Let's Talk Animals | WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives Podcast

Let's Talk Animals | WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives

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Audio archives of spoken word broadcasts from Community Radio WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill (weru.org)
Let’s Talk Animals 8/26/21: Packaging pet products
Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -Purpose of packaging -Types of packaging -Where product is sold -Sustainability & special consideration (child proofing etc) Guest: Mark Bennett- engineer for large Pet Product company 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.
Aug 26, 2021
58 min
Let’s Talk Animals 7/22/21: CDC bans dog imports, hinders Dog Rescue
Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Key Discussion Points a) What Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue (YGRR) group does b) How dogs are looked at in China c) How dogs resued from other countries d) The sudden CDC ban on dog imports- what it means and what needs to be done. Guest: Peter Fitzgerald- Law Professor Emeritus, board member of YGRR 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.
Jul 22, 2021
57 min
Let’s Talk Animals 6/24/21: How Pet Products are Developed
Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -Using the development of a new dental chew as an example -Developing the concept of the dental chew -Steps in taking the concept to a prototype to be tested -Marketing, pricing, safety, production aspects of getting the product to market Guest: Mark Bennett, a mechanical engineer, who is project coordinator for product development at a large veterinary company 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.
Jun 24, 2021
59 min
Let’s Talk Animals 5/27/21: Veterinary Advances, UMaine Pre-Vet Program
Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -Development of new implants for amputees (dog & people) -Animal and pre-vet program at UMAINE -Opportunities at UMaine for students interested in animals Guest: Dr Jim Webber, veterinarian and professor at University of Maine 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.
May 27, 2021
57 min
Let’s Talk Animals 4/22/21: Pet Poison Prevention Month
Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -Common poisons and new poisons at home -Treating poisoning -Signs of poisoning -Emergency Poison Kit Guest: Dr Erin Katribe, medical director of Best Friends Animal Society and former Emergency Care Vet 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.
Apr 22, 2021
58 min
Let’s Talk Animals 3/25/21: Farming in Maine
Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -Gentleman farming in Maine -Things you need to know -Animals on the farm Guest: Al May- gentleman farmer 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.
Mar 25, 2021
58 min
Let’s Talk Animals 2/25/21: AKC and the ACE Awards
Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Bud Boccone- editor of AKC Gazzette talks about the AKC and the ACE Awards -What does the AKC do? -Different events AKC sponsors -The A.C.E. awards for outstanding accomplishment in dogs 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.
Feb 25, 2021
59 min
Let’s Talk Animals 10/22/20: Fostering Puppies, with Kathy Callahan, Author of 101Rescue Puppies
Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Discussed book: 101 Rescue Puppies How fostering works Examples of Fostering puppy litters What it’s like to foster- preparing for fostering Guest: Kathy Callahan; Author of 101Rescue Puppies 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.
Oct 22, 2020
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.
Sep 24, 2020
Let’s Talk Animals 8/27/20: Great Blue Heron
Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -Habitat, hunting, nesting, migration -Predators, behaviors, life cycle -Where did they go? Population collapse – Monitoring, gathering information Guest: Danielle D’Auria, State Wildlife Biologist 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.
Aug 27, 2020
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