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 The podcast that makes veterinary medicine simple. In each episode, Dr. Lottie breaks down clinical conditions, cases, and concepts across species, focusing on pathophysiology, decision-making, diagnostics, and what actually matters in practice. It’s the kind of context that makes your knowledge finally click. Every month, we’ll also have honest conversations with guests about the incredible variety of veterinary medicine, what you can do with a vet degree and how to think bigger about your career. Whether you’re cramming for exams or looking for a soundtrack for your dog walk, Current Vet will make veterinary medicine simpleCurrent Vet Science
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    • Johne’s Disease (Paratuberculosis)

      Johne’s Disease (Paratuberculosis)
      Feb 24 2026
      In this episode, Dr. Lottie covers everything about Johne’s disease (also known as paratuberculosis) from the MAP pathogen itself and what clinical signs you may see, to how we can control infection and what Johne’s means for public healthFind us on TikTok & Instagram: @veterinaryvista Timeline:00:00 Intro00:45 Case02:36 Aetiology & Pathogenesis06:26 Clinical Signs09:18 Diagnosis14:46 Treatment15:59 Prevention18:42 Impact of Johne’s21:01 Key Points22:32 OutroRecommended Reading:Johne’s Disease in Canada – Parts I and II Part I is an overview of clinical signs, how the disease develops, and common di gnostic approaches then part II focuss on the economic impact of the disease and control methods . Canadian Veterinary Journal (2006), Vol 47(9), pp 874–882 and Canadian Veterinary Journal (2006), Vol 47(11), pp 1089–1099.Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in Veterinary Medicine A very readable but detailed explanation of the bacterium itself and how it behaves. Clinical Microbiology Reviews (2001).Veterinary Medicine: A Textbook of the Diseases of Cattle, Horses, Sheep, Pigs and Goats (11th Edition) Great cattle textbook chapter on paratuberculosis Constable, Hinchcliff, Done & Grünberg — pp. 552–572ReferencesTiwari, A., VanLeeuwen, J.A., McKenna, S.L.B., Keefe, G.P. & Barkema, H.W. (2006) ‘Johne’s disease in Canada Part I: Clinical symptoms, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and prevalence in dairy herds’, Canadian Veterinary Journal, 47(9), pp. 874–882.McKenna, S.L.B., Keefe, G.P., Tiwari, A., VanLeeuwen, J.A. & Barkema, H.W. (2006) ‘Johne’s disease in Canada Part II: Disease impacts, risk factors, and control programs for dairy producers’, Canadian Veterinary Journal, 47(11), pp. 1089–1099.Harris, N.B. & Barletta, R.G. (2001) ‘Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in Veterinary Medicine’, Clinical Microbiology Reviews, 14(3), pp. 489–512. doi: 10.1128/CMR.14.3.489-512.2001.Constable, P.D., Hinchcliff, K.W., Done, S.H. & Grünberg, W. (2017) Veterinary Medicine: A Textbook of the Diseases of Cattle, Horses, Sheep, Pigs and Goats. 11th ed. Elsevier, pp. 552–572.Sweeney, R.W., Collins, M.T., Koets, A.P., McGuirk, S.M. & Roussel, A.J. (2012) ‘Paratuberculosis (Johne’s Disease) in Cattle and Other Susceptible Species’, Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 26(6), pp. 1239–1250. doi: 10.1111/j.1939-1676.2012.01019.x.Rathnaiah, G., Zinniel, D.K., Bannantine, J.P., Stabel, J.R., Gröhn, Y.T., Collins, M.T. & Barletta, R.G. (2017) ‘Pathogenesis, Molecular Genetics, and Genomics of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis’, Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 4, 187. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2017.00187.Beard, P.M., Daniels, M.J., Henderson, D., Pirie, A., Rudge, K., Buxton, D., Rhind, S., Greig, A., Hutchings, M.R., McKendrick, I., Stevenson, K. & Sharp, J.M. (2001) ‘Paratuberculosis infection of nonruminant wildlife in Scotland’, Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 39(4), pp. 1517–1521. doi: 10.1128/JCM.39.4.1517-1521.2001.Whittington, R., Donat, K., Weber, M.F. et al. (2019) ‘Control of paratuberculosis: who, why and how. A review of 48 countries’, BMC Veterinary Research, 15, 198. doi: 10.1186/s12917-019-1943-4.World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) (2024) Paratuberculosis. Available at: https://www.woah.org/en/disease/paratuberculosis/ (Accessed: 30th October 2025).Fecteau, M.E. (2018) ‘Paratuberculosis in cattle’, Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, 34(1), pp. 209–222. doi: 10.1016/j.cvfa.2017.10.011Current Vet is an educational podcast intended for veterinary students, veterinary professionals, and individuals with an interest in veterinary medicine.All content provided in this podcast and its associated materials is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and must not be considered a substitute for, professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment.Any clinical cases discussed in this podcast are fictional, and are designed to reflect typical or likely clinical scenarios for educational purposes. They do not represent specific real-life cases, clients, or animals.While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and alignment with current evidence at the time of publication, veterinary medicine is a rapidly evolving field, and recommendations may change over time
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      23 min
    • Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)

      Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
      Feb 17 2026

      In this episode of Current Vet, Dr Lottie talks about feline infectious peritonitis (FIP)

      Find us on TikTok & Instagram: @veterinaryvista

      Timeline:
      00:00 Intro
      00:29 Case
      03:10 Aetiology & Pathogenesis
      04:35 Clinical Signs
      07:07 Diagnosis
      11:47 Treatment
      17:19 Prevention
      18:15 Key Points
      19:26 Outro


      Recommended Reading

      • Hartmann, K. (2005) ‘Feline infectious peritonitis’, Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, 35(1), pp. 39–79. doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2004.10.011.

      While this is a great overview of FIP, it was written in 2005 when the latest treatment options and antivirals were not yet available

      • EveryCat Health Foundation has some great research updates and summaries on FIP
      • iCatCare has an amazing document outlining the treatments available for FIP, their contraindications, side effects, costs and recommended schedules as well as covering a few FAQs on FIP treatment. It was updated in July 2025. https://icatcare.org/resources/icatcare_fipupdate_july25.pdf
      • The 2022 AAFP/EveryCat FIP Diagnosis Guidelines give a great summary of FIP itself, the diagnostic options available, pros and cons or each option and then an summary at the end https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1098612X221118761


      References

      • Fischer, Y., Sauter-Louis, C. and Hartmann, K. (2012) ‘Diagnostic accuracy of the Rivalta test for feline infectious peritonitis’, Veterinary Clinical Pathology, 41(4), pp. 558–567. doi: 10.1111/j.1939-165X.2012.00464.x.
      • Tasker, S. (2018) ‘Diagnosis of feline infectious peritonitis: update on evidence supporting available tests’, Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 20(3), pp. 228–243. doi: 10.1177/1098612X18758592.
      • Felten, S. and Hartmann, K. (2019) ‘Diagnosis of feline infectious peritonitis: a review of the current literature’, Viruses, 11(11), p. 1068. doi: 10.3390/v11111068.
      • Tekes, G. and Thiel, H.-J. (2016) ‘Feline coronaviruses: pathogenesis of feline infectious peritonitis’, Advances in Virus Research, 96, pp. 193–218. doi: 10.1016/bs.aivir.2016.08.002.
      • Taylor, S.S., Coggins, S., Barker, E.N., Gunn-Moore, D., Jeevaratnam, K., Norris, J.M., et al. (2023)‘Retrospective study and outcome of 307 cats with feline infectious peritonitis treated with legally sourced veterinary compounded preparations of remdesivir and GS-441524 (2020–2022)’, Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 25(9). doi: 10.1177/1098612X231194460.
      • Thayer, V., Gogolski, S., and Olah, G.A. et al. (2022) ‘2022 AAFP/EveryCat Feline Infectious Peritonitis Diagnosis Guidelines’, Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 24(9), pp. 905-933. doi: 10.1177/1098612X221118761.


      Current Vet is an educational podcast intended for veterinary students, veterinary professionals, and individuals with an interest in veterinary medicine.

      All content provided in this podcast and its associated materials is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and must not be considered a substitute for, professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

      Any clinical cases discussed in this podcast are fictional, and are designed to reflect typical or likely clinical scenarios for educational purposes. They do not represent specific real-life cases, clients, or animals.
      While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and alignment with current evidence at the time of publication, veterinary medicine is a rapidly evolving field, and recommendations may change over time.
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      20 min
    • Avian Influenza (AI)

      Avian Influenza (AI)
      Feb 10 2026

      In this episode of Current Vet, Dr Lottie talks about avian influenza, also known as bird flu.

      Find us on TikTok & Instagram: @veterinaryvista

      Timeline:
      00:00 Intro
      00:30 Case
      01:57 Aetiology & Pathogenesis
      04:17 Clinical Signs
      05:55 Diagnosis
      07:33 Treatment
      09:56 Why AI is a Global Concern
      13:58 Current News
      16:04 Key Points
      17:24 Outro


      Recommended Reading

      • WOAH (World Organisation for Animal Health)
      • FAO Animal Health Updates:
      • USDA APHIS (for U.S. vets)
      • DEFRA UK or APHA (for UK vets)
      • OFFLU Network (FAO/WOAH)


      References

      • Alexander, D.J. (2007). An overview of the epidemiology of avian influenza. Vaccine, 25(30), 5637–5644. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2006.10.051
      • Capua, I. and Alexander, D.J. (2009). Avian influenza infection in birds: a challenge and opportunity for the poultry veterinarian. Poultry Science, 88(4), 842–846. https://doi.org/10.3382/ps.2008-00289
      • Swayne, D.E. (2022). Avian influenza. In: Swayne, D.E. (ed.) Diseases of Poultry. 13th ed. Wiley-Blackwell, pp. 181–216.
      • Bi, Y., Yang, J., Wang, L., Ran, L. and Gao, G.F. (2024). Ecology and evolution of avian influenza viruses. Current Biology, 34(15), pp. 716–721. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2024.05.053
      • FAO (2025). Global AIV with zoonotic potential – situation update. Food and Agriculture Organization. Available at: https://www.fao.org/animal-health/situation-updates/global-aiv-with-zoonotic-potential/en [Accessed 25 Sept 2025].
      • WOAH (2025). Avian Influenza. World Organisation for Animal Health. Available at: https://www.woah.org/en/disease/avian-influenza/ [Accessed 25 Sept 2025].


      Current Vet is an educational podcast intended for veterinary students, veterinary professionals, and individuals with an interest in veterinary medicine.

      All content provided in this podcast and its associated materials is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and must not be considered a substitute for, professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

      Any clinical cases discussed in this podcast are fictional, and are designed to reflect typical or likely clinical scenarios for educational purposes. They do not represent specific real-life cases, clients, or animals.
      While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and alignment with current evidence at the time of publication, veterinary medicine is a rapidly evolving field, and recommendations may change over time.
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      18 min
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