Episódios

  • Man Eater

    Man Eater
    Oct 15 2025
    Lauren and JJ discuss a case report from 2000: myiasis in a Thoroughbred gelding in Florida. Why was this case significant, and why was a major government response necessary? This episode includes a thorough review of myiasis caused by the new world screwworm fly (Cochliomyia hominovorax). References: * United States Department of Agriculture. (2025, September 3). Module 41: New World Screwworm. National Veterinary Accreditation Program Modules for Accreditation Renewal. Accessed September 14, 2025. https://www.aphis.usda.gov/nvap/training-modules * United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. (2025, August 24). New World Screwworm. Accessed September 14, 2025. USDA. https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/cattle/ticks/screwworm * The Panama-United States Commission for the Eradication and Prevention of Screwworm Infestation in Livestock (COPEG). (2025). Accessed September 14, 2025. COPEG. https://www.copeg.org/en/ * United States Department of Agriculture. (2024, December 28). Pesticides to potentially use against new world screwworm. Accessed September 14, 2025. https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/pesticides-for-nws.pdf * United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2025, August 27). About new world screwworm. CDC. https://www.cdc.gov/new-world-screwworm/about/index.html * National Public Radio. (2025, August 25). The U.S. confirms its first human case of new world screwworm: what is it? NPR. Accessed September 14, 2025. https://www.npr.org/2025/08/25/nx-s1-5515487/new-world-screwworm-us-human-case * Beck, L. (2025, September 9). Veterinarians asked to be alert for screwworm infestations. Veterinary Information Network. Accessed September 14, 2025. https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&Id=12840615&f5=1 * Cutolo, A. A., Perrier, N., Menz, I., Thyssen, P., Silva, F. O., & Beugnet, F. (2021). Efficacy of afoxolaner (NexGard) on the treatment of myiasis caused by the new world screwworm fly Cochliomyia hominovorax (Diptera: Calliphoridae) in naturally infested dogs. Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports, 24(0), 100569. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vprsr.2021.100569 * McCullough, C. (2025, May 27). USDA confirms reports of new world screwworm in the U.S. are false. RFDTV. Accessed September 14, 2025. https://www.rfdtv.com/usda-confirms-reports-of-new-world-screwworm-in-the-u-s-are-false * Correia, T. R., Scott, F. B., Verocai, G. G., Souza, C. P., Fernandes, J. I., Melo, R. M. P. S., Vieira, V. P. C., & Ribeiro, F. A. (2010). Larvicidal efficacy of nitenpyram on the treatment of myiasis caused by Cochliomyia hominovorax (Diptera: Calliphoridae) in dogs. Veterinary Parasitology, 173(1-2), 169-172. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetpar.2010.06.019 * Muchiut, S., Miro, M. V., Anziani, O., Nava, S., & Lifschitz, A. (2024). Failure of doramectin and ivermectin in prevention Cochliomyia hominivorax myiasis in a subtropical region: A pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic study. Veterinary Parasitology, 334, 110384. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetpar.2024.110384 * American Veterinary Medical Association. (April 1, 2000). Screwworm turns heads in Florida. Accessed September 14, 2025. https://www.avma.org/javma-news/2000-04-15/screwworm-turns-heads-florida * Alexander, J. L. (2006). Screwworms. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 228(3), 357-367. https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.228.3.357
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    57 minutos
  • Introvets Trailer

    Introvets Trailer
    May 18 2020
    Introducing Introvets: A veterinary podcast by introverts with high-functioning anxiety. You'll hear real cases, presented by veterinary professionals, with a weird sense of humor. There are a few naughty words along the way. It's like having a beer with your best veterinary colleague friends, and we hope you'll join us!
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    1 minuto
  • Snackisode 5.8: The Fourth Floor

    Snackisode 5.8: The Fourth Floor
    Aug 21 2025
    Lauren and JJ discuss the changing landscape of technology in veterinary medicine, including a recent change in the Georgia veterinary practice act that yielded unexpected consequences. References: (1) Wogan, L. (2025). Georgia pet owners lose access to pet poison hotlines. VIN News Service. Last accessed on 8/15/25: https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&catId=620&Id=12781210 (2) Wogan, L. (2025). Ohio lawmakers loosen veterinary telemedicine rule. VIN News Service. Last accessed on 8/15/25: https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&Id=12755728&f5=1 (3) (2018). Alabama Veterinary Practice Act. Last accessed on 8/15/25: https://asbvme.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/AlabamaPracticeActandAdministrativeCodeUpdatedWorkingCopy2018352019.pdf
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    43 minutos
  • Stay Out of the Dessert

    Stay Out of the Dessert
    Jul 9 2025
    Lauren and JJ investigate a case of chronic coughing in a dog. Today's episode includes an in-depth review of coccidiodomycosis in dogs. References: (1) Fisher, A., Brister, J., & Morgan, R. (2024). Coccidioidomycosis, zoonotic, canine. VINcyclopedia of Diseases. Accessed July 7, 2025. www.vin.com. (2) Rishniw, M. (2017). Chronic bronchitis. Medical FAQs. Accessed July 7, 2025. www.vin.com. (3) McKiernan, B. (2025). Coughing, sneezing, gagging: Interpreting history and physical exam findings in animals with respiratory disease. Medical FAQs. Accessed July 7, 2025. www.vin.com. (4) Kittleson, M. (2017). Diagnosing CHF in dogs: The golden rules. Medical FAQs. Accessed July 7, 2025. www.vin.com. (5) Donovan, F. M., Fernandez, O. M., Bains, G. & DiPompo, L. (2025). Coccidioidomycosis: A growing global concern. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 80(1), i40-i49. https://academic.oup.com/jac/article/80/Supplement_1/i40/8078712
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    1 hora e 16 minutos
  • Snackisode 5.7: Weird Phone Call

    Snackisode 5.7: Weird Phone Call
    May 14 2025
    Lauren and JJ discuss a case of rabies in a human organ transplant recipient and a new e-book on the spectrum of care in veterinary medicine. References: (1) Salzman, S. & Kekatos, M. (2025). Michigan resident dies of rabies after undergoing organ transplant in Ohio: Officials. ABC News. https://abcnews.go.com/Health/michigan-resident-dies-rabies-after-undergoing-organ-transplant/story?id=120217114 (2) Richardson, R. (2025). After Michigan patient dies of rabies from a transplanted kidney, donor's other recipients get preventative shots. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/rabies-organ-transplant-death-michigan-rcna198265 (3) Centers for Disease Control. (2004). Investigation of rabies infections in organ donor and transplant recipients: Alabama, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, 2004. Morbidity and Mortality Wekly Report. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5326a6.htm (4) Clinician's Brief. (2025). E-Book: Embracing Spectrum of Care in Veterinary Medicine. https://www.qgdigitalpublishing.com/publication/?i=831194&p
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    46 minutos
  • Mittendorf

    Mittendorf
    Mar 19 2025
    Lauren and JJ investigate the cause of hyphema in a dog patient. This episode includes an overview of persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous, persistent hyperplasitc tunica vasculosa lentis, and other developmental eye diseases in the dog. References: (1) Davis, R. (2021). Persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous (canine). VINcyclopedia of Diseases. www.vin.com. Last accessed 3/19/2025. (2) Giuliano, E. A. (2019). Here's lookin' at you, kid: The essential eye exam. Chicago Vet Conference Proceedings, 2019. www.vin.com. Last accessed 3/19/2025. (3) Rothrock K. (2021). Von willebrand disease (canine). VINcyclopedia of Diseases. www.vin.com. Last accessed 3/19/2025. (4) Morgan, R. V., Wise, E., Newbold, G., Church, M. L., Herring, I. P. (2024). Retinal detachment (canine). VINcyclopedia of Diseases. www.vin.com. Last accessed 3/19/2025. (5) Dacanay, S., Newbold, G., Hamor, R. A. (2023). Hyphema (canine). VINcyclopedia of Diseases. www.vin.com. Last accessed 3/19/2025.
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    51 minutos
  • Snackisode 5.6: Imposter!

    Snackisode 5.6: Imposter!
    Feb 12 2025
    Lauren and JJ answer mail from a listener whose anxiety is interfering with their work life. Resources: (1) Huecker, M. R., Shreffler, J., McKeny, P. T., & Davis, D. (2023). Imposter Phenomenon. StatPearls. National Library of Medicine. Accessed 2/11/2025. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK585058/ (2) Imposter syndrome. Psychology Today. Accessed 2/11/2025. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/imposter-syndrome (3) Villwock, J. A., Sobin, L. B., Koester, L. A., & Harris, T. M. (2016). Imposter syndrome and burnout among American medical students: A pilot study. International Journal of Medical Education, 2016 Oct 31, 364-369. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5116369/ (4) Sullivan, J. B., & Ryba, N. L. (2020). Prevalence of impostor phenomenon and assessment of well-being in pharmacy residents. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, 77(9), 690-696. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32201891/
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    51 minutos
  • One Flu Over the Cuckoo's Nest

    One Flu Over the Cuckoo's Nest
    Feb 5 2025
    Lauren and JJ discuss avian influenza. This episode was recorded January 27, 2025. Resources: * NOTE: Resources denoted by an asterisk are CDC references that may have been altered between recording of this episode on 1/27/2025 and publication of the epiosode on 2/5/2025. As of 2/5/2025, all of these resources contain the announcement "CDC’s website is being modified to comply with President Trump’s Executive Orders," which was not present at the time of episode research. (1) University of Nebraska Medical Center. HPAI H5N1 (Avian Influenza). Accessed 1/27/2025. https://www.unmc.edu/healthsecurity/health-emergencies/avian-flu-h5n1.html (2) Nolen, R. S. & Larkin, M. Novel bird flu strain continues to threaten animal, public health: Government response strengthened as outbreak nears fourth year. Published 12/30/2024. Accessed 1/27/2025. https://www.avma.org/news/novel-bird-flu-strain-continues-threaten-animal-public-health (3) * Centers for Disease Control. Highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) virus: Interim recommendations for prevention, monitoring, and public health investigations. Published 12/26/2024. Accessed 1/27/2025. https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/prevention/hpai-interim-recommendations.html (4) * Current situation: Bird flu in dairy cows. Accessed 1/ 27/2025. https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/situation-summary/mammals.html (5) Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries. Highly pathogenic avian influenza confimred in an Alabama commercial broiler farm and a backyard flock. Published 12/16/2024. Accessed 1/27/2025. https://agi.alabama.gov/animalindustries/2024/12/highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-confirmed-in-an-alabama-commercial-broiler-farm-and-a-backyard-flock/#:~:text=%E2%80%93%20The%20Alabama%20Department%20of%20Agriculture,backyard%20flock%20in%20Pickens%20County (6) Alabama Department of Public Health. Avian influenza: Bird flu. Powerpoint presentation. Accessed 1/27/2025. https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/infectiousdiseases/assets/avianflu_presentation.pdf (7) * Centers for Disease Control. Prevention and antiviral treatment of avian influenza A viruses in people. Published 7/19/2024. Accessed 1/27/2025. https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/prevention/index.html (8) * Centers for Disease Control. H5 Bird Flu: Current Situation. Accessed 1/27/2025. https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/situation-summary/index.html (9) Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries. Avian influenza. Accessed 1/27/2025. https://agi.alabama.gov/animalindustries/animal-health/avian-influenza/ (10) * Centers for Disease Control. First H5 bird flu death reported in United States. Published 1/6/2025. Accessed 1/27/2025. https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/m0106-h5-birdflu-death.html (11) * Centers for Disease Control. Genetic sequences of highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) viruses identified in a person in Louisiana. Published 12/16/2024. Accessed 1/27/2025. https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/spotlights/h5n1-response-12232024.html (12) Louisiana Department of Health. LDH reports first U.S. H5N1-related human death. Published 1/6/2025. Accessed 1/27/2025. https://ldh.la.gov/news/H5N1-death (13) * Centers for Disease Control. Prevention and antiviral treatment of avian influenza A viruses in people. Published 7/19/2024. Accessed 1/27/2025. https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/prevention/index.html (14) Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Cornell University. Avian influenza outbreak: Should you take down your bird feeders? Accessed 1/27/2025. https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/avian-influenza-outbreak-should-you-take-down-your-bird-feeders/
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    47 minutos