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RIck LeCouteur
Dec 15, 20243 min read
Pet Food & Children's Picture Books:Â It's all about the brand
At first glance, pet food companies and children's picture book author/illustrators might seem worlds apart. One deals in kibble and...
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RIck LeCouteur
Dec 13, 20243 min read
Unlocking the Science Behind Pet Food: Why transparency matters
When it comes to pet food, we’ve entered an age of unprecedented innovation, offering companion animals high-quality nutrition crafted...
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RIck LeCouteur
Dec 13, 20244 min read
The Corporate-Sponsored Residency Debate: Opportunity or inequity?
Imagine earning a fully funded spot in a prestigious veterinary residency program - but there’s a catch: you’re bound to work for the...
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RIck LeCouteur
Dec 9, 20242 min read
Side Effects: Language, perception, and reality
When we hear the term side effects, it often carries an implicit assumption: these effects are secondary, unintentional, and separate...
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RIck LeCouteur
Dec 8, 20244 min read
Behind the Price Tag: Corporate greed in veterinary medicine
Picture this. You walk into your once-cozy neighborhood veterinary clinic, expecting the familiar face of your trusted vet and staff who...
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RIck LeCouteur
Dec 7, 20243 min read
Waking Up to Nostalgia: The joy of a perfect replacement
In 1976, as I prepared to leave Australia for what was intended to be a six-month world trip, my mother handed me a gift. It was a small...
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RIck LeCouteur
Dec 5, 20244 min read
Selling Out the Match (2 of 2): When corporate funding and closed-door offers define veterinary residencies
[Continued from Part 1] Graduates begin viewing the match as a rigged game or an unnecessary formality. Similarly, institutions that do...
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RIck LeCouteur
Dec 5, 20242 min read
Selling Out the Match (1 of 2): When corporate funding and closed-door offers define veterinary residencies
The Veterinary Internship and Residency Matching Program (VIRMP) was originally designed to ensure a fair and transparent placement...
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RIck LeCouteur
Dec 5, 20242 min read
Hachiko: Japan’s enduring symbol of devotion
What would you do for someone you love? For one loyal dog in Japan, the answer was simple: wait for days, months, even years. Â A Tale of...
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RIck LeCouteur
Dec 5, 20244 min read
Corsets & Chaos: The Rocky Horror Show in 1974 Sydney
Ah, 1974 - what a time to be alive! Bell-bottoms, disco fever, and the exhilarating wave of counterculture movements were all part of the...
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RIck LeCouteur
Dec 4, 20243 min read
Anatomy of Learning: Dissection vs. virtual tools in veterinary educationÂ
Many of the new and proposed veterinary schools are including the online teaching of veterinary anatomy as a cornerstone of their...
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RIck LeCouteur
Dec 4, 20243 min read
Early Is on Time: Respect the clock and others
Time may be free, but it’s the most valuable thing we can give. Early Is on Time, On Time Is Late, and Late Is Inconsiderate: A Lesson...
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RIck LeCouteur
Dec 3, 20243 min read
Scientific Writing (11 of 11): The Abstract
Think of your abstract as the elevator pitch for your research: you have only a few sentences to capture interest, convey the essence of...
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RIck LeCouteur
Dec 3, 20243 min read
Scientific Writing (10 of 11): Figures and Captions
A picture is worth a thousand words - but only if it's telling the right story. Â Â Crafting a compelling veterinary scientific...
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RIck LeCouteur
Dec 3, 20244 min read
Scientific Writing (9 of 11): Writing a Compelling Discussion (#175)
Ever wonder what separates a good scientific manuscript from a truly impactful one? It’s often the Discussion section - the part where...
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RIck LeCouteur
Dec 3, 20243 min read
Scientific Writing (8 of 11): Crafting Results
Your data tells the story, but the Results section is where it truly comes to life. Â Â The Results section is the backbone of your...
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RIck LeCouteur
Dec 3, 20242 min read
Scientific Writing (7 of 11): Mastering Methods
The Methods section is your chance to ensure your hard work doesn’t end at publication - it becomes a cornerstone for future discoveries....
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RIck LeCouteur
Dec 3, 20243 min read
Scientific Writing (6 of 11): Perfecting the Introduction
The introduction of a scientific paper is the first step in persuading readers to invest their time and intellectual energy in your work....
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RIck LeCouteur
Dec 2, 20243 min read
Daedalus and Icarus: A mythical lesson in finding balance
The story of Daedalus and Icarus, an ancient Greek myth, is as timeless as it is profound. It offers a vivid exploration of human...
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RIck LeCouteur
Dec 2, 20243 min read
Sir William Osler (2 of 4): Aequanimitas
In 1996, while seeking inspiration for a Commencement Address to the graduating class of the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, I...
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