Equine Veterinarians Australia - Mane & Tail Podcast

2023 Bain Fallon Pascoe Oration - Dr Deb Racklyeft

Dr Deb Racklyeft has had an extraordinary career.  At 16 years of age, she was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, and her treatment involved amputation of her right leg.  As a horse enthusiast, she was unsure of what her future would hold but with inspiration from the horse and the mentors in her life, she enrolled in veterinary science at Sydney University. In her final year, she was so impressed with the efforts and dedication of the team under Prof Hutchins in developing the Sydney Uni floatation pool for management of a fractured cannon that she started her career with an internship at the USyd Rural Veterinary Centre.  What followed was a life of learning, from her internship followed a residency in equine medicine and a PhD which saved the lives of horses by identifying the contribution of transportation to the development of respiratory disease.   Her story is an honest recount of an extraordinary career and life with horses, science, and learning. Truly touching – don’t miss it – Listen NOW. Merry Christmas from EVA

How to retain and attract staff - a conversation with 3 prominent EVA members

In this episode, our host Dr Steve Dennis facilitates a conversation with three prominent EVA members, Drs Christine Smith, David Johnson and Frank Condon on the topic "How to attract and retain staff". Topics discussed include working hours and conditions, salary, shared after hours between neighbouring practices, team building through including staff in profit and loss discussions, and developing practice culture. 

Bain Fallon 2022 Prof Hutchins News Hour - Antimicrobial Stewardship - Part 2 Neonatal Medicine and Reproduction and discussion

Enjoyed part one? Continue with the panel as they continue the discussion focusing on neonatal medicine and reproduction.  Which are the best antimicrobials for foals and intra-uterine treatment, and when are these treatments indicated?  At the end of the session listen to the question-and-answer session from the floor.

Bain Fallon 2022 Prof Hutchins News Hour - Antimicrobial Stewardship - Part 1 General Medicine and Surgery

You cannot miss this episode of Mane & Tail, antimicrobial stewardship is the most important issue we will face over the next decade.  We must play our part.  Listen to Dr James Gilkerson discuss this topic with our esteemed panel Drs Leanne Begg, Jonathon Lumsden, Sharanne Raidal, Simon Robertson and Catherine Russell.  This is an informative session putting antimicrobial use under the microscope.  The first part looks at responsible use of antimicrobials in general medicine and surgery.

Bain Fallon 2022 Advocacy Session- Euthanasia and disposal and shared after-hours

Dr Brain Anderson, Dr Steve Dennis, Dr Ian Fulton and Dr Angus McKinnon discuss recent dilemmas with carcass disposal and techniques other than barbiturates for euthanasia. Then Dr David Johnson discusses shared after-hours protocols that they use in the town of Coffs Harbour. The town shares a single after-hours phone, the roster is done 12 months in advance and vets end up only doing 2 weekends on call per year.

The Reg Pascoe Oration 2022 - Dr David Johnson

Dr David Johnson has attended every (minus 3) Bain Fallon Memorial Lecture Series as a member of the EVA for over 40 years.  Join DJ in his incredible recounts and colourful stories of EVA and his career as a mixed general veterinarian including his involvement with the Fine Cotton scandal.   The friendships, stories and joy that the EVA has given DJ reiterate the importance of this organisation in bringing like minded people together, so that we can stand on the shoulders of giants.

Tips on Equine Practice and Profitably

Our host Dr Steve Dennis interviews Dr Olivia James and Dr Iain Trueman and they share advice on making practice more sustainable by becoming more profitable. Topics covered include the benefit of increasing our business knowledge, allowing nurses and technicians to reduce vets workload, involving the whole team in financial awareness and implementing financial efficiencies in practice.