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Happy Pride Month! To celebrate and commemorate this important occasion, Omar Farías, VMD and president-elect of PrideVMC joins 

 to talk LGBTQ+ diversity and inclusion in the veterinary profession. He shares his story of coming out and the work being done to make veterinary medicine a safer, more representative community for all.

Below is a partial transcript. Listen to the full podcast for more.

How important is inclusion in our profession?

: Inclusion is really, really important. And you know, seeing diversity and LGBTQ diversity...in all parts of the profession is so important....We're quite a diverse society, and the more individuals are included within the different layers of  leadership and opportunities to better represent that, ultimately, I think that's going to lead us to be in a better spot. Because to have diverse, dissenting voices, it's actually a good thing as part of the process.

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Omar Farías, VMD shares what it means to him to be a gay in the veterinary profession and how being more inclusive is a win for all

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The Diversify Veterinary Medicine Coalition (DVMC) has announced that Mita Malhotra, president of Chewy Health, will join the organization’s board of directors. Malhotra will discuss and search for solutions to present challenges the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) veterinary community face. She will also discover new ways that Chewy Health can further diversify the pet health space to benefit pet parents and veterinary partners.

 this comes in tandem with a $100,000 donation from Chewy Health to the organization.

“We are excited to appoint Mita Malhotra, a prominent leader at Chewy, to the DVMC board. This partnership, along with a charitable $100,000 commitment will help further the efforts of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) in the veterinary profession,” expressed Courtney Campbell, DVM, DACVS-SA, chair of the Communications Committee at Diversify Veterinary Medicine Coalition, in the release.

He added, “This sponsorship will accelerate our efforts to meet the needs of members of the BIPOC community and other underrepresented groups who are interested in veterinary medical education. Chewy Health on our board means we have a key innovator in the pet health industry thinking about how to positively and demonstrably impact the lives of those who have been historically disadvantaged from pursuing a veterinary degree.”

DVMC focuses on 3 pillars of support including travel grants, scholarships, and internships, all with the goal of finding opportunities for students to be incorporated in veterinary organizations. Chewy Health chose DVMC as a partner of choice because the sponsorship and funding directly support these core pillars.

“I’m honored to join the board of the Diversify Veterinary Medicine Coalition,” said Malhotra. “This organization is meaningful to Chewy because it is focused on growth in an industry that is ripe for innovation and change. We are so excited to bring Chewy’s customer first mindset to this table, as we engage with the veterinary community to champion all things pet. Personally, taking a seat on this board marks a meaningful step as I have seen firsthand throughout my own career the positive innovation and impact that happens when we invite and amplify diverse voices.

This announcement is Chewy Health’s first direct involvement in organizations supporting DEI in veterinary medicine and there will be more in its future. The company is also supporting Pawsibilities Vet Med, the Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association, and a Blend Vet Med pipeline event in Chewy Health’s home state of Florida later in 2023.

DVMC and Chewy Health partner to nurture an industry ripe for change. News release. Chewy Health. June 7, 2023. Accessed June 7, 2023.

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DVMC appoints Chewy Health president to board of directors to help promote opportunities for all pet parents and veterinary professionals to thrive and succeed

Partnership to promote diversity in veterinary medicine and more 

Continuing education opportunities can be found on our online


  platform.  And, along with our CE content, we have multiple non-CE programs on the horizon, including podcast episodes with
some familiar faces.

Up Your Dermatology Diagnostic Game With Artificial Intelligence

: Cory D. Penn, DVM; Kristin Owens, DVM, DACVP (Clinical Pathology); and Shannon B. Sura, DVM, MBA

Dermatologic cases, including skin and ear disease, make up a significant portion of a small animal veterinarian’s daily caseload. This session will explore an innovative way to obtain efficient cytology results for your everyday dermatology cases with the use of Vetscan Imagyst. Learn how deep learning artificial intelligence can alleviate challenges surrounding workflow and the time it takes to read samples while providing practitioners confidence in the accuracy of results for skin impression smears, along with ear and skin swab cytologic smears. 

A Practical Guide to Managing Osteoarthritis: Making Sense of Current Therapies

: Bryan T. Torres, DVM, PhD, DACVS (Small Animal), DACVSMR; and Catherine Ruggiero, MS, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition)

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health & Hill's Pet Nutrition

This session will explore the importance of osteoarthritis management in veterinary patients. This session will also discuss the evidence for the use of current therapies to treat pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis with a focus on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and therapeutic nutrition. Attendees will learn protocols for OA management that can be instituted in everyday practice.

: Anthony P. Carr, DVM, DACVIM (Small Animal Internal Medicine)

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency is a disease seen both in dogs and cats, though the presentation is quite different. In dogs it is generally a disease of the young, whereas in cats it is usually seen in older cats. The varied clinical signs (classic diarrhea in dogs, in cats more likely weight loss without diarrhea) will be addressed. This lecture will focus on the diagnosis and treatment of EPI both in cats and dogs. If you are looking for it you will find a lot more cases than you think. You have to be aware of it as a differential as it will often not be as straightforward a diagnosis as we were taught in veterinary school. Culture Plate System (UTid+) and Conventional Urine Culture for Canine and Feline Specimens” will also be included.

Lean On Me...Because You Are Busy! Leveraging and Utilizing Your Technicians for Efficient Dermatologic Workups

Dermatologic cases often require a lot of hospital time. Learn how to effectively utilize your technicians while handling complex skin cases.

Each CE podcast is worth 0.25 CE credits. Head to the dvm360 Flex website,  and login, or create an account to redeem your free CE after listening to
the episode.

This podcast will discuss the clinical use of mushrooms in veterinary species for cancer (Trametes versicolororCoriolus versicolor), Ganoderma lucidum, Grifola frondosa, Lentinus edodes, andInonotus obliquus mushrooms); vaccine titer immune competence (Pleurotus ostreatus); support for patients with chronic kidney disease (Cordyceps mushroom); canine cognitive disorder (Hericium erinaceus), and microbiome support (all mushrooms).

: Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology)

In this podcast, we discuss the importance of tapeworm infections to pets and pet parents, including the disconnect between how our profession traditionally views tapeworms and the way many clients feel about them. New strategies to identify and control tapeworm infections in pets are
also described.

dvm360 Flex™ CE programs provide multiple achievement levels for more in-depth, specialized education so you can both refresh and advance your career.


Flex Forecast: June 2023

Morris Animal Foundation is now accepting proposals for canine cancer research with a particular interest in studies in the areas of genetic epidemiology, genetic and epigenetic changes predictive of cancer risk, development of diagnostic and therapeutic biomarkers, and tumor genomic profiling.

 the foundation is looking for projects that maximize specimens and information from the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study,

 but also welcomes submissions using other data.

“The Golden Retriever Lifetime Study provides a unique opportunity to understand the origins of canine cancer,” said Kathy Tietje, PhD, MBA,chief program officer at Morris Animal Foundation, in the release. “We encourage the scientific community to include Study resources in their research proposals.”

Additionally, Morris Animal Foundation encourages fellowship applications from those from historically marginalized groups. These Minority Fellowships are being funded by Sally R. McIntosh through the Donor-Inspired Study program. McIntosh aims to offer fellowship funding to support applicants from historically marginalized groups interested in studying canine health to make "a tiny dent" in diversifying the animal health research community.

Interested researchers can find more information on Morris Animal Foundation’s Grants page. Proposals are due August 16, 2023.

Canine cancer focus of latest Morris Animal Foundation call for research proposals.

News release. Morris Animal Foundation. June 7, 2023. Accessed June 7, 2023.

Golden retriever lifetime study. Morris Animal Foundation. Accessed June 7, 2023. https://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/golden-retriever-lifetime-study

Encourages individuals from historically marginalized groups to apply to diversify animal health research community

Morris Animal Foundation accepting canine cancer research proposals 

Esaote North America, Inc has unveiled its new veterinary MyLabX90VET ultrasound system, now available for purchase in North America. This product is an extension of MyLab family, and comes equipped with intelligent proprietary Augmented Insight technology.

MyLabX90VET connects clinical information and AI, and simplifies the workflow in repetitive gestures, complex procedures, measurements, and lesion analysis. This shared-service solution can be used with cardiovascular applications to increase speed and accuracy in standard measurements and includes a complete package of zero-click tools such as AutoEF, XStrain, and Hyperdoppler to facilitate the quantification of cardiovascular function.

For connectivity, the MyLabX90VET is supported by architecture and high-tech features like the MyLabTablet, MyLabRemote, and MyLabDesk, optimal sharing solutions for educational and training purposes and collaborative live streaming across multiple clinics, available together with a picture-in-picture camera on a tablet, phone, or laptop.

The MyLabX90VET comes equipped with the following advanced technologies

The new MyLabX90VET will be displayed at the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine forum from June 15, 2023, to June 17, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Esaote North America announces the release of a new, AI-enhanced MyLab™X90VET ultrasound system. News release. Esaote North America. June 6, 2023. Accessed June 7, 2023. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/esaote-north-america-announces-the-release-of-a-new-ai-enhanced-mylabx90vet-ultrasound-system-301841340.html

Created to advance veterinary care by offering accurate, precise imaging for a confident diagnosis

AI-enhanced MyLabX90VET ultrasound system unveiled

Brady Hunter Foundation, a 501(c)(3) founded by philanthropists and animal lovers to end animal cruelty and build sanctuaries globally to protect wildlife, has teamed up with Humane Society of Greater Miami to support an upcoming Clear the Shelter event. The event will be held June 23, 2023 to June 25, 2023, from 12 pm to 7 pm EST, at 16101 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach.

"It is overwhelming to know how many animals are in need of a home, and we are honored to be in partnership with The Humane Society of Greater Miami in order to support this important initiative," said Josh Fox, president and founder of The Brady Hunter Foundation, in an organizational release.

 "We encourage everyone to come out and join us in helping these animals find their forever homes, where they can live a happy life as they deserve. The Brady Hunter Foundation's core mission is to support animal rights, and providing shelter is one of their most fundamental rights. That is why this event holds such immense importance for us."

The Brady Hunter Foundation has donated over $29,000 to the Humane Society of Greater Miami for the event to cover all the adoption fees for those who adopt a pet that’s been in the shelter for 6 months or more.

The Humane Society of Greater Miami has been hosting the Clear the Shelter event for several years. As a limited-admission adoption guarantee facility, they ensure that no animal admitted to their shelter is at risk of euthanasia because of time, space, or treatable medical issues.

The Brady Hunter Foundation partners with the Humane Society of Greater Miami to clear the shelter. News release. The Brady Hunter Foundation. June 6, 2023. Accessed June 7, 2023. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-brady-hunter-foundation-partners-with-the-humane-society-of-greater-miami-to-clear-the-shelter-301844105.html

100% of adoption fees covered for animals who have been in the shelter for over 6 months to remove financial barriers to pet ownership 

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