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Hill's to Host Free 24-Hour Veterinary Symposium
With a focus on treating aging pets, the 24-hour symposium will be livestreamed to attendees around the world.
Henry Schein to spin off, merge veterinary business with Vets First Choice
Merger will create independent public company called Vets First Corp.; Henry Schein expects to receive up to $1.25 billion in cash in deal.
Veterinary Network Focuses on Sea Turtle Conservation
By providing husbandry and health information, an informal network of veterinarians hopes to bolster endangered sea turtle populations around the world.
Preserving Our Ecosystem: Bees, Veterinarians, and the VFD
As a veterinarian, you may never have pictured yourself in a bee suit. But you can, in fact, play an important role in the health of bees.
Feline Tickborne Pathogen Prevalence in the United Kingdom
Researchers screened ticks collected from cats for several pathogens, including Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Bartonella spp, Hepatozoon spp, and hemoplasma spp.
Role of Mosquito Microbiota in Reducing Malaria Transmission
The gut microbiota of the Anopheles mosquito has several mechanisms for reducing infection by Plasmodium, suggesting new approaches for reducing malaria transmission.
Ahead of Legalization Vote, Canadian CBD Companies Announce Plans for Animal Products
As pet spending in Canada increases and the country gears up for a final vote on legalizing recreational marijuana, the race to provide CBD products for animals is on.
WRNC 2018: Managing Wounds in Wildlife
Key considerations when evaluating wound treatment options for wild animals involve the type of injury and the individual patient’s needs.
Thoroughbreds back at California training facility after wildfire evacuation
Hundreds of horses were scheduled to return in mid-April to the newly rebuilt San Luis Rey Training Center after a December wildfire near San Diego.
Florida vet school employee arrested on lewd and lascivious behavior charge
Daniel Joseph Sanetz, 46, works in the human resources department at the UF College of Veterinary Medicine.
RECALL: TruPet Issues Second Raw Food Recall This Year
One lot of this raw dog food topper meal enhancer has been recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Recognizing and Reporting Abuse and Neglect
Veterinarians are in a prime position to identify and address animal mistreatment. Here’s what you need to know.
Heartworm, Lyme Disease Forecast Looks Gloomy
The Companion Animal Parasite Council predicts that heartworm and Lyme disease incidence rates will increase across many regions of the country in 2018.
dvm360 product report: Urinary health, client relations, osteoarthritis and a doggie wheelchair
Here's our regular rundown of new and notable veterinary products.
The bright side of vet life at the Veterinary Innovation Summit
Promising technologies and ideas abounded at the second annual event. Lets pause a moment to dream of the future-the near future, at that.
6 savvy tips for the surgical suite
From autoclavable shoes to less-mess cautery, veterinary surgeon Dr. Jennifer Wardlaw shares a few of her favorite surgical solutions.
Huge Grant Awarded for Canine Osteosarcoma Vaccine Clinical Trial
The University of Pennsylvania has just been awarded one of the largest single grants ever given by Morris Animal Foundation to conduct a clinical trial for a new canine osteosarcoma vaccine.
The Educated Client: Understanding and Preventing Heartworm Disease
The American Heartworm Society estimates that more than 1 million dogs were heartworm-positive in 2016.
RECALL: Carnivore Meat Company Recalls 2 More Lots of Raw Pet Food
A second and third lot of raw pet food from this manufacturer have been recalled voluntarily due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Animals in Nursing Homes: Are Health Risks Being Addressed?
Allowing pets in nursing homes undoubtedly has health benefits for residents, but it seems the associated risks are not being addressed in most facilities.
AVMA 2017: Protecting Backyard Poultry Owners Against Zoonoses
The increasing number of chicken owners in the United States has heightened the risk of bacterial zoonoses and foodborne illnesses. Educating clients is the key to prevention.
Vet students want business education, survey shows
This study by the Student AVMA shows that veterinary students want personal finance and business education in school from professors and guest lecturers. Are todays schools doing all they can to make that happen?
AAHA Accredits More Than 30 Hospitals in 3 Months
In the first 3 months of 2018, 33 veterinary hospitals in the United States and Canada received AAHA accreditation.
RECALL: Exotics Feed Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Risk
One lot of this sugar glider pet food has been recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Pets, Vets, and Opioids
Remaining knowledgeable and observing relevant legal requirements will enable veterinarians to be strong advocates for the responsible use of opioids.
Disruptive by Design
To thrive in today’s highly competitive veterinary marketplace, you need to set yourself apart from the competition and position your practice as an industry leader.
How Effective Is Platelet-Rich Plasma in Dogs With CCL Rupture?
A new study finds that this regenerative therapy has beneficial, albeit short-lived, effects in dogs with cranial cruciate ligament injuries.
Let the heart go yonder
A new wireless ECG device lets patients go about their normal day and gives veterinarians better readings for rest and exercise.
RECALL: Raw Pet Food Recalled Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
Due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination, 4 batches of raw dog food have been recalled.
WVC 2018: Global Guidelines Put Dental Health in the Spotlight
This universal guide strives to provide clarity in an area of veterinary medicine that is widely ignored and subject to many myths and misconceptions.