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The Vet Pod has been accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland for CVE credits. Become a member at www.thevetpod.com to continue listening to our premium podcasts and earn up to 26 CVE credits per year. CVE credits can be claimed by filling out the form available at www.thevetpod.com/cve Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 1D AGO

    Ep 38: Creeping Through the Herd – Bovine Mycoplasma

    Ep 38: Creeping Through the Herd – Bovine Mycoplasma In this episode, Natasha and Charles explore the topic of Mycoplasma in cattle. Charles also brings Natasha up to speed on BTV-3 and the availability of licensed vaccines to mitigate the spread. Colin Mason, based in Scotland, joins Charles to discuss the impact of Mycoplasma in cattle from a Scottish perspective. Colin reveals how the ability to detect Mycoplasma has improved over the last 20 years, along with changes to both disease presentations and the levels of disease seen in herds. Catherine McAloon also joins Charles to discuss her investigative research into Mycoplasma in Irish herds. We find out if herds previously affected by Mycoplasma still carry active infections and how the bacteria can colonise herds without causing disease. This episode is sponsored by Protivity from Zoetis. Tune in to Kieran O’Mahony, Area Veterinary Manager at Zoetis, to gain insights into the exciting development of the vaccine. All associated links can be found in our WhatsApp Community group. WhatsApp Group Invite Listen to The Vet Pod wherever you get your podcast or go to TheVetPod.com.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 9m

  2. FEB 3 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Ep 37: The Unexpected Patients — Panic Proofing Exotic Emergencies

    In this episode, Charles and Amy are here to discuss a fearful challenge that many vet practitioners dread – treating exotic animals! Charles also shares highlights from his recent trip to CAVI Sheep Day at the Hodson Bay Hotel and updates us on the latest news about BTV-3 developments on our island. We first meet Suzanne Kelly MVB, of Cloyne Veterinary Clinic and Amy’s go-to contact for advice whenever she’s treating these smaller animals. Suzanne discusses all things small animal dentistry, including how prey animals will try to hide any pain they’re feeling. Next up is Galway-based Dr. Lindsey Cox MVB, owner of Lindsey Cox Exotic Veterinary Services. Lindsey guides Amy through the process of treating birds, with the use of an avian triage and treatment flow chart, and an Avian medicine list with recommended dosages. These can be accessed through our WhatsApp community group or on our socials. Finally, Amy speaks to Claire Greene MVB, a lead vet at Village Vets Bray and exotics lecturer at UCD, who sheds light on dealing with exotic animal emergencies and trying to keep exotics alive. Don’t miss this week’s VetVoice section, where we hear from Liam Caroll, from Blackwater Vets, who shares his review of CAVI Sheep Day. Listen to The Vet Pod wherever you get your podcast or go to TheVetPod.com. Note: There will be no CVE credits available for this episode.

    1h 5m

  3. JAN 20 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Ep 36: The Worm Strikes Back – Gastrointestinal Parasites

    In this episode, Charles and Natasha revisit the topic of parasites, this time exploring gastrointestinal parasites in cattle and sheep. Charles speaks firstly to Eric Morgan, Professor in Veterinary Parasitology at Queen’s University Belfast, who discusses how to pivot from a mindset of parasite control to parasite management and dealing with the threat of worming on animal health. Also speaking to Charles is Conor Geraghty, President of Veterinary Ireland, who positively challenges Eric’s views on the opportunities available and explains how trying to predict the epidemiology of parasites is becoming more and more difficult. We also cover the ongoing impact of BTV-3 on the island of Ireland and the vaccines available that can reduce its effects. Don’t miss this week’s VetVoice section, where we hear from Niamh McGill, vet at Dublin Zoo, who shares the story of the first-ever cataract surgery performed on a hippopotamus. A code for claiming CVE credits will be mentioned during this episode. After you’ve listened to the podcast, please submit your details and the code via this link. CVE credits are only available to paying subscribers. Listen to The Vet Pod wherever you get your podcast or go to TheVetPod.com. To access Farm Alert, go to www.farmalert.ie

    1h 3m

  4. JAN 5 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Ep 35: Practice Makes Perfect – Hosting Students in your Practice

    In this episode, Charles and Natasha discuss something that affects almost every practice at some stage – having students in the building! We hear from three individuals who are putting in their best efforts to maximise this enjoyment for students and practices. First up is Natasha’s old classmate Kieran O’Mahony, practice owner of GlenVets and the driving force behind the innovative GlenVets TY Academy program. He sits down with Natasha to talk about why the program was set up, along with how they select and prepare the chosen students. Following Kieran is Andrea Reagan, Vet Nurse Placement Officer at UCD, who explains what students are expected to be able to do at different stages of the college’s Veterinary Nursing course and the responsibilities that vet practices have towards vet nurse students on placement. Finally, Emmet Kelly, Vet and Module Coordinator for the CEMS Program in UCD, speaks to Natasha about the pressures that are in place in busy practices and what skills students should be expected to develop at the practice. We also cover the various diseases prone to spreading, now that the New Year has arrived, including BTV-3 and Bird Flu. Don’t miss this week’s VetVoice section, where we hear from Frank O’Sullivan, vet at Dublin Zoo, who is involved in conservation. Listen to The Vet Pod wherever you get your podcasts or go to TheVetPod.com. Note: There will be no CVE credits available for this episode.

    1h 8m

  5. 12/18/2025 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Ep 34: Christmas Chronicles – Lessons, Laughs & the Year Behind Us

    In our festive Christmas episode, we reflect on the year gone by and revisit the standout moments from The Vet Pod. We take a trip down memory lane, highlighting some of our most memorable conversations and how far we have come. We revisit our chat with Frank O’Leary — a man full of stories — who shares a few more tales and even explores the intriguing question of how Fungie may have landed down on our Kerry shores. We also pull back the curtain on the Traction Team, the producers of The Vet Pod. And there’s a special surprise in store for our hosts. Going behind their backs, the producers caught up with their other halves — Charles’ wife Claire and Natasha’s husband Sean — and asked them a few questions to help us get to know our hosts a little better. Plus, don’t miss our funny VetVoices from throughout the year! This episode is sponsored by Norbrook. Listen to The Vet Pod wherever you get your podcasts or go to TheVetPod.com. Note: There will be no CVE credits available for this episode.

    54 min

  6. 12/16/2025

    Ep 13: Bracing for Bluetongue – are we ready? (Re-release)

    Ep 13: Bracing for Bluetongue – are we ready? (Re-release) In this episode, we revisit our previous episode on Bluetongue virus serotype 3 as it arrives on our island. We hear from veterinary epidemiologist, Inge Santiman-Berends, about how Bluetongue has affected the Netherlands. We discuss how the virus has been transmitted through midges, possible vaccines, as well as signs and symptoms. We speak with Audrey Jenkinson, Superintending Veterinary Inspector at the Department, about Ireland's plans to manage this highly impactful virus and the key factors we need to take into account.  This episode is sponsored by Norbrook. Listen to The Vet Pod wherever you get your podcasts or go to TheVetPod.com. Note: There will be no CVE credits available for this episode.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min

  7. 12/08/2025 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Ep 33: The Fantastic Four - Women in Leadership

    In this episode, Natasha and Amy meet the women who lead all the principal veterinary roles across Ireland, at the moment. Charles can be heard, too, sitting down with Natasha to explain the recent outbreak of bluetongue in Ireland. Of these leading women, first up is Jackie Layng, Leadership Coach and former Chief Veterinary Officer of Village Vets, who reveals the importance of opening yourself up to greater learning opportunities as a veterinary professional and finding purpose in supporting other people to maximise their potential, through leadership coaching. Next is Jane Pigott, the fifth female President of Veterinary Ireland, who talks about having the opportunity to advocate for the veterinary profession and influencing veterinary legislation in the political landscape. Rachel Brown follows, currently serving her second term as President of the Veterinary Council of Ireland, and shares how to have the confidence to step up and get involved, along with the difficulties women face in pushing themselves forward, while working in male-dominated areas. Finally, hear from Dr. June Fanning, Chief Veterinary Officer at the Department of Agriculture, who discusses being the first female CVO for the Department and how important it is to fail and try again. Don’t miss this week’s VetVoice section, where we hear from two vets Diarmuid O’Conor and Maura Naughton. This episode is sponsored by Norbrook. Listen to The Vet Pod wherever you get your podcasts or go to TheVetPod.com. Note: There will be no CVE credits available for this episode.

    1h 5m

  8. 11/24/2025 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Ep 32: Stepping into Practice - From Student to Vet

    In this episode, we debate the challenging environment that the veterinary and nursing world brings for both students and recent graduates. Support is always around the corner, however, and in particular, Amy chats to recent UCD graduate, Emily Sweeney, about her working in the PDSA’s New Graduate Scheme, in Wales, getting your foot in the door as a new graduate, maintaining a healthy work/ life balance and whether you should move abroad to find your first job. Hear Amy also speak to similarly recent graduate, Leanne McNamamara, chair of Veterinary Ireland’s New Graduate Working Group, who discusses her own new grad experiences, the network of vets available to students and new graduates, and how Veterinary Ireland aims to help young, up-and-coming vets. Natasha and Amy also cover their own best advice for new graduates, including taking your holidays and getting to know people in the field, and briefly discuss the various clinics offering new graduate schemes and programs. Don’t miss this week’s VetVoice section! Hear from four students who took on an impressive 600 km cycle to raise money for the super charity Cian’s Kennels. This episode is sponsored by Norbrook. Listen to The Vet Pod wherever you get your podcasts or go to TheVetPod.com. Note: There will be no CVE credits available for this episode.

    1h 6m
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The Vet Pod has been accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland for CVE credits. Become a member at www.thevetpod.com to continue listening to our premium podcasts and earn up to 26 CVE credits per year. CVE credits can be claimed by filling out the form available at www.thevetpod.com/cve Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    The Vet Pod
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Vet Pod
  • Show Website
    The Vet Pod
  • Provider
    The Agricultural Trust