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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.
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Small airway disease: Bronchitis in dogs and cats (Proceedings)Bronchial obstruction can develop due to inflammatory infiltrates (eosinophils, neutrophils, or macrophages) or hypertrophy of bronchial tissues.
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OVMA creates program to attract food animal internsColumbus, Ohio - The Ohio Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) plans to hand out $10,000 in grants this year to food animal practitioners who agree to host a student intern.
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Respiratory mechanics and monitoring (Proceedings)Basic lung function is designed to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide. In order to transfer oxygen from atmospheric air to the blood stream three functions must be in place: ventilation, diffusion, and perfusion. Ventilation is the process of air moving into and out of the lungs.
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Showing you care in a time of sorrowA pet's euthanasia is always difficult for clients, and it can be tough for team members, too. Dr. Mark Reser of Neel Veterinary Hospital in Oklahoma City says he gets great feedback when he takes two key steps.
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NAHMS probes equine health statusFort Collins, Colo. - Old age was the number one cause of death for horses, according to a recently released study of equine health from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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Discounts cost owners plentyAs the owner/office manager of a small animal clinic, I found your answer to the question about discounts pretty one-sided ("I Want My Discount Back," Ask the Experts, September/October 2006). Do these employees consider the cost the practice owner bears for this benefit? The employees' hearts are in the right place-they want to help all of the pets that come their way. The problem is that it's at the practice owner's expense. Some employees feel that they can take home pet after pet because the cost is minimal. This becomes a problem when several employees have multiple-pet households that the clinic is basically supporting.
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Potential toxins for "homebound" pets (Proceedings)Dogs [mostly sight breeds] have been known to exhibit severe hyperthermia following ingestion of 'raw' or spent hops [Humulus lupulus].
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Canine pancreatic disease: What's new in diagnosis and therapy? (Proceedings)The initiating event of acute pancreatitis is the premature activation of digestive zymogens within the acinar cell. Premature activation of digestive zymogen results in acinar cell necrosis and pancreatic autodigestion.
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NCSU harnesses new treatment for canine soft-tissue sarcomaRALEIGH, N.C. - Hyperthermia combined with radiation treatment has received positive response in canines with macroscopic tumors in a clinical study at North Carolina State University (NCSU).
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Merging differing mindsVeterinarians sometimes clash on a case, and how they handle their conflicting approaches affects the patient, the owner, and one another
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Is your message getting through?A birthday wish in the mail is nice, but such kind gestures only work if you deliver a similar message in person.
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Wellness done wellLaminated educational review sheets for annual wellness exams engage clients and save paper. With National Pet Wellness Month around the corner, it's a great time to spice up your wellness exams.
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Intensity modulated radiation therapy: The future is now (Proceedings)Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) is a method of 3-D conformal therapy using a computer controlled multi-leaf collimator.
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The pet connectionSharing my love for animals helped me reach out to a student struggling with a drug addiction.
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What's a good way to show appreciation to clients who refer others? (Sponsored by Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health)A referral is one of the highest compliments an organization can receive and, as such, deserves recognition.
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Coming up with messagesWe have a sign out front that we put messages and sayings on. But we struggle to come up with something to put on it. Any suggestions?
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Don't sweat it! Toxicology cases that can be handled at home (Proceedings)First, a word of caution.... Assess each individual situation carefully and remember that anything can be dangerous in the right quantity (even water). Also, consider health status of patient. Once you take all these into account, there are many exposures that you may be able to talk clients through managing at home.
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6 ways to improve remindersA++ clients make appointments the day they get your postcard, call, or e-mail. Here's how to help the others make the grade.
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Pain assessment in companion small animals (Proceedings)The challenge of pain assessment in animals lies in the very concept of pain itself.
