Let’s Talk Animals 9/24/20: Animal Parasites

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt

Common parasites in pets, horses, livestock
Life cycles discussed
Zoonotic potential reviewed
Drug resistance in parasites

Guest: Dr Anne Zajac, Professor of parasitology Virginia Tech Vet School

About the host:

Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care.

Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College.

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Notes from the Electronic Cottage 9/24/20: DNA Today 2

Producer/Host: Jim Campbell

Having one’s DNA analyzed to see where one’s ancestors may have come from can be fun and maybe even informative. But there are other potential results to ponder before splitting into that tube. At least, that is the opinion of the Department of Defense, and it might be worth giving a listen to what the DOD has to say about this technology before sending a DNA sample off. See what you think.

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