Caro Kyle

In this episode we're talking about sustainability with anaesthetist Caro Kyle. We hear about Duncan and Caro's practice becoming more environmentally friendly and how we could all make beneficial changes. Plus we look at a couple of interesting papers published on the subject - what is the carbon footprint of a TPLO and other veterinary procedures?

Paper References:

Ryan A, West E, Matchwick A, Lederer E, Pierce JMT (2025). Estimation of carbon emissions associated with tibial plateau levelling osteotomies in 10 dogs. Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, 52(6): 876–887.

Nixon RL, Milne E, Cameron IN, Nuttall T, Blacklock BT, Faller KME, Schoeffmann G, Liuti T, Ryan JM, Bowlt Blacklock KL (2025). Quantifying the carbon footprint of canine breed-specific surgical care in a veterinary referral setting. The Veterinary Journal, 314.