Best Anthrozoology Podcasts (2025)

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114. Let's Save the Strays! with Dr. Amy Shroff (Special Episode) 38:37

11d ago38:37

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Send us a text Special Episode! Transcript Dr. Amy Shroff’s work focuses on implementing sustainable solutions for managing stray animal populations globally through the TNVR method—Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, and Release. “The goal is not just rescuing animals, but teaching communities how to manage their stray populations humanely, ensuring long-ter…

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Episode 234: Gender and animals with Chloë Taylor 34:08

18d ago34:08

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This episode's guest is Professor Chloë Taylor, a scholar of gender studies and critical animal studies at the University of Alberta, as well as one of the editors of the Animal Politics book series at Sydney University Press, who are sponsors of Knowing Animals. We explore the 2024 Routledge Companion to Gender and Animals, which Chloë edited.…

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Ep. 76 All Cats Matter: Ohio Supreme Court Decision in State v Alonzo Kyles 45:09

24d ago45:09

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Last year, a case came before the Ohio Supreme Court that challenged the legal status of dogs and cats as companion animals based on being "kept". Dr. G's guests, Cuyahoga County Assistant Prosecutors Tasha Forchione and Sarah Hutnik, will take you through the entire process, from the initial guilty verdict to the court of appeals, and ultimately t…

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Sex and Animals- Trailer Series 13 0:45

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Send us a text In series 13 we will be covering topics from The Sexual Politics of Meat with Carol J. Adams to The Genitalia Arms Race with Dr. Patricia Brennan. This series is going to be unexpected, mind blowing, and above all, fascinating! Learn everything you didn't know you wanted to know about Sex and Animals... and possibly a little you didn…

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113. The Animal Turn Crossover ...with Carol Gigliotti and Claudia Hirtenfelder (S12) 1:16:58

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Send us a text Episode 7 of Series 12, Animals in Art and Culture Transcript A Crossover Special! This is a fascinating conversation between Claudia Hirtenfelder and Carol Gigliotti from The Animal Turn podcast. They discuss Gigliotti's groundbreaking book 'The Creative Lives of Animals,' which explores animal creativity, cognition, and agency. Be …

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Episode 233: Animals and the climate crisis with Richard Twine 35:40

2M ago35:40

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This episode features a returning guest: someone who first appeared on Knowing Animals nearly nine years ago, in February 2016. Dr Richard Twine is a Reader in Sociology at Edge Hill University in the UK. He’ll be well-known to lots of regular listeners of this podcast for the work he’s done championing the discipline of critical animal studies. Hi…

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112. A Very Banksy Roundtable with Claudia Hirtenfelder and Shannon Johnstone 1:00:44

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Send us a text Episode 6 of Series 12: Animals in Art and Culture Transcript Guests: Claudia Towne Hirtenfelder began the Animal Turn in February 2020 as a culmination of her interests in animals, ethics, and media. She completed her PhD in Geography at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. Her scholarly interests sit in the intersection of geog…

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111. December Special! What a Chicken Knows...with Author, Sy Montgomery 54:35

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Send us a text A delightful exploration of chickens as intelligent and complex creatures, prompting us to reconsider our perceptions of these common animals. December Special! with Author Sy Montgomery Transcript Guest: Sy Montgomery is a celebrated naturalist, author, and adventurer whose work has taken her to some of the wildest places on Earth. …

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Veterinary Communication in a Multi-Cultural World with guest Mia Navedo-Williams 1:06:20

3M ago1:06:20

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Are you successful at reaching your clients, donors, or adopters? We do not have a single audience, and our message has to be directed towards a multitude of individuals if we want to make a difference in the lives of animals. This is not always an easy task, but it is not an impossible one either. To help us learn the different ways in which we ca…

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Episode 232: Postanimal companion species with Liza Bauer 37:25

3M ago37:25

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Dr Liza Bauer is the scientific manager of the Panel on Planetary Thinking project at the University of Giessen in Germany, having recently completed a PhD on literary animal studies at the same institution. In this episode, we discuss her book Livestock and Literature: Reimagining Postanimal Companion Species, which was published by Palgrave Macmi…

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110. Are Children's Stories the Key to Animal Empathy? with Children's Entertainer, Sukey Molloy (S12) 44:29

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Send us a text Episode 5 of Series 12: Animals in Art and Culture Transcript Sukey Molloy, an acclaimed children's performer and author. We delve into Sukey's work, particularly focusing on her storytelling album, 'The Adventures of Little Stubby,' which features a miniature donkey named Stubby. Sukey discusses her inspiration from real-life rescue…

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109. How Do Aboriginal and Bengali Stories Shape Cultural Understanding of Nature? with Dipanwita Pal, PhD. (S12) 50:11

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Send us a text Episode 4 of Series 12: Animals in Art and Culture Transcript What can Aboriginal and Bengali literature teach us about our connection with nature? Join Dr. Dipanwita Pal on our podcast as she shares her fascinating research into these cultural narratives. This episode is a compelling look into how stories reflect and influence our r…

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Episode 231: The edge of sentience with Jonathan Birch 36:00

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This episode features Professor Jonathan Birch of the Department of Philosophy, Logic, and Scientific Method at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Jonathan is a philosopher of science who will be best known to an animal studies audience for his work on the science of sentience. This includes his 2021 report Review of the Evidence…

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108. Where Imagery and Poetry Meet with Gordon Meade (S12) 31:59

4M ago31:59

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Send us a text Episode 3 of Series 12: Animals in Art and Culture Transcript We discuss the emotional depth and significance of Meade's collaborations with artists and photographers, highlighting themes of animal welfare and exploitation. Guest: Gordon Meade is a Scottish poet, based in the East Neuk of Fife. He is the author of twelve collections …

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2023 ALDF State Animal Protection Ranking Report with guest Kathleen Wood, Esq. 40:22

4M ago40:22

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Kathleen Wood, Senior Staff Attorney for The Animal Legal Defense Fund (aldf.org), joins Dr. G to discuss the 2023 ALDF State Animal Protection Ranking Report. Learn about the purpose and the information found on this document, and how it can help promote better animal protection laws in every state. You can help us spread the word and protect more…

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107. October Special! Ghost Dogs and The Anthropology of Paranormal Pets with Researcher and Author, Jen Golbeck 33:24

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Send us a text " If you see the ghost of your dog, it can make you better and that should be okay. It shouldn't be something that we say is a problem." - Jen Golbeck October Special! Transcript Dive into the world of supernatural pet encounters, as we discuss the psychological and anthropological perspectives on ghostly visits from deceased pets. T…

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106. How Can Poetry Drive Change for National Animal Rights Day with Natasha Matsaert and Julie Knopp (S12) 1:13:16

5M ago1:13:16

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Send us a text "If there's anything that will make people think twice and reflect it would be have stories and poems like this."- Natasha Matsaert Ep 2, series 12: Animals in Art and Culture Transcript The episode features poetry and insights from a writing workshop, aimed at fostering empathetic connections and motivating change. The discussion ce…

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Episode 230: Animal Beauty with Samantha Vice 26:34

5M ago26:34

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Knowing Animals is back! This episode features Professor Samantha Vice, a distinguished professor of philosophy at Wits University in Johannesburg, South Africa. Samantha is probably best known for her work in the philosophy of race, including her paper ‘How Do I Live in This Strange Place?’, which explores white privilege, and has been widely disc…

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LA Times Investigative Report on the Puppy Mill Pipeline to California, with Melody Gutierrez and Alene Tchekmedyian 42:35

5M ago42:35

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Investigative reporters for the LA Times, Melody Gutierrez and Alene Tchekmedyian, discuss the findings of their investigation into the puppy mill pipeline to California, the cruelty and the fraud. From the LA Times: An L.A. Times investigation found that many dogs sold as California-bred come from mass breeders in the Midwest. Unsuspecting pet buy…

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The Acatemy with Guest Julia Grosz 29:51

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Dr. G chats with the Executive Director of Cat Hustler, Julia Grosz, about the Acatemy, a weekend program geared towards cat owners, rescuers, and caretakers. Learn about the program and the amazing speakers who will be featured at this event. About the Acatemy They say “it's all about the cats” but The Acatemy understands that nothing can be achie…

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105. What Can Animals Tell Us About Ancient Egypt? with PhD, Linda Evans (S12: Animals in Art and Culture) 1:05:06

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Send us a text "Yeah, what is the deal with animals? I think, mulling this over, and what I keep coming back to in my mind is they are magic made manifest." -Linda Evans, PhD. Part 1, Series 12: Animals in Art and Culture Transcript In the captivating premiere of 'The Deal with Animals' Season 2. Discover how animals were depicted in Egyptian art, …

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Series Twelve Trailer- Animals in Art and Culture 1:34

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Send us a text In Series Twelve of The Deal with Animals, we're exploring the way art and culture changes and reflects the way we understand and connect with other animals. From ancient cave paintings to modern street art, animals have always held a special place in our creative expression. But it's not just about the art. It's about the stories, t…

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104. Exploring Hinduism, Dairy & Mother Cow with Yamini Narayanan (Featured Ep.66/S7) 1:03:39

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Send us a text The sacred status of the cow is so widespread, so institutionalized, so deeply entrenched in Hindu culture, that it is actually quite a central question about the whole notion of Hinduism identity and cows. - Yamini Narayanan Episode 3 of Series 7: Animals and the Divine ⁠Transcript⁠ In this amazing episode we talk about the place of…

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Anthrozoology and the Interconnection Between Humans and Animals with guest Marika Bell 41:07

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The interconnection between humans and animals extends beyond the human-animal bond into many different ways in which we interact with animals. On this episode, Dr. G and guest Marika Bell, dive into Anthrozoology, behavior, shelter animals, and more. Marika also shares her experiences interviewing individuals who helped the animals from the Maui w…

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The Puppy Mill Pipeline to Texas with guest Shelby Bobosky, Esq. 51:40

6M ago51:40

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The Animal Welfare Junction Episode 70: The Puppy Mill Pipeline to Texas, with guest Shelby Bobosky, Esq. Attorney Shelby Bobosky, Executive Director of the Texas Humane Legislation Network, joins us to discuss the puppy mill pipeline to Texas, Texas breeder laws, and how consumers are dumped into spending thousands of dollars on sick puppies. For …

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Farm Animal Welfare with guest Dr. Susan Krebsbach 39:43

6M ago39:43

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All animals deserve a life free from pain and suffering, and this includes farm animals. Dr. Susan Krebsbach, Executive Director for the Veterinary Association for Farm Animal Welfare, joins us to discuss this difficult topic. While we realize that animal use for food and fiber won't end soon, we must ensure that these animals are not abused and ne…

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Unleashing the Bond with guest Rustin Moore, DVM 42:28

6M ago42:28

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Dr. Rustin Moore, Dean of The Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine and author of the book "Unleashing the Bond: Harnessing the Benefits and Safeguarding the Risks of Human-Animal Interactions", joins us to discuss the importance of the human-animal bond and his upcoming book release. This book is for all audiences, and shares the science behin…

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Homeless with my Pet: Stories. My Dog is My Home and Found House 10th Anniversary 37:00

6M ago37:00

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This episode of The Animal Welfare Junction podcast takes place during the My Dog is My Home and Found House 10th Anniversary celebration in Cincinnati, OH. These organizations help individuals experiencing homelessness with their pets. This episode contains the stories of four individuals who, for different reasons, found themselves homeless along…

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Season Two: Trailer and Updates! 3:39

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Send us a text Vote now for The Deal with Animals and Marika, for the Women in Podcasting Awards! Category: Pets and Other Animal Podcasts https://www.womenpodcasters.com/vote Show your Love and Support to the Animals of Hawai'i- Donate to Maui Humane Society through August 31st! http://mauihumanesociety.org/tdwapodcast Show Credits⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Read th…

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SMART Shelters with guest Dan Ettinger 49:05

7M ago49:05

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Dan Ettinger, host of The Animal Control Report, joins Dr. G to discuss SMART animal shelters and its goal to Save More Animals Responsibly Together. For more information on SMART, visit www.keepithumane.com Like our content? Help us by rating and sharing our podcast. Together we can make a difference in the lives of animals and the people who care…

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103. The 101st Step (S11: Animal of the Maui Wildfires) 51:06

7M ago51:06

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Send us a text Episode 4/4 Series 11 Animals of The Maui Wildfires Transcript Welcome to the 103rd episode of The Deal with Animals AND the last episode of Season One. In episode 3/4 we heard stories of survival and reunification of the animals lost in the fires. Then we delved into the question of why access to the burn zone to save more animals w…

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102. Our Kuleana (S11: Animals of the Maui Wildfires) 1:01:10

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Send us a text Episode 3/4 Series 11 Animals of The Maui Wildfires Transcript Welcome to the 102nd episode of The Deal with Animals. In the last episode we followed the stories of five staff members at Maui Humane Society and we heard about the efforts of the MHS team the first days after the fire. Moani, humane resource officer, shared her emotion…

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101. Burn Zone (S11: Animals of the Maui Wildfires) 50:21

8M ago50:21

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Send us a text Episode 2/4 Series 11 Animals of The Maui Wildfires Transcript Welcome to the 101st episode of The Deal with Animals. In the last episode we met five staff members at Maui Humane Society and we learned about the animal community of Maui and their relationship to MHS. Moani, humane resource officer, walked us through the start of her …

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100. The Spark (S11: Animals of the Maui Wildfires) 46:24

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Send us a text Episode 1/4 Series 11 Animals of The Maui Wildfires Transcript Welcome to the 100th episode of The Deal with Animals. I am so pleased to bring you this "something more" episode of TDWA. With the help of Audio Engineer, John Lasala, we have been able to bring you this four-part story of the days and weeks after the devastating wildfir…

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Puppy Mills in Ohio with Mark Finneran 34:24

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What is a puppy mill? Mark Finneran, Ohio State Director for the Humane Society of the United States shares information about puppy mills, their horrible practices, the problems with the current laws and what advocates are doing to help both the dogs and consumers. Did you know that Ohio is the 2nd state in Commercial Dog Breeding and Broker licens…

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Stop Poisoning Our Birds! Massachusetts Advocates Fighting Against Anticoagulant Rodenticides part 2 59:26

9M ago59:26

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This is part two of a two-part series on the petition created by the Harvard Law School's Animal Law Clinic on behalf of wildlife animal advocates seeking to eliminate anticoagulant rodenticides in Massachusetts. Not only are these poisons a cruel way to kill rodents, the victims of these devices extend to wildlife and even species that are protect…

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Stop Poisoning Our Birds! Massachusetts Advocates Fighting Against Anticoagulant Rodenticides part 1 59:45

9M ago59:45

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This is part one of a two-part series on the petition created by the Harvard Law School's Animal Law Clinic on behalf of wildlife animal advocates seeking to eliminate anticoagulant rodenticides in Massachusetts. Not only are these poisons a cruel way to kill rodents, the victims of these devices extend to wildlife and even species that are protect…

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Animals of the Maui Wildfires Trailer Series 11 3:33

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Send us a text Series Eleven will cover episodes 100-104 and finish of the first season of The Deal with Animals. To find out more about Maui Humane Society and to make a donation towards the TDWA/MHS collaborative fundraiser... In this series we follow five staff members of Maui Humane Society as they experience the August 2023 wildfires on Maui a…

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The Link - Animal and Child Neglect: Medina Co. v Tina Robertson with guest Rachel Batten 46:02

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When animals are in danger, people are in danger. We know that there is a direct link between animal abuse and interpersonal violence, which is the driving force behind mandatory reporting laws. This is not just for cases of violence but also of neglect. Our guest Rachel Batten, Humane Officer at the Medina County SPCA in Ohio, shares her experienc…

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UF Animal Forensic Conference 2024: Hunter Accidents with Ken Trusley 5:41

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We are in person at the 2024 Animal Forensic Conference in Gainesville, Florida! Dr. G will be interviewing several of the speakers to give our audience a bit of the knowledge gained through the presentations. We will be releasing each interview individually to allow our listeners to find topics of interest. Ken Trusley, from Florida Fish and Wildl…

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UF Animal Forensic Conference 2024: Common Dental Problems in Horses with Diego De Gasperi 11:37

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We are in person at the 2024 Animal Forensic Conference in Gainesville, Florida! Dr. G will be interviewing several of the speakers to give our audience a bit of the knowledge gained through the presentations. We will be releasing each interview individually to allow our listeners to find topics of interest. Dr. Diego De Gasperi, Equine clinician a…

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UF Animal Forensic Conference 2024: Cockfighting with Adam Leath 16:51

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We are in person at the 2024 Animal Forensic Conference in Gainesville, Florida! Dr. G will be interviewing several of the speakers to give our audience a bit of the knowledge gained through the presentations. We will be releasing each interview individually to allow our listeners to find topics of interest. Adam Leath shares his knowledge on cockf…

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UF Animal Forensic Conference 2024: Venomous Reptiles with Robert O'Horo 7:59

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We are in person at the 2024 Animal Forensic Conference in Gainesville, Florida! Dr. G will be interviewing several of the speakers to give our audience a bit of the knowledge gained through the presentations. We will be releasing each interview individually to allow our listeners to find topics of interest. Snakes! What you don't know may hurt you…

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UF Animal Forensic Conference 2024: The Veterinary Forensic Autopsy with Courtney Valerio 21:39

9M ago21:39

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We are in person at the 2024 Animal Forensic Conference in Gainesville, Florida! Dr. G will be interviewing several of the speakers to give our audience a bit of the knowledge gained through the presentations. We will be releasing each interview individually to allow our listeners to find topics of interest. Dr. Courtney Valerio, Veterinary Forensi…

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UF Animal Forensic Conference 2024: Blunt Force Trauma with Rachel Barton 9:04

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We are in person at the 2024 Animal Forensic Conference in Gainesville, Florida! Dr. G will be interviewing several of the speakers to give our audience a bit of the knowledge gained through the presentations. We will be releasing each interview individually to allow our listeners to find topics of interest. Dr. Rachel Barton, Chief Veterinarian fo…

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