Cattlecast - Episode 33

In this episode of CattleCast, host Zoe Shepherd sits down with Paul Jeavons and Dominic Boulton from the Game Farmers' Association, who reveal how their sector achieved over 90% antibiotic usage recording, entirely through voluntary adoption. Joined by BCVA Medicines Lead Nicky Bowden, they explore practical approaches to antibiotic stewardship in game bird rearing and offer guidance for farm vets navigating prescription requests.MusicFireflies and Stardust by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3758-fireflies-and-stardustLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zoe Shepherd meets Georgina Lamb, Senior Partnerships Manager of the Farming Community Network. Together they explore the work this charity does to support farmers and families – aiming to meet people before the point of crisis. They talk about the kind of calls they get to their helpline, and their FarmWell website - FarmWell.org.uk – providing information to support farmers’ health, wellbeing and business resilience. BCVA will be raising funds for FCN (and Vetlife) at Congress 2025. MusicFireflies and Stardust by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3758-fireflies-and-stardustLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our new CattleCast presenter, Zoe Shepherd, is joined by Joe Henry and Laura Chesters to talk about Bluetongue – and how vets can engage their farm clients in constructive conversations on this important issue. Joe has worked predominantly as a sheep and beef vet in Northumberland for 25 years. He works for Black Sheep Farm Health and has been President of the Sheep Veterinary Society. Laura is a fellow BCVA Board Member, working in farm practice at LLM Farm Vets. Both Laura and Jo have been representing farm vets on the Ruminant Health and Welfare Group, with AHDB, to collaborate with sector stakeholders to find ways to respond to the recent spread of Bluetongue. *Information was correct at time of recording.*MusicFireflies and Stardust by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3758-fireflies-and-stardustLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BCVA offers grants to enable research that might not receive funding from other sources; the broad criteria indicates that it should be of direct relevance to cattle vets in the UK. BCVA also aims to use this funding to support our members, who otherwise might not have the opportunity to be involved in research. Up to £5000 is available to share between one or more projects. Kat Hart and James Adams tell us why these are a valuable option for vets at all stages of their career, and how to approach an application and the study itself. (More information about BCVA grants - https://www.bcva.org.uk/resources/clinical-research-grants). MusicFireflies and Stardust by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3758-fireflies-and-stardustLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vets Claire Grigson and Katie Ford talk to Kat Hart about meeting life’s personal and professional challenges. They tell us about how their careers in the veterinary profession, combined with personal struggles, led them to combining all these experiences to develop Vet Empowered, a coaching programme offering one-to-one and group support. A great introduction to ways we can all consider how to build on strength, confidence, and resilience. MusicFireflies and Stardust by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3758-fireflies-and-stardustLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura Donovan, from Nantwich Farm Vets, talks to Kat Hart about the incoming veterinary attestations. With signs now being displayed at markets, it is more likely that farm vets are going to be asked about this by their clients. Laura outlines a realistic approach to the definition of ‘regular visits’ – how these fits in with accreditation schemes, and how to communicate that to the veterinary team. The legislation comes in from 13th December 2023 and will require all producers selling livestock for slaughter to have had an annual farm veterinary visit to allow their animals, and/or part of any animal, to be exported out of the UK. You can see useful FAQs here - https://www.bcva.org.uk/content/regulationMusicFireflies and Stardust by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3758-fireflies-and-stardustLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vet Record Editor in Chief, Suzanne Jarvis, talks to Kat Hart about working with BVA publications since 1998 and the changes in the profession that she’s covered in her various editorial roles. She tells us about the impact of online publishing, being editorially independent of BVA, the role of the advisory group, connecting the profession, and inspiring healthy debates.MusicFireflies and Stardust by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3758-fireflies-and-stardustLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Each July we open nominations for BCVA Board positions, and here we talk to some of those new members who joined us in 2022. Rose Jackson, James Adams, Amy Cox, and Lara Robinson tell Kat Hart about what made them want to be a part of the association. They talk about the opportunity to learn, grow their connections, shape the organisation and influence the future of the profession. Common concerns include retention, sustainability, pay, and client relationships. Their shared passion for the profession comes through, as well as a desire to help create an environment where everyone can thrive. MusicFireflies and Stardust by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3758-fireflies-and-stardustLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Kat Hart talks to vet George Brownlee, CEO of Farm Vet Systems Ltd and VetIMPRESS. He outlines how his love of working with farmers and his own desire to have more information and data as a farm vet to inform clinical decision making, led to the development of the business. A truly inspiring talk about how the vet profession and those working on farm not only bring value but can also demonstrate that value to our clients, having a huge personal impact in food production and environmental sustainability. MusicFireflies and Stardust by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3758-fireflies-and-stardustLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An important and informative CattleCast where Kat Hart talks to Renzo Di Florio, a farm vet with a special interest in infectious diseases who transferred from practice to industry in 2022 to work with Ceva. He tells us about the diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment of Q Fever, also known as coxiellosis, a highly contagious bacterial disease that primarily effects cattle, sheep and goats. Join them to explore the most recent studies, consider management strategies, and gain an understanding of the zoonotic risk to farm vets. MusicFireflies and Stardust by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3758-fireflies-and-stardustLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.