PodVet

I am in the process of moving PodVet over to the newly aquired PodVet.com site. I have built a new, easier to use, nicer to look-at site which is now live at:

http://www.podvet.com/blogs

The new site allows you to listen to podcasts directly without having to subscribe - just click on the play button at the bottom of each posting.

So, what do YOU have to do to continue receiving PodVet content?

Update your bookmarks to the new address.

To continue receiving podcasts - all you have to do is subscribe using the new feed address (which is http://podvet.com/blogs/?feed=rss2). If you use iTunes to subscribe to podcasts then just click on the iTunes button on the new website or just click here and hit the 'subscribe' button. (Once you have subscribed to the new podcast don't forget to unsubscribe from the old one!).

To receive email updates on new postings - just add your email address to the box on the right of the new website and hit the 'subscribe' button.

I will continue to post entries and podcasts to both new and old sites for the next couple of weeks to make sure no-one gets lost.

I hope you enjoy the new PodVet. There will be new developments in the near future. Keep sending in the feedback. I am still waiting for the first bit of audio feedback / voicemail - what are you all afraid of- voice your opinions.

New show will appear over the weekend.

R.

PodVet 19: 17 February, 2006

podvet@gmail.com (Dr. Richard Arnett) — Tue, 14 Feb 2006 11:54:00 GMT

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Bedcast: Sick again (winter vomiting bug).

Spaniel Diet (weighed last Thursday):

* Ernie: 21.05kg
* Holly: 20.05kg

Very interesting interview with Andrew Knight.

Interview with Andrew Knight.
Andrew wanted to study veterinary medicine in order to be a better advocate for animal welfare. However, parts of the veterinary course required the use of animals that were specifically sourced just for practicals. Andrew didn't feel that these practicals were ethical and challenged the university. He won his case and has pioneered an alternative track for students who wish to conscientiously object to parts of their educational courses.
As well as working as a veterinarian in the UK, Andrew works with several animal welfare organistions on many projects, particularly regarding intensive farming techniques. He also promotes vegetarian companion animal diets.

Andrew Knight (read bio here).

Learning without killing website.

VegePets website.

PodVet 18: 10 February, 2006

podvet@gmail.com (Dr. Richard Arnett) — Sat, 11 Feb 2006 14:25:00 GMT

Late Friday evening.

Friday was just one of those days where lots of extra things cropped up and I didn't get chance to do any of the things that I wanted to do (including a new PodVet episode). So rather than miss an episode I did a quick no-frills show from the sofa before going to bed. No mixer, no preamp, no good mic and no edits - just all one take. It wasn't too bad for my first 'live'' show. although I forgot to update you on the great Spaniel diet. You'll have to wait until the next show to find out if Ernie & Holly have lost any weight! I have some interesting phone interviews coming up next week so we might have more than one episode next week - it depends on my other commitments.

I hope you have a good weekend - keep the email & audio feedback coming in.

Have YOU completed the Listener Survey?

Show Notes

Explanation for short/late show.
New podvet feature - ability to leave audio feedback via phone or Skype (see previous post).
Purchase of podvet.com

News Stories

Podsafe Music:
Mike Errico - Skimming.

New PodVet Feature - Voice Mail

podvet@gmail.com (Dr. Richard Arnett) — Tue, 7 Feb 2006 12:59:00 GMT

Now you can leave us voicemail as well as sending us emails!

Just some of the many reasons to call us...

Just to say "Hi"...
Tell us about yourself...
Tell us where you are / what you do...
Tell us what you like / hate about PodVet...
Tell us about an interesting case you dealt with / saw / heard about...
Ask a question...
Hear yourself on the show...

If we like it - we'll put it in the show.

So how do I leave a voicemail message?

If you have a computer with a microphone and an internet connection you can do it for free using the free Skype software. Skype is a free program that allows you to talk or text to other skype users anywhere in the world - for free! It is available for Mac/PC/Linux computers.

To download Skype, just click on the animated Skype banner at the bottom of this email.
Once you have downloaded and configured Skype, all you have to do is click on the new button under my photo on the PodVet website - free and easy!

What if I don't have access to a computer or an internet connection?

Don't worry you can still leave voicemail via your regular telephone. Just call the number below.

From the UK dial: 0121 288 7711
From outside the UK dial 0044 121 2887711

Then leave a message after the beep!

NOTE: THESE CALLS ARE NOT FREE. YOU WILL BE CHARGED YOUR NORMAL PHONE COMPANY RATE.

So from the UK this will be the cost of a regular national call and outside the UK it will be the cost of a regular international call.

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE PERMISSION OF THE PERSON WHO PAYS THE BILL!

I look forward to hearing from you - literally!

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PodVet 17: 03 February, 2006

podvet@gmail.com (Dr. Richard Arnett) — Fri, 3 Feb 2006 15:21:00 GMT

PodVet 16:

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News Stories:
Sammy the Turtle.
Japan's new harpoon.
ALF terror campaign.
Holy Fish
Year of the dog in China

Learning Resources:
Online Merck Veterinary Manual
Muscularskeletal radiology (University of Florida)
Thoracic /cardiac radiology (University of Florida)

The great Spaniel Diet!

This weeks weigh-in:

Ernie: 21.20 kg (-.35kg)
Holly: 20.30 kg (+.10kg)

Music (from the podsafe music network):
Start: Stingray - 143.
Finish: The Cool Waters Band - No use denying.

PodVet 16: 27 January, 2006

podvet@gmail.com (Dr. Richard Arnett) — Fri, 27 Jan 2006 11:26:00 GMT

PodVet 16:

Please complete the Listener Survey.

The great spaniel diet!
Starting weights:
Ernie: 21.55 kg
Holly: 20.20 kg

Learning Resources:

News items:

Opening Music: Keep me hanging on - Valley Lodge
Closing Music: On a podcast - Cruisebox (the clean version).

PodVet Tutorial: Inguinal & Femoral Canals.

podvet@gmail.com (Dr. Richard Arnett) — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 10:04:00 GMT

Tutorial: Inguinal & Femoral Canals

Another audio tutorial that introduces some of the material I will be covering in class this Friday.
Feedback encouraged - don't forget to complete the listener survey (click on the link on the right or the link in the previous post).

New PodVet coming on Friday.

PodVet Listener Survey

podvet@gmail.com (Dr. Richard Arnett) — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 12:02:00 GMT

Listener Survey

In relation to the development of PodVet, as discussed in PodVet 15, you're going to hear me talk about this in my podcast for the next couple months: We're taking a survey of our listeners, and we'd like you to participate. It will help us learn more about you - no matter how long you've been a listener or how frequently you listen to this podcast. So please take a few minutes to complete the survey. You'll find the listener survey link in the right-hand menu on the PodVet blog (as well as directly below this message) and you can complete the survey anonymously.
Thanks!

PodVet Tutorial: Abdominal Wall

podvet@gmail.com (Dr. Richard Arnett) — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 10:37:00 GMT

Abdominal Wall Tutorial

This is a 15 minute audio tutorial on the abdominal wall. As mentioned before, audio tutorials in anatomy have a limited value as anatomy is a very visual science. I hope you will find it useful as a preface or as revision. I would very much like to hear your feedback; did you find it useful, would you like more content like this.

Thanks to all those who have answered the call for content. Several people have started sending me material (many thanks and keep it up) and I'll have more for you towards the end of the week.

Picture(s) of the week - Dog v's paper shredder.

PodVet 15: 20 January, 2006

podvet@gmail.com (Dr. Richard Arnett) — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 16:13:00 GMT

PodVet 15: 20 January, 2006.

Happy new year to all PodVet listeners.

Busted by a parrot.
Glowing pigs.
Even more on horses & stem cells.
Award to Emma Higgs of Irish Seal Santuary.

Music: Human by Russell Wolff

PodVet 14: 21 December, 2005

podvet@gmail.com (Dr. Richard Arnett) — Wed, 21 Dec 2005 17:15:00 GMT

PodVet 14

Contents & links:

Christmas Music:

Podsafe for Peace - If Every Day Were Christmas

PodVet 13: 02 December, 2005

podvet@gmail.com (Dr. Richard Arnett) — Fri, 2 Dec 2005 15:44:00 GMT

PodVet 13: 02 December, 2005.

I'm back from the dead!

On this show:

Discussion on laparotomy poll.
Diagnostic dogs.
Thoroughbred horse ancestory.
Suicide rates in veterinary practioners.

Today's music = Can you feel it now - Tremelo
From the Podsafe Music Network.

28 November, 2005

podvet@gmail.com (Dr. Richard Arnett) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 10:28:00 GMT

Forgive me listeners, it has been 3 weeks since my last podcast. I am very slowly recovering from a mystery illness that has so far baffled local medical science. I am in the midst of recording a new episode which should be available in the next day or two.

PodVet 12: 04 November, 2005

podvet@gmail.com (Dr. Richard Arnett) — Fri, 4 Nov 2005 14:11:00 GMT

Contents:
I'm sick (again) so this is just a quick podcast to go through some of the (very limited) feedback.
We also revisit the story of the laparotomy fieldtrip from one of our earliest podcasts. You can view the story at this link:

http://www.sanpetemessenger.com/news518_1.html

After you have read the story we would be interested to know if you think the vet was justified in carrying out this procedure using the poll below. You can also send us your opinion via email to PodVet@gmail.com.

Music: Matthew Ebel - Trees (from the podsafe music network).

Click here to listen to this podcast using Odeo (odeo/f6b0ab84dc414453)

PodVet 11: 30 October, 2005

podvet@gmail.com (Dr. Richard Arnett) — Sun, 30 Oct 2005 21:35:00 GMT

Click here for PodVet 11

Contents:

Walk your dog or else.
Snakes V alligators - place your bets.
Killer cows.
Vet. student stress.

Music: There she goes - Brother Love.

Video Podcast Test

podvet@gmail.com (Dr. Richard Arnett) — Wed, 26 Oct 2005 12:43:00 +0100

I'll have another audio podcast for you in the next couple of days but in the meantime I couldn't resist trying out the video podcasting capabilities of iTunes 6. I shot this video yesterday which was when our first years presented their projects. This was a thoroughly enjoyable affair for the staff as the quality was very high. There were posters, and models and radiographs and as usual I learnt a few new things myself. If you have any ideas about how we can usfully integrate video into the podvet podcasts then drop me a line at podvet@gmail.com. The music on the video is called 'There she goes' by Brother Love from the podsafe music network (http://music.podshow.com).

So to view this video you will need to download and install iTunes from the Apple site (http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/). There are mac and windows versions. Once you have it installed you can then subscribe to the podvet podcast network by clicking on 'Advanced' in the top menu and choosing 'Subscribe to podcast' option. Then type in 'http://feeds.feedburner.com/podvet' and that's it! Whenever a new podvet episode is released it will be downloaded to your computer.

PodVet 10: 21 October, 2005

podvet@gmail.com (Dr. Richard Arnett) — Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:32:00 +0100

Click here for PodVet 10

Contents:
Basic tissues lecture.
This episode contains the audio portion of a lecture I recently gave to a class of veterinary nursing students. It is a very brief overview of the basic tissues. If you find this kind of audio content useful / useless please email us at podvet@gmail.com.

PodVet 9: 18 October, 2005

podvet@gmail.com (Dr. Richard Arnett) — Tue, 18 Oct 2005 14:27:00 +0100

Click here for PodVet 9

Contents:
Microchip your pet bear
http://edition.cnn.com/2005/TECH/10/13/japan.animals.microchips.reut/

Get some new testicles
http://www.neuticles.com

Todays music - Mathew Ebel - Drive Away

PodVet Cheer-Up Special

podvet@gmail.com (Dr. Richard Arnett) — Fri, 14 Oct 2005 11:53:00 +0100

Click here for PodVet Cheer-Up Special

Contents:
I've got Flu this week and my voice is going so I'm just going to play you a happy song to get you in the mood for the weekend.

Brother Love - SummerTime

Welcome to UCD Vet Students.

podvet@gmail.com (Dr. Richard Arnett) — Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:38:00 +0100

I have just released this link to 1st and 2nd year vetmed students here at UCD and so this is just a short note to welcome you to the PodVet network. You can scroll down through the posts below. Clicking on the links to previous shows should open them up on your computer. If you are accessing this through a UCD PC you will need to plug in some headphones to listen. You cannot use podcasting software such as iTunes on UCD computers so if you want to get new content downloaded automatically, you will have to subscribe using your own computer. Instructions on how to subscribe can be found by clicking on the link to the right of this posting. If you have anything at all to say about PodVet or you would like to become involved in the show - please email me at podvet@gmail.com. I look forward to your feedback and I will have a new show for you very soon.

Seal Pictures

podvet@gmail.com (Dr. Richard Arnett) — Thu, 6 Oct 2005 16:14:00 +0100

Emma Higgs of the Irish Seal Sanctuary was kind enough to send us some photos of some of their past cases.