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| Avian flu studies are fit to print, says U.S. biosecurity board
| National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity recommends publishing revised studies on mutated H5N1 virus. | | | Just Ask the Expert: Why does this duck have a foamy eye?
| | Dr. Juliet Gionfriddo helps find the cause of Lucky Duck's eye matter. | | | Avian influenza investigated on Missouri turkey farm
| | Polk County, Mo. -- A Missouri farm was quarantined and is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) after an outbreak of Avian influenza (H7N3). | | | Biosecurity: Where West Nile started
| | Dr. Tracey S. McNamara evaluates today's national biosecurity and recounts her tale seeing the first hints of West Nile Virus in New York | | | Today's Daily Dose: Avian medicine
| | Why are cockatiels more likely to develop lockjaw? | | | Understanding and managing behavior problems in birds (Proceedings)
| | Relaxed: fluffed feathers under the beak and on the head, preen, stretch, eye closing slightly, pupils normal size, head low around shoulders, vocalizing quietly, gently playing with a toy or object, one foot tucked up close to the body, rouse, flick its wings or shakes tail, scratches its own head | | | Metal fragments in horse, poultry feed leads to recall
| St. Louis, Mo. -- The Food and Drug Administration is reporting that Purina Mills has recalled specific lots of horse and poultry feed.
| | | First songbird genome sequenced
| Swindon, Wiltshire, U.K. -- The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) announces that a united effort by teams across the United States, Europe and the Middle East has produced the first songbird genome map -- that of the zebra finch.
| | | Growth of exotics climbs along with illegal importation problem
| | The growth of the exotic pets industry brings with it some problems, including illegal imports which raise health concerns. | |  MORE ARTICLES
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| Financial figures veterinary team members actually want to know
| | Gary Glassman, CPA, who spoke at the CVC in Washington, D.C., says receptionists and technicians benefit from being aware these numbers. | | | Trends in veterinary medicine and how this impacts your practice
| | Trend #1: The Recession, chapter 1 of a four-part web presentation by Dr. Karen Felsted, CEO of the National Commission on Veterinary Economic issues. | | | Is your practice giving it all away?
| | Failing to charge, or not charging appropriately, will put you and your practice in the poor house. | |
| | Data: Veterinary team members' salary and benefits in 2010
| | The latest Firstline Team Trends Study lays out the numbers for salaries, benefits, and hourly wages for veterinary team members across the nation. | | | Recession: Same ol' song and dance
| | Here's a look at how the economy has affected your veterinary practice, your clients, and your patients. | | | Find your way: Develop a strategic plan for 2010
| | Plot your route for 2010 by developing a strategic plan for your practice. | | | Benchmarks 2009 revenue chart
| | Are you on target with revenue? Use this comparison sheet to see how you stack up against Well-Managed Practices. | | | Fee, fi, fo, fum: Smart pricing doesn't have to be a fairy tale
| | Bring your veterinary practice's fee structure to the next level by using a value-based strategy. | |
| | NCVEI releases benchmarking tools for specialty and emergency practices
| | Submit your practice data now to help populate the tools and compile valuable statistics. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Colorado veterinary board to define 'direct supervision', clarifies position on animal massage
| | Denver-- New state rules in Colorado places veterinary students under the direct supervision of licensed veterinarians. | | | The dvm360 Five - Episode 22
| | Steve Bennaka, dvm360.com Assistant Editor, delivers the latest veterinary news and more in Episode 22. | | | The dvm360 Five - Episode 8
| | The Five is live from NAVC: new nutrition guidelines from AAHA, insights to get associates up to speed fast, and more. | | | The dvm360 Five - Episode 7
| | Watch news on cat healthcare, hiring new team members, and an online animated series about a veterinarian. | | | The dvm360 Five - Episode 6
| | In this edition of the Five, we report on Las Vegas' gamble to tackle pet overpopulation, hear from UC Davis elephant researchers, and more. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Can this veterinary practice be saved?
| | A few months ago, this husband-and-wife practice owner team was at a crossroads. Not sure whether to persevere or give up on their recently purchased veterinary practice—and completely out of ideas—they called Veterinary Economics for help. This is their story. | | | Ask Shawn: Dealing with a smoking veterinarian
| | Q. Our doctor is a heavy smoker, and his smoke breaks are getting in the way of patient care. What should I do? | | | 6 ways to fight the veterinary competition—without fighting
| | Take a deep breath, hang up the gloves, and take a good look at these tips. They'll help you handle interclinic aggression without stooping to your competitor's level. | | | How to eliminate gossip in your veterinary practice
| | Everything you need—policies, sample scripts, advice—on how to establish a no-gossip policy at your veterinary practice. | | | Ask Shawn: Snuffing out smoke breaks
| | How do I structure breaks in a way fair to smokers and nonsmokers? | | | Motivate employees with a practice bill of rights
| | Empower and inspire your veterinary practice's employees with a bill of rights for your team members. | | | Q&A: Making sense of mandatory meetings
| | Our monthly meetings are mandatory, and people's days off and time working are being docked. Is this legal? | | | Life after an embezzlement
| | Reno, Nev. — Dr. Davyd Pelsue, 39, learned the hard way that small businesses with a "family" atmosphere are, unfortunately, th emost susceptible to employee theft. | | | Measuring team conflict
| | Step one: Figure out the causes of team conflict. Then take action against them. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Ferret behavior and enrichment (Proceedings)
| | Healthy ferrets: Inquisitive, alert and curious, bright eyes, will often eat if offered favored treats | | | Common diseases of ferrets (Proceedings)
| | Tumor of the beta cells in the pancreas that secrete excessive levels of insulin. | | | Utah cat tests positive for H1N1 flu
| It's believed to be the second confirmed case in a cat, and its owners had the virus.
| | | AVMA Web site answers H1N1 questions for veterinarians, pet owners
| Schaumburg, Ill. -- The American Veterinary Medical Association has made new information available on its Web site for veterinarians and pet owners who have questions about H1N1 influenza in light of recent detection of the virus in an Iowa cat.
| | | Growth of exotics climbs along with illegal importation problem
| | The growth of the exotic pets industry brings with it some problems, including illegal imports which raise health concerns. | | | Orthopedic surgery in small mammals (Proceedings)
| | Fractures in small mammals generally involve the femur, tibia, and occasionally the humerus. | | | Exotic companion mammal intubation and anesthesia (Proceedings)
| | Endotracheal intubation is the placement of a tube that extends from the oral cavity into the trachea. | | | Respiratory diseases of small mammals (Proceedings)
| | Respiratory diseases in small mammals can be challenging. Although anatomy is similar, there are variations in anatomy that can predispose to certain diseases, or can interfere with interpretation of test results. | |
| | Practical anatomy and physical examination: Ferrets, rabbits, rodents, and other selected species (Proceedings)
| | Although the principles of examination and care are universal in all species, familiarity with normal anatomy is essential in recognizing abnormal conditions. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| dvm360 iPad publication: Issue 11 now available
| | In this issue: Learn to perform skin scraping and surface cytology; investigate animal hoarding crime scenes; give clients what they want; train your team for healthy pets; plus view videos, photos, and more. | | | How to perform a caudal superficial epigastric flap
| | Use this axial pattern flap to treat ipsilateral or contralateral wounds on the perineum, hindlimbs, or mid torso. | | | Kiss the dog and 4 more ways to improve client compliance (without saying a word)
| | What kind of veterinarian do you appear to be? Start being the kind of doctor you would want working on your pets. |
| | Canine aggression: Getting to a good walk
| | When the nightly walk becomes a nightmare for pet owners and their dogs, it's time for veterinary technicians to intervene. | | | CVC video: Are we facing a surplus of veterinarians?
| | Dr. Mike Paul weighs in the implications of the increasing number of veterinary school graduates. | | | CVC video: Beat back negative comments
| | Veterinary Economics and Firstline editor Brendan Howard reports live from Firstline Live at CVC Washington, D.C. | | | 2012 Veterinary Economics Hospital Design People's Choice Award winner: Anderson Veterinary Clinic
| | Sixteen hospitals entered the Hospital Design Competition, and only one emerged as the victor of the People's Choice Award. | | | dvm360 iPad publication: Issue 10 now available
| | Learn about three fires that devastated veterinary practices; help clients comply with four important recommendations; diagnose Misou the cat in an interactive case study; stay healthy and fit to practice; plus view quizzes, videos, photos, and more. | | | The veterinarian's prayer
| | Asking for strength, wisdom, self-control and sometimes voicemail in the life of a busy veterinary practitioner | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Financial figures veterinary team members actually want to know
| | Gary Glassman, CPA, who spoke at the CVC in Washington, D.C., says receptionists and technicians benefit from being aware these numbers. | | | Why are veterinary visits declining, and what can I do about it?
| | Chapter 4 of a nine-part video series about the Veterinary Care Usage Study by Dr. Karen Felsted, CEO of the National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues. | | | 3 ways to help cash-strapped clients
| | Your patients didn't cause the recession, and they're not responsible for your clients' money woes. But they still need essential veterinary care. It's up to you to help your clients figure out how to pay for these services̬and sometimes that means thinking outside the box. | | | Forget a vacation—pets need their meds!
| | A new study reveals Americans—and Europeans—will give up luxuries for animal necessities. | |
| Trends in veterinary medicine and how this impacts your practice
| | Trend #1: The Recession, chapter 1 of a four-part web presentation by Dr. Karen Felsted, CEO of the National Commission on Veterinary Economic issues. | | | Fight your fear of pet insurance paperwork
| | Overwhelmed by the thought of recommending pet insurance because of the administrative work involved? Don't fret. These tips can simplify the process and make pet insurance pay for your veterinary practice. | | | Top 10 ways to let money walk out the clinic door
| | Use these tips to sabotage your practice—and your livelihood | | | Video: Contribute more, earn more
| | Improve yourself so wages will follow. | | | Is the recession over?
| | Here's a look at how the economy has affected your veterinary practice, your clients, and your patients. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| States seek limitations on nontherapeutic antibiotic uses in food animals
| | Some lawmakers in Minnestota and West Virginia are working on limiting nonmedicacl uses of antimicrobials in food animals. | | | Federal judge orders FDA to start proceedings over subtherapeutic antibiotic uses
| | Animal Health Institute says order diverts resources from current stakeholder activity. | | | Idea Exchange: Shower curtain liners help keep it clean in a mixed-animal practice
| | Lining the ground helps ease the cleanup of large-animal births or prolapses. | | | USDA revises standards for humane cattle slaughter
| | National Report — New standards triggered by the record-breaking beef recall in 2008 are taking effect this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). | | | Hard times in the heartland
| | Rural areas are clamoring for veterinarians, prompting universities and governments to find new ways to attract new blood to large-animal medicine. But what about rural practice is causing the shortage? | | | More H1N1 cases in domestic, exotic cats
| | Cases also appear in turkeys, dogs, ferrets and pigs as swine H1N1 vaccine is developed | | | Animal welfare: When emotion and science collide
| When it comes to animal welfare, is it too late for diplomacy or have the battle lines already been drawn?
| | | Obstetrics and post-dystocia care of camelid dams (Proceedings)
| | Fortunately, camelid parturition generally goes off without a hitch, with less than 5% of births being dystocias. | | | Copper toxicity in sheep and goats (Proceedings)
| | Acute copper toxicity results from ingestion of high copper feeds, copper salts, pesticides, poultry litter and other high copper substances. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Exotic small mammal elective surgery (Proceedings)
| | Rabbits should be spayed anytime after 5 months of age. When very young, the uterine horns and ovaries are very tiny making identification challenging. | | | Understanding and managing behavior problems in rabbits (Proceedings)
| | Educate clients early to monitor for these behavioral changes. | | | Growth of exotics climbs along with illegal importation problem
| | The growth of the exotic pets industry brings with it some problems, including illegal imports which raise health concerns. | | | Practical anatomy and physical examination: Ferrets, rabbits, rodents, and other selected species (Proceedings)
| | Although the principles of examination and care are universal in all species, familiarity with normal anatomy is essential in recognizing abnormal conditions. | | | Exotic companion mammal intubation and anesthesia (Proceedings)
| | Endotracheal intubation is the placement of a tube that extends from the oral cavity into the trachea. | | | The pneumonias of small mammals (Proceedings)
| | Pneumonia is a common presenting complaint in exotic companion mammals. | | | Critical care for small exotic patients (Proceedings)
| | Although the principles of critical care are universal in all species, veterinarians face a unique set of challenges when dealing with small mammals. | | | How I treat gastrointestinal stasis in small herbivores (Proceedings)
| | Rabbits, chinchillas, and guinea pigs are monogastric, hind-gut fermenters; all have a functional cecum and require a high-fiber diet. | | | Small mammal anesthesia – rabbits and rodents (Proceedings)
| | Rabbits and rodents are popular pets in urban society because they require little space, are relatively easy to care for, and are a species with which the client can develop a bond. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Fit to practice: 8 ways to eat healthy when life is hectic
| | Stop unwrapping your meals. Learn how to eat better to feel better—even when your schedule is swamped. | | | Fit to practice: Save your life with a smoothie (or at least lose a couple of pounds)
| | Load up the fruits and veggies, break out the smoothie. It's time the win the Battle of the (Belly) Bulge one smoothie at a time. | | | How checklists help veterinary clients and save pets' lives
| | Make your veterinary practice better, one step at a time, by implementing a way to track systems, procedures, and client preferences. | | | 5 ways to fight animal cruelty at your veterinary practice
| | Document everything, and four other tips to help identify and report potential animal abuse | | | Nutrition and the diabetic pet
| | Help clients offer their diabetic pets better veterinary nutrition to improve their health. | | | Make pillows to comfort your veterinary patients
| | This is comfort made sew easy. | | | Quick tip: Guide client surfing
| | Turn Dr. Clients into savvy searchers. | | | Operation mow the lawn
| | I had to tackle this tough task sooner or later. Turns out it was later. | | | Financial figures veterinary team members actually want to know
| | Gary Glassman, CPA, who spoke at the CVC in Washington, D.C., says receptionists and technicians benefit from being aware these numbers. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Idea Exchange: How to make a tourniquet for exotic patients
| | A helpful tip for ferrets, guinea pigs, small reptiles, and birds. | | | Guinea pig wellness (Proceedings)
| | Guinea pigs belong to the family Cavidae. Four digits on the forepaw and three digits on the hindpaw characterize Cavidae. Guinea pigs originate from the high planes of South America therefore they tolerate cold better than heat. | | | Exotic mammal anesthesia (Proceedings)
| | The biggest concern with all exotic animals under anesthesia is hypothermia. Other main concerns include airway access, intravenous access, pain management, and hemorrhage. | | | Common diseases of guinea pigs (Proceedings)
| | Sebaceous glands are abundant along the dorsal surface of the guinea pig and around the anal opening. These sebaceous glands are testosterone dependent and the sebaceous secretions can be excessive in the adult male. May see clumping of hair and can lead to dermatitis in this region. | | | Chinchilla wellness (Proceedings)
| | The chinchilla (Chinchilla lanigera) is a small rodent originating from the Andes Mountains of South America. Chinchillas have been trapped to near extinction in their native countries. | | | Sugar gliders wellness (Proceedings)
| | Sugar Gliders (Petaurus breviceps = tight rope walker, short head) are one of the newest additions to the world of fad pets. Published information on Sugar Gliders is sparse, but more is coming available as we continue to see them as pets/patients. | | | Recognizing and managing pain in small mammals (Proceedings)
| | Physiologic "stress" response to pain. | |
| Common surgical procedures in small mammals (Proceedings)
| | When a pet is sick clients will often do some research and find that diet and environment is incorrect. Many times they make those changes just prior to their visit and report to you only the recent diet and environment. It is up to you and your staff to find out what the real situation is that the patient has been in prior to the visit. | | | Hedgehog wellness (Proceedings)
| | The African pigmy hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris) has become a very popular pet in the early 1990's. They were a fad that hit the 'get rich quick' crowd initially but now has a small but very loyal following. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| How not to be a veterinary twit on Twitter
| | Avoid these five tweeting styles that will get on your veterinary clients' and potential clients' nerves. | | | Channel your inner entrepreneur for success
| | Many veterinarians make their own way in business, just like other entrepreneurs. Find out if these traits help make you and your practice tick. | | | The gender shift
| | A new study says the female majority may be keeping men out of veterinary schools. | | | Remember why you're a veterinarian
| | The graceful shape of a cat's face. The watchful eye of a dog. The smile of a grateful client. These are the faces of veterinary care. They keep us going and can help us succeed in practice, conquer our mountains, and be the best veterinarians we can be. | | | How to survive a partnership
| | Follow this advice to avoid ending up in a dysfunctional partnership. | | | There's no place like home
| | But if you have to go somewhere, the CVC veterinary conference is a great choice. | | | Bartonellosis basics
| | Veterinary team members, you're at risk for the disease simply because you work with animals. But how much do you really know about bartonellosis? | | | Could your veterinary job destroy your life?
| | A young mother, athlete, and veterinary practice manager suffered through extreme fatigue and muscle pain for three years before she discovered her life would never be the same. Could the same thing happen to you simply because of where you work? | | | 5 tips to beat holiday-party anxiety
| | Put your best foot forward -- and shine like the star you are -- at this season's veterinary hospital get-together. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Recent Salmonella outbreaks associated with small turtles
| | Outbreak strains of the bacteria infect 124 people from 27 states, CDC reports. | | | Ohio Senate passes bill to restrict ownership of exotic animals
| | Measure follows release and subsequent death of dozens of exotic animals; will go to state House for consideration. | | | Tennessee lawmakers pitch new exotic ownership rules
| | Nashville — New legislation proposed in Tennessee would crack down on dangerous animal ownership. | | | Idea Exchange: How to make a turtle "open wide"
| | A solution for opening turtles' and tortoises' mouths for medication or tube feeding. | | | Importation of four snake species banned from the United States
| | National Report — U.S. officials banned the import of four snake species in an effort to protect the Everglades National Park in Florida. | | | Image Quiz: The case of the crying rat
| | What's behind the tearing and irritation in this rat's eye? | | | Veterinarian recounts Zanesville's tragic killing of 49 exotic, wild animals
| | Zanesville, Ohio — "One of the captains ... said to me, 'We all knew this was going to end badly, we just didn't know how badly it would (end).'" | | | Ohio task force recommends ban on dangerous, wild animal ownership
| | Columbus, Ohio -- An Ohio task force proposed a ban on owning dangerous, exotic animals in the state by 2014. | | | Ohio cracks down on exotics
| | Columbus, Ohio -- After the killing of 49 exotic animals last week, Ohio's governor is calling on agencies to track wild animal ownership and craft new rules. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| For the love of horses: Photos and stories from the next generation of equine practitioners
| | A series of profiles of this year's AAEP Markel scholarship recipients. | | | Hoarding: Veterinarians investigate mock crime scene at conference
| | Program offers hands-on forensics training for veterinarians and students at University of Florida event. | | | Minority students report strong support from veterinary schools, but racism and sexism remain, study says
| | Washington -- One in five female veterinary students have heard faculty members use sexist language, according to a new report from the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC). | | | David vs. Goliath: One veterinarian's epic battle against student debt
| | Someday I might want to own a home, buy a veterinary practice or drive a car that tracks in a straight line. These simply won't be possible with the immense burden I'm facing. | | | Midwestern University confirms plans to open the nation's 29th veterinary school in Arizona
| | Glendale, Ariz. -- Midwestern University, with locations in Arizona and Indiana, is moving forward with plans to construct Arizona's first veterinary school. | | | University of Wisconsin names committee to find new veterinary school dean
| | Madison, Wis. -- A search committee has been appointed to assist University of Wisconsin-Madison's administration in identifying and selecting the next dean of university's veterinary school. | | | Working to improve animal health in Africa one village at a time
| | National Report — At Camp Lemonnier in Dijibouti, where U.S. Army Reserve Capt. Jill Lynn, DVM, was stationed for more than six months, temperatures climbed above 100 degrees every day in the summer. | | | Jobs outlook for 2012
| | As competition heats up on the costs, Midwestern veterinary graduates may be the target of recruiting efforts. | | | Purdue School of Veterinary Medicine prepares for name change
| | The Purdue School of Veterinary Medicine is getting a new name in 2012. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Working to improve animal health in Africa one village at a time
| | National Report — At Camp Lemonnier in Dijibouti, where U.S. Army Reserve Capt. Jill Lynn, DVM, was stationed for more than six months, temperatures climbed above 100 degrees every day in the summer. | | | Jobs outlook for 2012
| | As competition heats up on the costs, Midwestern veterinary graduates may be the target of recruiting efforts. | | | Jobs report: Turnover might worsen as economy improves
| | Strategies to build employee engagement can help, veterinarians say. | | | Jobs report: Can the market handle vet school enrollment increases?
| | Pet ownership and spending are up, but not enough to keep pace with a surge of new DVMs. | | | More than 2,600 new veterinarians to enter tight job market
| | National Report -- The number of new veterinarians entering the market is up 2.92 percent over last year, with a total of 2,638 earning degrees from the nation's 28 veterinary colleges this spring. | | | A day in the life of a zoo veterinarian
| | Ever wondered what it's like to work at a zoo? For one day, the dvm360 editors accompanied the veterinarian at the Kansas City Zoo and his team while they anesthetized a 5-year-old lioness named Zuri for a wellness exam. | | | Should I sell my veterinary practice now?
| | You can shake your Magic 8 Ball as hard as you want, but even that can't tell you for sure whether you should sell now or hold out. But here are a few indicators that the veterinary practice sale market is poised for growth. | | | By the numbers: Why veterinary practice sales have suffered and why they could be on the rise
| | Three dozen attorneys, lenders, accountants, brokers, consolidators, and consultants who are actively involved in buying and selling veterinary practices weigh in on the future of veterinary practice sales. | | | The top 10 veterinary schools
| | Cornell ranks at the top in the newest ranking of veterinary colleges. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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