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|Articles|February 3, 2023
News wrap-up: This week’s headlines, plus learn more about the BlackDVM Network
Author(s)dvm360 Staff
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Happy Friday dvm360 readers! This week marked the beginning of National Pet Dentistry Month and Black History Month. Tune into dvm360.com all month long to hear from key industry leaders as they share their stories and educate veterinary professionals.
Check out what was popular this week on dvm360.com:
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- In honor of Black History Month, dvm360® sat down for an
interview with Tierra Price, DVM, MPH, founder and CEO of BlackDVM Network to learn more about what the organization provides veterinary professionals. - FDA officials
announced the approval of the first generic doramectin topical solution (DectoGard; Aurora Pharmaceutical Inc) for treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, eyeworms, grubs, biting and sucking lice, horn flies, and mange mites in cattle. - The Vet Blast Podcast
kicked off National Pet Dentistry Month with Curt Coffman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, national specialty director of dentistry at Thrive Pet Healthcare, to discuss the importance of dental health. - During this
interview with dvm360®, Ian Kanda, RVT, VTS (Exotics), explains what a packed cell volume (PCV) tests for and advises on obtaining an accurate measurement. - Jan Bellows, DVM, DAVDC, DABVP, FAVD, begins another round of the ABCs of dentistry by
sharing the importance of using the right monitor to ensure patients safely receive anesthesia during surgeries - And more!
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