Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance Podcast

Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance Podcast Episode 16a - Regenerative Medicine for OA with Dr Andy Armitage

In this re-released episode from our back catalogue, Dr Russell Chandler welcomes Dr Andy Armitage to the podcast this week.
Andy’s special interests include advanced regenerative techniques and rehabilitation.
His particular interests are stem cell therapy, platelet rich plasma therapy (PRP) and Class 4 Laser therapy.
Andy was the first vet to establish a regenerative medicine referral clinic in the UK at the Greenside Veterinary Practice in Scotland. 
This podcast episode has been split into 2 parts as Andy shared a wealth of great information about his work in regenerative medicine for OA.
 
Then following on from these 2 re-released episodes, Dr Andy Armitage returns to the show to discuss his paper alongside Dr Jo Miller from Cell Therapy.
We hope that you find this podcast useful. 
Acknowledgements
VOA is grateful to Nupsala MSK Clinic for their generous sponsorship and for making the VOA Podcast freely available worldwide. 
Thanks to everyone at VOA who made this podcast possible, especially our producer, Kizzy Bass.
Finally
We are all time-poor.  The VOA Podcast is a fantastic way to keep up your CPD, especially when you are on the move, such as during your commute or daily exercise. 
Please help us to bring you more exciting and informative episodes on the VOA Podcast by following, commenting, and sharing the link to your favourite social media platforms.
You can join our steadily growing multidisciplinary alliance at our website: www.vet-oa.com
 
 

Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance Podcast Episode 24b - MOVING THE NEEDLE ON VETERINARY OSTEOARTHRITIS

This is the second episode for those who want to know even more about veterinary acupuncture?  Here once again is Dr Katie Smithers of Faith Referrals, South Wales.
Russell Chandler continues his conversation with Katie Smithers
Dr Katie Smithers BVSc PGCertVPS CertAVP(VA) MRCVS
RCVS recognised Advanced Practitioner in Veterinary Anaesthesia. 
Katie runs a peripatetic veterinary pain management service with clinics across South Wales and also works as a veterinary anaesthetist. She is passionate about maximising the outcomes for veterinary chronic pain patients through adopting an individualised approach to each patient.
Katie discusses what it takes to become a veterinary acupuncturist.  This is inclused how and where to get training, and information about the their professional body,  the Association of British Veterinary Acupuncturists.   She also described who can perform acupuncture, and on what species.  
This second instalment complements the first episode #23a. 
This, once again, is a further excellent resource for all people involved in the veterinary osteoarthritis space.
Guest: DR KATIE SMITHERS
Host: RUSSELL CHANDLER
Producer: KIZZY BASS
Podcast recorded 14th April 2023
Links:
Attend the inaugural VOACON
https://vet-oa.com/voacon
 
Join VOA
https://vet-oa.com
 
Follow VOA on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/veterinary-osteoarthritis-alliance/
Faith Referrals
https://www.faithreferrals.co.uk/
Association of British Veterinary Acupuncturists
https://www.abva.co.uk
 
 

Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance Podcast Episode 24a - MOVING THE NEEDLE ON VETERINARY OSTEOARTHRITIS

Ever wanted to know more about veterinary acupuncture? 
Here is an excellent introduction from Dr Katie Smithers of Faith Referrals, South Wales.
Dr Katie Smithers BVSc PGCertVPS CertAVP(VA) MRCVS
RCVS recognised Advanced Practitioner in Veterinary Anaesthesia. 
Katie runs a peripatetic veterinary pain management service with clinics across South Wales and also works as a veterinary anaesthetist. She is passionate about maximising the outcomes for veterinary chronic pain patients through adopting an individualised approach to each patient.
Katie discusses what acupuncture is and its origins in China.  She explains the different betweence Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Western Scientific Appoach to acupuncture.
The theories for the mode of action of acupuncture are outlined, along with how acupuncture is performed. 
This is an excellent resource for all people involved in the veterinary osteoarthritis space.  
Links:
Attend the inaugural VOACON
https://vet-oa.com/voacon
Join VOA
https://vet-oa.com
Follow VOA on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/veterinary-osteoarthritis-alliance/
Faith Referrals
https://www.faithreferrals.co.uk/
Association of British Veterinary Acupuncturists
https://www.abva.co.uk
Acknowledgements
VOA is grateful to Nupsala MSK Clinic for their generous sponsorship and for making the VOA Podcast freely available worldwide. 
Thanks to everyone at VOA who made this podcast possible, especially our producer, Kizzy Bass. 
More information on Drew
Nupsala MSK clinic https://nupsala-msk.co.uk/
Finally
We are all time-poor.  The VOA Podcast is a fantastic way to keep up your CPD, especially when you are on the move, such as during your commute or daily exercise. 
Please help us to bring you more exciting and informative episodes on the VOA Podcast by following, commenting, and sharing the link to your favourite social media platforms.You can join our steadily growing multidisciplinary alliance at our website: www.vet-oa.com
 
 
 
 

Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance Podcast Episode 23b - Russell Chandler in conversation with Drew Tootal

Drew Tootal - BSc BVSc MScR MRCVS
Drew graduated from the University of Liverpool School of Veterinary Science in 2004 and joined the Royal Army Veterinary Corps just a few months later.
He spent most of his career working with Military Working Dogs, selecting them for training, looking after them during their time in service, and even deploying with them to Iraq!
He spent six and a half years being in command of the Veterinary Training Squadron at the Defence Animal Training Regiment in Melton Mowbray, caring for the Regiment’s dogs and horses, and being a referral centre for all of Defence’s working dogs across the UK and deployed on overseas operations. This has included breeds such as Labradors, Spaniels, and German Shepherds, plus a few more unusual breeds like the Irish Wolfhounds and even a German Jagdterrier! Some of his most enjoyable times in the Army have been caring for the ‘old and bold’ dogs as they prepare to leave service and become family pets. He was involved in lameness assessments, radiographic surveys looking for signs of arthritis, treatment, and exercise plans, and managing work and training are all parts of a holistic plan tailor-made for each dog. He has a passion for improving quality of life in dogs and am very excited to be able to partake in Nupsala Musculoskeletal Clinic’s goal to help improve the treatment and management of chronic pain.
Drew describes his fascinating professional background as a military veterinary surgeon.  He talks about how this got him interested in small animal OA. Interesting similarities and differences between military working dogs and pet dogs are described.  
Drew walks us though the need for the development of a specialised clinic devoted to clinic. We get a flavour of how they assess and manage their cases. 
Intra-articular therapies are discussed and the obstacles to their widespread adoption are outlined.  The differences between how likely equine vets and small animal vets are to reach for orthobiologics make for interesting listening.     
Drew also comments on the effects of adiposity on OA in pets.
All-in-all it was great to have Drew on the show to hear his unique perspectives on veterinary OA management.   
We hope that you find this podcast useful. 
Acknowledgements
VOA is grateful to Nupsala MSK Clinic for their generous sponsorship and for making the VOA Podcast freely available worldwide. 
Thanks to everyone at VOA who made this podcast possible, especially our producer, Kizzy Bass. 
More information on Drew
Nupsala MSK clinic https://nupsala-msk.co.uk/
Finally
We are all time-poor.  The VOA Podcast is a fantastic way to keep up your CPD, especially when you are on the move, such as during your commute or daily exercise. 
Please help us to bring you more exciting and informative episodes on the VOA Podcast by following, commenting, and sharing the link to your favourite social media platforms.You can join our steadily growing multidisciplinary alliance at our website: www.vet-oa.com
Podcasts recorded 17th February 2023
 

Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance Podcast Episode 23a - Russell Chandler in conversation with Drew Tootal

Russell Chandler in conversation with Drew Tootal
Drew Tootal - BSc BVSc MScR MRCVS
Drew graduated from the University of Liverpool School of Veterinary Science in 2004 and joined the Royal Army Veterinary Corps just a few months later.
He spent most of his career working with Military Working Dogs, selecting them for training, looking after them during their time in service, and even deploying with them to Iraq!
He spent six and a half years being in command of the Veterinary Training Squadron at the Defence Animal Training Regiment in Melton Mowbray, caring for the Regiment’s dogs and horses, and being a referral centre for all of Defence’s working dogs across the UK and deployed on overseas operations. This has included breeds such as Labradors, Spaniels, and German Shepherds, plus a few more unusual breeds like the Irish Wolfhounds and even a German Jagdterrier! Some of his most enjoyable times in the Army have been caring for the ‘old and bold’ dogs as they prepare to leave service and become family pets. He was involved in lameness assessments, radiographic surveys looking for signs of arthritis, treatment, and exercise plans, and managing work and training are all parts of a holistic plan tailor-made for each dog. He has a passion for improving quality of life in dogs and am very excited to be able to partake in Nupsala Musculoskeletal Clinic’s goal to help improve the treatment and management of chronic pain.
Drew describes his fascinating professional background as a military veterinary surgeon.  He talks about how this got him interested in small animal OA. Interesting similarities and differences between military working dogs and pet dogs are described.  
Drew walks us though the need for the development of a specialised clinic devoted to clinic. We get a flavour of how they assess and manage their cases. 
Intra-articular therapies are discussed and the obstacles to their widespread adoption are outlined.  The differences between how likely equine vets and small animal vets are to reach for orthobiologics make for interesting listening.     
Drew also comments on the effects of adiposity on OA in pets.
All-in-all it was great to have Drew on the show to hear his unique perspectives on veterinary OA management.   
We hope that you find this podcast useful. 
Acknowledgements
VOA is grateful to Nupsala MSK Clinic for their generous sponsorship and for making the VOA Podcast freely available worldwide. 
Thanks to everyone at VOA who made this podcast possible, especially our producer, Kizzy Bass. 
More information on Drew
Nupsala MSK clinic https://nupsala-msk.co.uk/
Finally
We are all time-poor.  The VOA Podcast is a fantastic way to keep up your CPD, especially when you are on the move, such as during your commute or daily exercise. 
Please help us to bring you more exciting and informative episodes on the VOA Podcast by following, commenting, and sharing the link to your favourite social media platforms.You can join our steadily growing multidisciplinary alliance at our website: www.vet-oa.com
Podcasts recorded 17th February 2023
 
 
 

Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance Episode 22b Xenogeneic stem cell therapy in small animal OA

A new horizon is opening up in regenerative medicine for small animal osteoarthritis.  Autologous stem cells have been used widely in recent years in the UK.  Elsewhere in the world allogeneic cells are also available.  The advent of a brand-new xenogeneic stem cell product may be a significant milestone in the discipline. 
Helen Harrison BVSc CertAVP MRCVS discusses the use stem of cells for OA in general, and xenogeneic stem cells in particular.
Helen graduated with a veterinary degree from the University of Bristol in 2016 and completed her CertAVP in 2021. Helen worked in small animal practice until 2020, when she joined TVM-UK as a Veterinary Advisor. Helen now works as TVM’s Technical Manager for DogStem® and keeps her hand in with clinical work as a locum vet on weekends.  Outside of work, Helen volunteers for the BSAVA, enjoys rock climbing and long walks with her highly energetic Labrador!
This CPD content is suitable for: veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, veterinary physiotherapists, other professionals involved in osteoarthritis care.
Sponsor: Nupsala MSK Clinic www.nupsala-msk.co.uk
Podcast Content
In this podcast Helen discusses the following:
the rationale for using stem cells in the management of osteoarthritis in veterinary patients.
the actions of injected MSCs in the recipient joint.
the current sources of mesenchymal stem cells for canine OA management.
the differences between autologous-, allogeneic- and xenogeneic mesenchymal stem cells.
the advantages and disadvantages of using xenogeneic equine umbilical cord MSCs compared to the other available MSCs?
 

Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance Episode 22a Xenogeneic stem cell therapy in small animal OA

A new horizon is opening up in regenerative medicine for small animal osteoarthritis.  Autologous stem cells have been used widely in recent years in the UK.  Elsewhere in the world allogeneic cells are also available.  The advent of a brand-new xenogeneic stem cell product may be a significant milestone in the discipline. 
Helen Harrison BVSc CertAVP MRCVS discusses the use stem of cells for OA in general, and xenogeneic stem cells in particular.
Helen graduated with a veterinary degree from the University of Bristol in 2016 and completed her CertAVP in 2021. Helen worked in small animal practice until 2020, when she joined TVM-UK as a Veterinary Advisor. Helen now works as TVM’s Technical Manager for DogStem® and keeps her hand in with clinical work as a locum vet on weekends.  Outside of work, Helen volunteers for the BSAVA, enjoys rock climbing and long walks with her highly energetic Labrador!
Sponsor: Nupsala MSK Clinic www.nupsala-msk.co.uk
Podcast Content
In this podcast Helen discusses the following:
the rationale for using stem cells in the management of osteoarthritis in veterinary patients.
the actions of injected MSCs in the recipient joint.
the current sources of mesenchymal stem cells for canine OA management.
the differences between autologous-, allogeneic- and xenogeneic mesenchymal stem cells.
the advantages and disadvantages of using xenogeneic equine umbilical cord MSCs compared to the other available MSCs?
 
This CPD content is suitable for: veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, veterinary physiotherapists, other professionals involved in osteoarthritis care. 

Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance Podcast Episode 1b - Greg McGarrell - Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy in small animal OA

Ever wanted to know a little more about PRP for OA management in veterinary patients?  Look no further than this concise introduction from one of the UK’s leading experts in regenerative medicine, Greg McGarrell.
This CPD content is suitable for: veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, veterinary physiotherapists, other professionals involved in osteoarthritis care.
VOA is pleased to release our very first podcast to a wider audience.  Originally this was only available to VOA members.  By popular request it is now accessible by all those interested in veterinary osteoarthritis worldwide. 
In this two-part conversation with Russell Chandler, recorded during the pandemic lockdown, Greg McGarrell describes what PRP is and how and when to use it in practice.  There is mention made of some of the relevant science underpinning its use, though above all this is a practical discussion in which there are many implementable take-aways.  
Thanks to everyone at VOA who made this podcast possible, including Melanie Arnold and Kizzy Bass.  We also acknowledge the generous sponsorship from Nupsala MSK Clinic. 
We are all time-poor.  The VOA Podcast is a fantastic way to keep up your CPD, especially when you are on the move, such as during your commute or daily exercise. 
Please help us to bring you more exciting and informative episodes on the VOA Podcast by following, commenting, and sharing the link to your favourite social media platforms.
You can join our steadily growing multidisciplinary alliance at our website: vet-oa.com
Reference:
Carr BJ, Canapp SO Jr, Mason DR, Cox C, Hess T. Canine Platelet-Rich Plasma Systems: A Prospective Analysis. Front Vet Sci. 2016 Jan 5;2:73. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2015.00073. PMID: 26779493; PMCID: PMC4700921.
 

Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance Podcast Episode 1a Greg McGarrell - Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy in small animal OA

Ever wanted to know a little more about PRP for OA management in veterinary patients?  Look no further than this concise introduction from one of the UK’s leading experts in regenerative medicine, Greg McGarrell.
This CPD content is suitable for: veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, veterinary physiotherapists, other professionals involved in osteoarthritis care.
VOA is pleased to release our very first podcast to a wider audience.  Originally this was only available to VOA members.  By popular request it is now accessible by all those interested in veterinary osteoarthritis worldwide. 
In this two-part conversation with Russell Chandler, recorded during the pandemic lockdown, Greg McGarrell describes what PRP is and how and when to use it in practice.  There is mention made of some of the relevant science underpinning its use, though above all this is a practical discussion in which there are many implementable take-aways.  
Thanks to everyone at VOA who made this podcast possible, including Melanie Arnold and Kizzy Bass.  We also acknowledge the generous sponsorship from Nupsala MSK Clinic. 
We are all time-poor.  The VOA Podcast is a fantastic way to keep up your CPD, especially when you are on the move, such as during your commute or daily exercise. 
Please help us to bring you more exciting and informative episodes on the VOA Podcast by following, commenting, and sharing the link to your favourite social media platforms.
You can join our steadily growing multidisciplinary alliance at our website: vet-oa.com
Reference:
Carr BJ, Canapp SO Jr, Mason DR, Cox C, Hess T. Canine Platelet-Rich Plasma Systems: A Prospective Analysis. Front Vet Sci. 2016 Jan 5;2:73. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2015.00073. PMID: 26779493; PMCID: PMC4700921.
 

Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance Podcast Episode 21b MIKE FARRELL: FELINE OSTEOARTHRITIS, DOG BREEDING FOR JOINT HEALTH, AND THE CREATION OF THE VETLESSONS MULTIMEDIA PLATFORM

This podcast is the second part of a conversation that Russell Chandler from VOA had with  Mike Farrell.  Mike, as listeners will recall, is a Specialist in Veterinary Surgery who is currently making a huge positive impact on our understanding of osteoarthritis and its management. 
 
The podcasts cover a huge amount of territory on many factors pertinent to pet osteoarthritis.  The discussion started with feline OA and how this compares with its counterparts in dogs and humans. 
 
Mike introduced a role play, somewhat ambushing his host in so doing, to illustrate the logical way in which potential puppy purchasers can be advised to approach this tricky process.
 
The concept of estimated breeding values was outlined.  More information can be found on the Kennel Club website.      
 
https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/health-and-dog-care/health/getting-started-with-health-testing-and-screening/estimated-breeding-values/
 
Finally, Mike described his vetlessons journey.  He mentions the highs and lows, and how he deals with pushback from people on some of the more contentious issues that he tackles.  
 
For more brilliant information from Mike hop on to his website:  www.vetlessons.com.
 
Remember that VOA membership is the best way to keep up to date on all aspects of veterinary osteoarthritis; visit www.vet-oa.com and join us today. This represents astonishing value CPD for vets, nurses, and therapists, and is a perfect way to connect with professionals in the osteoarthritis world.   
 
This podcast was sponsored by the Nupsala MSK Clinic www.nupsala-msk.co.uk a state-of-the-art veterinary referral centre in Leicestershire. 
 
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