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| Just Ask the Expert: Valarie V. Tynes, DVM, DACVB
| Q: A client told me that when he holds his pet bird in his hand and it bites, he corrects the bird by flinging it off his hand and onto the floor. What should I advise this client as far as this method of correcting the bird? | | | Poultry feed voluntarily recalled
| St. Paul, Minn. -- A poultry feed typically used by small flock owners has been voluntarily recalled by its manufacturer.
| | | New feed rule effective Monday
| The so-called BSE rule will go into effect Monday, but those affected get 6 months to comply.
| | | HSUS wants food-animal housing changes in Ohio
| Columbus, Ohio -- The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is targeting Ohio's farming practices in an effort to change housing requirements for farm animals.
| | | Instructional videos could oust outbreaks
| Ithaca, N.Y. -- A new, free tool, produced by Partners in Animal Health at Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine, aims to minimize animal disease outbreaks by helping veterinarians and farmers diagnose poultry diseases more quickly.
| | | Avian respiratory and thoracic surgery (Proceedings)
| | The respiratory system of birds is significantly different, both physiologically and anatomically, from that of mammals. | | | Avian GI and reproductive surgery (Proceedings)
| | A simple ventral midline celiotomy provides limited exposure to most abdominal organs in birds. | | | Missouri bill would limit exotics interaction
| | Veterinarians and owners soon may be the only ones allowed to handle exotic animals in Missouri. | | | Pet-food recall expanded again, now includes bird food
| | National Report -- The recall of pet foods made with peanut products possibly contaminated with Salmonella has been growing since the outbreak started in January and now includes several bird-food products. | |  MORE ARTICLES
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| Video: How to give effective feedback
| | Dr. Amanda Donnelly, MBA, shares three tips to making the most of feedback when delegating tasks. | | | Ask Amy: I see London, I see France
| | How to handle team members' underwear issues. | |
| Sample uniform policy
| | Use this sample uniform policy to keep garment issues at bay. | | | BizQuiz: Do you know the right way to fire?
| | You're the boss. Are you prepared to handle this situation? To find out, answer the following questions about the employee termination policy recommended by Mark Opperman, CVPM. | | | Identity theft strikes Ohio clinic, clients lose thousands
| | Kettering, Ohio -- Michæl Rohrer worked at the front desk at Kettering Animal Hospital near Dayton, Ohio, for only a few months when police made the call. | | | Enforcement of federal ID theft rules starts Nov. 1
| | National Report — Cases of identity theft, like those that took place at Kettering Animal Hospital, are not uncommonc, and are a reminder of how important it is to make plans to fight identity theft early on. | | | Firstline Live 2009: Editor's favorite tip
| | Here's how to deal with perpetually late employees. | |
| | Video: Beat workplace bickering
| | When team members start backstabbing each other or yelling in the hallways, it's time to take charge. Sheila Grosdidier, RVT, a partner with VMC inc. in Evergreen, Colo., tells you how. Hint: Make THEM work it out. | | | Smoking idea left me fuming
| | The idea that a hospital would condone employees smoking on the clock, leaves one reader fired up. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| 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.
| | | Michigan State turns attention to ferrets
| A new resource for exotic animal enthusiasts has been launched by the MU College of Veterinary Medicine.
| | | Neutering companion exotic mammals (Proceedings)
| | One of the main reasons for neutering exotic pet mammals is to control reproduction. | | | Abdominal surgery in ferrets (Proceedings)
| | Foreign body ingestion is particularly a problem in ferrets less than one year of age. | | | Managing ferret endocrine disorders (Proceedings)
| | Endocrine diseases in ferrets have been attributed to genetics, early-age neutering, diet, and photoperiod. | | | Nonabdominal surgeries in ferrets (Proceedings)
| | In general, ferrets are hardy and make excellent surgical candidates. | | | Ferret cardiology
| | Cardiac disease in pet ferrets is common and includes dilated cardiomyopathy, arrhythmias, and acquired valvular disease. Clinical presentation of cardiac disease in ferrets may be similar to dog or cats, although hind limb weakness may be a prominent feature. | | | Ferret endocrine conditions (Proceedings)
| | Hyperadrenocorticism is a common and complex clinical condition in the pet ferret. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| DHS firm on Kansas site for bio-defense research lab
| | Despite a GAO report critical of its choice, the Department of Homeland Security remains committed to the Manhattan, Kan., site it chose for a new national bio-defense research laboratory and says it won't re-open the selection process. | | | FDA closes Teva Animal Health plant
| The USDA has filed an injunction against Teva Animal Health Inc. leaders.
| | | AVMA questions credibility of Pew Commission report regarding antimicrobial resistance
| Washington -- AVMA is questioning the scientific validity of the Pew Commission on Industrial Farm Animal Production report released last year, urging Congress not to consider it when voting on the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA).
| | | First full livestock animal genome sequenced
| The first full genome of a female Hereford cow has been sequenced.
| | | How do we get paid?
| To truly know how cows are managed, we need to "hang out" with them, or with their caretakers, for several hours. We need to see how feed is mixed and delivered, how milking is performed and determine how often feed is pushed up.
| | | AABP names new officers, sets goals
| The AABP named its officers for the upcoming year at its 42nd annual conference in Omaha.
| | | New influenza A virus found in Canadian pig farm workers
| Saskatchewan, Canada -- Canadian public health officials are investigating a new strain of influenza that has sickened two pig farm workers in Saskatchewan.
| | | Calif. antibiotics bill fails to move forward
| A California Senate bill that would have placed limits on antibiotic use in food animals has failed.
| | | Dairy producers get new tool to reduce lameness
| A new software program has been developed that will help dairy farmers troubleshoot and reduce lameness in their herds.
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| Good fees, bad fees
| | Avoid invoices that aggravate clients. Consider these modified service codes. | | | Stop underserving your clients
| | Compare your medical services to Well-Managed Practices' service percentage. | | | 4 tips you can take to the bank
| | Inspire yourself—and your team—by tackling a revenue-boosting tip from 100 Well-Managed Practices nationwide. | | | How to start a successful behavior program
| | This case study shows how to strengthen your relationships with clients, build their bonds with their pets, and grow your practice. | | | Marketing data and solutions (part 1)
| | Analysis of veterinary market data shows the toughest competitive factors, the most popular marketing strategies, and the move to online marketing solutions. | | | BizQuiz: Where does the money go?
| | Test your financial knowledge with this short quiz, and find out if you really know where the money goes. | | | Proposed tax deduction for veterinary care draws mixed reaction
| | National Report — Starting next year, practitioners might be able to add the words "tax deductible" to their discussions about fees. | | | Unearth your veterinary practice's financial problems
| | Buried beneath that pile of paperwork may lie a more profitable practice. Here's how to uncover it. | | | | 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. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| 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? The Humane Society of the United States and the American Veterinary Medical Association have differing approaches and agendas about livestock housing. | | | FARAD begins shutting down
| Washington - Neither a short-term cash infusion or the $2.5 million in long-term funding promised for the support of the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) in this year's Farm Bill came through in time, so the resource used to keep contaminants out of the food supply for more than a quarter century began shutting down Oct. 1.
| | | Common diseases of meat goats: Individual animal diseases (Proceedings)
| | Information on pregnancy toxemia, polioencephalomalacia, listeriosis, tetanus, scrapie, rabies, and anemia in goats. | | | Parasites: The problem (Proceedings)
| | Although sheep and goats get numerous types of parasites, Haemonchus contortus is the most important nematode and most significant parasite with respect to anthelmintic resistance, and will be the focus of this discussion. | | | Fluid therapy in small ruminants (Proceedings)
| | Information on fluid therapy in sheep, goats, llamas, alpacas, crias, and lambs. | | | Managing urolithiasis (Proceedings)
| | Obstructive urolithiasis is a common problem encountered in small ruminant practice. | | | Parasites: Treatment and control (Proceedings)
| | Strategic deworming programs were developed for Ostertagia problems in cattle, and are of limited use with Haemonchus infestations in small ruminants. | | | Common surgical procedures in small ruminants (Proceedings)
| | Information on cesarean section in goats and sheep and nerve blocks, castration, and dehorning in goats. | | | Common diseases of meat goats: Herd diseases (Proceedings)
| | Information on caseous lymphadenopathy, caprine arthritis encephalitis virus, Johne's disease, and mycoplasmosis in goats. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| The dvm360 Five - Episode 4
| | In this edition, live from CVC San Diego, an immunologist comments the H1N1 case in a cat, a tip for getting home on time, and a discussion of student debt and the economies of practice. | | | Virtual cow gives students new virtual learning tool
| London, England -- A British veterinarian has developed a realistic model of a cow's backside that students can use for practice in detecting pregnancies and infections.
| | | CVC Live: Student debt and the economies of practice
| | Dr. Michael Andrews participated in the DVM Newsmakers Summit at CVC in San Diego, and afterward shared these insights into the financial realities veterinarians face. | | | Wisconsin legislators PAVE the way for foreign-trained veterinarians
| Madison, Wis. -- The Wisconsin State Assembly voted unanimously to send a new bill to the state Senate that would provide another pathway to licensure for veterinarians who study at foreign veterinary schools.
| | | Oklahoma City to donate cadavers to vet school
| Oklahoma City -- City council members voted unanimously to skip the landfill and give animals euthanized at the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter to Oklahoma State University?s (OSU) veterinary college for use in teaching students and technicians.
| | | Georgia veterinary college to hold translational medicine symposium
| Athens, Ga. -- A symposium on veterinary translational medicine research will be held Oct. 29 at the University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine.
| | | What it takes to deflate your career expectations
| | If Robert Frost had had a career counselor, perhaps he would have taken the road more travelled. At least, that's what recent research suggests. Two new studies show that only when faced with harsh realities do people begin to question their picturesque view of their abilities, and opt for a more beaten-down career path. | | | AVMF, Pfizer offer new scholarship program
| Schaumberg, Ill. -- The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) and Pfizer Animal Health are partnering to offer a new annual scholarship program that will dole out $2 million to veterinary students by 2012.
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| State Oks funds for Tufts; Penn awaits budget action
| | Grafton, Mass. — After months of planning for the worst of budget cuts, Tufts University's Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine is celebrating the Legislature's move to earmark $2.5 million for the school next year. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Swine vets asked to report H1N1 suspicions to state officials
| National Report -- The American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) is asking veterinarians to reach out to state health officials first if they suspect an H1N1 outbreak in a swine herd.
| | | Pigs join the ranks of domesticated animals with sequenced genomes
| Champaign, Ill. -- Dogs, cats, cows, horses, and now pigs. A first draft of the swine genome has been mapped, according to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
| | | 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? The Humane Society of the United States and the American Veterinary Medical Association have differing approaches and agendas about livestock housing. | | | H1N1 found in Minnesota pigs, Oregon ferret
| National Report -- Tests confirm that pigs at the recent Minnesota State Fair were infected with H1N1 influenza virus. They are the first swine in the country to be found with the 2009 pandemic virus.
| | | Fear over H1N1 detection brings down swine disease samples
| National Report -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture, concerned about a perceived drop in swine disease samples from pork producers, is urging veterinarians to continue monitoring herds for a variety of diseases, including the H1N1 influenza virus.
| | | Human H1N1 vaccines are on their way
| Veterinarians may want to get in line early to receive the H1N1 vaccines recently approved by FDA.
| | | DHS firm on Kansas site for bio-defense research lab
| | Despite a GAO report critical of its choice, the Department of Homeland Security remains committed to the Manhattan, Kan., site it chose for a new national bio-defense research laboratory and says it won't re-open the selection process. | | | Veterinary, human-medicine researchers working on H1N1 diagnostic tools
| Manhattan, Kan. -- Two Kansas State professors and one from Iowa State University are collaborating with a scientist at the New York State Department of Health (NYDH) on diagnostic and intervention tools for the H1N1 virus.
| | | New influenza A virus found in Canadian pig farm workers
| Saskatchewan, Canada -- Canadian public health officials are investigating a new strain of influenza that has sickened two pig farm workers in Saskatchewan.
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| Arkansas officials clarify sales tax rules for veterinarians
| Arkansas -- Following a request from the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association, the state Department of Finance and Administrations has issued written guidelines on sales and other tax regulations for veterinary practices.
| | | Proposed tax deduction for veterinary care draws mixed reaction
| | National Report — Starting next year, practitioners might be able to add the words "tax deductible" to their discussions about fees. | | | Calif. considers tax break for adoptions from shelters
| Sacramento -- A tax deduction for the cost of adopting a pet from a rescue organization is being considered by California lawmakers, but already has been trimmed from its original version.
| | | Stimulus plan brings COBRA changes
| | Government is subsidizing premiums, but employers pay up front | | | New tax laws (Sponsored by Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health)
| | The new year brings new tax issues to look at for large and small businesses. Looking back at 2008—and forward to 2009—a challenging year awaits. | | | Tax-law changes in 2008 that can help you now
| | With the season for filing 2008 tax returns well under way, all veterinarians should be aware of changes to the laws. | |
| California's proposed tax on veterinary care draws fire
| | National Report — Veterinarians are protesting a state proposal to tax veterinary services in California. Hundreds of letters were sent to the California Veterinary Medical Association. Currently, only three other states tax veterinary services — Hawaii, New Mexico and South Dakota, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. | | | Tax breaks in the bailout bill
| | Talk about last-minute changes in tax laws that will affect veterinarians. | | | Obama vs. McCain: How the candidates' tax plans will affect you
| | In this session from CVC West, consultant Tom McFerson, CPA, discusses the ramifications of the candidates' tax plans for veterinarians. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Coughing? Wheezing? You work in a barn, says vet school
| North Grafton, Mass. -- Results of a survey out of Tufts University's Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine has uncovered some dirt about barn workers: namely, that organic and inorganic dust in the barn may be leading to respiratory problems in the more than 4.6 million Americans involved in the equine industry.
| | | Pigs join the ranks of domesticated animals with sequenced genomes
| Champaign, Ill. -- Dogs, cats, cows, horses, and now pigs. A first draft of the swine genome has been mapped, according to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
| | | WHO says H1N1 virus could mutate, warns vigilance in watching for symptoms
| Geneva, Switzerland -- Concerned by the potential of the H1N1 pandemic virus to become more virulent as the pool of viral genes circulates among a number of hosts, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for close monitoring and proper management of animals that exhibit symptoms of respiratory infections.
| | | Virtual cow gives students new virtual learning tool
| London, England -- A British veterinarian has developed a realistic model of a cow's backside that students can use for practice in detecting pregnancies and infections.
| | | Ohio voters approve creation of new livestock board
| Livestock housing standards in Ohio now will be set by a Livestock Care Standards Board.
| | | 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? The Humane Society of the United States and the American Veterinary Medical Association have differing approaches and agendas about livestock housing. | | | Calif. outlaws tail docking of cattle, horses
| Sacramento, Calif. -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law a bill making cattle and horse tail docking illegal in California.
| | | H1N1 found in Minnesota pigs, Oregon ferret
| National Report -- Tests confirm that pigs at the recent Minnesota State Fair were infected with H1N1 influenza virus. They are the first swine in the country to be found with the 2009 pandemic virus.
| | | New farm animal welfare law passes in Michigan
| Lansing, Mich. -- Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm today signed a new animal-welfare law mandating pen sizes for veal calves, egg-laying hens and pregnant sows.
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| The dvm360 Five - Episode 4
| | In this edition, live from CVC San Diego, an immunologist comments the H1N1 case in a cat, a tip for getting home on time, and a discussion of student debt and the economies of practice. | | | MRSA study sparks new questions
| Owners give a lot to their pets, but are they sharing too much?
| | | The dvm360 Five - Episode 3
| | Welcome to The dvm360 Five. Give us five minutes and we'll give you updates on the future of primary veterinary practice, changing laws about technicians offering vaccinations, and more. | | | Audio: Barbaro case offers communication insights
| | Equine orthopedic specialist Dr. Dean W. Richardson kicked off sessions at CVC East in Baltimore by sharing his experience on the national stage when he treated Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro following the colt's tragic breakdown in the Preakness Stakes. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Virtual cow gives students new virtual learning tool
| London, England -- A British veterinarian has developed a realistic model of a cow's backside that students can use for practice in detecting pregnancies and infections.
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| CVC Live: Student debt and the economies of practice
| | Dr. Michael Andrews participated in the DVM Newsmakers Summit at CVC in San Diego, and afterward shared these insights into the financial realities veterinarians face. | | | Video: 'You won't let my pet die, will you?'
| | Tips on talking to clients when they ask a tough question before a procedure from Veterinary Economics Editorial Advisory Board member Dr. Jim Kramer, CVPM. | | | Oklahoma City to donate cadavers to vet school
| Oklahoma City -- City council members voted unanimously to skip the landfill and give animals euthanized at the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter to Oklahoma State University?s (OSU) veterinary college for use in teaching students and technicians.
| | | AVMF, Pfizer offer new scholarship program
| Schaumberg, Ill. -- The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) and Pfizer Animal Health are partnering to offer a new annual scholarship program that will dole out $2 million to veterinary students by 2012.
| | | New offshore veterinary college develops a one-of-a-kind partnership with Virginia Tech
| | Antigua, West Indies — In a first-of-its-kind agreement with a stateside veterinary college, a new offshore veterinary school offers students the chance to transfer directly into and graduated from an accredited U.S. program. | | | Tufts' new equine isolation ward triples patient capacity
| North Grafton, Mass. -- A new six-stall equine isolation ward at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University triples the capacity for patients at the infectious-disease unit.
| | | New grads make more, study longer
| Student debt and starting salaries are up, but new DVMs are still opting to stay in the classroom longer.
| | | Incentives to enter large-animal practice on rise
| | There are many new incentives to encourage veterinary students to consider careers in large-animal medicine or to work in underserved rural areas. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald: Find the finish line
| | Finish what you start. | | | Wisconsin legislators PAVE the way for foreign-trained veterinarians
| Madison, Wis. -- The Wisconsin State Assembly voted unanimously to send a new bill to the state Senate that would provide another pathway to licensure for veterinarians who study at foreign veterinary schools.
| | | AVMF, Pfizer offer new scholarship program
| Schaumberg, Ill. -- The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) and Pfizer Animal Health are partnering to offer a new annual scholarship program that will dole out $2 million to veterinary students by 2012.
| | | Learn to say no and set boundaries
| | Want to have time for family and friends—and yourself? Learn to say "no." | | | Tufts tackles One Health with new conservation medicine degree program
| North Grafton, Mass. -- A new master of science in conservation medicine degree is under development at Tufts University's Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine.
| | | 8 keys to having it all: a practice, a family—and your sanity
| | Practice-owning moms share lessons and laughs during CVC panel discussion. | | | AVMA cuts funding to VLE program; students ante up funds in support of leadership training
| Seattle -- The Student American Veterinary Medication Association (SAVMA) ponied up $25,000 from its reserves to help fund the 2010 Veterinary Leadership Experience (VLE). The next day, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) cut $300,000 in VLE funding for the next four years.
| | | New grads make more, study longer
| Student debt and starting salaries are up, but new DVMs are still opting to stay in the classroom longer.
| | | New fellowships aim to put veterinarians back into research fields
| Denver -- A new program from Pfizer Animal Health and Morris Animal Foundation aims at putting practicing veterinarians back into fields of scientific research.
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