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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