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Rick LeCouteur
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RIck LeCouteur
2 days ago2 min read
Veterinary AI Scribes (2of2): Thinking time matters (#247)
What happens when efficiency is prioritized over depth of thought? Â The push for higher throughput in veterinary clinics, driven by...
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RIck LeCouteur
2 days ago4 min read
Veterinary AI Scribes (1of2): From paperwork to patient care (#246)
The veterinary profession is undergoing a digital transformation, with artificial intelligence  (AI) playing an increasingly important...
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RIck LeCouteur
2 days ago2 min read
Abbondanza: A word rich in meaning and history
If you’ve ever traveled through Italy or dined at an authentic Italian restaurant, you may have come across the word abbondanza . Rolling...
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RIck LeCouteur
5 days ago3 min read
The Economics of Animal Health (1of4): Market growth, trends, and future outlook (#244)
The animal health industry is a dynamic and expanding sector, evolving rapidly to meet the demands of a changing world. With the guiding...
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RIck LeCouteur
5 days ago3 min read
Déjà Vu: Unraveling the mystery (#243)
Have you ever walked into a room, met someone new, or experienced a moment so oddly familiar that you swear it’s happened before?  It’s...
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RIck LeCouteur
6 days ago3 min read
The Fifth Estate and Vet Med: A digital revolution (#242)
The Fifth Estate  is a modern term that typically refers to independent and non-mainstream media, including bloggers, citizen...
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RIck LeCouteur
Feb 33 min read
Curiosity: The Key to the Future (#241)
Curiosity is the spark that ignites discovery. It is the restless whisper in our minds that asks: What if? Â Why? Â How? From childhood...
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RIck LeCouteur
Jan 313 min read
Tardigrades: Nature’s indestructible wonders (#240)
The toughest creature on Earth is smaller than a grain of sand, thrives in the vacuum of space, and can cheat death for decades? Â Meet...
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RIck LeCouteur
Jan 273 min read
The Flightless Cormorant: A symbol of resilience in peril (#239)
Will your grandchildren be able to see a flightless cormorant in the wild?  The Galápagos Islands are a place of wonder, a natural...
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RIck LeCouteur
Jan 261 min read
Folding the Umbrella: The power of perspective (#238)
This cartoon uses irony and metaphor to depict how people often create their own problems or fail to see the bigger picture. Â The people...
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RIck LeCouteur
Jan 265 min read
A Silent Shift: Corporate ownership in dentistry and veterinary medicine (#237)
In recent years, the dental landscape has undergone a significant transformation as privately-owned dental practices are increasingly...
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RIck LeCouteur
Jan 255 min read
Is Your Mail Safe? The security risks of USPS arrow keys (#236)
When we think about the safety of our mail, most of us trust the robust systems put in place by the United States Postal Service (USPS) ....
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RIck LeCouteur
Jan 205 min read
Who's Driving the Bus? AI on board (#235)
In August 2024 I wrote a blog titled Who’s Driving The Bus?  Vets at the wheel of decisions  about driving the bus to an accurate...
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RIck LeCouteur
Jan 193 min read
Wood Burning Kitchen Stoves: When the kitchen was king (#233)
In many Australian rural homes during the 1960s and 70s, the wood burning kitchen stove was more than just a cooking appliance; it was...
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RIck LeCouteur
Jan 163 min read
Being Enough: Finding balance in a demanding world (#232)
In a society that thrives on hustle culture and endless comparisons, the idea of being enough can feel revolutionary. Â We're constantly...
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RIck LeCouteur
Jan 132 min read
Academia vs. Private Practice (2of2): Non-traditional avenues for veterinary discovery (#231)
If specialists increasingly leave academia for private practice, the dynamic of where and how discoveries in veterinary medicine are made...
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RIck LeCouteur
Jan 131 min read
Academia vs. Private Practice (1of2): The research divide in veterinary medicine (#230)
A specialist in academia is more likely to engage in basic research in veterinary medicine compared to a specialist in private practice....
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RIck LeCouteur
Jan 133 min read
The Purrfect Fit: How cats master tight openings (#229)
When it comes to squeezing through narrow spaces, cats often defy our expectations, seeming to flow like liquid through apertures that...
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RIck LeCouteur
Jan 103 min read
A Dual Font Approach: Boost creativity with a font shift  (#228)
When it comes to creativity, the tools we use can have a surprising impact on how we think and work. Â For decades, designers have used...
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RIck LeCouteur
Jan 102 min read
Four Vacant Chairs: A divine story explained (#227)
Did you question the meaning of the four vacant chairs that were present on the tarmac when President Jimmy Carter’s remains arrived back...
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