Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance Podcast

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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Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance Podcast Episode 21a MIKE FARRELL: CANINE JOINT DYSPLASIAS, GENETICS, AND THE EVOLUTION OF DOGS

This podcast is one that you really should not miss.  Mike Farrell needs little introduction.  He is a Specialist in Veterinary Surgery who is currently making a huge positive impact on our understanding of osteoarthritis and its management. 
Using a solid evidence base, and some of his favourite analogies, Mike distils down his vast knowledge into readily accessible chunks.
In this first part of the conversation, Russell invites Mike to talk about canine genetics and evolution, and how these influence the risk of osteoarthritis development.    Mike delves deep into the heritability of canine joint diseases and how conformation influences the risk.     They also discuss hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia and the health schemes which have been developed to reduce the incidence of these conditions.
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. 
Look out for the second part of this podcast which will be available soon. 
Please subscribe to this podcast, leave a comment, and share the podcast link with friends and colleagues.