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Join us for a discussion about practical assessments and interventions for newborn small ruminants with Dr. Michelle Kutzler of Oregon State University.  

In this episode we review Apgar scoring as an assessment tool for newborn lambs and their need for intervention after birth as well as a technique for assisting lambs that struggle with the transition of birth called the Madigan Squeeze. This technique was popularized in horses but has also been used in cattle.

Developing a modified Apgar scoring system for newborn lambs:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32827990/

Resuscitation compression for newborn sheep:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33358064/

Dr. Kutzler's work is funded, in part, by the Oregon Sheep Commission:
https://oregonsheepcommission.com/

Learn more about Dr. Michelle Kutzler and her work:
https://anrs.oregonstate.edu/users/michelle-kutzler

If your company or organization would like to sponsor an episode or if you have questions about today's show, email Office@AASRP.org

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Get a sneak peek of the AASRP annual conference as well as other conferences where our organization provides continuing education opportunities for veterinarian! President-elect Mike Pesato sits down with us to discuss all of the exciting programming coming up for AASRP members. If you are a veterinarian and curious about getting access to these resources and many more, please reach out via email at office@aasrp.org for more information or stop by and say hi at our booths if you are attending AABP, AAEP, VMX, or AVMA. We would love to meet you!

There is still time to register for the AABP/AASRP annual conference September 12-14 in Columbus, OH:
https://www.aasrp.org/Main/Main/Conference/Overview-and-Registration.aspx?hkey=850e339f-dfa8-42dd-a75f-e35ece8f1555

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We're back with another season of Baas and Bleats, the American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioner's podcast! This year, Dr. Sarah Lowrey will be breaking down current research projects that pertain to the care and wellbeing of small ruminants, camelids, and cervids. She will be speaking with the experts to help practitioners, producers, and anybody interested in owning or working with these species to understand the advances that are being made in understanding these fascinating animals.

Questions or comments can be emailed to: Office@AASRP.org

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In this episode, we hear from Dr. Kelly Still-Brooks and Allysen Lower, the president of Colorado State University's AASRP student chapter. Students and faculty alike will be impressed by the initiative that Allysen has taken to bring her colleagues valuable hands-on experiences to prepare them for clinical practice. Tune in to hear what Dr. Still-Brooks and Allysen have to say about the importance of mastering the basics, including small ruminant and camelid husbandry and behavior. Most importantly in this episode, students will be reminded of their most valuable resource—each other.

Thanks for listening! And, as always, if you have any questions about this episode, the Emerging Leader Program, or other opportunities to get involved in AASRP, feel free to contact us. We want to hear from you!
  
 AASRP website: aasrp.org

Ann DiPastina, DVM
 ann.dipastina@gmail.com

Lesley Moser, DVM
trmvetc@gmail.com

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In this episode, we welcome back to the podcast Dr. Mike Pesato. This time, Dr. Pesato shares his experience as the AASRP faculty liaison for the students at Mississippi State University. You'll also gain his and Lesley's insights into the Emerging Leader program--an excellent opportunity for young small ruminant and camelid practitioners to become involved in the organization. 

We hope this episode motivates other students who are passionate about small ruminants to take an active role in their education, just as the students at Mississippi State have done.  From labs focusing on animal handling to practicing transabdominal ultrasound for pregnancy diagnosis, the AASRP student representatives at Mississippi State are making tremendous efforts to add hands-on experiences to their curriculum. 

Thanks for listening! And, as always, if you have any questions about this episode, the Emerging Leader Program, or other opportunities to get involved in AASRP, feel free to contact us:
 
AASRP website: aasrp.org

Ann DiPastina, DVM
ann.dipastina@gmail.com

Lesley Moser, DVM
trmvetc@gmail.com

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We hope you enjoy this conversation between Lesley Moser and previous AASRP Emerging Leader, Mike Pesato. 

Dr. Pesato is the current chair of the College Liaison Committee for AASRP and an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Pathobiology and Population Medicine at Mississippi State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. As you will appreciate, he is a passionate small ruminant practitioner and educator of veterinary students. In this episode, Dr. Pesato tells us more about the AASRP Student Symposium, an exciting opportunity for students to gain insight into small ruminant and camelid practice from clinicians in the private and public sectors. 

If you have any questions about this episode, the 2023 AASRP Student Symposium, or opportunities to get involved in AASRP, feel free to contact us:
 
AASRP website: aasrp.org

Ann DiPastina, DVM
ann.dipastina@gmail.com

Lesley Moser, DVM
trmvetc@gmail.com

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Welcome to Season 2 of Baas and Bleats!  
 
 In this season, Dr. Lesley Moser and Dr. Ann DiPastina, the 2022 AASRP Emerging Leaders, interview faculty liaisons and student representatives from veterinary colleges across North America to find out what they’re doing to prepare the next generation of veterinarians for small ruminant and camelid practice.
 
 What is the AASRP Emerging Leader Program?
 
The Emerging Leaders Program gives young veterinarians with a passion for small ruminants an opportunity to become involved in leadership experiences within the American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners.  As an Emerging Leader, you’ll get to practice your leadership skills, network with members of various AASRP committees, and gain a better understanding of the role of organized medicine in the veterinary profession.  You’ll also attend the Veterinary Leadership Conference, which is an excellent chance to develop relationships with leaders across many disciplines of veterinary medicine including academia and government.
 
Probably the most exciting part of the Emerging Leaders Program, though, is designing and executing a project which integrates your interests in small ruminant medicine with the needs of the membership of AASRP.
 
This year, Lesley and Ann have teamed up with other members of AASRP, including Dr. Michelle Buckley, to bring you the organization’s first podcast, “Baas and Bleats”. 
 
In Season 1, you heard from Michelle about managing milk quality in dairy goats. Now, in Season 2, we’ll be shifting gears to focus on our student membership. We hope these episodes empower veterinary students by highlighting examples of stellar faculty mentorship and excellent student initiative. 
 
If you have any questions about this episode, the Emerging Leader program, or other opportunities to get involved in AASRP, feel free to contact us:
 
AASRP website: aasrp.org

Ann DiPastina, DVM
 ann.dipastina@gmail.com

Lesley Moser, DVM
trmvetc@gmail.com

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In this episode, we'll learn how Dr. Mary Smith lets Cornell's veterinary students take the lead in their small ruminant and camelid education. 

If you have questions or comments about this episode or are interested in sharing what your program is doing to train young veterinarians in small ruminant and camelid practice, we want to hear from you! You can contact us by email at: 

Ann DiPastina, DVM
ann.dipastina@gmail.com

 Lesley Moser, DVM
 trmvetc@gmail.com 

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For the final episode of Season 1 Dr. Michelle Buckley sits down with Ryan Andrus of Bridgeman Hill Dairy in Vermont to discuss what makes a successful symbiotic relationship between dairy goat producers and veterinarians. Topics discussed include setting attainable goals, expectations of producers and veterinarians, how to talk about expenses, building and managing a successful animal health team, finding the right veterinarian for your farm, and much more.

Helpful Links:

SMART Goals:
https://www.ucop.edu/local-human-resources/_files/performance-appraisal/How%20to%20write%20SMART%20Goals%20v2.pdf

AASRP Find A Vet:
http://www.aasrp.org/about/find_a_vet.asp

Storey's Guide to Raising Dairy Goats:
https://a.co/d/7dLVDlm

The Dairy Goat Production Handbook:
http://www.luresext.edu/sites/default/files/DGPHorderform_1stEdition_case_spiral.pdf

Iowa State University Dairy Goat Extension:
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/dairyteam/dairy-goats-and-sheep


This podcast is sponsored by the American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners as well as USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Agricultural and Food Research Initiative Competitive Program, Antimicrobial Resistance grant # 2020-04197.

Questions or comments about today's episode can be directed to DairyGoatExtension@iastate.edu

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This extra special bonus episode from our chat with Dr. Cathy Bauman (Ontario Veterinary College, Guelph, Ontario, Canada) walks listeners through three real-life case investigations. Dr. Bauman describes how she and her team conducted the various outbreak investigations and puts into practice the information she shared with us in the previous two episodes.

Helpful Links:

Luminometer FAQ
https://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/food-safety/at-the-food-processor/luminometers.html

Small Ruminant Veterinarians of Ontario
https://srvo.ca/

Dr. Cathy Bauman - Ontario Veterinary College
https://ovc.uoguelph.ca/population-medicine/faculty/Cathy-Bauman

American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners - find a vet
http://www.aasrp.org/about/find_a_vet.asp

This podcast is sponsored by the American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners as well as USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Agricultural and Food Research Initiative Competitive Program, Antimicrobial Resistance grant # 2020-04197.

Questions or comments about today's episode can be directed to DairyGoatExtension@iastate.edu