Best OPP Association Podcasts (2025)

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Producer Spotlight: Alpaca Farming with Christian Davies & Dr. Rachel Friedrich 46:59

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20d ago46:59

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Send us a text This month we sit down with Christian Davies (of C&M Acres Alpacas and Fiber Mill) and his veterinarian, Dr. Rachel Friedrich from Iowa State University's Veterinary Field Service. Christina and his wife, Michele, raise alpacas and operate a fiber mill in Maxwell, IA. Dr. Friedrich not only provides veterinary care for C&M Acres but …

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Pathway of Memories and Milestones 19:25

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Sherri deGroot and Joe Evans are Board Members of the OPP Youth Foundation. They join 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss the Pathway of Memories and Milestones. Each September a large gathering of OPP members, veterans and friends witness the dedication ceremony of the newest donated memory stones for that year. Each day th…

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Range Sheep and Guardian Dogs with Dr. Jake Thorne 39:53

2M ago39:53

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Send us a text Join us for a discussion about genetic evaluations, parasite management, and livestock guardian dogs with Dr. Jake Thorne, Assistant Professor and Extension Sheep and Goat Specialist at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research Station in San Angelo, TX. In this episode, Dr. Thorne discusses methods for genetic evaluation of sheep with a speci…

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Rob Jamieson-From the Front Lines to the Front Page 1:22:51

2M ago1:22:51

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Ontario Provincial Police Association Director and former OPPA President Rob Jamieson officially retires on May 30th, 2025 from the OPP and the OPP Association. Congratulations from all of us at the OPP Association. We wish Rob and his family all the best in retirement. We are grateful to Rob for his dedicated service to the community and to the me…

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Importance of the Ontario Police Suicide Memorial 48:58

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All are invited to attend the 2nd Annual 2025 Ontario Police Suicide Memorial (OPSM) at 11a.m. ET, Sunday June 22, 2025 on Queen's Park Crescent, Toronto, to show support for all Ontario police members who have died "Because of the Line of Duty". Our 10-5 Podcast guest is Psychologist Dr Andrew Ekblad. Dr. Ekblad is a Board Member of Canada Beyond …

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Producer Spotlight: Linda Detwiler & her Suffolk sheep 41:08

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Send us a text This month we are testing out a new type of episode where we will sit down with a veterinarian and one of their exceptional producers to dig into how their relationship benefits the livestock they care for. Our first guests are Dr. Linda Detwiler and her veterinarian, Dr. Jon Higgins from New Jersey. Linda raises Suffolk sheep for br…

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Importance of Donating Blood 35:05

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Cheryl Russell of Canadian Blood Services talks about the importance of donating blood as part of the Partner For Life program on 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association. The OPPA has a team for blood donations. We encourage all of our Members to donate blood on a regular basis, and to become a member of our OPPA team. Members and the publ…

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C-section Survival with Dr. George Elane 28:44

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Send us a text Join us for a discussion about doe and kid survival metrics based on different sedation and anesthesia protocols with Dr. George Elane, Assistant Professor of Equine Soft Tissue Surgery at Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine. In this episode, Dr. Elane discusses the decision-making process for choosing between sedat…

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If They Only Knew-A Cop's Journey with Addiction & Mental Health 50:15

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Lance Valcour had it all. Or so it seemed. A thirty-three-year career in policing, rising through the ranks to become an Inspector. A decorated veteran cop, respected as an expert in technology and information management systems, speaking and consulting to police services across Canada and around the world. A happy family, a loving wife and three a…

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Euthanasia and aftercare options for livestock with Dr. Warren Hess 33:08

5M ago33:08

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Send us a text Join us for a discussion about options for euthanasia techniques and aftercare in small ruminants and other livestock species with Dr. Warren Hess, the assistant director of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)'s Division of Animal and Public Health and AVMA's Disaster Coordinator. In this episode, Dr. Hess discusses th…

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Testosterone and TRT 57:52

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Shift workers in high stress jobs such as policing and First Responders typically over time experience low testosterone levels, which can contribute to a number of health concerns including but not limited to depression, fatigue, low libido, increased risk of heart attack and stroke and cancer. OPP Provincial Constable Matt Aris of the Corunna Deta…

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Blood Glucose Monitoring With Dr. Munashe Chigerwe 32:41

6M ago32:41

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Send us a text Join us for a discussion about continuous blood glucose monitoring and its use in evaluating pregnancy toxemia with Dr. Munashe Chigerwe. Dr. Chigerwe is a Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at the University of California at Davis's College of Veterinary Medicine. In this episode, Dr. Chigerwe discusses the efficacy of using con…

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Meet Dr. Peter Collins-OPP Operational Forensic Psychiatrist 43:20

7M ago43:20

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Dr. Peter I. Collins is the Operational Forensic Psychiatrist, Threat and Behavioural Analysis Team, High Risk Offender Unit, Criminal Behaviour Analysis Section in the Investigation and Support Bureau of the Ontario Provincial Police. He joins 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss his highly decorated career as he reflects on…

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Trimming Hooves with Dr. Gosia Zobel 50:50

7M ago50:50

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Send us a text Join us for a discussion about goat hoof care with Dr. Gosia Zobel, Animal Welfare Programmes Coordinator at Companion Animals New Zealand and Research Director at EthicoNZ. In this episode Dr. Zobel discusses normal goat hoof confirmation, care, and problems with a focus on laminitis. The papers covered in this months episode can be…

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2024 Year in Review 54:48

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OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique and OPP Association President John Cerasuolo are guests on 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss the highlights of 2024 for the Ontario Provincial Police and Ontario Provincial Police Association. Topics discussed are the new Uniform and Civilian Collective Agreements, the rise in assaults on p…

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Domestic Deer Death and Disease with Dr. Amanda Smith 45:17

8M ago45:17

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Send us a text Join us for a discussion about the most common causes of death in farmed deer in the Midwest with Dr. Amanda Smith, an assistant clinical professor and diagnostic pathologist at the University of Missouri's Veterinary diagnostic lab https://vmdl.missouri.edu/ In this episode Dr. Smith gives an overview of the farmed deer industry in …

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Dufferin MCRT Nurses Avoid ER Hospital Visits for Mental Health Calls Working Alongside OPP Officers 32:16

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Registered Nurse Michelle Marr works for Headwaters Healthcare Centre in Orangeville as a Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) Nurse in partnership with Dufferin OPP Officers. Michelle joins 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss the success of the Dufferin MCRT program and assert her wish for sustainable funding. Dufferin County…

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Exploring Forensic Dentistry - Dr Frank Stechey 55:54

8M ago55:54

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Dr. Frank Stechey is a renowned Canadian forensic dentist who has been involved in several criminal investigations assisting the Ontario Provincial Police, as well as police services throughout Ontario, Canada and internationally. Dr. Stechey shares some insights on 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association about what police officers, health…

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OPPA Modernization Committee 19:58

9M ago19:58

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OPPA Director Dave Dube joins 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss the OPPA Modernization Committee. A summary of the presentation at the 2024 OPPA AGM is provided. If you have suggestions for the Committee or ideas for future podcast episodes please email [email protected]. Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available…

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Dairy Goat Drugs with Dr. Michelle Buckley 51:55

9M ago51:55

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Send us a text Join us for a discussion about subclinical mastitis in dairy goats caused by non-aureus Staph species (NAS) with Dr. Michelle Buckley. This research was completed during her time as a post-doctoral associate at Iowa State University with support from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Agricultural and Food Research …

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OPP Retired Sgt Steve MacNally-Benefits of OPPA Involvement & Mental Health 59:25

9M ago59:25

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Retired OPP Sergeant Steve MacNally served 37 years with the Ontario Provincial Police and was involved in the OPP Association for the majority of his career, retiring in 2024 as the OPPA Branch 1 Pesident. Steve joins 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss the value of involvement in the OPP Association. Steve opens up about h…

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Understanding Perimenopause to Menopause Transition for Women in Policing 51:23

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OPP Provincial Constable Debra Brown of the Georgian Bay Detachment (pictured on left now and in her younger years), and Orillia Synergy Healthcare Naturopathic Doctor Jody Snider (pictured on right) join 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association in an episode titled "Understanding Perimenopause to Menopause Transition for Women in Policing"…

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OPP with Dr. Rosie B 45:14

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Send us a text Join us for a discussion about the effects of Ovine Progressive Pneumonia (small ruminant lentivirus) on flock management and lamb raising with Dr. Roselle (Rosie) Busch from the University of California's Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR). Dr. Busch is the California Sheep and Goat Veterinary Medicine Extension…

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National Peace Officers' Memorial Run 44:16

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Peel Regional Police Detective Sergeant Robert "Bob" Hackenbrook and Peel Regional Police Executive Advisor to the Chief, Retired Staff Superintendent Robert "Rob" Shearer are the Co-Chairs of the 2024 National Peace Officers' Memorial Run, also known as the "Run to Remember". The Run is happening September 26th-28th from Toronto to Ottawa, ending …

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Answering Your Questions about the 2024 OPPA Collective Agreements 59:40

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The 2024 OPPA Uniform and Civilian Collective Agreements are discussed with OPPA President John Cerasuolo and Vice President David Sabatini in Episode 126 of 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association. Topics addressed include salary increases, shift premiums, timing of salary increases and retro-active payments, duration postings, the sixty …

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Neonatal Knowledge with Dr. Michelle Kutzler 42:28

11M ago42:28

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Send us a text Join us for a discussion about practical assessments and interventions for newborn small ruminants with Dr. Michelle Kutzler of Oregon State University. In this episode we review Apgar scoring as an assessment tool for newborn lambs and their need for intervention after birth as well as a technique for assisting lambs that struggle w…

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Indigenous Focus Crime Stoppers 46:48

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OPPA Member Sarah Bowers-Peter led the development of Indigenous Focus Crime Stoppers which won a 2023 OPP Accolade Award for Team Partnership (Community Focus). Sarah joins 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss her role as the Program Coordinator - Crime Stoppers Guelph-Wellington and the evolution of Indigenous Focus Crime S…

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Bonus Episode: AASRP Annual Conference Preview and other CE offerings - Dr. Michael Pesato 19:16

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Send us a text Get a sneak peek of the AASRP annual conference as well as other conferences where our organization provides continuing education opportunities for veterinarian! President-elect Mike Pesato sits down with us to discuss all of the exciting programming coming up for AASRP members. If you are a veterinarian and curious about getting acc…

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32nd Annual A.B.L.E. Scholarship & Awards Gala 2024 18:53

12M ago18:53

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Retired York Regional Police Service Superintendent William (Chris) Bullen is one of the founding members, as well as the former President and Vice President of the Association of Black Law Enforcers (A.B.L.E.). Chris joins OPPA Director Lynn Neale on 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss the 32nd A.B.L.E. Scholarship and Awar…

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Catching up on CWD with Dr. Catheryn Haigh 31:45

12M ago31:45

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Send us a text Join us for a discussion about the latest research in Chronic Wasting Disease in cervids. In this episode we talk with Dr. Catheryn Haigh with the from the Chief Prion Cell Biology Unit at the Rocky Mountain Laboratories, National Institutes of Health. We do a little looking at CWD's history, the current research and where it is goin…

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The World Police & Fire Games 2025 19:28

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Retired OPP Staff Sergeant Kathleen Doherty joins 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss her role as an ambassador and competitor in the 2025 World Police and Fire Games happening June 22 - July 6, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama . The annual event will feature 8,500+ Athletes who work as Police, Firefighters, Paramedics, Correctio…

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Blood Transfusion Basics with Ryan Breuer 39:03

1y ago39:03

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Send us a text Join us for a discussion about a study that looks at using bovine blood as an alternative to caprine blood when goats need a blood transfusion. In this episode we discuss a 2021 paper looking at xenotransfusion between bovines and caprines. This paper is titled Preliminary Investigation of Bovine Whole Blood Xenotransfusion as a Ther…

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Dufferin Mobile Crisis Response Team 35:34

1y ago35:34

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OPP Provincial Constable James Giovannetti discusses the Dufferin Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) on 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association. When MCRT deals with a mental health call, the patient is transported to hospital less than 7% of the time. If the team does take a patient to hospital, the process is streamlined quickly, freeing…

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Ontario Police Suicide Memorial 35:05

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The first Ontario Police Suicide Memorial hosted by Canada Beyond the Blue will occur at Queen's Park Cr., Toronto on Sunday June 23, 2024 at 11am. Dilnaz Garda, the President of Canada Beyond the Blue is our guest on 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss what the Ontario Police Suicide Memorial is, the significance of the pla…

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Disbudding Pain Management with Dr. Whitney Knauer 39:09

1y ago39:09

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Send us a text Join us for a discussion about a study that looks at ways to mitigate the pain of disbudding kids with Dr. Whitney Knauer of the Department of Veterinary Population Medicine at the University of Minnesota In this episode we discuss a 2022 paper looking at the different effects of 3 types of prevention and treatment for the process of…

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OPP Officer's Gender Transition Journey 41:42

1y ago41:42

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June is Pride Month. OPP Provincial Constable Tate Pearson of the Dryden Detachment joins 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss his gender transition journey. There are a number of resources available regarding the 2SLGBTQIA+ community posted on the OPP Connections Intranet for OPP members. Three online resources publicly avai…

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Benefits of OPPA Credit Union Membership 27:57

1y ago27:57

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Sherri deGroot, Director Brand and Business Development at the OPPA Credit Union joins 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss the benefits of membership in the OPPA Credit Union. For OPPA Members, the OPPA Credit Union is your financial backup for life. If you are an OPPA Member, the OPPA Credit Union is tailor-made to fit you …

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Carpal hyperextension in Nigerian Dwarf goats with Dr.'s Erica McKenzie & Leah Streb 36:22

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Send us a text Join us for a discussion about an exciting attempt to determine the cause of a mysterious limb deformity plaguing the Nigerian Dwarf community with Dr. Erica McKenzie of Oregon State University and Dr. Leah Streb of the University of Califorina at Davis. In this episode we discuss an unpublished study investigating the potential caus…

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"Recording for Duty" - Meaningful Work for Accommodated Officers 42:21

1y ago42:21

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OPP Provincial Constables Sandra Mouland and Darryl Clark of the Kenora Detachment join 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss their role working as veteran "accommodated" police officers (Sandra is diagnosed with Lupus and Darryl is diagnosed with PTSD) in the Kenora OPP's General Patrol Support Unit (GPSU). The police officer…

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Meet the OPP Photographer 26:36

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Ontario Provincial Police Official Photographer Jayne van der Veen joins 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss her job and career. Inquiries about this podcast episode or ideas for future episodes can be directed by email to [email protected]. Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used unde…

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Flunixin Pharmacology with Dr. Joe Smith 40:14

1+ y ago40:14

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Send us a text Join us for this discussion about the pharmacokinetics of subcutaneous administration of flunixin meglumine in goats with Dr. Joe Smith from the University of Tennessee. The primary paper discussed is titled: “Pharmacokinetic Parameters and Estimated Milk Withdrawal Intervals for Domestic Goats (Capra Aegagrus Hircus) After Administr…

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OPP Hiring Experienced Police Officers 37:52

1+ y ago37:52

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Provincial Constable Ed Dizon was the Class Valedictorian of OPP Experienced Police Officer (EPO) Class 514. A total of 37 experienced police officers graduated on March 8, 2024 in Orillia. Ed joins the 10-5 Podcast to discuss the reasons he joined the OPP after 25 years with the Toronto Police Service. The OPP is always hiring. For more informatio…

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Two OPP Officers to be Added to Ontario Police Memorial at 25th Anniversary Ceremony of Remembrance May 5th, 2024 21:07

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The names of two OPP police officers who died in the line of duty in 2023, Sergeant Eric Mueller of the Russell County Detachment and Detective Constable Steven Tourangeau of the Perth County Detachment will be added to the Ontario Police Memorial on Queen's Park Cr. in Toronto at the 25th Anniversay of the Ontario Police Memorial Ceremony of Remem…

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Daughter of OPP Retiree Talks Suicide Prevention 52:47

1+ y ago52:47

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Veronique Boucher is the daughter of Retired OPP Provincial Constable Guy Boucher. She joins 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss her father's career and his tragic suicide shortly after his retirement. Veroinique hopes that by sharing her story that she can give hope to other police families dealing with mental health challe…

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Challenging Kidding Cases with Dr. Daniela Luethy 31:01

1+ y ago31:01

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Send us a text Join us for this discussion about pain control options in goats with Dr. Daniela Luethy from the University of Pennsylvania as we discuss kidding complications in goats that are seen at veterinary teaching hospitals. The primary paper discussed is titled: “A Multi-Center Study of Uterine Tears and Other Reproductive Complications in …

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Life, AD&D, Critical Illness Insurances Explained 23:08

1+ y ago23:08

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Ontario Provincial Police Association Senior Advisor of Pension and Benefits Caitlin Fournier is the guest on 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to explain Life, AD&D, Critical Illness Insurances for OPPA members. Insured Benefits Inquiries: Reference information is posted on the members only side of OPPA.ca. Issues with claims, custo…

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2024 Beyond the Blue Update 47:19

1+ y ago47:19

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Kristal Jones is the Vice President of Canada Beyond the Blue and the President of Toronto Beyond the Blue. She joins 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to update the 2024 efforts of the Beyond the Blue organization, including an appeal for peer supporters and brand ambassadors. Learn more about the programs offered to members and fam…

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Contemplating Colostrum with Robert Van Saun 41:42

1+ y ago41:42

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Send us a text Join us for this discussion about colostrum evaluations and benchmarking Dr. Robert VanSaun from Pennsylvania State University. This episode covers IgG concentration, evaluating passive transfer, heat treatment of colostrum, and remaining knowledge gaps in the world of small ruminant colostrum. Today's episode references several pape…

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Polar Plunge in Support of Special Olympics 26:29

1+ y ago26:29

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Brant County OPP Provincial Constable and OPP Torch Run Coordinator joins the 10-5 Podcast to talk about the 2024 Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics Ontario, an event hosted by the Brant County OPP happeningt March 7, 2024 1:30pm at North Park Collegiate and Vocational School in the city of Brantford, Ontario. PC Bueckert will be Plunging …

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Bladder Stones With Meredyth Jones 35:22

1+ y ago35:22

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Send us a text Join us for this discussion about urinary calculi (aka bladder stones) with the one and only Dr. Meredyth Jones-Cook of Oklahoma State University. This episode covers stone types, predisposing factors, management strategies, and current knowledge gaps in the field of small ruminant urolithiasis. The title of today's paper is Mineral …