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dvm360’s Australian correspondent Phil Tucak updates on research into koalas released back into the wild after hospital treatment; and meet the veterinarian and author whose novels interweave stories about people, wildlife and domestic animals.

Zygolide by Dechra offers a generic, bioequivalent option for managing pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction in horses.

Laila Proença DVM, PhD, MV, MSc, DACZM; Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM; and Deborah Thomson, DVM, share their perspectives on avian radiology, avian influenza and more, in dvm360 interviews.

Here is a sneak peek at this week’s headlines.

Proper dental care reduces chronic inflammation and may improve systemic health and quality of life.

The new treatment will target canine allergic and atopic dermatitis.

Good nutrition before and after surgery may improve healing and reduce complications.

Upcoming industry events for earning continuing education credits.

The year of reckoning and the road to reinvention.

A year in review of the most popular episodes of The Vet Blast Podcast and more.

Advancements in drug therapies and a focus on the well-being of veterinary professionals were among the most viewed article topics on dvm360.com this year.

New leadership moves, recognition, and achievement.

The North American Veterinary Community’s flagship event returns in January.

The Veterinary Oral Health Council determined the product met its standards for effective use in animals, when used as directed.

Jane Sykes, BVSc, PhD, MPH, MBA, FNAP, summarizes the practical parts of the 2023 ACVIM consensus update on leptospirosis and explains what it means for general practice. She covers the biggest shift in recommendations, how to talk to owners about vaccine safety, when to test, and how to handle suspected cases safely in the clinic.

The latest updates relating to animal care establishments and platforms.

The coping strategies that help veterinarians survive hard cases may also be the ones that wear them down over time.

These 2 articles and a video include help navigating news on Santa's reindeer, holiday hazards for pets, and veterinarians bringing karaoke to your celebration.

Megan Leavey, Kevin Costner and Donnie Campbell share their personal experiences with veterinary audiences.

Alex Sigmund, DVM DACVO, discusses the minimum eye exam, why a tonometer matters, how to triage corneal ulcers, and simple advice for visually impaired senior pets.

Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine entered into a collaboration with Loop Abroad to expand its international learning programming.

Vicky Ograin, MBA, RVT, VTS (Nutrition) explains the power of empathy in addressing owner concerns.

Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC, discusses equipment needed for dental extractions, and why these tools are essential.

GeniusVets was acquired by ProSites and will combine with its LifeLearn brand.

One reindeer has a physical anomaly but all passed a health examination.

Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, DACVM (Parasitology), explains that indoor pets still face vector exposure and that year-round isoxazoline protection reduces parasite burden and helps protect household members.

Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, summarizes how the Assisi Loop provides rapid calming for many dogs with separation anxiety and supports at-home pain and inflammation management.

The program, planned for 2026, aims to train educators in food animal medicine and encourage more students to enter rural practice.

The approval marks a new indication for Vetmedin.

Smaller dogs have an increased incidence of periodontal disease, explains Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC, a veterinary dental specialist.

"I think that chronic pain is more prevalent than we actually realize...we don’t always give it the attention it deserves," says Monica Tarantino, DVM, MBA.