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Failing Forward: A lesson, not a verdict (#263)
Failure is a universal experience, yet it remains one of the most feared aspects of life. Â We are conditioned to avoid it, to view it as...
RIck LeCouteur
Mar 43 min read
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Veterinarians, Pigeons, and Unsung Heroes: A personal reflection (#259)
I recently watched an episode of All Creatures Great and Small  (Season 5 Episode 7), where Tristan was assigned a special wartime...
RIck LeCouteur
Feb 253 min read
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NIH Funding Freeze: A crisis for comparative oncology research (#258)
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) , the largest public funder of biomedical research globally, has been forced to halt the...
RIck LeCouteur
Feb 253 min read
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The Mars Family Empire: The secretive chocolate empire’s grip on veterinary care (#257)
Few family names are as synonymous with chocolate as Mars . From the iconic M&M’s , Snickers , and Twix  to a diversified empire that...
RIck LeCouteur
Feb 208 min read
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The Thinking Clinician: Do AI scribes make us think less? (#256)
When AI Writes the Record: What Happens to Clinical Reasoning? Â Writing and composing patient notes by hand versus proofreading an...
RIck LeCouteur
Feb 202 min read
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Mars Veterinary Health’s Sustainability Pledge: Progress or PR spin?(#255)
Mars Incorporated is a global powerhouse in the pet care, confectionery, and food industries, owning brands like Pedigree, Royal Canin,...
RIck LeCouteur
Feb 193 min read
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Expert Consensus: The collective voice of science (#251)
Science is a dynamic process of discovery, refinement, and understanding. At its core lies a unique strength: its reliance on evidence...
RIck LeCouteur
Feb 153 min read
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A Promise to Pay: A woman who wouldn’t accept charity (#250)
The first time I saw her, she was sitting at the traffic light near my neurosurgery practice in Sydney. A small figure wrapped in layers...
RIck LeCouteur
Feb 132 min read
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Veterinary AI Scribes (2of2): Thinking time matters (#249)
What happens when efficiency is prioritized over depth of thought? Â The push for higher throughput in veterinary clinics, driven by...
RIck LeCouteur
Feb 92 min read
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Veterinary AI Scribes (1of2): From paperwork to patient care (#248)
The veterinary profession is undergoing a digital transformation, with artificial intelligence  (AI) playing an increasingly important...
RIck LeCouteur
Feb 94 min read
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The Economics of Animal Health (1of4): Market growth, trends, and future outlook (#246)
The animal health industry is a dynamic and expanding sector, evolving rapidly to meet the demands of a changing world. With the guiding...
RIck LeCouteur
Feb 63 min read
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The Fifth Estate and Vet Med: A digital revolution (#244)
The Fifth Estate  is a modern term that typically refers to independent and non-mainstream media, including bloggers, citizen...
RIck LeCouteur
Feb 53 min read
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Academia vs. Private Practice (2of2): Non-traditional avenues for veterinary discovery (#233)
If specialists increasingly leave academia for private practice, the dynamic of where and how discoveries in veterinary medicine are made...
RIck LeCouteur
Jan 132 min read
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Academia vs. Private Practice (1of2): The research divide in veterinary medicine (#232)
A specialist in academia is more likely to engage in basic research in veterinary medicine compared to a specialist in private practice....
RIck LeCouteur
Jan 131 min read
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The Purrfect Fit: How cats master tight openings (#231)
When it comes to squeezing through narrow spaces, cats often defy our expectations, seeming to flow like liquid through apertures that...
RIck LeCouteur
Jan 133 min read
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A Healthier Future for Your Cat: The case against dry food (#228)
For many cat owners, the relationship with dry cat food starts less as a thoughtful decision and more as a marriage of convenience. It’s...
RIck LeCouteur
Jan 93 min read
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The Brick Wall of Discovery (2of2): Proprietary research (#226)
In the analogy of research as a brick wall, proprietary research introduces a unique challenge. Unlike publicly shared research that adds...
RIck LeCouteur
Jan 83 min read
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The Brick Wall of Discovery (1of2): A metaphor for research (#225)
In the world of research, progress is often slow and methodical, much like constructing a brick wall. Each discovery, each experiment,...
RIck LeCouteur
Jan 83 min read
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Balancing Hope and Reality: Medical futility in veterinary medicine (#224)
In the evolving landscape of veterinary medicine, advancements in diagnostic tools, therapeutic options, and life-supporting technologies...
RIck LeCouteur
Jan 73 min read
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From Trust to Trial: Legal troubles for Hill's Pet Nutrition (#223)
Hill’s Pet Nutrition has long been a trusted name in the pet food industry, known for its specialized diets and emphasis on...
RIck LeCouteur
Jan 53 min read
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