VetZone Podcasting

A Bit of Mouse Brain, a Smidgen of Hamster Kidney, and a Rabies Virus

What do mouse brains and hamster kidneys have to do with vaccines? Let's look take a look back at history as well as peak into the present day methods of vaccine production. 

Why Do I Give Goats Sheep Vaccines?

Can I give my goat a sheep vaccine? Isn't it for sheep? Let's explore this common question as to why some vaccines can be 1) labeled for several species at once, 2) can be used in some species that aren't on the label, and 3) why you can use sheep vaccines in a goat but NOT a human.

Equine Hoof Care, Part 1

A horse is only as good as the feet he has to travel upon.  Proper hoof care remains the foundation of soundness in any horse, no matter his occupation.  What happens when feet are neglected, or environmental conditions are less than ideal?  The hoof is under constant assault from arid conditions, wet conditions, bacteria, and physical trauma.  We will cover some of the basics of hoof disease in this series.

A Tiny Miracle Can Prevent a Big Disaster

Few people have been affected first hand by disaster like the residents of California right now.  Because of the extremely rapid movement of the fires, not everyone was able to evacuate with their animals to safety.  Many pets, both large and small, have been rescued and treated for injuries and burns.  Some have been reunited with their owners.  Some still wait.

Would you believe that there is a cheap, one-time insurance currently available to prevent this?  What is this small miracle?

 

 

 

Life in the ICP

In the last segment, we introduced ICS.  In this post, we will cover the day-to-day workings of the ICP.  This is the facility where the Command and General Staff work.

Introduction to ICS

No one wants to experience a disaster.  But, disasters happen every day.  A successful response aids the victims, while keeping the safety of the responders at the forefront.  None of this is possible without an organizational structure in place.  This structure is the Incident Command System (ICS). 

When Fate Flexes Her Alkaloids, Goats Die and Witches Fly

In part two of goat toxins, we look at alkaloids and their peculilar position in history and medicine: both poison and antidote. You probably ate a plant from this group of plants this week, but no fear - there are some edible portions to some of these plants. Learn more here. 

Leptospirosis: A Continued Threat

Sea lions in California are once again battling a debilitating and fatal disease.  This disease affects multiple species, including humans.  It may sound like the next zombie apocalypse heading our way, but in truth, it’s a very old disease.

What Johnsongrass, Frankenstein, and Nazis Have in Common

May seem like a weird question but the answer is fascinanting. Learn about the goat toxin that links Nazis, van Gogh, cherry leaves, and Frankenstein! 

AFB: A Threat to All of American Agriculture

We have discussed many aspects of agriculture and food safety.  There remains one species of food producing animals who rarely get the credit they deserve.  This group forms the backbone of many sectors of agriculture, and often go unnoticed.  While they do give their lives to provide subsistence for humans, we do not eat them.  A highly infectious disease is sweeping across multiple continents, threatening the very existence of these animals.