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  • Breakpoint Breakdown: Understanding MIC Updates on your Culture and Susceptibility Reports

    Breakpoint Breakdown: Understanding MIC Updates on your Culture and Susceptibility Reports

    Board-certified veterinary microbiologist and immunologist Meera Surendran Nair (DVM, MS, MSCTR, PhD, DACVM), Director of Infectious Disease at Antech™ and board-certified veterinary microbiologist and immunologist, joins Tails From the Lab to discuss the recent updates to antimicrobial susceptibility reporting and clinical breakpoints. She explains how these changes impact veterinary diagnostics and antimicrobial therapy decisions, helping clinicians select the right antibiotic at the right dose to…

  • Creating Cultures of Wellbeing in Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Jen Brandt

    Creating Cultures of Wellbeing in Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Jen Brandt

    In our latest Tails from the Lab podcast episode, Dr. Brad Ryan sits down with Dr. Jen Brandt, AVMA Director of Member Wellbeing Initiatives, to talk about what is—and isn’t—conducive to building a culture of wellbeing, the benefits, and what we can do as both individuals and hospitals. Watch the…

  • Why Routine Bloodwork Matters More Than You Think

    Why Routine Bloodwork Matters More Than You Think

    In this episode of Tails from the Lab, Drs. Holly and Brad explore one of the most overlooked tools in preventive veterinary care: wellness lab data. Together, they unpack why routine bloodwork is so meaningful and how it can guide early intervention and better outcomes throughout a pet’s life.  This…

  • Talking Self-Compassion with Dr. Jen Brandt

    Talking Self-Compassion with Dr. Jen Brandt

    In our latest Tails from the Lab podcast episode, Dr. Brad Ryan sits down with Dr. Jen Brandt, AVMA Director of Member Wellbeing Initiatives, to talk about cultivating compassion in your relationship with yourself and why it’s so important for veterinary professionals to be kind to themselves. Watch the conversation…

  • Beyond the Buzzwords: Contextualizing Spectrum of Care

    Beyond the Buzzwords: Contextualizing Spectrum of Care

    What does “spectrum of care” really mean? How does it help veterinarians, clients, and patients alike? In this episode of Tails from the Lab, hosts Holly and team welcome Dr. Michelle Evason for a deep dive into contextualized, evidence-based care. Dr. Evason shares the origins of spectrum of care, its…

  • Ticking the Boxes: A Vector-Borne Disease Discussion with Dr. Michelle Evason

    Ticking the Boxes: A Vector-Borne Disease Discussion with Dr. Michelle Evason

    Vector-borne diseases are on the move — changing local disease prevalence and increasing health risks for pets and people alike. In this episode of the Tails from the Lab podcast, Dr. Brad Ryan sits down with internal medicine specialist and infectious disease expert Dr. Michelle Evason to explore the latest…

  • Why Boundaries Matter: A Conversation on Veterinary Wellbeing 

    Why Boundaries Matter: A Conversation on Veterinary Wellbeing 

    Boundaries aren’t just about saying no — they’re about protecting our wellbeing, our teams, and the human-animal bond.  In this special Tails from the Lab episode for World Mental Health Day, Dr. Brad Ryan sits down with Dr. Jen Brandt, AVMA Director of Member Wellbeing Initiatives, to explore the role…

  • Doug’s twist: Why healthy pets need lab work too

    Doug’s twist: Why healthy pets need lab work too

    Even the healthiest appearing pets can be hiding underlying conditions. In this episode of Tails from the Lab, Drs. Holly Brown and  Brad Ryan dive into the value of wellness testing, using Doug — a seemingly healthy rescue Mastiff — as a case study. From uncovering Lyme exposure to detecting…

  • Tick Tock, Tick Tock: Why Timing is Critical to Diagnosing Your Next Anaplasmosis Case

    Tick Tock, Tick Tock: Why Timing is Critical to Diagnosing Your Next Anaplasmosis Case

    In episode 1 of Tails from the Lab, Dr. Brad Ryan and Dr. Holly Brown discuss anaplasmosis using a real case example and dig deep into diagnostic insights that help shed light on its rise and prevalence.  Tune in and learn what this means for veterinary teams across the country,…

  • Welcome Back to Tails from the Lab!

    Welcome Back to Tails from the Lab!

    We’re thrilled to bring back the Tails from the Lab podcast with our host Dr. Holly Brown and new co-host Dr. Brad Ryan! Get ready to discuss real cases with expert guests who dig deep into the diagnostic insights that help solve interesting and complex cases. We’ll also dive into…

  • S2 E3: Liquid Gold

    S2 E3: Liquid Gold

    Zack, the beagle, presents for his annual wellness exam, and labwork is performed, including a CBC, chemistry, and (oh-so-fortunately) urinalysis, as part of his minimum database. Listen in as Jessica and Holly discuss Zack’s unexpected results and the options to provide a definitive diagnosis. Disclaimer: This podcast intends to provide…

  • S2 E2: Hypercalcemia Headache Help

    S2 E2: Hypercalcemia Headache Help

    Inappropriate urination and lethargy lead to a concerning finding of hypercalcemia on Louie’s labwork. Listen in as Jessica and Holly tackle the ensuing diagnostics to solve this hypercalcemia headache. Disclaimer: This podcast intends to provide education and guidance with the understanding that any diagnostic testing and treatment decisions are ultimately…

  • S2 E1: Urine Luck!

    S2 E1: Urine Luck!

    Bella has an appointment for a prescription refill, but the astute doctor is concerned about some subtle physical changes and reported clinical signs, and so he recommends laboratory diagnostics to explore further. Holly and Jessica discuss this interesting case, taking listeners on Bella’s unintended journey through labwork abnormalities and the…

  • S1 E12: Snickers’ Belly Full of Trouble

    S1 E12: Snickers’ Belly Full of Trouble

    Snickers arrives sick at the hospital, and initial bloodwork reveals elevation of liver enzymes. Subsequent abdominal ultrasound identifies ascites, and the fluid analysis that ensues provides key diagnostic information that helps define Snickers’ disease process. Disclaimer: This podcast intends to provide education and guidance with the understanding that any diagnostic…

  • S1 E11: Tech Talk: Effusion Analysis (Part 2)

    S1 E11: Tech Talk: Effusion Analysis (Part 2)

    Jessica is back with Part 2 of her ever-so-useful Tech Talk on Effusion Analysis, offering further tips and tricks to getting the most diagnostic information from your in-house fluid samples.  Disclaimer: This podcast intends to provide education and guidance with the understanding that any diagnostic testing and treatment decisions are…

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