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The WSAVA Podcast

WSAVA (World Small Animal Veterinary Association)

Welcome to the official podcast of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association, where we bring you conversations with leading veterinary experts from around the globe. Each season spotlights one WSAVA committee, sharing their knowledge, research, and insights through short, accessible interviews. Every fortnight, we speak with two experts on a shared theme, offering concise, engaging discussions designed to spark curiosity and guide you toward WSAVA’s extensive library of educational resources,

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Creating Healthy Dog and Cat Breeds

The WSAVA Podcast ·

2025/10/23

What does it really mean to create healthy dog and cat breeds in the 21st century? In this episode, host Yaiza Gomez Mejias speaks with two leading voices working at the frontlines of breeding, welfare, and behaviour: Helle Friis Proschowsky, Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen, and Lucy Hoile, feline behaviourist and author. Together, they explore the challenges of pedigree breeding, hybrid cats, and the shifting role of veterinarians in shaping the future of animal

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Genetic Testing for the Practicing Veterinarian

The WSAVA Podcast ·

2025/10/09

In this episode, host Dr Julian Hoad BSc(Hons) BVetMed Hon MBVNA MRCVS, President of the BSAVA, interviews two leading voices in veterinary genetics to explore what genetic testing means for everyday practice.Dr Leslie A. Lyons, PhD, Gilbreath McLorn Endowed Professor of Comparative Medicine at the University of Missouri, has identified over 40 inherited DNA variants in cats and published more than 200 peer-reviewed studies. A long-standing leader in feline genetics, she discusses the role

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Genetic Testing in Small Animal Medicine

The WSAVA Podcast ·

2025/09/25

In this episode, host Petra Černá explores the fast-evolving world of genetic testing in small animal medicine with two leading experts.Dr. Jerold Bell explains the different types of genetic tests, from direct DNA to marker-based approaches, and shares practical advice on interpreting results responsibly while avoiding common pitfalls. He also highlights examples of dominant and recessive traits in both dogs and cats, and discusses how veterinarians can use test results to guide clinical

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Coming Soon: The WSAVA Podcast

The WSAVA Podcast ·

2025/09/09

Veterinary medicine is more than a profession, it’s a global story. On the WSAVA Podcast, you’ll hear veterinarians from across the world share their experiences, insights, and solutions in animal health. Our first series, created with the Hereditary Disease Committee, explores hereditary disease in dogs and cats - from understanding complex genetic conditions to creating healthier breeds for the future. Make sure to follow and subscribe in your favourite podcast player app to get notified

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