should know. 

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.

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.

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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Dr. Melanie Barham sat down with poultry specialist Al Dam from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) to discuss practical tips for how to prevent avian influenza in your flock, as well as highlighting important resources for veterinarians and producers.

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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.  

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/