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|Articles|March 4, 2022
News wrap-up: This week's veterinary headlines, plus feline sterilization at 5 months now new normal
Author(s)dvm360 Staff
Check out this week's highlights.
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As we approach spring, we continue to offer the latest (and greatest) news and coverage in veterinary medicine.
Here is a look at this week's highlights:
- In honor of National Poison Prevention Week coming up, veterinary toxicologists debunked
common myths surrounding pet poisons . - This episode of
The Vet Blast Podcast breaks down the importance of promoting your mental wellness in today’s ever-changing world. - The FDA has approved 2 antibiotics from Merck Animal Health that
combat swine respiratory disease . - The Equine Disease Communication Center provided
updates on the EHV-1 outbreak in California and encourages precautionary measures as it spreads. - In a
video interview , Lauren Catenacci, PhD, shared quick tips for mitigating burnout in the veterinary profession. - Recent research displays that
feline sterilization at 5 months is on its way to being accepted as the new normal.
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