Dr. Susan Recker interviews animal health professionals and others involved in animal care.
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In this podcast I would like to take you on a journey through all aspects of the UK surveillance system for animal health and disease. The series will include a snapshot across some of the more common UK diseases and how we survey for them. Expect special guests, Q&A sessions, disease specials and discussions about how our disease surveillance compares to other countries. I would love to hear from my listeners; if there is anything you want to hear about then please get involved! Tune in eve ...
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The Vetpodcast. Current animal health issues discussed by veterinary professionals from around the world. From pet nutrition to looking after zoo animals to blood testing spiders to the mental toll being endured by members of the veterinary profession there is sure to be something of interest for those in the veterinary industry and pet owners alike. Find out more about us at https://beacons.ai/vetpodcast
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Great Pet Show - Health and Behavior of Companion Animal Friends - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)
Brian Kilcommons, Sarah Wilson & Dr. Jim McKiernan
The objective of the Great Pets Radio is to provide listeners a forum which addresses the health and behavior of their companion animal friends. Many, if not all, issues that pet owners face each day are of a medical or behavioral nature. With Brian's experience of training over 35,000 dogs and Dr. Jim's knowledge of Veterinary Medicine, callers are treated with informative, compassionate and unparalleled advice. Great Pets Radio also focuses on pet related current events. It's one thing to ...
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Swanie Simon: offering options for natural animal health
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Swanie Simon, a renowned animal herbalist and naturopath, has dedicated over 35 years to the holistic treatment of animals. Born in Germany in 1962, Swanie spent her formative years in the United States, living in various locations including New York, North Carolina, Florida, and Texas before returning to Europe permanently in the early 1990s. From…
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Terri Grow: from corporate marketing to feline nutrition and advocacy
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Terri Grow is a trailblazer in feline health and wellness, leveraging her unique blend of experience, knowledge, and advocacy. After a decade in corporate marketing and advertising, Terri founded PetSage®, a pioneering holistic pet resource center in Northern Virginia that for 20 years successfully integrated holistic healthcare, pet owner educatio…
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Episode 75: What was the client thinking? That was not really what I meant!
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Welcome back to another episode of Better Work Stories by The Vet Podcast. I'm veterinarian, Dr. Bryan Gregor. Now, relaying bad blood results to clients can sometimes be difficult and stressful for veterinarians. But this [00:01:00] discussion with a client just takes the cake. Can you imagine, or more likely not imagine, What was going on inside …
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Episode 74: Can I have a lift? - Better Veterinary Work Stories
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After almost a year off (for reasons you will find out in the podcast!) I am back. I am Dr Bryan Gregor, a veterinarian from New Zealand. During my long life as a veterinarian, I have seen a lot of weird, quirky funny and just down right bizarre stuff! This is just one of them. Follow me on social media @vetpodcast and as they say, like and subscri…
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Episode 73: We are not drug dealers! The latest research from The Morris Animal Foundation
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When undertaking a scientific study on the efficacy of CBD in pain relief in dogs an issue that didn’t occur to me was the problem of getting the CBD across state borders in The USA without being tagged as a drug dealer. The answer – move the study to Canada. We again catch up with Dr Kelly Diehl, Senior Director of Science & Communications for The…
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Episode 72: How much did you say it was? You are kidding me! A look at the cost of veterinary care.
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Having spent my working life in veterinary practice, a lot of it as a practice owner, I am well used to comments about how much veterinary services cost, some in jest, some in shock and occasionally some in anger. Is this fare criticism though? Let’s take a closer look. Often the comments are in jest. I have been introduced a few times as “this is …
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Episode 71: From surviving to thriving. We work in a tough profession. How good is your mental wellbeing?
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Unfortunately, the veterinary profession can really take a toll on the mental health and wellbeing of those in it. In this episode of The Vetpodcast I have a frank discussion with Canadian veterinarian Dr Marie Holowaychuk who is a passionate advocate for veterinary team wellbeing. Marie is CEO and founder of Reviving Veterinary Medicine and host o…
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Episode 70: Have you got a disaster plan for your pet? (Encore)
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Following the disastrous floods that have hit the north of New Zealand following cyclone Gabrielle last week, I think it is opportune to revisit a podcast I recorded a year or so ago with Sue Kinsella and Alison Vaughan from RNZSPCA. If you have the responsibility of looking after animals, you should listen to this!…
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Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep
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Tune in to hear all about Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) with our special guest Lesley Stubbings. This is a must for anyone who sees sheep as part of their work.بقلم Mary Tivey
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Episode 69: Antimicrobial Resistance. You gave what to who? The British Health Secretary, some left over antibiotics and a return to the dark ages.
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“Without urgent action, we are heading for a post-antibiotic era, in which common infections and minor injuries can once again kill” A quote directly from The World Health Organization. This isn’t hyperbole, this is potentially our future (as if there aren’t enough other things to be concerned about!). And then we have the British Health Secretary …
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This episode follows on from the Introduction to Surveillance Resources'. In this episode I focus more on companion animals and will give you an overview of some of the information you can access about disease in dogs, cats and horses.بقلم Mary Tivey
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Tune in to listen to my conversation with Dr John Graham-Brown from the University of Liverpool. In this episode we discuss small animal exotic disease risks, so if you work in small animla or mixed practice then this episode is one for you!بقلم Mary Tivey
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Episode 68: GiRLS Talk. The Golden Retriever Lifetime Study
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One of the givens in this world is that things never stay the same, we are always learning and we are always improving. This is as true for the veterinary profession as it is anywhere else. The information changes are based on must come from somewhere though. Many of us will be aware of the change in recommendations as to the timing of desexing dog…
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Introduction to surveillance resources
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Tune in for a quick introduction to some of the resources produced by the APHA to give you more information about surveillance. If you want to access the GB disease surveillance dashdoards you can find them at: http://apha.defra.gov.uk/vet-gateway/surveillance/scanning/disease-dashboards.htm If you want to have a look at the reports and publication…
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Episode 67: When it is time to say goodbye. A frank discussion on pet euthanasia with Dr Kathleen Cooney.
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If you have been a listener of the Vetpodcast for a while you may recall an episode we recorded back in early 2021 with Dr Melissa Trupia discussing end of life decisions and treatment. In this episode we are taking the inevitable next step today and discussing euthanasia. It is a topic that perhaps isn’t discussed as often as it should because but…
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I mentioned at the very start of The AHS podcast that I am a PhD student...if you were wondering what sort of research I am working on then tune in to satisfy your curiosity!بقلم Mary Tivey
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Episode 66: The History of Veterinary Medicine Part 2. Enlightenment, advancement and change.
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This is the second part of our discussion on the history of veterinary medicine with Dr Bruce Vivash Jones. Bruce is a retired veterinarian, veterinary historian and author and has written what is possibly the most complete account of the history of veterinary medicine published. Bruce’s comments on the events that changed veterinary medicine, the …
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Tune in to hear a Q&A session with two farm animal vets, as we discuss all things surveillance and how it impacts on their day to day lives.
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Episode 65: The History of Veterinary Medicine Part 1. Superstition, sacrifice and religion.
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This is the first of 2 episodes discussing the history of veterinary medicine with Dr Bruce Vivash Jones. Bruce is a retired veterinarian, veterinary historian and author and has authored what is possibly the most complete account of the history of veterinary medicine published. In this first instalment, I discuss the origins of veterinary medicine…
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Welcome to Season 2 of The Animal Health Surveillance Podcast! Tune in to this episode for a little overview of some of the disease events that have occured over the last few months and an update of what you can expect from this series.بقلم Mary Tivey
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Episode 64: Veterinary Suicide. If you only ever listen to one episode of The Vetpodcast please let it be this one!
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Whether you are a vet, vet nurse, RVN, allied veterinary professional or a pet owner, if there is only one episode of The Vetpodcast you ever listen to, please let it be this one. It is heart-breaking. I read with absolute despair that another of our veterinary colleagues have taken their own life – again! The statistics relating to suicide, and fo…
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Episode 63: Easter Suprise. Chocolate and Grape Poisoning
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Here in New Zealand, apart from the obvious religious significance of the festival there are 2 icons that you cannot escape. Chocolate Easter eggs and raisin filled Hot Cross Buns. Unfortunately, both chocolate and grapes are potentially toxic to dogs so without pouring cold water on your festivities, what is all the fuss about?…
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Episode 62: Let Me Point Out Your Prostate!
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Most men of a certain age can tell you exactly where their prostate gland is. The doctor has pointed it out to them literally on more than one occasion. Male dogs can also have issues with their prostate glands, and yes, just like our human colleagues, one of our best diagnostic tools is our index finger! In this episode of The Vetpodcast I discuss…
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Episode 61: Don't eat that, it is disgusting!
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Something like 16% of dogs do it. Almost 100% of humans find it disgusting. It makes me gag! I am talking about coprophagia. What is coprophagia? – Eating faeces I chat to Jess from nutritionRVN about this less than savoury behaviour. We talk about: -Is there a risk to either dogs or humans? -What causes it? -How to stop it? I would normally say si…
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Episode 60: Have you got a disaster plan for your pet?
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News bulletins are full of disaster stories. In the case of a disaster have you got a plan for your pet? I talk to Sue Kinsella and Alison Vaughan from RNZSPCA about “disaster preparedness”. It is as simple as: - Microchip your pets - Have a cage or crate handy - A collar and lead and perhaps a muzzle - 48 – 72 hours feed - Any medication required …
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There is nothing worse than being woken up in the middle of the night by that hacking coughing sound of a cat bringing up a hairball unless it is standing on it in bare feet. We discuss causes, treatment and prevention of hairballs.
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Episode 58: "This dog is all that is keeping mum alive. If the dog dies she dies!" Pets and senior citizens.
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As a veterinarian, it is not uncommon for a pet to be presented to me on behalf of a frail older person by a friend or family member and having the forceful if not somewhat chilling statement made to me “this wee dog is all that is keeping mum alive. If the dog dies, mum will have nothing to live for, and she will probably die”. Unfortunately, and …
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Episode 57: Things they said. Some of the best comments of the year.
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It’s the end of what has been for most of us a very trying year so rather than dive into a technical topic for this last podcast of 2021, lets listen to some of the words of wisdom (and out-takes) from our many and diverse guests over the past year or so. There are a few “did they really say that” moments and a few comments that hit the nail on the…
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Episode 56: Under Pressure. A Dive into Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.
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How about a treatment that circulates oxygen around the body dissolved in plasma rather than haemoglobin that diffuses oxygen into those hard to reach spots like damaged tissue with poor blood supply and deep seated infections? How useful is that! I talk to Annette McFadgen VN from Town and Country Vets in Nelson, NZ about Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy…
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Episode 55: Avian Medicine. The Tweetment Episode
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We talk again to UK exotic vet Benjamin Kennedy. This time about birds, both how to keep them and for the vets and vettechs tips and tricks to help you examine and treat them. · History of keeping birds as pets · Do they have personalities · Housing including enrichment and UV · Nutrition · How to tell if a bird is sick · Differences between indivi…
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Episode 54: Reality Television. Should I really be screaming at the screen?
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I have always been of two minds about veterinary programs on television. In truth, the reason I took up this wonderful profession in the first place was my love of the James Herriot books and the original television adaptation of them. Without James Herriot, who knows what I would be doing now. On the flip side, I have found myself screaming at the…
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Exotic pets are becoming quite common in the world. They don’t take up much space, they don’t eat much, and you don’t have to take them for a walk every day. We catch up again with UK veterinarian Benjamin Kennedy and we discuss exotics as a pet. The first half of the podcast; we discuss the husbandry of them, and we get a little bit more clinical …
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Tune in to find out more about how Animal Health Surveillance is organised and carried out in Northern Ireland. In this episode I am joined by Barry McInerney from AFBI to talk more about surveillance, and the pros and cons of it being handled by a devolved administration.بقلم Mary Tivey
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Episode 52: Can you blood test a spider? Treating the creepy crawlies - invertebrate medicine.
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Not all animals have fur, but vets can still treat them. Ever wondered what to do with a sick spider or a sluggish snail. UK veterinarian, Benjamin Kennedy discusses what veterinary science can do for invertebrates. We ask: What are invertebrates? (Note that the 7X comment is an approximation!) Do they make good pets? Do they have personalities? Sp…
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In this episode I have a conversation with three vets in first opinion small animal practice. Tune in to hear us chat about all things surveillance!بقلم Mary Tivey
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Episode 51: Back to basics. How to get the most from the visit to your veterinarian.
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I am working on a couple of interviews at the moment that aren't quite finished so I have delved deep into The Vetpodcast archives and pulled out a couple of short recordings that hopefully will be of interest to our pet owning listeners. How do you get the most from your visit to the veterinarian? In this episode I discuss how to prepare for your …
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Introduction to International Surveillance
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Tune in to take a tour through some of the major animal disease surveillance systems that are in place internationally to monitor global disease threats. If you like this episode then keep an eye out; I will be releasing another instalment which will concentrate more on how the UK uses these systems and how/if this will change following Brexit.…
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Episode 50: The Microbiome. Just like a well cared for lawn.
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Think of the microbiome as a lawn. It has weeds, requires fertilizing and it is possible to carpet bomb it killing all the good microbes if you aren’t careful. We chat with Jess from nutritionRVN about what has been referred to as the second brain, the microbiome.
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Tune in to find out about the Surveillance for Equine Strangles Project and the important role it plays in the control of strangles in the UK horse population. The project is a really useful resource for vets in equine practice, so if you see horses as part of your work then don't miss this episode!بقلم Mary Tivey
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Episode 49: Have spay kit, will travel. Vets Beyond Borders. Delivering veterinary aid in difficult times.
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Around the world, hundreds of animal welfare organizations are striving to improve the life of millions of animals that have no other access to veterinary attention. All too often, a main obstacle to providing such treatment is a lack of adequate veterinary health facilities and clinical personnel, resulting in widespread animal suffering. Vets Bey…
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Have you heard of the VetCompass project? If you work with companion animals you may well have heard the name. In this episode I talk to Dr Dan O'Neill from the Royal Veterinary College. Dan set up VetCompass and it was fascinating to hear about the work of the project and his plans for the future. If you are interested in surveillance for companio…
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Episode 48: Gene Genie. Is this a Cavoodle or a Schnoodle?
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Genetic testing is now commonly used for screening for and diagnosing health issues in dogs and cats, parentage confirmation, establishing breed, identification, forensics and even help in creating new coat colors. We talk DNA testing with George Sofronidis from Orivet.
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Tune in to hear my conversation with Ben Strugnell from Farm Post Mortems. It was great to talk to Ben about how he set up his post mortem service, the benefits of the project and the challenges he has faced along the way. If you work in farm practice or have an interest in farm animal pathology or disease surveillance then don't miss this one!…
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Episode 47: Two vets, Two podcasts, One town. Lets talk!
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The tables are turned in this episode of the Vetpodcast. Someone else asks the questions. Alex Avery is a veterinarian in the neighboring practice to my old one. In a town the size of ours, what’s the chances of us both being veterinary podcasters. Alex produces a podcast named CALL THE VET and he approached me to have a chat for his podcast so of …
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A conversation about Equine Surveillance
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Are you an equine vet? If you see horses as part of your job then this episode is definitely worth a listen! In the episode I talk to Fleur Whitlock from the equine epidemiology group, formerly of the Animal Health Trust. It was great to talk to Fleur about the work of the group, where they are now and their plans for the future, as well as getting…
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Do you have an interest in wildlife health or are you a vet who sees wildlife as part of your work? If so then tune in to hear my conversation with Dr Becki Lawson from the Garden Wildlife Health Project to find out more about surveillance for disease in garden wildlife!بقلم Mary Tivey
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Episode 46: Who knew being a bee vet was a thing?
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When you hear the term veterinarian, what animals immediately come to mind? Chances are you will think cats, dogs, cows, horses or maybe sheep. How about bees? They are production animals, and they also have health issues. In this episode we talk bee vet Juan Molina Santiago about an area of veterinary medicine you probably didn’t even know existed…
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Episode 45: CSI Canine Scene Investigation. The animal forensics episode
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CSI is being re-released so why not re-release our animal forensics episode. We talked to George Sofronidis from Orivet Genetic Pet Care a while ago about DNA, dog attacks, dodgy meat, ownership disputes and dog poo on the lawn.
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In this episode we move into the world of small animal surveillance. This promises to be a really interesting listen for anyone doing companion animal work. We have Professor Alan Radford joining us today, Alan is one of the founders of the SAVSNET project and he is going to talk to us about the evolution of the project and the ways it can benefit …
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