Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, DACVM (Parasitology), discusses the clinical significance of Toxoplasma gondii, when veterinary professionals should consider testing and how to communicate the risks of exposure to clients.
News|Articles|March 11, 2024
Sneak peek: Texas A&M veterinarians try and diagnose its equine patient’s mysterious colic, and other veterinary news
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Good morning dvm360 readers! We are officially days away from Fetch Charlotte, the first Fetch conference of 2024. Are you attending? If so, we cannot wait to see you! If you have not registered yet, there is still time. This year, attendees will be able to not only network with key industry leaders as well as fellow veterinary professionals, but they can earn over 17 hours of CE with a total of 111 for the entire conference. This one is a must go to, so sign up
As the dvm360 team prepares to head down to Charlotte, stay tuned for these news articles, videos, and podcasts:
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- Researchers at Yale University developed a new novel cancer vaccination that they hope will give new hope to dogs diagnosed with cancer after seeing success when the treatment was used on a golden retriever that was diagnosed with osteosarcoma.
- During a video interview with the dvm360 team, David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS-SA, shared some of the lectures he will be giving this weekend in Charlotte, plus where he hopes to visit during his stay.
- On this week’s episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, is joined by Whitney Miller, DVM, MBA, DACVPM, chief veterinarian at Petco to discuss How artificial intelligence can be utilized to help in diagnostic procedures, which would lead to better care outcomes.
- Jayme Hoffberg, DVM, DACVECC, board certified criticalist, helps readers navigate canine anaphylaxis to educate veterinary professionals on what causes this allergic reaction and how teams can save their patients’ life.
- The veterinary team and the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine worked together to try and diagnose what was happening Koche, an American Paint Horse, who began experiencing recurring bouts of colic.
- And more!
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