The KBHH Equine Vets Podcast

Dr Emmanuelle Van Erck, and MSD’s own Equine Marketing & Technical Manager, Blaise Scott Morris, team up to teach us about innovative technology and data-driven equipment that can change the face of equine medicine as we know it.
We ask Emmanuelle how she became interested in the application of technology in her practice and why she is looking at data to move the profession forwards.
We discuss how data is a fantastic tool to improve your horses' training and explore reasons why there has been resistance to using data-driven technology in the equine field, despite the clear evidence for improved welfare in sports.
Our guests explain how this technology can be implemented by general practitioners and clients, and how an app could support the bond between the owner and horse.
We then move on to discuss the technical innovations happening at MSD and, as someone at the forefront of equine innovation, what Blaise’s job really entails on a day-to-day basis.
Blaise explains how MSD’s new thermal microchip is empowering owners whilst improving safety for both vets and horses. By developing innovative products, we can revolutionise the way equine healthcare works.
Useful Links:
Equine Sports Medicine Practice https://www.esmp.be
Equimetre by Arioneo
https://training.arioneo.com/en/racehorse-heart-rate-monitor-equimetre-flat-harness/
HomeAgain® Thermochip®
https://www.homeagain.co.uk/about-microchips/thermochip
MSD Research Bursary
https://www.msd-animal-health.co.uk/company-overview/research-bursary/

Join us each month for a new episode of The KBHH Equine Vets Podcast and stay informed on the latest developments in equine health and wellness. To get in touch with the show, please email [email protected].

This month we are joined by Gemma Pearson, the Director of Equine Behaviour at
The Horse Trust and Veterinary Liaison Officer for the International Society for
Equitation Science.
We discuss how Gemma got into equine behaviour and how we can better support
students in regard to behavioural training. Gemma was heavily involved in the BEVA
campaign ‘Don’t Break Your Vet’, so we reflect on its success and why it’s important
to take equine veterinarians' safety seriously.
We dispel some common myths about equine behaviour and treatment, with a
particular focus on the effects of box rest, medications and behavioural motivations.
Gemma shares her knowledge of the three F’s of a horse's physiological needs, the
impact they can have on a horse's stress response and how we define a happy
horse. Lastly, we discuss how to approach tricky clients in difficult situations and the
use of whips in equine sports.
Useful Links:

Don’t Break Your Vet - YouTube Playlist:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLor1KlzkI9X1UpvbOxwllS1BNoLvcmR
Book Equine Behaviour Consultations With Gemma:
https://www.ed.ac.uk/vet/services/equine-services/hospital/equinebehaviour

Join us each month for a new episode of The KBHH Equine Vets Podcast and stay informed on the latest developments in equine health and wellness. To get in touch with the show, please email [email protected].

We are joined by Malcolm Morley, President of the British Veterinary Association, and Nicola Berryman, welfare veterinary surgeon at Redwings Horse Sanctuary, to discuss the relationships with the traveller community and address the welfare concerns people have about traveller-owner horses.
We discuss what human behavioural change means and how we can influence
preconceptions about travellers that are commonly held in the veterinary community. By changing the way we present information to our clients, we have an excellent gateway to a good relationship with improved compliance.
Both Nicola and Malcolm have worked at the infamous Appleby Horse Fair. We learn about what part veterinarians play in the fair, if they are welcomed and how welfare standards are being celebrated by everybody involved.
We also address the feelings of uncertainty about starting to work within the
travelling communities and how the veterinary profession can become an ally and a force for real social change.
Useful Links:
Marie Rowland: The Welfare of Traveller and Gypsy Owned Horses in the UK
and Ireland
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/18/2402
The Best At Appleby Awards
https://www.facebook.com/HappyHealthyHorses/
Redwings Horse Sanctuary YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHuEgIva8OY&list=PL_4ZPA9xozaHr6P-wR2H5wgiRSMxzGpyl

Join us each month for a new episode of The KBHH Equine Vets Podcast and stay informed on the latest developments in equine health and wellness. To get in touch with the show, please email [email protected].

This month we are joined by Silvia Janská and Shelley Cook, two vets-turned-entrepreneurs who both champion flexible working in the veterinary industry.

We discuss how Silvia Janská, a co-founder of Flexee, started her business as a way to combat the problems she can see within the veterinary industry, particularly within recruitment and staff retention.
She provides practical advice on things we can do to advocate for flexible working and what that actually means for you as an equine vet. We also unwrap the attitudes and challenges Silvia has come across in her role and what we can do to get clients on board with a new way of working.
We then sit down with Shelley Cook, founder of Little Rock Equine Vets, who shares her incredible story from a burnt-out vet in practice to an on-the-road entrepreneur and a hugely successful practice owner. She puts flexible working and strong communication at the core of her business to best support her team and lead a balanced life.

Useful Links:

Check Out Flexee: www.myflexee.com

Little Rock Equine Vets: https://littlerockequinevets.co.uk/blog/

Join us each month for a new episode of The KBHH Equine Vets Podcast and stay informed on the latest developments in equine health and wellness. To get in touch with the show, please email [email protected].

Join our expert hosts, Dr. Ebony Escalona and Dr. Naomi Mellor, both experienced equine veterinarians, each month as they bring you informative and engaging discussions about all things equine health and wellness.
The KBHH Equine Vets Podcast is aimed at vets who want to know more about how to look at things differently in equine, from how to work differently, to the latest technology developments and looking after your own wellbeing. Ebony and Naomi will share the exciting developments within the equine world that our guests are leading in.
With a focus on looking at life in equine practice through a different lens, our podcast will feature interviews with leading experts in their field. Whether you are a seasoned equine vet or a GP vet looking to expand your knowledge of equine medicine, our podcast will provide you with valuable insights and information.
So, join us each month for a new episode of The KBHH Equine Vets Podcast and stay informed on the latest developments in equine health and wellness. To get in touch with the show, please email [email protected].

Join us each month for a new episode of The KBHH Equine Vets Podcast and stay informed on the latest developments in equine health and wellness. To get in touch with the show, please email [email protected].