S3 E: 15 Field Veterinarians and the Mental Health Crisis in Animal Disease Response

Send us Fan MailPS: Congress is trying to pass a bill that would prohibit the boycott of the genocidal state of Israel's products. Please contact your rep to tell them to vote against the bill and stop the madness.  H.R.867 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): IGO Anti-Boycott Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress Field veterinarian Dr. Kathryn Cehrs shares her experience responding to avian influenza outbreaks and the devastating mental health toll of mass animal depopulations. Her story reveals a systemic failure in supporting veterinary personnel doing essential but traumatic work in disease control.• Mass depopulation of poultry farms causes significant trauma to veterinarians and animal care workers• Minimal training provided to field veterinarians • Methods used for mass depopulation are often inhumane • Workers experience isolation and ostracism when requesting mental health accommodations• A colleague's suicide on the job site led to no systemic changes or additional support• While veterinarians suffer mental health crises, large egg producers saw a 718% profit surge since 2021• Speaking out about mental health issues helps create awareness and potentially saves livesIf you're experiencing thoughts of suicide, please reach out for help. No job benefit is worth your life.National Hotline for Mental Health Crises and Suicide Prevention | NAMIRI’s Anchor Medical to close in June; roughly 25,000 patients need new doctors | WPRI.comCountry’s Largest Egg Producer Saw Profits Surge 718% Amid ShortageH.R.867 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): IGO Anti-Boycott Act | Congress.gov | Library of CongressMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/no-time-to-dieLicense code: S4CEQWLNQXVZUMU4Artwork and logo design by Misty Rae. Special thanks to Joanna Roux for editing help.Special thanks to the listeners and all the wonderful people who helped listen to and provide feedback on the episode's prerelease.  Please feel free to email Matt topics or suggestions, questions or [email protected]