Aquadocs
Aquadocs is the #1 podcast on aquatic medicine and a Top 50 Life Sciences podcast. Each week host Dr. Michelle Greenfield-Feig interviews veterinarians and animal health experts about their roles in the aquatics community. Episodes cover marine mammals, aquaculture, fish/exotic private practice, science communication and policy, and new research.
Episodes
91. Otter Diabetes
Dr. Michelle Greenfield-Feig interviews Dr. Gregory Scott, Associate Veterinarian at Georgia Aquarium about one of the first reported cases of diabetes in an asian small clawed otter. Tune in to learn how he and his team diagnosed this disease and the novel approach they are using for treatment. And stick around until the end to hear about the great ways Dr. Scott is engaging his community to incr
90. Becoming an ACZM Diplomate
Dr. Michelle Greenfield-Feig interviews Dr. Tamara Kruse, Director of Animal Health at the San Antonio Zoo. In this episode, Dr. Kruse shares her experience of becoming a diplomate of the American College of Zoological Medicine (ACZM). The ACZM is an accredited board of veterinary specialists who maintain the highest standards of practicing zoological medicine. Becoming an ACZM diplomate requires
89. Saving Sea Turtles
Dr. Michelle Greenfield-Feig interviews Dr. Jen Flower, clinical veterinarian at Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment. In this episode, Dr. Flower highlights some of her research and current conservation efforts working with wild sea turtles off the east coast of Florida. It’s a great story about collaboration, conservation, research and fantastic medicine!
88. Box Turtle Research
Dr. Michelle Greenfield-Feig interviews Dr. Matt Allender, director of conservation medicine and science at the Brookfield Zoo Chicago and director of the Wildlife Epidemiology Lab at the University of Illinois. In this episode, Dr. Allender discusses the important research that he and his colleagues are completing studying infectious and non-infectious disease of reptiles and amphibians. Importan
87. Sea Lion Rescue
To round out our 4th season of Aquadocs Podcast, Dr. Michelle Greenfield-Feig interviews Dr. Cara Field, medical director for The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito California. Tune in to hear incredible pinniped rescue stories as well as learn about some of the amazing research being completed by Dr. Field and her team.
86. Paving Your Own Way
On this week’s episode of Aquadocs, Dr. Michelle Greenfield-Feig interviews Erica Palmer, a veterinary technician at Mystic Aquarium, about her journey becoming an aquatic veterinary technician. From years of hard work, self-studying, and not being afraid to ask for help and advice from friends and colleagues, she has paved the way to providing high class care for her patients. Plus, stick around
85. Minke Whale Hearing Test
How do you complete a hearing test on a baleen whale? On this episode of Aquadocs, Dr. Michelle Greenfield-Feig interviews Dr. Craig Harms, professor of aquatic, zoo and wildlife medicine at North Carolina State University, about his fieldwork studies in Norway collecting hearing data on minke whales. The non-invasive hearing tests were conducted by placing sensors on the surface of the whale'
84. Killer Whale Antibiotics
How do you administer antibiotics to wild whales? On this week's episode of Aquadocs, Dr. Michelle Greenfield-Feig interviews Dr. Martin Haulena, Executive Director of the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society and Vancouver Aquarium Staff Veterinarian about his work rescuing and rehabilitating marine mammals. Tune in as he highlights the amazing work he and his team do to disentangle
83. Elasmobranch Stress and Reproduction
On this week's episode of Aquadocs, Dr. Michelle Greenfield-Feig interviews Dr. Natalie Mylniczenko, staff veterinarian at the Walt Disney Company about all things elasmobranch. Tune in to learn more about Dr. Natalie’s research looking into the stress response and reproductive physiology of these amazing animals.
82. Fish Prints
Honoring the life of a beloved pet with a paw print is a beautiful way to remember them. But what happens when your patients have fins and scales? On this week’s episode of Aquadocs, Dr. Michelle Greenfield-Feig interviews Dr. Eric Littman, staff veterinarian for Adventure Aquarium about his novel approach to science communication and art. Tune in to learn about Dr. Littman's artistic process
81. Creating a Positive Impact
On this week’s episode of Aquadocs, Dr. Greenfield-Feig, interviews Dr. Lara Croft, veterinary scientist over scientific grants programs at Morris Animal Foundation, about the different ways she has positively impacted aquatic animal health within and beyond clinical work. Tune in to learn about the review process for scientific grants. And make sure you stick around to the end to learn about an i
80. Baby Emperor Penguin
On this week's episode of Aquadocs, we are discussing all things penguin. SeaWorld San Diego recently successfully hatched a baby emperor penguin for the first time in over a decade. Tune in as Dr. Michelle Greenfield-Feig interviews Dr. Jennifer Russell, staff veterinarian at SeaWorld San Diego, about her experience working with Pearl, the baby penguin, as well as her research studying the oc
79. Dolphin History Lesson
On this episode of Aquadocs, host Dr. Michelle Greenfield-Feig interviews Dr. Jay Sweeney, co-owner and chief veterinarian of Dolphin Quest, about his history in the field of aquatic animal medicine. Tune in to learn about the origins of diagnostic imaging and sampling in marine mammals. And stick around to hear about the unique preventative medicine techniques Dolphin Quest employs as a means of
78. Wellbeing of Non-Domestic Animal Vets
On this week's episode of Aquadocs, host Dr. Michelle Greenfield-Feig interviews Dr. John Griffioen, Assistant Director of Animal Programs and Conservation at the Fort Worth Zoo, about his recent study evaluating the hematologic and biochemical values in Japanese spider crabs (Macrocheira kaempheri). In this episode, we also discuss Dr. Griffioen's AAZV presentation about the wellbeing of
77. Collaboration is Key
On this week's episode of Aquadocs, host Dr. Michelle Greenfield-Feig interviews Dr. Kei Hayashi professor of surgery at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. This episode highlights the collaborative effort that often occurs throughout the veterinary profession. Dr. Hayashi, then surgeon at the University of California, Davis, was asked to consult on a case of osteomyelitis (
76. Ethical Blue Crab Euthanasia
On this week's episode of Aquadocs, host Dr. Michelle Greenfield-Feig interviews Dr. Alissa Mones, Associate Veterinarian at the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center. Dr. Mones recently published a study about best methods for humanely euthanizing blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus). She specifically looked at potassium chloride, ivermectin, and lidocaine hydrochloride as potential options
75. Marine Mammal Stranding Response
What happens when a stranding response team gets a call about a stranded animal? On this week's episode of Aquadocs, Dr. Michelle Greenfield-Feig interviews Sarah
Callan, animal rescue program manager at Mystic Aquarium, about her work completing necropsies on large whales and rescuing and rehabilitating stranded seals and sea turtles. From training a full team of volunteers, organizing collea
74. Restoring an Entire Ecosystem
On this week's episode of Aquadocs, host Dr. Michelle Greenfield-Feig interviews Jim Kinsler, aquarium curator at SeaWorld Orlando, about his work saving coral. An unprecedented coral disease event -- stony coral tissue loss disease -- has been ravaging the Florida reefs since 2014. Jim, his team at SeaWorld, as well as many partner organizations including the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserv
Season 4 Trailer
Hello and welcome to season 4 of Aquadocs. We've got a great season for you starting up next week October 3rd. This season we’ll be discussing topics including the new Florida Coral Rescue Center, the ins and outs of a marine mammal stranding team, ethical means of euthanasia in blue crabs, the well being of exotic and zoological veterinarians, and so much more. Some other season 4 highlights:
73. The Sound of a Healthy Dolphin
Is it possible to monitor, and even predict, a dolphin's health just by looking at recordings of its vocalizations? On this week's episode of Aquadocs, host Michelle Greenfield interviews Dr. Brittany Jones, the Deputy Director of Conservation Biology Sound and Health at the National Marine Mammal Foundation about her research studying bottlenose dolphin vocalization patterns. Dr. Jones an
72. Sleepy Antarctic Seals
On this week's episode of Aquadocs, host Michelle Greenfield interviews Dr. Sarah Kienle, assistant professor at Baylor, about her experience conducting remote field work with pinnipeds in Antarctica. Tune in as we talk about the process of sedating and collecting samples from these incredible creatures and highlight the importance of training veterinarians to support remote field expeditions.
71. Dolphin Diets and Kidney Stones
On this week's episode of Aquadocs, host Michelle Greenfield interviews Dr. Amanda Ardente, veterinarian, nutritionist, and owner of Ardente Veterinary Nutrition about her work with aquatic and zoological nutrition. Dr. Ardente discusses the importance of nutrition in the care for animals in managed care facilities. A simple fix such as lowering the sugar content of a diet or serving whole fis
70. Marine Mammal Anesthesia
On this week's episode of Aquadocs, host Michelle Greenfield interviews Dr. James Bailey, a board certified veterinary anesthesiologist who specializes in zoo and wildlife animals, particularly marine mammals. Dr. Bailey describes the start of marine mammal anesthesia and how far we have come since its origin (like completing a successful 9 hour anesthetic procedure with an animal receiving a
69. Oyster Herpes
On this week's episode of Aquadocs, host Michelle Greenfield interviews Dr. Eddie Haigh, veterinarian at the Haigh Veterinary Hospital in Washington, USA. Tune in as Dr. Haigh discusses a fascinating case about oyster Herpesvirus. And stick around to hear about his pursuit of aquaculture medicine while working for his family's small animal practice. It's all about taking extra classes, asking the
68. Dolphin Welfare Study
On this week's episode of Aquadocs, host Michelle Greenfield interviews Dr. Lance Miller, Vice President of Conservation Science and Animal Welfare Research with the Chicago Zoological Society Brookfield Zoo. Tune in as we discuss a paper Dr. Miller and his colleagues published last year about the welfare of cetaceans in accredited zoos and aquariums. This paper and subsequent phone app developed
67. Shark Health Assessments
How do you complete wild health assessments on sharks? Tune in to this week's episode of Aquadocs, where host Michelle Greenfield interviews Dr. Michael Hyatt, associate veterinarian at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s New York Aquarium, about his research with wild sharks. This is certainly a fintastic episode you don't want to miss!
66. Frankie the Electric Eel
On this week's episode of Aquadocs, host Michelle Greenfield interviews Dr. Robert Martinez owner of Aquatic Veterinary Consulting in Utah. Dr. Martinez had a non-traditional route to the aquatics world and describes to listeners the importance of always being open to anything and being willing to read from the textbook if you want to succeed. Plus, tune in for an epic, or should we say, electrify
65. Froggy Knee Surgery
Ever thought about doing knee surgery on a frog? On this week's episode of Aquadocs, host Michelle Greenfield interviews Dr. Bill Van Bonn, the former vice president for animal health and welfare at Shedd Aquarium. We'll discuss the experience of doing an innovative procedure on frog as well as the important microbiome research that Dr. Van Bonn and his colleagues are completing.
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64. Saving Eels With Honey
Ever wondered if you could save an animal's life just with honey? Well tune in to this week's episode of Aquadocs where Michelle interviews Dr. Brittany Stevens veterinarian at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California and veterinarian at the California Science Center in Los Angeles, about just that. In this episode, we discuss the case of Eelana, a California Moray Eel who suffered fr
63. 1,801 Turtles + 1 Orca Vet
What do you do when 1,801 cold stunned turtles show up in your area? Well, you set up a giant assembly line to provide physical exams and treatment until they can be released back into the wild. On this week's episode of Aquadocs, host Michelle Greenfield interviews Dr. Lydia Staggs, senior veterinarian at SeaWorld Orlando about her experience responding to wildlife disasters as well as working fo
62. American Association of Fish Veterinarians
On this week's episode of Aquadocs, Host Michelle Greenfield interviews Dr. Roy Yanong and Dr. Hugh Mitchell, members of the executive board of the AAFV (American Association of Fish Veterinarians). Tune in as we discuss the history of developing this organization and the incredible progress we have made for fish veterinarians at large. (such as a credentialing program in the works).
61. Passports For Fish
On this week's episode of Aquadocs, host Michelle Greenfield interviews Dr. Kathleen Hartman, Senior Staff Veterinarian of Aquaculture Health at USDA APHIS, Veterinary Services. Tune in to learn about the development of the new CAHPS Program (Comprehensive Aquaculture Health Program Standards), which is a nonregulatory framework for the improvement of the health of farmed aquaculture ani
60. Sea Lion Cancer
Welcome to season 3 of Aquadocs! Thank you to everyone who made the previous two seasons so successful. To kick off our new season, host Michelle Greenfield interviews Dr. Alissa Deming, vice president of conservation medicine and science at Pacific Marine Mammal Center. Dr. Deming describes her day to day experience being a veterinarian for stranded marine mammals in Southern California. Tune in
Season 3 Trailer
Hi everyone! I’m excited to launch season three of Aquadocs this week. From rehabbing pinnipeds, to saving over 1,000 cold stunned sea turtles, to solving the mystery of the electric eel, we’ve got lots of great stuff in store for you. Be sure to tune in every other Tuesday to stay up to date on the latest Aquadocs episodes! And as always feel free to reach out on social media (@aquadocspodcast) i
59. FishTracker: The Kids Are On The Case
FishTracker is a student-oriented citizen science project based at Cornell University that records and maps the presence of several species of fish, both endangered and invasive, in New York State. What is awesome about this program is that K-12 students and teachers from New York collect environmental DNA (eDNA) from water samples and send these samples to Cornell for analysis. FishTracker team m
58. North Atlantic Right Whales
There are fewer than 400 critically endangered North Atlantic right whales left in the world. Human impacts, specifically entanglements in fishing gear and vessels strikes, serve as the biggest threats to the survival of this species. On This week's episode of Aquadocs Podcast, host Michelle Greenfield interviews Dr. Michael Moore, senior scientist in the biology department of Woods Hole Oceanogra
57. History Lesson on Aquatic Vets
On this week's episode of Aquadocs, host Michelle Greenfield interviews Dr. David Scarfe PhD, DVM, MRSSAf, CertAqV, a veterinarian and an extraordinary professor at the university of Pretoria in South Africa and Ludwig Maximilians University in Germany. Dr. Scarfe shares his experience working for the AVMA and documents his perspective of the evolution of aquatic veterinary medicine.
56. It's Ok To Ask a Dolphin Its Age
What's the best way to age a dolphin? Previously, veterinarians would pull a tooth and count the rings within it, just like you might try to age a tree by its rings. But a recent study by Dr. Ashley Barratclough provides an even better, simpler, and less invasive option: blood and skin! On this weeks episode of Aquadocs, host Michelle Greenfield interviews Dr. Ashley Barratclough, conservation med
55. Fish Painkillers
What are the appropriate painkiller drugs you can use in fish? On this week's episode of Aquadocs, Dr. Claire Grosset, assistant professor in zoological medicine at the Université de Montréal, explains a study she recently published about using Robenacoxib, an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) in rainbow trout. We discuss the ins and outs of this study, and whether this is a safe and pr
54. Saving Atlantic Coral
Coral are such an important species that most people probably don't even recognize need veterinary attention. On this weeks episode of Aquadocs, host Michelle Greenfield interviews Dr. Ilze Berzins, an aquatic animal veterinarian who has worked with a number of coral health issues. In particular, we focus on Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD), of which over 40 species of Atlantic coral are cu
53. Koi vs Bobcat
On this weeks episode of Aquadocs, Michelle interviews Dr. Ashley Emanuele, owner of Oak City Aquatics Mobile Veterinary Service, a mobile fish practice that serves hobbyists and fish enthusiasts in North Carolina. During our conversation, we explore the value, potential and need in the hobbyist community for veterinary support. And also we discuss a case (aka showdown) she recently worked on invo
52. Why Dolphins Need Salt
On this weeks episode of Aquadocs, host Michelle Greenfield interviews Dr. Ryan Takeshita, Deputy Director of Conservation Medicine and Research Scientist with the National Marine Mammal Foundation about his recent paper on lower salinity levels in the gulf coast off the Mississippi River delta. Dolphins experiencing low salinity can often get skin lesions that can lead to necrotic (rotting) flesh
51. Populating Wisconsin Water Ways
This week on AQUADOCS, Michelle speaks with her good friends Dr. Danielle Godard, Dr. Nicole Nietlisbach, and Willow Smith from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Fish Health Team. Fun fact, nearly all of the lakes and rivers in Wisconsin need to be stocked with fish species including Trout, Muskellunge, Walleye, and Sturgeon. In order to reduce the spread of disease between habitats, t
50. Building a New Marine Mammal Stranding Network
On this week’s episode of AQUADOCS, Michelle interviews Dr. Cindy Driscoll, Maryland State Fish & Wildlife Veterinarian and instructor at the University of Maryland in College Park.
Starting The MD Fish & Wildlife Health Program included terrestrial and aquatic wildlife with investigations of morbidity and mortality events of all wild animals in the state. That also involved the development of a m
49. Dolphin Fever
Welcome to our 2022 season to Aquadocs! We are so excited to kick things off with Dr. Sarah Churgin, veterinarian at Ocean Park in Hong Kong. In this episode, Dr. Churgin discusses the perks and challenges of practicing in a new country such as learning how to do root canals on dolphins and dealing with language barriers. We also discuss Melioidosis, a disease that can cause high fevers and potent
2022 Launch Trailer!
Tune in on February 1, 2022 for the launch of Aquadocs Season 2! In the meantime a huge thank you to all our listeners, check our newly launched store to get your very own Aquadocs merch, and life update - I'm engaged!!
48. A Tribute to Winter the Dolphin
On this final Aquadocs episode of 2021, Michelle interviews Dr. Shelly Marquardt, veterinarian at Clearwater Marine Aquarium, as a special tribute to Winter the Dolphin. Winter, one of the bottlenose dolphins at Clearwater was found in the coastal waters of Florida in 2005. She was caught in a crab trap that resulted in the loss of her tail. Over the years, her team has worked tirelessly to provid
47. ZooMed Residency Info and Case Study of Coconut
On this week's episode of Aquadocs, Michelle speaks with Dr. Jenessa Gjeltema, Assistant Professor of zoological Medicine at the UC Davis School of veterinary medicine and Head veterinarian at the Sacramento Zoo, about one of her special patients Coconut. And stick around to the end to learn about the UC Davis zoological medicine residency program.
46. Sustainable Aquaculture to End World Hunger
On this week's episode of Aquadocs, Michelle interviews Dr. Paola Barato, Scientific Director and CEO of CORPAVET and FAO Consultant and professor. Dr. Barato works with groups across the developing world and especially in South America to develop sustainable aquaculture practices with the goal of ending world hunger.
Episode Links:
https://www.fao.org/documents/card/en/c/cb5067en/
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45. Fish are Friends AND Food!
On this week's episode of Aquadocs, Michelle joins fellow podcasters Shaun O'Loughlin, Justin Grant, and Maddie Cassidy of Aquademia Podcast hosted by Global Seafood Alliance for a discussion about seafood regulation and sustainability. And check out their episode of Aquademia featuring Michelle, which aired in July 2021.
44. Going Through a Phage: The Best Way to Stop a Bacteria
In a world where we are constantly worried about viruses and bacteria, Dr. Whitney Greene, clinical veterinary fellow at Walt Disney World, describes a treatment that can actually use these bugs to our advantage— bacteriophage therapy (when viruses invade bacterial cells). On this week’s episode of Aquadocs, Dr. Greene tells us a story about a wonderful sea turtle and the incredible measures they
43. Best Homework Ever! (And Leatherback Turtles)
Podcasts about aquatic medicine for homework? #BestHomeworkEver! Tune in this week on Aquadocs as Dr. Heather Harris, faculty at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, explains how Aquadocs has been a critical resource for her and her students during the times of Zoom University. And stick around for amazing stories about research with Leatherback sea turtles! Dr. Harris is a wildlife veterinarian for Upwell a
42. #GetVaxed: Fish Edition
This week on Aquadocs, Dr. Hugh Mitchell, Owner of AquaTactics Fish Health, now part of the Bimeda Animal Health family, discusses the development of fish vaccines and how important they are to the industry. He also shares his experience as a foodfish veterinarian for private, state, federal and tribal aquaculture facilities throughout the United States.
41. Dolphin CT Scans and Ultrasound
Can you believe it's already season 2 of Aquadocs! Thanks to all of our amazing supporters for getting us this far.
To start us off on another incredible season, Dr. Marina Ivančić founder of ZooRadOne discusses aquatic animal diagnostic imaging. Ever wondered how to take a dolphin to a human hospital for a CT scan? Or what to look for on an ultrasound to see if a dolphin is pregnant? Well,
Coming Soon! Aquadocs Season 2
Have you missed Aquadocs? Well, get excited! Season 2 launches next Tuesday, October 5th. We've got lots in store for you this season. Here's a little sneak peak.
40. The Turtle E.R.
Squirting blood into a ruptured lung might sound crazy, but it is actually a very successful method for saving the lives of injured sea turtles. On our season 1 finale of Aquadocs, Dr. Shane Boylan from the South Carolina Aquarium shares how he often has to think outside the box when treating many of his aquatics patients. If you want to hear some fascinating cases and how to use fish skin for inj
39. Dolphin Sounds and Whale Songs
Is it possible to monitor the health of dolphins and other cetaceans just through sound? On this week's episode of Aquadocs, Dr. Laura May-Collado, senior lecturer at the University of Vermont and research associate at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama, discusses her research on marine mammal acoustic communication in Panama. And stick around to the end to listen to some
38. The Lifecycle of Salmon
Ever considered how salmon grow from an egg to fry to mature adult and then make it onto your plate? On this week’s episode of Aquadocs, host Michelle Greenfield interviews Dr. Nora Hickey and Dr. Katharine Onofryton, program Veterinarians at the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission about salmon aquaculture, production, and conservation. Tune in to learn about this very important food system and
37. The Ripple Effect of Conservation
In honor of world ocean’s day, this week’s episode of Aquadocs discusses important conservation messages and how everyone has a role in making a difference in one’s community. Dr. Claire Simeone, a marine mammal veterinarian and founder of Sea Change Health, provides key insight into how to create a call to action and how to be part of the solution. And stick around to the end for some updates fro
36. Pioneering Aquatics in the Caribbean
How do you introduce an entire nation to aquatic medicine? On this week's episode of Aquadocs, Dr. Carla Phillips Savage, an aquatic one health practitioner and Trinidad and Tobago's only aquatic veterinarian, describes her journey to developing an aquatic animal health program and building one of the foremost marine mammal stranding networks in the Southern Caribbean.
35. Salmon Medicine
On this week's episode of Aquadocs, Dr. Christine Parker-Graham, Wildlife Veterinarian and Veterinary medical officer at U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, discusses the principles of salmon medicine and how to run diagnostic samples during the crazy times of COVID-19.
34. SANCCOB Penguins
Do you know what a penguin chick sounds like? And how do you properly treat an oiled seabird? On this week's episode of Aquadocs, Dr. David Roberts from SANCCOB (Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds) describes the rescue, rehabilitation, and release cycle of African penguins and some of the major diseases he treats these animals for. And stick around to the end fo
33. Hawaiian Monk Seal Vaccines
Vaccines seem to be all the rage today. But did you know that the Hawaiian monk seals are also receiving vaccines to keep their population alive? On this week's episode of Aquadocs, Dr. Michelle Barbieri from the Hawaiian Monk Seal Program (NOAA) discusses the history of the program and the process of vaccinating wild seals.
32. Shark Reproduction
How do you artificially inseminate a shark? On this week's episode of Aquadocs, shark whisperer Dr. Rob Jones of the Aquarium Vet discusses his long-term passion for shark medicine and his novel techniques for artificial insemination.
31. Marine Iguanas and Galapagos Vets
Do you know that Darwin wasn't the last scientist to study animals in the Galapagos? On this week's episode of Aquadocs, Dr. Greg Lewbart, professor of aquatic animal medicine at North Carolina State, discusses his long-time research on marine iguanas and other species in the Galapagos. Rest assured, Darwin still makes an appearance!
30. CSI Aquadocs
Toxicologists are constantly solving mysteries. Tune in this week as Dr. Robert Poppenga, a professor in the California Animal Health and Food Safety Lab at the University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, highlights some of his recent cases involving common toxins affecting aquatic animals in the wild and in managed care settings.
29. Blood Transfusions For Dolphins
On this week's episode of Aquadocs, Dr. Claire Madden, a veterinarian at Sea World Australia, describes a recent case in which one of the dolphins in her care received three separate blood transfusions. Spoiler alert: the dolphin is alive and doing well, but completing these transfusions truly pushed the boundary on what's possible in the field of aquatic medicine.
28. Training and Positive Reinforcement
Completing routine examinations and even difficult procedures relies on a strong relationship between the animal, veterinarian, and the owner/trainer/keeper. On this week's episode of Aquadocs, Ken Ramirez of Karen Pryor Clicker Training, discusses the key ideas of training for domestic and aquatic animals, and its importance in the care of these animals.
27. Do Fish Feel Pain?
On this week's episode of Aquadocs, tune in as Dr. Frédéric Chatigny from the Université de Sherbrooke describes his research on the great debate in fish medicine: do fish feel pain?
26. Baseline Dolphin Health Parameters
This week on Aquadocs, Dr. Hendrik Nollens from the Pacific Marine Mammal Center discusses his recent study in Veterinary Quarterly that defines baseline health parameters for dolphins. This study is particularly important because it can help improve the diagnosis of health, disease and potential stressors of wild dolphin populations.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01652176.2020.184
25. Sending Fish for Diagnostic Testing
Laboratories and aquaculture farms don't always do their own diagnostic testing. Often they mail samples to large reference laboratories like IDEXX. Tune in this week as we speak to Dr. Marcus Crim, Senior Research and Design Manager of Molecular Diagnostics at Microbiology at IDEXX, and peel back the curtain on this fascinating and lesser known area of aquatic veterinary medicine.
24. Wild Dolphin Health Assessments
Ever wondered how scientists assess the health of wild dolphins? On this week's episode of Aquadocs, Dr. Randall Wells describes his role as director of the Chicago Zoological Society's Sarasota Dolphin Research Program (SDRP) and some of the key research SDRP does including population monitoring and health assessments of wild bottlenose dolphins.
23. Advice From an Aquatic Medicine Resident
Thinking about an aquatic and zoological residency? Wish you could get advice from someone in a residency program? Tune in to this week's episode of Aquadocs featuring Dr. Tatiana Weisbrod, the current Aquatic Animal Medicine Resident at the University of Florida. Dr. Weisbrod discusses her experiences leading up to residency, what the match process is like, and provides some great advice fo
22. Zebrafish Genetics and Personalized Medicine
On this week's episode of Aquadocs, Christine Archer, president-elect of the Zebrafish Husbandry Association, shares her experiences working with laboratory zebrafish. Studies on these fish are at the forefront of human (and animal) medicine. Join us as we talk about important translational medicine research being done with zebrafish.
Episode Links: Zebrafish Husbandry Association zhaonline.org
21. Manatee Medicine
Every good vet student knows about cows... But what about SEA COWS? Tune in this week as we talk to Dr. Mike Walsh, a Veterinarian at the University of Florida, about Manatee health assessments. Every year, he and his colleagues visit Manatee breeding grounds to monitor these populations and ensure the animals are in good health.
20. Fish Farming in Dairyland
Did you know there are state aquaculture veterinarians? Well actually they're pretty rare... Tune in to this week's episode of Aquadocs as Dr. Myron Kebus, Wisconsin State Aquaculture veterinarian, describes his role working with fish farms and preventing disease transmission. And for those looking for online fish health content, Dr. Kebus discusses the fish health modules he developed to help vet
19. Dolphins in Hong Kong
On this week’s episode of Aquadocs, we speak with fellow podcaster Dr. Chris Parsons about his dolphin research in Hong Kong and the aquatic stories he's been telling since.
Dugongs and Seadragons: https://dugongsandseadragons.weebly.com/
18. Sea Turtle Cancer
What does it look like when a sea turtle gets cancer? How does a virus cause cancer? Tune in as Dr. Annie Page-Karjian from Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute answers these questions and more on this week's episode of Aquadocs.
Toxin Manuscript: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2020.00630/full?utm_source=fweb&utm_medium=nblog&utm_campaign=ba-sci-fmars-stranded-c
17. Brain Scans for Sea Lions
To kick off our 2021 season, Dr. Vanessa Fravel Hoard discusses her research and clinical experience with sea lions. Tune in as she describes domoic acid poisoning and why this terrible disease has led her and her colleagues to establish protocols to give these animals MRIs.
16. Orca Medicine, Conservation, and Policy
This week on Aquadocs is Dr. Joe Gaydos from the SeaDoc Society. Listen as Dr. Gaydos discusses the Southern Resident Killer Whales in the Salish Sea, an area of Pacific Northwest Coastline, and his role in increasing knowledge of these animals and informing local, state, and national conservation policy in the Salish Sea. And stick around to the end of the episode to find out what Michelle is hop
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