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Check out this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!

WARNING: Every episode contains spoilers. The Ginger Dead Man has Gary F***ing Busey. Santa Jaws is confusing. Violent Night is the new National Lampoons Christmas Vacation, Home Alone, and Die Hard 2.

Dr. Evarest Maguo has been a veterinarian for over thirty years, and in 1997 he established his own veterinary practice and mobile clinic, along with his wife, Mrs. Evelyne.  They are both experienced in agricultural services, environmental work, and the provision of veterinary care and animal welfare education.

Evarest has been working as a vet since 1990 and holds a degree in Environmental Science and a Masters in Zoology. He is supported by his wife Evelyne, who has a certificate in agriculture and livestock and currently operates their agricultural and vet supply shop.

They also have an on-site shelter that they use to house and treat a range of animals that require specific care. It is their end goal to re-home these animals to good homes. Their clinic and shelter are in Sekai, Arusha and they also offer a mobile clinic service in Arusha and nearby areas.

Interview Answers:

• Ground nuts

• Yes, I was born in Dodoma, but I have been in Arusha for three-quarters of my life. I did my Veterinary training in Arusha as well. There are some other vets in Arusha, but they do not offer a mobile service. We are also very committed to improving animal welfare, whereas most vets in the area are not as passionate as us here at Elang’ata Agrovet.

• The tribe that I originate from in Dodoma is called the Go-go tribe and they are livestock keepers, and with my late brother also being a vet, I became very interested in animals from a young age. As I grew up, I entered a livestock/ agricultural secondary school to pursue my interest in animals. After school, I then went to vet college in Arusha, once I graduated, I was employed by the government in 1990 as an animal welfare inspector for several years. I then decided to retire, and start my own company in 1997, and so Elang’ata Agrovet was born!

• There are two areas to the vet, and mobile clinic and a stationary clinic. Mobile services are beneficial because I can take in my surroundings of the animal, and through this, I am able to gain a better understanding of why the animal may be ill or sick. Sometimes, it is obvious that people that take their animal to eh stationary vet sometimes do not tell the full truth, and so it is difficult to tell why the animal may be unwell. Participation by the whole family of a given client is important because I can educate more people, and more people become accountable for the animal’s health at the same time. When funding opportunities are available, we also try to carry out vaccination clinics, outreach programmes, education programmes.

• What is it like being a vet in Tanzania – To be a vet here is challenging because sometimes you want to reach a lot of people, but you can be, and usually are incredibly restricted by the money made available. We get very little government funding which makes it difficult to provide a service.  There is also very little awareness of animal welfare in Arusha and Tanzania, so even in the Police, for example, it is very difficult to regulate new animal welfare legislation. Sometimes I feel like I am the only one that knows! Again, some concepts of animal welfare are completely new to Tanzanians, re-homing for example – people are not educated in re-homing of animals and its benefits, so it makes it difficult to re-home dogs at the shelter.

• We treat a range of animals big and small! Day-to-day work usually includes chickens, donkeys, cows, cats and, dogs. I am prepared to answer a call for any animal! 

-We sometimes do joint vaccination programmes around the national parks here, including the Serengeti! We vaccinate animals around the national parks, which in turn decreases the transmission rate of diseases like rabies into safari animals.

• Everything! Surgeries such as neutering and spaying, amputation etc, vaccinations, diagnosis, pregnancies, artificial insemination and many more! Rehabilitation, continuous treatment, antibiotics etc.

• In Tanzania, we have a lack of even basic medical equipment that we need daily, not to mention the lack of state of art equipment. We have no x-ray or ultrasounds, which means we must diagnose every single case visually. There is also a lack of specific drugs for specific diseases. This means simple treatment, such as the use of antibiotics, is not as efficient and targeted as we would like.

• As mentioned, there is a lack of general funding and support from the government, which really is the cause of a lot of the issues we have here. There is also a lack of knowledge and education of animal welfare leading to a lack of care and poor animal welfare. This is where outreach and education funding can be so important. Country infrastructure can also make things difficult. There are some very difficult areas to access, and rising fuel costs certainly don’t make things easy! Many locals also do not have the money to provide proper care for their animals, and I cannot afford to give out medical treatment for free, unfortunately.

• Question not quite understood – can you please elaborate?
  • You must be prepared to work around the clock and be prepared to give up many things.
  • You must be prepared to be called out for the mobile clinic, for example, I had to explain to my wife on my wedding day why I had to take the medical bag along with me!
  • You must be ready to learn online, we are no longer at university, so you need to stay up to date with new equipment, new techniques etc.
  • Being ready to take on a wide variety of animals

• We have an animal welfare trust fund called the Protection of Animal Welfare Society (PAWS). We aim to improve the lives of domestic, farm and working animals in Tanzania through education, advocacy, and on-ground clinics & workshops. On a given day, we can have several groups of volunteers and students coming to learn and gain experience in veterinary practice whilst also getting a cultural experience at our homestay too!

• We have recently joined the Workaway programme, so we can host up to six Workaway volunteers at a time. We provide accommodation and food in return for work at the shelter, and volunteers get the opportunity to see how we carry out surgeries and vaccination clinics etc.

• Spiced tea! But I also like to drink a pint of soured milk before bed! and my new volunteers have me hooked on Cadbury’s hot chocolate!

Topics Covered In This Episode:

• What it’s like to become a veterinarian in Tanzania 
• Mobile veterinary work and why Evarest prefers it!
• Livestock, Zoos and Safaris animals…Oh my! What it’s like caring for a wide range of animals including dogs and cats
• Common diseases and viruses amongst the animals in Tanzania
• Vaccine protocols and preventative care
• Volunteer work for vaccine clinics and education
• Animal Welfare Education for the community, politicians and local police
• How to get involved!  Donate or volunteer to help the animals of Tanzania! 
• Common challenges veterinarians face in Tanzania

Links & Resources for Dr. Evarest Maguo:

Visit Elang'Ata Agro-Vet Services Website (New website coming soon)

Email for more information here or Evarest here.

PAWS (Protection of Animal Welfare Society) 

Find them on social media:

PAWS on Instagram

Elang'ata Agrovet Services on Instagram 

Elang'ata Agrovet Services on Facebook

The House Call Vet Academy links:

• Find out about The House Call Vet Academy online CE course 
• Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison 
• Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call, mobile, & concierge vets
• Get House Call Vet Swag!
• Find out about the next House Call & Mobile Vet Conference

Music:

In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Intro & outro guitar music was written,  performed, & recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Rockin’ Pets, Rollin’ Vets
• PriVet Pet Care
• First Opinion Veterinary Ultrasound- Online CE courses on ultrasonography & machine selection

Dr. Evarest Maguo has been a veterinarian for over thirty years, and in 1997 he established his own veterinary practice and mobile clinic, along with his wife, Mrs. Evelyne.  They are both experienced in agricultural services, environmental work, and the provision of veterinary care and animal welfare education.

Evarest has been working as a vet since 1990 and holds a degree in Environmental Science and a Masters in Zoology. He is supported by his wife Evelyne, who has a certificate in agriculture and livestock and currently operates their agricultural and vet supply shop.

They also have an on-site shelter that they use to house and treat a range of animals that require specific care. It is their end goal to re-home these animals to good homes. Their clinic and shelter are in Sekai, Arusha and they also offer a mobile clinic service in Arusha and nearby areas.

Interview Answers:

• Ground nuts

• Yes, I was born in Dodoma, but I have been in Arusha for three-quarters of my life. I did my Veterinary training in Arusha as well. There are some other vets in Arusha, but they do not offer a mobile service. We are also very committed to improving animal welfare, whereas most vets in the area are not as passionate as us here at Elang’ata Agrovet.

• The tribe that I originate from in Dodoma is called the Go-go tribe and they are livestock keepers, and with my late brother also being a vet, I became very interested in animals from a young age. As I grew up, I entered a livestock/ agricultural secondary school to pursue my interest in animals. After school, I then went to vet college in Arusha, once I graduated, I was employed by the government in 1990 as an animal welfare inspector for several years. I then decided to retire, and start my own company in 1997, and so Elang’ata Agrovet was born!

• There are two areas to the vet, and mobile clinic and a stationary clinic. Mobile services are beneficial because I can take in my surroundings of the animal, and through this, I am able to gain a better understanding of why the animal may be ill or sick. Sometimes, it is obvious that people that take their animal to eh stationary vet sometimes do not tell the full truth, and so it is difficult to tell why the animal may be unwell. Participation by the whole family of a given client is important because I can educate more people, and more people become accountable for the animal’s health at the same time. When funding opportunities are available, we also try to carry out vaccination clinics, outreach programmes, education programmes.

• What is it like being a vet in Tanzania – To be a vet here is challenging because sometimes you want to reach a lot of people, but you can be, and usually are incredibly restricted by the money made available. We get very little government funding which makes it difficult to provide a service.  There is also very little awareness of animal welfare in Arusha and Tanzania, so even in the Police, for example, it is very difficult to regulate new animal welfare legislation. Sometimes I feel like I am the only one that knows! Again, some concepts of animal welfare are completely new to Tanzanians, re-homing for example – people are not educated in re-homing of animals and its benefits, so it makes it difficult to re-home dogs at the shelter.

• We treat a range of animals big and small! Day-to-day work usually includes chickens, donkeys, cows, cats and, dogs. I am prepared to answer a call for any animal! 

-We sometimes do joint vaccination programmes around the national parks here, including the Serengeti! We vaccinate animals around the national parks, which in turn decreases the transmission rate of diseases like rabies into safari animals.

• Everything! Surgeries such as neutering and spaying, amputation etc, vaccinations, diagnosis, pregnancies, artificial insemination and many more! Rehabilitation, continuous treatment, antibiotics etc.

• In Tanzania, we have a lack of even basic medical equipment that we need daily, not to mention the lack of state of art equipment. We have no x-ray or ultrasounds, which means we must diagnose every single case visually. There is also a lack of specific drugs for specific diseases. This means simple treatment, such as the use of antibiotics, is not as efficient and targeted as we would like.

• As mentioned, there is a lack of general funding and support from the government, which really is the cause of a lot of the issues we have here. There is also a lack of knowledge and education of animal welfare leading to a lack of care and poor animal welfare. This is where outreach and education funding can be so important. Country infrastructure can also make things difficult. There are some very difficult areas to access, and rising fuel costs certainly don’t make things easy! Many locals also do not have the money to provide proper care for their animals, and I cannot afford to give out medical treatment for free, unfortunately.

• Question not quite understood – can you please elaborate?
  • You must be prepared to work around the clock and be prepared to give up many things.
  • You must be prepared to be called out for the mobile clinic, for example, I had to explain to my wife on my wedding day why I had to take the medical bag along with me!
  • You must be ready to learn online, we are no longer at university, so you need to stay up to date with new equipment, new techniques etc.
  • Being ready to take on a wide variety of animals

• We have an animal welfare trust fund called the Protection of Animal Welfare Society (PAWS). We aim to improve the lives of domestic, farm and working animals in Tanzania through education, advocacy, and on-ground clinics & workshops. On a given day, we can have several groups of volunteers and students coming to learn and gain experience in veterinary practice whilst also getting a cultural experience at our homestay too!

• We have recently joined the Workaway programme, so we can host up to six Workaway volunteers at a time. We provide accommodation and food in return for work at the shelter, and volunteers get the opportunity to see how we carry out surgeries and vaccination clinics etc.

• Spiced tea! But I also like to drink a pint of soured milk before bed! and my new volunteers have me hooked on Cadbury’s hot chocolate!

Topics Covered In This Episode:

• What it’s like to become a veterinarian in Tanzania 
• Mobile veterinary work and why Evarest prefers it!
• Livestock, Zoos and Safaris animals…Oh my! What it’s like caring for a wide range of animals including dogs and cats
• Common diseases and viruses amongst the animals in Tanzania
• Vaccine protocols and preventative care
• Volunteer work for vaccine clinics and education
• Animal Welfare Education for the community, politicians and local police
• How to get involved!  Donate or volunteer to help the animals of Tanzania! 
• Common challenges veterinarians face in Tanzania

Links & Resources for Dr. Evarest Maguo:

Visit Elang'Ata Agro-Vet Services Website (New website coming soon)

Email for more information here or Evarest here.

PAWS (Protection of Animal Welfare Society) 

Find them on social media:

PAWS on Instagram

Elang'ata Agrovet Services on Instagram 

Elang'ata Agrovet Services on Facebook

The House Call Vet Academy links:

• Find out about The House Call Vet Academy online CE course 
• Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison 
• Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call, mobile, & concierge vets
• Get House Call Vet Swag!
• Find out about the next House Call & Mobile Vet Conference

Music:

In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Intro & outro guitar music was written,  performed, & recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Rockin’ Pets, Rollin’ Vets
• PriVet Pet Care
• First Opinion Veterinary Ultrasound- Online CE courses on ultrasonography & machine selection

Wildlife conservation is an enormous global undertaking, vital to ensuring the health and longevity of our planet, and that the incredibly diverse plant and wildlife species we share our world with are here for generations more to come. A significant threat to conservation efforts is the poaching of wildlife, which can be difficult and even dangerous to combat and is pushing many species towards extinction, while also helping to support a multi-billion-dollar illegal wildlife trade.

I’m pleased to introduce my guest for today’s podcast, Lily Xu with Harvard University, whose work to create a data driven approach to combat poaching in protected areas around the world led to the development of PAWS, the Protection Assistant for Wildlife Security. Perhaps most exciting is the hope that, with the help of PAWS, not only can we reduce the impact of poachers but ultimately reintroduce populations of wild tigers back into areas where they once thrived.

I’m also thrilled to share that Lily’s work was awarded the INFORMS Doing Good with Good O.R. prize – which recognizes outstanding student projects with a significant societal impact – and I’m excited for the opportunity to speak with her about it.

You may know that cats and dogs can give blood, but what about birds of prey? Dr. Nicki Rosenhagen of PAWS in Lynnwood, WA joins Bloodworks 101 to tell the story of Bey, a bald eagle found down in West Seattle, and the golden eagle who donated blood to save her life. 

An update on this hero: https://issuu.com/paws_wa/docs/minimag_08-30-21_issue_9-issuu/s/13345757

Kim & Kitt are joined by Scituate Animal Shelter Director Of Operations, Ashley Davis.  They talk about both ladies' experiences with adopting their pups while Ashley shares great tips on how to care for your pets while in isolation so that you're not setting yourself up for separation anxiety when life changes. Thinking this may be a good time to foster or adopt, she's got information on that and how you could spend some time being a volunteer.

Will, NIcholas, David, and special guest Jem from Vacant Gardens discuss the new album by Vacant Gardens, plus Shopping, a live report, and Nicholas revisits an old album.

Lindsay Rubin is the Vice President of v-dog; the vegan and family-owned, dog food brand based out of San Francisco.

In this episode, Lindsay not only shares her personal story of veganism, but also squashes some common misconceptions about the ideal doggie diet!

Website: https://v-dog.com 
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/Vdogfood 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/vdogfood 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vdogfood/ 
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user56587092 

Shout out to Chia the Vegan Pit! https://www.instagram.com/chiatheveganpit/ 

Animal protection is a critical component of ethical fashion. Fashion owes a huge debt to animals but most brands and consumers don’t know much about animal welfare in their supply chains. But this is changing…Four Paws are raising awareness so we can make more conscious choice around fashion with their Wear It Kind Campaign. Listen to why numerous brands including Armani, Burberry, Gucci, Versace and Vivienne Westwood, have rid their collections of fur. Why Chanel and Victoria Beckham no longer craft bags and shoes in crocodile and snake skins and Elise and Gemma speak about the what to look for when choosing wool or down - or perhaps other options. 

While at this year's Rooster Teeth Expo (RTX), Kate and Matt got the chance to sit down and talk with Josh Hofmann, the founder of Paws Your Game. In the interview above, the three discuss the importance of no-kill shelters, the differences between kill-shelters and no-kill shelters, and ultimately how gamers and general animal lovers can help Paws Your Game help give animals a voice.

If you would like to get involved, please email community@pawsyourgame.org

To stay up to date on all of their fundraising efforts and events you can like their Facebook page or follow them on Twitter.

Kim sits down with Megan Ellinger, Events Coordinator at Humane Society of West Michigan, to talk about two of our favorite topics: dogs and booze. Join us as we discuss how you can help animals in West Michigan and what you can look forward to at this year's Paws, Claws and Corks event!

Think you know Billy Corgan? Think again. He and his partner, designer and founder of Maison Atia, Chloe Mendel, talk faux fur, animal activism and the Smashing Pumpkins reunion on Ep 22 of Awesome Vegans with Elysabeth Alfano.

Unfathomably, between the two of them, they juggle living in NYC, Chicago and LA, a haute-couture fashion house, a rock band, two dogs, two cats and two babies! And yet, as you will hear, they are incredibly normal and laid back, with a very funny dynamic between the two of them. In fact, this interview is an EXCLUSIVE. It is their first interview together ever. 

Visit Maison Atia's website to view collections and for information on a December 16 Faux Fur event with Santa and your pet at the Virgin Hotels Chicago benefitting PAWS Chicago.

Visit http://SmashingPumpkins.com  for European and North American tour dates. For more information, visit http://ElysabethAlfano.com