Knowledge Natter with David Charles

In this Knowledge Natter, Lou Northway speaks with David Charles, who was named a Knowledge Champion in the 2023 RCVS Knowledge Awards.
David conducted an audit across multiple UK practices to gather data on ovine lambings and caesareans, and implemented training and recommendations related to the use of analgesia, antibiotics, and adjunctive medications. The practices saw a reduction in prophylactic antibiotic use and an improvement in the provision of analgesia.
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VetTeamAMR for companion animal teams

Pam Mosedale speaks to VetTeamAMR Clinical Leads Angie Rayner and David Singleton about how the new initiative will provide companion animal veterinary teams with knowledge, resources and tools to make positive changes in their antimicrobial prescribing.
VetTeamAMR for companion animal teams will launch at a free event on Tuesday 20 June. Sign up here: rcvsknowledge.org/VetTeamAMRcompanion
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VetTeamAMR for equine vets

Pam Mosedale speaks to VetTeamAMR Equine Clinical Lead Tim Mair about how the new initiative will provide equine veterinary teams with knowledge, resources and tools to make positive changes in their antimicrobial prescribing.
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VetTeamAMR: How the SMART goals tool and Noah’s Livestock Vaccine Guideline can improve antimicrobial stewardship

Listen to Farm Vet Champions Clinical Lead, Fiona Lovatt, talk to NOAH's Senior Technical Policy Manager, Lucy Coyne, about how farm vets can use the our SMART goals tool and the Livestock Vaccine Guideline to build confidence in their vaccine protocols and support those vet-farmer conversations. Both of these free resources support the Farm Vet Champions mantra: Plan, Prevent, Protect.
To start seeing positive changes in your herd and flock health, set and track your SMART goals here: Dashboard (rcvsknowledge.org)
To sign the NOAH pledge or access the Livestock Vaccine Guideline, visit: https://www.noahlvg.co.uk/
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Amanda Boag in conversation with Professor Herman Barkema

Amanda Boag, Chair of the RCVS Knowledge Board of Trustees in conversation with Professor Herman Barkema, our 2022 Plowright Prize winner. 
The biennial Plowright Prize recognises an individual who has made significant contributions to the field of infectious diseases in animals. 
Find out more including how to nominate someone for the Prize here: rcvsknowledge.org/plowright
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What is the Antibiotic Amnesty?

Pam Mosedale speaks with Fergus Allerton about the upcoming Antibiotic Amnesty. Learn more about the amnesty and how you can get involved at rcvsknowledge.org/amnesty 
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VetTeamAMR: Engaging with the Medicine Hub and using SMART goals to improve antimicrobial use

VetTeamAMR Project Manager Lucy Coyne speaks to Farm Vet Champion Lucy Coyne about Rose Willis about how she inspired her practice team and clients to engage with the Medicine Hub and how SMART goals can be used to motivate the team.
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QI Boxset: Getting started with Quality Improvement (QI) for farm practices

In this podcast, Pam Mosedale chats with Mel McPherson about how farm practices can get started with Quality Improvement (QI). 
This podcast was recorded for the QI Boxset- Series 1: Episode 2: Getting started with Quality Improvement.
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Reflections on lambing with Fiona Lovatt and Emily Gascoigne

Farm Vet Champions Clinical Lead, Fiona Lovatt speaks with Farm Vet Champion and Veterinary Surgeon, Emily Gascoigne about responsible antimicrobial use at lambing time. 
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QI Boxset: Lucy Coyne introduces VetTeamAMR

In this episode of the QI Boxset, VetTeamAMR Project Manager Lucy Coyne introduces a new initiative that champions the responsible use of antimicrobials within companion animal, farm animal, and equine veterinary teams.
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