I am in the process of moving PodVet over to the newly aquired PodVet.com site. I have built a new, easier to use, nicer to look-at site which is now live at:
To continue receiving podcasts - all you have to do is subscribe using the new feed address (which is http://podvet.com/blogs/?feed=rss2). If you use iTunes to subscribe to podcasts then just click on the iTunes button on the new website or just click here and hit the 'subscribe' button. (Once you have subscribed to the new podcast don't forget to unsubscribe from the old one!).
To receive email updates on new postings - just add your email address to the box on the right of the new website and hit the 'subscribe' button.
I will continue to post entries and podcasts to both new and old sites for the next couple of weeks to make sure no-one gets lost.
I hope you enjoy the new PodVet. There will be new developments in the near future. Keep sending in the feedback. I am still waiting for the first bit of audio feedback / voicemail - what are you all afraid of- voice your opinions.
Interview with Andrew Knight. Andrew wanted to study veterinary medicine in order to be a better advocate for animal welfare. However, parts of the veterinary course required the use of animals that were specifically sourced just for practicals. Andrew didn't feel that these practicals were ethical and challenged the university. He won his case and has pioneered an alternative track for students who wish to conscientiously object to parts of their educational courses. As well as working as a veterinarian in the UK, Andrew works with several animal welfare organistions on many projects, particularly regarding intensive farming techniques. He also promotes vegetarian companion animal diets.
Friday was just one of those days where lots of extra things cropped up and I didn't get chance to do any of the things that I wanted to do (including a new PodVet episode). So rather than miss an episode I did a quick no-frills show from the sofa before going to bed. No mixer, no preamp, no good mic and no edits - just all one take. It wasn't too bad for my first 'live'' show. although I forgot to update you on the great Spaniel diet. You'll have to wait until the next show to find out if Ernie & Holly have lost any weight! I have some interesting phone interviews coming up next week so we might have more than one episode next week - it depends on my other commitments.
I hope you have a good weekend - keep the email & audio feedback coming in.
Now you can leave us voicemail as well as sending us emails!
Just some of the many reasons to call us...
Just to say "Hi"...
Tell us about yourself...
Tell us where you are / what you do...
Tell us what you like / hate about PodVet...
Tell us about an interesting case you dealt with / saw / heard about...
Ask a question...
Hear yourself on the show...
If we like it - we'll put it in the show.
So how do I leave a voicemail message?
If you have a computer with a microphone and an internet connection you can do it for free using the free Skype software. Skype is a free program that allows you to talk or text to other skype users anywhere in the world - for free! It is available for Mac/PC/Linux computers.
To download Skype, just click on the animated Skype banner at the bottom of this email.
Once you have downloaded and configured Skype, all you have to do is click on the new button under my photo on the PodVet website - free and easy!
What if I don't have access to a computer or an internet connection?
Don't worry you can still leave voicemail via your regular telephone. Just call the number below.
From the UK dial: 0121 288 7711
From outside the UK dial 0044 121 2887711
Then leave a message after the beep!
NOTE: THESE CALLS ARE NOT FREE. YOU WILL BE CHARGED YOUR NORMAL PHONE COMPANY RATE.
So from the UK this will be the cost of a regular national call and outside the UK it will be the cost of a regular international call.
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE PERMISSION OF THE PERSON WHO PAYS THE BILL!