The MacVet Podcast

If you’re interested in communication, cows and coffee, this is the podcast for you! In each episode, we speak to people who live and breathe at least one of these topics. Sometimes all three!Listen in to learn about their experiences, insights and advice.

The MacVet Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Dr Fiona MacGillivray MRCVS, with 77 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dr Fiona MacGillivray MRCVS hosts The MacVet Podcast, a education show with 77 episodes published.

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  Episode #5

  Chewing the cud

  Aug 6, 20261h 20mS4

  In this episode of the MacVet podcast, Fiona speaks with Andrew Jones, an independent dairy and beef nutrition advisor based in the southwest of England. During the conversation, Andrew reflects on his dairy farming experiences in the UK and Australia, where tick control could be very challenging! We learn how his passion for genetics evolved, reaching a pinnacle with the champion cow he bred, the world-famous pedigree Holstein, Page-House Shottle Noni. Andrew is also the co-host and producer of the globally successful podcast, ChewinTheCud. Topics covered on the show range from forage production, fertiliser, feed and nutrition, emerging technologies, people management, and the perpetually difficult topic of bovine TB. Andrew talks about how his podcast has evolved and how podcasting has helped him create meaningful conversations across the dairy industry, not only in the UK but across the world. Listeners of this episode can expect to hear lively stories of farming in Somerset and Australia, Andrew's admission of how what was once felt like a chore turned into a passion for working with cows, we discover who his all-time favourite cow is (spoiler alert - she's a Holstein!) and discover his best piece of advice for everyone working in the dairy industry (and beyond). Links: ChewinTheCud Podcast: https://www.chewinthecud.com/podcast/ Independent Nutrition Services: https://www.chewinthecud.com/

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  Episode #4

  Brave conversations connect

  Jul 23, 20261h 12mS4

  In this episode of The MacVet Podcast, Fiona is joined by Teresa Wheatley, Executive Director at FitPro, for a thoughtful conversation about key skills that will help you become a great communicator, whether you're working in the fitness industry, veterinary practice, farming or agriculture. Drawing on more than 35 years in the fitness industry, as well as her experience as an educator, presenter and end-of-life care volunteer, Teresa explores why communication is not simply about what we say, but how we listen, respond, use body language and adapt to the person in front of us. Teresa shares practical insights for vets, farmers and fitness professionals on building trust through presence, empathy and “brave communication”. She explains the importance of treating others how they want to be treated, mirroring energy where appropriate, setting clear boundaries and creating a welcoming environment through small but meaningful gestures. The discussion also explores how so-called “soft skills” are better understood as essential connecting skills that can be practised, refined and strengthened over time. Teresa also offers valuable tips for having difficult conversations and building exceptional presentation skills, especially how to handle difficult questions during presentations that will leave you feeling in control and projecting a positive, calm presence to your audience. This episode is bursting with practical tips for improving your communication skills if you want to build stronger connections with the people around you! If you'd like to know more about FitPro, please visit their website: https://www.fitpro.com/

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  Episode #3

  Let's work together

  Jul 9, 20261h 11mS4

  Julia Wadeson recently established her consultancy business, which aims to 'build better businesses, one calf at a time'. She strives to deliver a professional service, which includes meticulous attention to her branded clothing and appearance. In this episode, Julia explains that effective consultancy relies on mutual trust, curiosity and understanding the farm's specific challenges before offering solutions. We also discuss how she handles criticism - Julia views this as a valuable opportunity to improve the service she provides. Julia describes herself as an open book, sharing many personal and professional challenges she's experienced during her career so far. As ever, we explore the highlights of working with cattle and discuss favourite breed(s). It seems that there are few opportunities to enjoy a brew during her farm visits, which is a shame, as Julia enjoys nothing better than chatting more about helping solve problems over a cuppa and chocolate HobNob! Links: https://calftocowconsultancy.com/ Instagram and Facebook @calftocowconsultancy

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  Say 'cheese'!

  Jun 25, 20261h 4m

  In this episode of The MacVet Podcast, Fiona speaks with Dr Millie Preece, also known as “Dr Cheese”, about her journey to become an artisan cheesemaker, dairy scientist and entrepreneur. Millie shares how hands-on experience with a local cheesemaker sparked her fascination with the science and creativity of cheese, leading to research into how cheese affects emotion, a PhD on reduced-fat cheese, and the launch of her Shropshire-based cheese business, The Dairy Door. The conversation also explores the realities of building a local food brand, supporting young people into agricultural careers, Millie’s role with the Society of Dairy Technology, and future themes for the dairy industry including digital technologies, sustainability, high-protein diets and stronger support for farmers. This episode highlights the importance of communication, connection and opportunity across agriculture, dairy technology and young people’s career pathways. Links: The Dairy Door: https://thedairydoor.co.uk/ National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs: https://www.nfyfc.org.uk/ Society of Dairy Technology: https://www.sdt.org/pages/

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  Episode #1

  Emotion or logic: how to change behaviour

  Jun 11, 20261h 6mS4

  In this episode, I’m joined by exercise physiologist Marcelle Malan as we discuss current trends in health and fitness alongside how to effectively communicate their relevance and context with clients. We begin with why behaviour change is rarely just about logic, and why people often need a meaningful or emotional reason to stick with difficult habits. Marcelle shares her view that different people are motivated by different levers — for some it’s emotion, for others it might be numbers, progress tracking, or competition — and that understanding those drivers is key to creating lasting change. We then dive into the mechanics of breathing, which Marcelle feels are often missing from mainstream conversations about breathwork. Rather than focusing only on breathing techniques for relaxation or performance, she explains why it matters to understand what breathing is doing mechanically in the body. We discuss the role of the diaphragm not just in respiration, but also in spinal stability and movement, especially when lifting or carrying load. We also chat about heart rate variability (HRV) and how it’s often presented as a simple marker of stress or recovery when the reality is much more nuanced. Marcelle explains what HRV is, why it can be useful when tracked over time, and why comparing your numbers to other people is rarely helpful. We also touch on how many health and fitness norms are based on male data, which can create misleading assumptions — especially for women. Along the way, there’s plenty of humour, coffee chat and practical advice on how to think more critically about the information we absorb online. Join the conversation with your thoughts, observations and feedback by leaving us a comment! Links: www.fitpro.com/blog/authors/marcelle-malan/ www.instagram.com/marcelle.malan_ep/ www.theepgroup.com.au/practitioners/ https://open.spotify.com/episode/74T9m0N6w0v7a94xY4ZYAn

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