https://soiherd.podbean.com A moo-ving new podcast brought you by the Australian Cattle Vets a special interest group of the AVA. We’ll be rounding up leadership tales, grazing on industry insights, and rustling up career pathways for vets in the cattle game. Whether you’re just starting out or already leading the herd, this podcast is udderly packed with value. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:56:52 +1000 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Education 1440 episodic This series features candid conversations with leading cattle vets who have shaped—and continue to shape—the future of animal health, welfare, and rural consultancy. Australian Cattle Vets | AVA Australian Cattle Vets | AVA No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/20919607/0189_ACV_SoIHerd_Podcast_Branding_PodSquare_1400x1400_B.jpg https://soiherd.podbean.com 144 144 s1e1: Vets leading the herd https://soiherd.podbean.com/e/s01e01/ https://soiherd.podbean.com/e/s01e01/#comments Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:56:52 +1000 acvgq.podbean.com/112dfe8d-2e3e-39f0-9eba-ce46af27ccb0 In this debut episode, host Prue Adams chats with three trailblazing cattle vets—Dr. Alan Guilfoyle, Associate Professor Dr. John House, and Dr. Alison Gunn—about their remarkable journeys, career pivots, and the evolving role of veterinarians in Australia’s cattle industry. From solo bush practice to cutting-edge herd health consultancy, they share candid insights, advice for early-career vets, and a shared vision for proactive, herd-level care. Plus, don’t miss the golden rule: never skip smoko!

]]> In this debut episode, host Prue Adams chats with three trailblazing cattle vets—Dr. Alan Guilfoyle, Associate Professor Dr. John House, and Dr. Alison Gunn—about their remarkable journeys, career pivots, and the evolving role of veterinarians in Australia’s cattle industry. From solo bush practice to cutting-edge herd health consultancy, they share candid insights, advice for early-career vets, and a shared vision for proactive, herd-level care. Plus, don’t miss the golden rule: never skip smoko!

]]> Prue Adams chats with three trailblazing cattle vets—Dr. Alan Guilfoyle, Associate Professor John House, and Dr. Alison Gunn—about their remarkable journeys, career pivots, and the evolving role of veterinarians in Australia’s cattle industry. From solo bush practice to cutting-edge herd health consultancy, they share candid insights, advice for early-career vets, and a shared vision for proactive, herd-level care. Plus, don’t miss the golden rule: never skip smoko! Australian Cattle Vets | AVA false No 1784 1 1 full s1e2: From little things big things grow https://soiherd.podbean.com/e/s01e02/ https://soiherd.podbean.com/e/s01e02/#comments Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:56:42 +1000 soiherd.podbean.com/bd05d726-3a50-36aa-a926-95b99336f140 In this inspiring episode, we follow the remarkable 50-year journey of Dr. Bill Tranter—from a dairy farm kid in Far North Queensland to a pioneering cattle vet and industry leader. Bill shares how he built one of Australia’s largest rural vet practices, introduced herd health programs, flew planes to remote farms, and mentored generations of vets. With passion, humility, and a love for cattle medicine, Bill’s story is a masterclass in seizing opportunity and building lasting relationships.

 

]]> In this inspiring episode, we follow the remarkable 50-year journey of Dr. Bill Tranter—from a dairy farm kid in Far North Queensland to a pioneering cattle vet and industry leader. Bill shares how he built one of Australia’s largest rural vet practices, introduced herd health programs, flew planes to remote farms, and mentored generations of vets. With passion, humility, and a love for cattle medicine, Bill’s story is a masterclass in seizing opportunity and building lasting relationships.

 

]]> In this inspiring episode, we follow the remarkable 50-year journey of Dr. Bill Tranter—from a dairy farm kid in Far North Queensland to a pioneering cattle vet and industry leader. Bill shares how he built one of Australia’s largest rural vet practices, introduced herd health programs, flew planes to remote farms, and mentored generations of vets. With passion, humility, and a love for cattle medicine, Bill’s story is a masterclass in seizing opportunity and building lasting relationships. Australian Cattle Vets | AVA false No 1318 1 2 full s1e3: Diagnostics, data, decisions: a vet's toolkit https://soiherd.podbean.com/e/s01e03/ https://soiherd.podbean.com/e/s01e03/#comments Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:56:35 +1000 soiherd.podbean.com/8ea67bd2-c473-3cb2-825f-287975d511b4 From jackaroo to pathologist, Dr. Mark Hazelton’s journey into cattle veterinary science is anything but typical. In this episode, Mark shares how his background in agricultural science and global farm experience shaped his passion for diagnostics, biosecurity, and the power of data. Now working at the Elizabeth MacArthur Agricultural Institute (NSW DPIRD), he discusses emerging threats, the role of AI in veterinary practice, and why communication and prevention are key to the future of cattle health. A must-listen for vets, students, and data-curious ag professionals.

]]> From jackaroo to pathologist, Dr. Mark Hazelton’s journey into cattle veterinary science is anything but typical. In this episode, Mark shares how his background in agricultural science and global farm experience shaped his passion for diagnostics, biosecurity, and the power of data. Now working at the Elizabeth MacArthur Agricultural Institute (NSW DPIRD), he discusses emerging threats, the role of AI in veterinary practice, and why communication and prevention are key to the future of cattle health. A must-listen for vets, students, and data-curious ag professionals.

]]> From jackaroo to pathologist, Dr. Mark Hazelton’s journey into cattle veterinary science is anything but typical. In this episode, Mark shares how his background in agricultural science and global farm experience shaped his passion for diagnostics, biosecurity, and the power of data. Now working at the Elizabeth MacArthur Agricultural Institute (NSW DPIRD), he discusses emerging threats, the role of AI in veterinary practice, and why communication and prevention are key to the future of cattle health. A must-listen for vets, students, and data-curious ag professionals. Australian Cattle Vets | AVA false No 1020 1 3 full s1e4: The art of the pivot: The aglife remix https://soiherd.podbean.com/e/s01e04/ https://soiherd.podbean.com/e/s01e04/#comments Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:56:28 +1000 soiherd.podbean.com/f6124081-3bab-3de1-adb9-23e13a4f8306 In this episode, Dr. Jill Kelly shares her bold leap from a secure government role to launching her own livestock consultancy—complete with a subscription model, paid newsletters, and a thriving online presence as “Miss Vet.” Jill talks candidly about building a business from scratch, charging for conversations vets often give away for free, and balancing her work with side hustles in art and cattle trading. It’s a story of reinvention, resilience, and redefining what a vet career can look like.

]]> In this episode, Dr. Jill Kelly shares her bold leap from a secure government role to launching her own livestock consultancy—complete with a subscription model, paid newsletters, and a thriving online presence as “Miss Vet.” Jill talks candidly about building a business from scratch, charging for conversations vets often give away for free, and balancing her work with side hustles in art and cattle trading. It’s a story of reinvention, resilience, and redefining what a vet career can look like.

]]> In this episode, Dr. Jill Kelly shares her bold leap from a secure government role to launching her own livestock consultancy—complete with a subscription model, paid newsletters, and a thriving online presence as “Miss Vet.” Jill talks candidly about building a business from scratch, charging for conversations vets often give away for free, and balancing her work with side hustles in art and cattle trading. It’s a story of reinvention, resilience, and redefining what a vet career can look like. Australian Cattle Vets | AVA false No 1200 1 4 full s1e5: Oh, the places you'll go! https://soiherd.podbean.com/e/s01e05/ https://soiherd.podbean.com/e/s01e05/#comments Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:55:06 +1000 soiherd.podbean.com/8e4b9c91-591a-3531-b258-41bd18075e6b Dr. Mike Laurence reflects on a career that’s spanned clinical practice, academia, and now industry leadership at Meat & Livestock Australia. From working through the UK’s foot-and-mouth outbreak to pioneering research in pain management and animal welfare, Mike shares insights on the evolving role of cattle vets, the importance of communication, and why you’re never truly stuck in your career. A powerful close to the season, packed with practical advice and inspiration for vets at every stage.

]]> Dr. Mike Laurence reflects on a career that’s spanned clinical practice, academia, and now industry leadership at Meat & Livestock Australia. From working through the UK’s foot-and-mouth outbreak to pioneering research in pain management and animal welfare, Mike shares insights on the evolving role of cattle vets, the importance of communication, and why you’re never truly stuck in your career. A powerful close to the season, packed with practical advice and inspiration for vets at every stage.

]]> Dr. Mike Laurence reflects on a career that’s spanned clinical practice, academia, and now industry leadership at Meat & Livestock Australia. From working through the UK’s foot-and-mouth outbreak to pioneering research in pain management and animal welfare, Mike shares insights on the evolving role of cattle vets, the importance of communication, and why you’re never truly stuck in your career. A powerful close to the series, packed with practical advice and inspiration for vets at every stage. Australian Cattle Vets | AVA false No 1320 1 5 full