Ontario Animal Health Network Veterinary Podcasts

In this podcast you will gain knowledge into what diagnostics are being completed for swine Influenza viruses across Canada and how the information is further being used. 

In this short podcast, Dr. Melanie Barham gives updates on what has been happening with the Ontario Animal Health Network over the past month. We aim to provide these short podcasts every month so you can follow OAHN's progress.

Dr. Melanie Barham and Dr. Andy Vince discuss the highlights from OAHN's 2015, including updates on individual networks, information about veterinary and producer reports, research projects, social media and more. Find out more about OAHN, our quarterly surveys, signing up for the veterinarians-only side of OAHN.ca, and what OAHN has planned for the year ahead.

In this podcast you will learn about sampling methods for swine Influenza as well as receive first hand a swine practitioners point of view on the importance of completing routine swine influenza virus diagnostics for disease surveillance.

In this podcast you will learn about swine influenza diagnostic tests that exist and recommendations for laboratory sample submissions.

A review of what research projects are currently being conducted at OVC Guelph, Ontario involving swine influenza viruses.

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This podcast concludes our series on bovine respiratory disease. Dr. Melanie Barham is once again joined by Dr. Joanne Hewson and Dr. Jeff Caswell, and they discuss patterns of respiratory lesions, and clinical perspectives such as typical clinical presentation.

Dr. Melanie Barham continues her conversation about Bovine Respiratory Disease with Dr. Jeff Caswell and Dr. Joanne Hewson. They discuss the clinical and pathological examination of the upper respiratory tract, the heart, pulmonary arteries and lymph nodes, before focusing on the lungs.

Dr. Melanie Barham is joined by Dr. Jeff Caswell and Dr. Joanne Hewson to discuss clinical aspects of diagnosing bovine respiratory disease. They cover clinical scoring systems, lung auscultation, ultrasounds, other tests, and optimizing your odds of a successful diagnosis.    

Dr. Melanie Barham sat down with  Dr. Bateman from the University of Guelph to discuss bovine respiratory disease and the beef industry. They talk about weaning calves, the beef industry structure, treatment of sick cattle, and much more. 

In the final section 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 their top tips for submitting samples to a lab. You can access an in-depth write-up and summary on the topic here: http://oahn.ca/resources/general/the-necropsy-in-veterinary-medicine-part...

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-i...

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-...

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. 

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 summa...

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...

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 r...

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 sho...

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-...

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 prac...

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 veteri...

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. ----more---- Resources   Canadian Food Inspection Agency Avian Influenza site (updates about recent outbreaks, mov...

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 A...

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. Ont...