The current state of the economy is causing uncertainty for many people around the world.
With stock market corrections, volatility, high interest rates, and discussions of a recession, it’s no wonder there is a resounding feeling of doom and gloom surrounding current affairs.
Join Billy and Shaun as they share their thoughts and perspectives on today’s economic landscape including the multitude of fear-mongering and its influence on your financial portfolio and state of mind.
Get up-to-date as Billy and Shaun touch on:
Factors impacting spending; inflation, a possible recession, and high interest rates
The attractiveness of money market funds and the stocks that have driven returns
Real estate woes due to expensive borrowing and the rise of rentals
Which sectors you should watch in a slowing economy
People in the horse racing, farming, and ranching industries have two things in common; a passion and love for animals.
Today’s guest is a renowned equine orthopedic surgeon, a University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences, and the founder of the Orthopaedic Research Center at CSU. It is clear when you hear him speak that he too has a passion and love for animals.
Join Dr. Wayne McIlwraith as he recounts his humble beginnings on a sheep station in New Zealand to becoming a trailblazer in the field of equine orthopedic surgery. He shares his innovative approach to arthroscopic surgery, shedding light on the advancements he has made, including many discoveries that have helped progress orthopedic procedures for humans.
Throughout the podcast, Billy Peterson and Dr. Wayne McIlwraith explore:
Dr. Wayne’s extensive experience and contributions to the field of equine medicine
The multifaceted challenges that face the equine industry including the need for uniformity in safety and testing standards
Why you should seize opportunities and pursue your passions
Techniques used to help horses recover from injuries and improve their performance
Professor McIlwraith obtained his veterinary degree from Massey University, New Zealand, and was in practice in New Zealand and the UK followed by an internship at the University of Guelph, Canada, and a surgical residency at Purdue University. He also obtained MS and PhD degrees from Purdue University. He is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, the European College of Veterinary Surgeons, the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, and a Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
Since 1979, he has been a faculty member at Colorado State University. Currently, he is a University Distinguished Professor, holds the Barbara Cox Anthony University Endowed Chair in Orthopaedics, and is the Founding Director of the Orthopaedic Research Center. He also has a referral equine orthopedic surgical practice based in Southern California and is a consultant and surgeon for clients elsewhere in the US and Ireland, England, France, and New Zealand. His research interests focus on equine orthopedic surgery and translational joint disease research, including novel treatments for osteoarthritis and articular cartilage repair, mesenchymal stem cell therapies, and early diagnosis of osteoarthritis and pre-fracture disease using imaging and fluid biomarkers.
He has received multiple awards, including the Founders Award and Legends Award from ACVS, induction into the International Equine Research Hall of Fame, the John Hickman Award from the British Equine Veterinary Association, the AAEP Research Award, the AVMA Lifetime Excellence in Research Award, the Markowitz Award from the Academy of Surgical Research, the Marshall R. Urist MD Award from ORS and is an Honorary Fellow of ICRS.
