Have You Herd? AABP PodCasts

In this episode, Dr. Fred Gingrich talks with AABP member Dr. Marissa Hake about her advocacy for the veal industry and her experiences on social media. She discusses how to be safe on social media as well as giving recommendations for being authentic to show clients and the public the truth about food animal medicine and the food animal industry. She also discusses her experiences as a woman in b...

What is sustainability? What is the environmental impact of beef and dairy production in the US? What are the drivers of climate change? Dr. Sara Place is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Elanco Animal Health. Today we discuss greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), how cattle are a solution to providing a sustainable food source for humans, and why the Food and Agriculture Organization’s report on GHG...

The swine industry has many commonalities with the cattle industry. Dr. Harry Snelson is the Executive Director of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV). In this episode we learn about the AASV organization and discuss its initiatives and benefits. We also discuss African Swine Fever and its potential impacts on the swine industry as well as how the COVID-19 pandemic caused market...

In this episode, Dr. Fred Gingrich discusses the issues associated with antehelmintic resistance in beef cattle with Dr. Christine Navarre. What are the risk factors for resistance? What is refugia and how can we select animals for treatment to minimize the risk of resistance? What is a strategic deworming protocol? How can we monitor success? If you are in cow-calf practice, this episode should b...

In this episode, Dr. Fred Gingrich discusses the ultimate health food, BEEF, with Dr. Shawn Baker. Dr. Baker is an orthopedic surgeon and competitive athlete. He is the author of the Carnivore Diet and the CEO of MeatRx. The Carnivore Diet (available on Amazon.com) reviews some of the supporting evolutionary, historical and nutritional science that gives us clues as to why so many people are havin...

Members of the AABP ad hoc Genetics and Genomics Committee join us for a discussion about genomics and its influence on the dairy and beef industry. Drs. Pat Comyn (chair of the committee) and Kim Egan share their knowledge on genomics. We discuss how veterinarians can get involved in genomics on their client operations as well as basic genomic principals. AABP has produced several webinars on gen...

The US cattle industry has a preparedness plan in the event of a Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak in the US. Dr. Danelle Bickett-Weddle, an AABP member from Iowa State University, discusses the Secure Milk and Secure Beef Supply Plan. The current COVID-19 pandemic provides an opportunity for veterinarians to have conversations about FMD preparedness now with their clients. The plans provide g...

 AABP Past-President Dr. Mike Apley discusses antibiotic data collection, antimicrobial stewardship, and his thoughts on the future role of veterinarians in the use of antibiotics on beef and dairy farms. 

In this episode, Dr. Fred Gingrich speaks with AABP members who are part of the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) FARM Technical Writing Group. Drs. Karen Jordan, Kate Lott and Brandon Treichler join NMPF staff Emily Yeiser-Stepp and Beverly Hampton-Phifer to discuss the specific standards that will be implemented in FARM 4.0 audits. FARM is a producer-driven program with a goal of continu...

In this issue, Dr. Fred Gingrich discusses the main points of the recently published Council on Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) issue paper on recruitment and retention of food animal veterinarians. Lead author and AABP Past President Dr. Christine Navarre and CAST Past President and AABP Membership Committee Chair Dr. Gabe Middleton discuss the issues related to retention of veterinari...

Listen to this episode with AABP President Dr. Calvin Booker discussing what he does in his private practice life at Feedlot Health Management Services, LLC, in Okotoks, Alberta, and the unique services they offer in their consulting-based practice. We also discuss many opportunities that veterinarians have as AABP members such as publications and continuing education resources. Dr. Booker also pr...

Dr. Fred Gingrich talks with Dr. Barry Feldman a suicidologist and clinical social worker on faculty at the UMass Medical School where he is the Director of Psychiatry Programs and Public Safety. In this episode, we discuss risk factors for mental health problems and recognizing the warning signs of suicide. Veterinarians can learn how to normalize the issue of suicide and directly ask clients, as...

In this episode, Dr. Fred Gingrich leads a conversation with AABP members regarding how they are managing their role as cattle veterinarians during the COVID-19 outbreak. What are some financial issues your practice should consider? How can we assist our clients with advice about employee management during this time? What is the role of telemedicine in the face of social distancing? What are mixed...

AABP Executive Director Dr. Fred Gingrich discussing rural practice challenges and opportunities with veterinarian Dr. Keelan Lewis. In talking about work-life integration, Lewis says, “We’re going to take our work home with us, so why can’t we take our life to work with us?”

 Do you work for a dairy herd that has issues with Klebsiella mastitis? In this episode, Dr. Pat Gorden discusses his experiences using the SRP Klebsiella vaccine in the Iowa State University herd and his research project utilizing this vaccine. You can find Dr. Gorden’s publication in the Journal of Dairy Science at https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2017-14267 or in the Spring 2019 Bovine Practitioner...

 Episode 1: Dr. Fred Gingrich talks with Scott Uhlenhake, a physical therapist from Ohio. Today we discuss how cattle veterinarians can prevent injuries that occur due to the unique aspects of our work.