Veterinary Vertex
Veterinary Vertex is a weekly podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the clinical and research discoveries published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) and the American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR). Tune in to learn about cutting-edge veterinary research and gain in-depth insights you won’t find anywhere else. Come away with knowledge you can put to use in your own practice – along with a healthy dose of inspiration to remind you what you love about veterinary medicine.
Episodes
118 episodes
Revolutionizing Racehorse Care with Stride Analysis
Unlock the future of horse racing safety with our distinguished guests, Drs. Denise McSweeney and Warwick Bayly, as they unpack the cutting-edge world of equine technology. Remember the tragic events at Santa Anita racetrack in 2019? Discover h...
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Outpatient Treatment for Lily Toxicity in Cats
Can lilies really be fatal for your feline friend? Discover the critical insights shared by our esteemed guests, Drs. Erica Reineke and Justin Lam, as they shed light on the alarming issue of lily toxicity in cats. We discuss the complexities o...
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Echinococcus Tapeworms in Dogs and Zoonotic Risks
What if your dog could be harboring a parasite without showing any signs of illness- and could get infected in your backyard? Tune in as we host Dr. Michelle Evason on Veterinary Vertex, where she sheds light on the emerging health threat of
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The Future of Diabetes Mellitus Management in Cats
Unlock the future of feline health with our special guest, Dr. Ellen Behrend, as she unveils the transformative potential of SGLT2 inhibitors for cats navigating the challenges of diabetes mellitus. She focuses on velagliflozin, a once-daily li...
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Rethinking Antibiotic Protocols: Shorter Treatments for Uncomplicated Canine Pneumonia
Discover the surprising study with Dr. Erica Reineke that challenges the conventional thought process of antibiotic treatments for canine pneumonia. What if a mere two-week course could be just as effective as the traditional four-week regime? ...
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Scientific Insights into Dog Aging and Nutrition
How do factors like dog size, reproductive status, and even owner income shape our furry friends' diets? Join us as we uncover the fascinating findings from the Dog Aging Project with experts Drs. Audrey Ruple and Janice O'Brien. You'll be surp...
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Exploring the One Health Approach to Acid Suppressant Use in Veterinary Medicine
Discover a One Health approach to acid suppressant use in veterinary medicine with Drs. Katie Tolbert and Emily Gould. Discover their groundbreaking research featured in JAVMA and AJVR, as they share invaluable insights on the...
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Journal Award Winner Minisode: From Award-Winning Research to Veterinary Practice
What if you could enhance the success of surgical interventions in animals through a simple addition to a procedure? Join us on this fascinating episode of Veterinary Vertex as we welcome Richard Pan, one of the 2024 JAVMA Student Awar...
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Demystifying Veterinary Journal Impact Factor and Enhancing Publication Reach
What truly drives the impact of a veterinary journal, and how can these publications rise in the ranks? Join us as we unpack the complexities of journal impact factors with Dr. Morna Conway. In this episode, Morna demystifies the calculation an...
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Rethinking Equine Anesthesia: The Impact of Fasting on Postoperative Care
Ready to revolutionize your understanding of equine anesthesia? Join us as we challenge conventional practices with groundbreaking insights from Drs. Charlie Barton and Rachel Hector. Discover how their controlled randomized trial reveals that ...
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Debunking Myths About Dog Longevity
Have you ever wondered if dogs are truly living shorter lives nowadays? Join us on Veterinary Vertex® as we welcome Dr. Courtney Sexton, who challenges this alarming notion with a recent JAVMA article. Contrary to popular medi...
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Uncovering the Confidence Gap in Veterinary Clinical Research
Discover the hidden confidence gap in veterinary clinical research as we chat with Dr. Sarah Moore. Sarah takes us behind the scenes of a groundbreaking study co-authored with Dr. Allison O'Kell that surveyed veterinary faculty using the Clinic...
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Advancing Equine Health Through Neck Pain Research
Curious about the complexities of equine neck pain? In this episode of Veterinary Vertex, we discuss neck pain in horses caused by the transposition of the ventral lamina from C6 to C7. Join us as we speak with Dr. Yvette Nout-Lomas, who delves...
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Advancements in Veterinary Regenerative Medicine
Ever wondered how regenerative medicine could revolutionize veterinary medicine? Join us as we explore the groundbreaking insights from the June JAVMA supplemental issue with Guest Editor Dr. Kyla Ortved. Kyla shares insight into the world of r...
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Challenging Radiolucent Stone Detectability: Cystine and Urate Cystoliths
Can radiolucent stones really be seen on radiographs? Discover the surprising answer as we unpack the world of cysteine and urate cystoliths in dogs with our guests, Drs. Rachel Williams and Camille Andrews. Rachel shares groundbreaking insight...
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Tracking Antimicrobial Use in US Animal Agriculture: Challenges and Solutions
Ever wondered how we can better track and manage antimicrobial use in US animal agriculture? Join Drs. Katherine Huebner and Susan Bright-Ponte as they unravel the complexities of data collection in livestock, sharing insights from FDA-funded p...
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Minisode: Meet Publishing Editor Michelle Krieger
Ever wondered what it takes to produce top-tier veterinary journals? Prepare to uncover the intricate world of scholarly publishing with Michelle Krieger, the exceptional Publishing Editor for JAVMA and AJVR, on this episode o...
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A Novel TMJ Replacement Prosthesis for Pets
Join us as we uncover the incredible work of Dr. Boaz Arzi on a groundbreaking temporomandibular joint (TMJ) replacement prosthesis for pets. Discover the urgent need for this innovation due to severe trauma and arthritis in dogs and cats and l...
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Antimicrobial Resistance Across Species
Join us as Dr. Neil Vezeau breaks down complex antimicrobial resistance (AMR) dynamics in both domestic animals and wildlife, explaining how pets, livestock, migratory waterfowl, and even urban animals like crows and rats contribute to the spre...
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Horse Owner Opinions Regarding Equine Veterinarian Attire and Attributes
Do the clothing choices of equine veterinarians affect client trust? Join us as we welcome Drs. Erin O'Neil and Callie Fogle to unpack their eye-opening survey results on equine veterinary attire preferences. We explore the "white coat effect" ...
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Increasing the Frequency of Successful Emesis Induction in Dogs
Discover how to improve the success rate of inducing vomiting in dogs with our guest, Dr. Trevor Chan. Trevor shares how the combination of abdominal thrusts and apomorphine that achieved a 100% success rate, an improvement from the 76.5% succe...
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Marijuana Toxicity in Dogs: Risks, Diagnosis, and Emerging Biomarkers
Join us on this episode of Veterinary Vertex as we welcome Erin Binagia to shed light on marijuana toxicity in dogs. Erin shares findings from her recent study, revealing unexpected electrolyte abnormalities such as hyperkalemia and hypercalcem...
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Exploring the Challenges of Unilateral Nephrectomy in Dogs
Curious about the real challenges of performing a unilateral nephrectomy in dogs? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Laura Selmic and Carley Johnson. Carly delves into the findings from a recent JAVMA article, revealing ...
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Navigating IV Catheter Complications in Cats
What are the hidden risks of IV catheter complications in hospitalized cats, and how can we better manage them? Join us as we explore these critical questions with Dr. Kyle Granger, ECC resident at Colorado State University, who shares groundbr...
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Predictive Tools for Splenic Mass Etiology in Dogs
Discover the critical insights from Dr. Janet Grimes and Townes Hillier as they join us to unravel the complexities of splenic masses in dogs. Their extensive knowledge sheds light on the limitations and potential of predictive calculators like...
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