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|Articles|June 12, 2014
Maps in Practice? What You Can Do
Author(s)Jay Stewart, DVM
Using the Companion Animal Parasite Council Prevalence Maps.
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The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) Prevalence Maps are a great tool to education your staff and your clients. You can get monthly updates about the diseases being diagnosed in your area. Watch this video to learn how Dr. Jay Stewart, a practitioner from Oregon, diagnosed a disease not normally seen in his area. Don’t forget to use the CAPC Prevalence Maps for patients that travel.
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