Podcasts by VetZone Podcasting

The Three Little Pearls of Bias from 2021-01-04T09:00

Learn the three types of scientific bias, how to recognize them, why they impact your perception, and, most importantly, what this all has to do with oysters!

2020, A Year of Shift from 2020-12-15T09:00

What are the genetic mechanisms of a pandemic? Let's recap 2020, influenza, and our current pandemic virus.

My Beauty Is Skin Deep, but My Drugs Go Deeper from 2020-12-06T09:00

Where do you like your drugs? Learn about how topical location affects absorption - whether skin cream, handling substances, or inadvertent pesticide exposure. Learn how this ties into Bicycle D...

Food Safe 001 Thanksgiving Food Safety from 2020-11-09T09:00

Thanksgiving is a great time of year but if foodborne illness is present, it is not fun at all! Learn the safe and easy tips to stay safe this year! 

Why Odds Ratios Are Odd from 2020-07-27T09:00

This short podcast reviews Odds versus Probability and Odds Ratios versus Relative Risk. Learn why you should care!

Mosquito Menace on the Move from 2019-10-02T19:41:22

In some parts of the country, fall has arrived.  Unfortunately, in South Texas, we never really make the transition to fall colors, pumpkin spice, or crisp sunrises.  What we settle for instead,...

Another Shrimp FAD? from 2019-09-25T08:00

In our last podcast, we introduced our listeners to the basics of farmed Pacific white shrimp.  First reported this year, IHHNV was not the first shrimp FAD to occur in the US. 

The Other Side of an FAD from 2019-09-18T08:00

When we discuss foreign animal diseases, we usually think of mammals, with the occasional bird outbreak.  But, in the field of veterinary medicine, we treat all species. 

P-Value, the False Idol (revisited) from 2019-09-11T09:00

Let's take a quick look into what p-values are and most importantly, what they can and cannot tell us. P-values help guide us on the path, make sure it truly the path you wish to go down. A must...

Vacation Gifts No One Wants to Receive from 2019-09-04T08:00

Vacation season draws to a close.  School will soon start back.  Many people enjoyed a relaxing getaway, and perhaps stayed in a nice hotel.  In the recent outbreak of pneumonia in Atlanta, Geor...

I Like My DNA With Farts from 2019-08-28T09:00

After this podcast, you will want all of your DNA served with a light crop dusting as well! Learn about one of nature's ingenious safety mechanisms regarding DNA. It is fun and no fart sounds,  ...

There’s Nothing Humorous or Humoral About Poison Ivy from 2019-08-21T09:00

As one of Batman's enemies, Poison Ivy portrays an educational analogy on Cell Mediated Immunity (CMI), hapten toxins, and Type IV Hypersensitivity. Learn where Batman fits into this picture and...

Harmful Algal Blooms from 2019-08-14T08:00

Algae live everywhere and are often harmless.  However, some cause severe disease in unsuspecting swimmers, anglers, and pescatarians. 

Bugs for Breakfast from 2019-08-07T08:00

Most horse owners know to check their hay for quality, but do you also know to check for little striped, beetles?

Water Treatment Facilities from 2019-08-02T08:00

Every civilization depends on clean drinking water.  Do you know the steps required for treating drinking water and wastewater?

Threatening Our Deer: EHVD from 2019-07-26T08:00

Imagine a beautiful summer evening.  You are sitting in your chair, listening to the birds and watching deer move in.  Such a peaceful, serene, relaxing evening.  Now, imagine the same idyllic s...

Nietzsche, and How He Helps Us Beat Ya, Malaria from 2019-07-10T09:00

There are hundreds of species of malaria. How many infect people? How many will it kill? How can Nietzsche help us? Learn all of this and more in the third installment of malaria vaccines!

Threat from the South: VSV from 2019-07-03T08:00

The US is currently battling another foreign animal disease outbreak.  Last week, vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) was identified in two horses in south Texas and one in New Mexico.

RTS,S/AS01 – Spells “How to Save Lives” and a “Great Way to Explain Vaccine Concepts” from 2019-06-19T15:00

In this second part to the new malaria vaccine, Mosquirix, we dive into some intricacies of the vaccine and review some common vaccine terms along the way. We even dispell a common veterinary va...

How Apocalypses Are Born from 2019-06-12T08:00

We are going to step back from the normal informational post and test your foreign animal disease (FAD) knowledge.  This post’s onus stems from my recent trip to Plum Island Animal Disease Cente...

Go Bag Basics from 2019-06-05T08:00

What is a Go Bag? Can you and your pets leave your house in a disaster in 30 minutes or less? Why would you need to? Learn how to easily, quickly and inexpensively make you and your pet's Go Bag...

Tornado Season is Upon Us from 2019-05-29T08:00

Lengthening days and warmer weather bring spring storms.  With tornado season upon us, now is the time to go through your Go Bag, update medications, swap out for warm weather clothing, and upda...

Malaria, Thy Name Is Shapeshifter from 2019-05-16T15:00

Why did it take more than 50 years to make a vaccine against malaria? It kills hundreds of thousands of children every year, but solutions have been slow to manifest. In this quick intro, we wil...

Vaccinating the Un-Vaccinatable from 2019-05-08T09:00

How to do you save the human race by vaccinating a species who can't make antibodies? Sound crazy? Two doctors from Finland have figured a way. 

Ask Yourself This Question Before You Go Into a Pool from 2019-05-01T09:00

Ever wonder about how clean a public pool or water park is? Even a nice looking one? Learn more here and while we're at it we will talk about Cryptosporidium.

Sand Fleas and Beach Fleas, Jigger or Chigger? from 2019-04-24T09:00

Sand fleas and beach fleas, jigger or chigger?

Red bugs or bed bugs. Who do you figure?

Can ya tell ‘em apart just by who’s bigger?

Not so easy, not so fast. To learn all ab...

To Pet or to Fret from 2019-04-11T14:00

What are the risks of petting zoos? Should you go and bring your children, or not? Let's explore the realistic risks and solutions regarding petting zoos.

What is Preventive Fraction? from 2019-04-09T08:00

Wondering how to evaluate vaccine efficacy? This is a MUST LISTEN! Learn about what preventive fraction is and why it is so important, helpful, and indeed flawed.

Optional Goat Vaccines from 2019-02-12T09:00

Beyond CDT and Rabies, there are so many to choose from? Which do I need? Any? Let's cover these optional and largely situational vaccines.

TSE Part 4: BSE from 2019-02-07T08:00

In our fourth and final installment of prion diseases, we will discuss probably the most familiar of the TSEs: bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).  Most cases occur in the United Kingdom, bu...

TSE Part 3: Scrapie from 2019-02-05T08:00

In our third installment of prion diseases, we will discuss the oldest of the TSEs: scrapie.  First described in Great Britain in the 1750s, scrapie can now be found worldwide, expect for Austra...

TSE Part 2: Chronic Wasting Disease from 2019-01-31T08:00

White tail season closed last week.  Hopefully, the season was successful for those who endured endless hours of scouting, fine tuning scopes and bows, and freezing in blinds.  Many families rel...

Why Should I Vaccinate My Goat for Rabies? from 2019-01-29T09:00

Is vaccinating your backyard goats in the US today a waste of time and money? What exactly are the risks to rabies in the US? Let's jump into the VetZone and explore this important topic!

Introduction to TSE from 2019-01-24T08:00

A family of diseases caused by a little known agent is making a steady march across the US.  One form of this disease is centuries old in Europe, while another is only a few decades old here in ...

Why Being the Most Powerful Can Be a Weakness from 2019-01-22T09:00

This podcasts conclude the review on the core vaccine of goats known as CDT. Learn about tetanus and the vaccine used to protect us. 

Foot Rot Prevention from 2019-01-17T13:44:05

It has been raining here for almost 36 hours.  This has been one of the wettest fall/winter seasons in recent years.  While good news for pasture regrowth, any livestock in confinement are at ri...

Don't Share the Orf! from 2019-01-15T08:00

Hopefully after Dr. Lee’s series of Goatcasts, you are seriously entertaining the thought of adding goats to your operation. There are ma...

Equine Hoof Care, Part 2 from 2019-01-10T08:00

What happens when equine feet are neglected, or environmental conditions are less than ideal?  The hoof is under constant assault from arid conditions, wet conditions, bacteria, fungi, and physi...

Do You Overeat? There’s a Vaccine for That! from 2019-01-08T09:00

An overeating vaccine? Sound too good to be true? Well, if you are interested in a way to reach your personal weight goal, it is too good to be true - this isn't for you. This vaccine can save y...

Forget Goat Tanning Beds, Consider St. John’s Wort Instead from 2018-12-23T13:04:29

Can you really use St. John's Wort to tan your goats? Yes, but you shouldn't try it. Learn about this peculiar type of toxin and let's finish up on goat toxins with some miscellanous risks. 

A Bit of Mouse Brain, a Smidgen of Hamster Kidney, and a Rabies Virus from 2018-12-18T09:00

What do mouse brains and hamster kidneys have to do with vaccines? Let's look take a look back at history as well as peak into the present day methods of vaccine production. 

Why Do I Give Goats Sheep Vaccines? from 2018-12-13T18:01:36

Can I give my goat a sheep vaccine? Isn't it for sheep? Let's explore this common question as to why some vaccines can be 1) labeled for several species at once, 2) can be used in some species t...

Equine Hoof Care, Part 1 from 2018-12-04T08:00

A horse is only as good as the feet he has to travel upon.  Proper hoof care remains the foundation of soundness in any horse, no matter his occupation.  What happens when feet are neglected, or...

A Tiny Miracle Can Prevent a Big Disaster from 2018-11-27T08:00

Few people have been affected first hand by disaster like the residents of California right now.  Because of the extremely rapid movement of the fires, not everyone was able to evacuate with the...

Life in the ICP from 2018-11-15T08:00

In the last segment, we introduced ICS.  In this post, we will cover the day-to-day workings of the ICP.  This is the facility where the Command and General Staff work.

Introduction to ICS from 2018-11-13T08:00

No one wants to experience a disaster.  But, disasters happen every day.  A successful response aids the victims, while keeping the safety of the responders at the forefront.  None of this is po...

When Fate Flexes Her Alkaloids, Goats Die and Witches Fly from 2018-11-08T09:00

In part two of goat toxins, we look at alkaloids and their peculilar position in history and medicine: both poison and antidote. You probably ate a plant from this group of plants this week, but...

Leptospirosis: A Continued Threat from 2018-11-06T08:00

Sea lions in California are once again battling a debilitating and fatal disease.  This disease affects multiple species, including humans.  It may sound like the next zombie apocalypse heading ...

What Johnsongrass, Frankenstein, and Nazis Have in Common from 2018-11-01T09:00

May seem like a weird question but the answer is fascinanting. Learn about the goat toxin that links Nazis, van Gogh, cherry leaves, and Frankenstein! 

AFB: A Threat to All of American Agriculture from 2018-10-30T08:00

We have discussed many aspects of agriculture and food safety.  There remains one species of food producing animals who rarely get the credit they deserve.  This group forms the backbone of many...

Don't Bloat Your Goat from 2018-10-25T09:00

Bloat is a common, deadly disease that many times can be avoided. Learn about what bloat is and how to avoid it in your goat! This podcast could literally save your goat's life!

Virulent Newcastle Disease from 2018-10-23T08:00

The US is currently battling another foreign animal disease (FAD) outbreak.  Virulent Newcastle Disease (VND) made its way into southern California and continues to spread.

No, You Can’t Feed Goats Everything! from 2018-10-18T09:00

Can't you feed goats everything? Surprisingly, no. While goats have a wide dietary range, they also have a specific needs. Learn the three main options to feed your goat along with some tips to ...

West Nile Virus: From Introduction to Endemnicity from 2018-10-16T08:00

The weather around the globe continues its unpredictable pattern.  Many areas of the US are experiencing unusual flooding for this time of year.  With flood waters, come hordes of tiny vectors, ...

Is African Swine Fever Headed Your Way? from 2018-10-09T07:00

It has been a very active summer for emerging disease outbreaks across the globe.  The US has had two outbreaks thus far and is bracing for a third.  Currently, African Swine Fever is sweeping a...

Why Goats Always Carry the Kings-Hood and a Bible – The Goat Digestive Anatomy from 2018-10-04T09:00

How do you turn simple leaves in a goat? The amazing ruminant system! In seven and a half minutes, we cover how this complex system works! And you learn some fun other facts along the way.

Here's Looking at You Kid, and All the Other Goat Terms from 2018-10-02T09:00

The world of goats, like every other passion, has its own set of terms. Learn twenty common goat terms in this short fun podcast.

Why We Love Goats! from 2018-09-27T09:00

If you have spent any time with goats, you probably love them. Goats are awesome! In this brief intro, we will cover the value of goats and why they might have been the first livestock species t...

Maggots Among Us, Part 2 from 2018-09-25T09:00

In the previous post, we introduced the Old World (OWS) and New World (NWS) screwworms.  Both species have many common characteristics.  Here, we discuss lifecycles and methods of eradication.

Maggots Among Us, Part 1 from 2018-09-20T09:00

Maggots are gross.  No two ways about it.  Tiny little creatures with a voracious appetite consuming flesh.  But, did you know that there are different types of maggots? 

Who is C. chauvoei? from 2018-09-18T09:00

Weaning will be upon us sooner than expected.  Are your calves ready?  Are they protected from blackleg?

The Common Misperception of Antibodies and Why That’s Okay from 2018-09-13T09:00

Ever have a misperception about something that didn't seem that bad? Let's talk about the common misperception of antibodies! If you are just an average mammal getting by in this world, you are ...

What Is the Prevalent Incidence That I Will Understand Biostatistics? from 2018-09-11T09:00

Incidence and Prevalence? Want a quick, 3 minute explanation? Want to know why it is so important to know the difference? Listen here!!!

Let's Talk of Graves, of Worms, and Life Expectancies from 2018-09-06T09:00

Learn about a parasites that can live decades inside you or our pet. What about a 43-year-old spider? Listen about life expectancies and why I dumpe

How long do parasistes and creepy craw...

Quick Update on VetZone Podcasts :) from 2018-09-04T09:00

After our own evolution and better understanding of our equipment, I am updating a few podcasts.

Well Cholera Me Crazy (redone) from 2018-09-04T09:00

Cholera, isn’t this what my great-grandfathers’ dad had to worry about? Nope, millions of people become afflicted with cholera every year. Learn here about how to protect yourself and your pets....

I DO Give a Gram! from 2018-08-30T09:00

If you thought that Gram Staining doesn't apply to your real world, THINK AGAIN! Gram Staining the best. And it highlights how some bacteria have completely different tactics. Did you know that ...

Karenia Why Everyone Hates You from 2018-08-28T09:00

On August 13, 2018, a State of Emergency was declared in Florida due to the devastation caused by Red Tide. Learn about the Harmful Algal Bloom made by Karenia brevis and how you can protect you...

The Risks of Frenching a Frenchie from 2018-08-23T08:00

What are the risks of pet saliva? The news has recently reported on people dying from being licked by pets. Want to know the truth and learn about the bacteria Capnocytophaga canimorsus in a fun...

Micronutrients, Part 3 from 2018-08-21T07:00

Adult livestock tend to resist the effects of mineral deficiency better than young animals.  Increased demands from growth and decreased body reserves put young animals at risk.

Micronutrients, Part 2 from 2018-08-16T07:00

So far, we have covered reproduction and lactation.  Now we move on to growing and weaning stages.

Micronutrients, Part 1 from 2018-08-14T07:00

Nutrition remains a complex and fluid subject for most producers.  Keeping livestock at peak production means providing the best nutrition possible.  For ease of discussion, we will address nutr...

Macronutrients from 2018-08-09T07:00

In the last post, we introduced the components of a livestock ration.  Here, we delve a little deeper into what happens when the diet is deficient in one or more of these nutrients.

Macro and Micro Nutrient Introduction from 2018-08-07T07:00

You are what you eat.  The same goes for your livestock.  If they are to perform to their greatest potential, you must provide them with the essential building blocks of life. We will cover both...

Equine Infectious Anemia from 2018-08-02T07:00

Good husbandry practices continue to eliminate many diseases that have plagued livestock owners for many generations.  Equine infectious anemia remains in small geographic regions of the US and ...

FAMACHA from 2018-07-31T07:00

Drug resistance affects all species, across the spectrum of all drug classes.  Antibiotic resistance appears in the news frequently.  Less popular, but just as concerning, is resistance to commo...

Plague Sucks, Even According to the Fleas from 2018-07-19T11:00

Here we'll discuss six fun facts about plague. Well, maybe not fun, but practical. We discuss how veterinary staff in the southwest US are at higher risk and why. Safety tips and recommendations...

Surgical Masks vs. Respirators. from 2018-07-17T11:00

Whether at an airport or in a medical setting, knowing the difference between a surgical mask and a respirator can mean life or death... literally. Learn the difference and when to use each!

Are You Cool Enough for a Superfamily? from 2018-07-12T08:00

What is a superfamily? Did you know you are a part of one? So are filarial worms which infect millions of people and pets worldwide. Learn more about filarials and superfamilies.

The Mosquito with a smile like no other from 2018-07-10T08:00

If you assumed that mosquitoes flying around with a large needle at the end of their face, think again! The flying syringe analogy couldn't be farther from the truth. Complex sensory organs, ela...

Parental Investment: The Art of Poo from 2018-07-05T08:00

That is Poo with two "o's" and an "h!" While maybe not an art, it does represent an evolutionary mechanism for survival. That's right, the way fleas poop promotes their survival and can even kil...

The Odd Reason Ticks Bother Me from 2018-07-03T08:00

What is bothersome about ticks? What isn't? In this podcast, Leonardo da Vinci, Marcus Aurelius, and William Shakespeare weight in. Sort of... So, seriously, let's learn about tick breathing and...

The Spiracular Tick Plate of Breathing from 2018-06-28T08:00

Think you can drown a tick? Think again! How about drowning them in bleach? Think again. Learn why and learn why they may have one of the best respiration systems ever made.

Evolution by Subtraction from 2018-06-28T08:00

How do we get better, faster, stronger? Well, sometimes we move forward by going backward. At least this is true for fleas. Did you know they used to fly and had great eyesight? Learn why they g...

A Long Leap of Faith from 2018-06-21T08:00

It is dark You have a primal urge to climb, to feel the light upon your face. You find a nearby branch and begin to ascend.You are the hunter! Listen to learn about the story of the hunter extra...

Eradication, Elimination, and Endemicity from 2018-06-19T08:00

Modern science has made some tremendous breakthroughs in the last century.  Diseases that used to plague livestock have now been brought under control or eradicated completely.  Only two infecti...

Ruminant Abortions: What is Your Differential? from 2018-06-14T08:00

The ACVPM exam is over, and you decide to reward your hard work with a relaxing night out.  While at supper, you are drawn into a nearby conversation with fellow ACVPM candidates discussing a re...

Most Everybody Poops from 2018-06-12T08:00

Not everyone poops! Feel lied to? Is this even possible? It sure it and the animals that don't poop have very good reasons for avoiding it. To make matters worse, did you know that one of these ...

Foreign Filoviridae: Ebola from 2018-06-07T08:00

Ebola hemorrhagic fever no longer exists as a mysterious disease in the jungles of Africa.  It has once again reared its ugly head, this time moving into more populated areas.  This becomes an e...

How Cells NOx out Bacteria from 2018-06-05T08:00

We know that our white blood cells kill bacteria, but how exactly is that accomplished? Ever wondered? Did you know that a primary weapon of the immune system is also known as a harmful atmosphe...

S and M with Ticks! Ticks of North America Part 1 from 2018-05-31T08:00

What is S and M with ticks? It is an easy mnemonic method to quickly and easily identify any genus of hard-bodied tick in North America. Is the tick on you, your pet, your livestock an Ixodes or...

The Half-Life Rule of Five from 2018-05-24T08:00

If you have heard of drug half-lives, do you know all of the easy things you can determine from it? Learn the Rule of Five and the Rule of Twenty and how they impact you. Half-lives are fun.

Inf Dz 018 Mycobacterium Basics from 2018-05-22T08:00

What do skinny cows, armadillos, elephants and coughing humans have in common?  Turns out, they all play host to a very malicious genus of bacteria.  All of these are zoonotic, chronic infection...

Inf Dz 017 Bobcat Fever from 2018-05-19T19:17:49

First described in Missouri in 1970, Cytauxzoon felis is a tick-transmitted protozoan within the family Theileriidae.  Bobcats and recovered domestic cats act as reservoir hosts for Amblyomma am...

Do you like your drugs right or left-handed? from 2018-05-17T08:00

Being three dimensional, most drugs and biologic molecules have mirror images of each other. Typically, one "works" in the body and one does not. Would it surprise you to know that many drugs ha...

Inf Dz 016 A Small Kiss Leads to a Broken Heart from 2018-05-03T08:00

The kissing bug evokes thoughts of Valentine’s Day, young love, chocolate, and chagomas.  The last would not be something you want to receive from your true love. 

Inf Dz 015 White Nose Curse from 2018-05-01T08:00

The  bat lives as a small, unassuming creature.  Most people fear them, and rightly so.  Bats are known vectors of rabies.  But, they should...

The Case of Tremoring 302 from 2018-04-26T08:00

It's a beautiful spring afternoon.  The grass is lush and green, the cattle are contentedly grazing.  Calves chase around the pasture.  It was a hard winter, but spring finally has arrived.  All...

Contagious Equine Metritis from 2018-04-24T08:00

It’s springtime again, and you should already have your mare booked to a stallion.  If you have a Quarter Horse, you have the advantage of being able to utilize artificial insemination.  If you ...

Infectivity, Pathogenicity, and Virulence from 2018-04-19T08:00

What is the difference between infectivity, pathogenicity, and virulence? Why does it matter? Listen and learn why we need to know each of these for every pathogen. 

Hey Copper, thanks for policing for bacteria from 2018-04-17T14:00

Learn about the antimicrobial properties of certain metals like copper and how we use them in every day life to our advantage!

The Brainerd and the Eponym from 2018-04-12T08:00

Brainerd condition, does that sound like something you want? Think again! It is an embarassing disease. Learn more about this disease and how naming diseases is changing to avoid creating stigma...

FOVAD the ONLY way to contract infectious disease from 2018-04-10T08:00

How can I infect thee? Let me count the ways and it is enumerated by the word FOVAD. Learn this helpful mnemonic and learn about Norovirus, Zika virus, Tularemia, and how far a cat can sneeze! A...

Admin 005 FIFRA For You! from 2018-04-09T21:04:06

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) works hard to prevent toxins from entering the American food and water supplies.  We have seen this with

Admin 004 Superfunds Near You from 2018-04-09T20:27:08

Congress enacted the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) on December 11, 1980.  Commonly referred to as Superfund, the Act created a tax on industry th...

2.5 Month Check-in from 2018-04-09T19:57:26

Spring Break has passed, and it’s time to hit the books again.  In just 10 rapidly approaching weeks, all your hard work will be put to use. 

Lead, a Giant Pain in the Asteroid from 2018-03-27T08:00

As we looked to the heavens, it reflected concerns within our own world - lead. Learn about how meteors taught us about environmental conservation. And if you thought the ancient Romans were eit...

Of Cabbages, Kings, and Paratopes from 2018-03-22T08:00

When thinking of false-positive tests, unexplained antibodies, and cross reactivity, we need to understand paratopes. Learn about how paratopes affect you and help save your life! In the process...

Anaphylactoids, Stronger than a Breath Mint from 2018-03-15T08:00

Ever felt confused between the definitions of Anaphylactoid and Anaphylactic reactions? Learn about the difference here, along with how to make your own homade napalm! It all connects. :)

Env H 012 The Invisible Killer in Your Home: Radon from 2018-03-13T07:00

We are in a continual battle to protect our fragile alveoli every day.  Escaping into a climate controlled building can protect us from