Register for the Veterinary Radiology Review: Abdominal Imaging February 12th
NYSVMS
Registration is open for Veterinary Radiology Review: Abdominal Imaging which will be held February 12th from 6:30-8PM presented by: Assaf Lerer, BSc, DVM, MSc, DACVR & Kristen Jones, DVM, MPH This program will be an interactive, case reading session. Radiographic images will be provided by the presenters. The radiologists will demonstrate how they evaluate radiographs regarding technique, interpretation and case synthesis. Ample opportunity will be provided for discussion and questions.
Register for Cornell University CVM Veterinary Dentistry Diagnostics 3 course bundle with NYSVMS member discount
Cornell University CVM
Cornell University CVM is offering Dentistry Practical Skills: Veterinary Dentistry Diagnostics 3-course bundle. Dentistry is one of the fastest-growing clinical disciplines in veterinary medicine. This dentistry diagnostic program includes three distinct courses that will help you deepen your knowledge of this topic and offers practical skills that you can easily apply in a clinical setting. Using real clinical cases that combine practical and conceptual knowledge, participants will learn techniques from some of the world leaders in veterinary dentistry. They will guide you through the training you need to provide the gold standard of dental care to your patients. This program is suitable for both independent learning or for incorporating into the flow of your daily veterinary practice. The entire program is 9.5 hours, online and self-paced. There is a discount code for all NYSVMS members to receive 20% off of the Veterinary Dentistry Practical Skills Series. Use the Discount Code: NYSVMS20 at checkout in the coupon code box.
Study teases out strategies to prevent fatal deer disease re-entering NY
Cornell University CVM
Deer hunters were more likely to be swayed by social media messages about the potential risks of chronic wasting disease if they came from a source they believed aligned with their own views and values, according to a new study. Chronic wasting disease – a neurological disease that fatally infects white-tailed deer, elk and moose – has been eradicated from New York state, but reintroduction from other affected states remains a constant threat.
Texas A&M develops diagnostic index for canine GI issues
AVMA
More than 10% of all new veterinary visits are related to gastrointestinal (GI) disease in dogs and cats, according to research. Identifying when a patient’s microbiome is abnormal can help with deciding whether they have acute or chronic GI dysfunction.
Omaha veterinarian identifies rare rabies strain in kitten
AVMA
Dr. Sharon Mix, medical director at VCA Animal Medical Center of Omaha, Nebraska, was in for an unpleasant surprise when she examined a stray kitten. The feral kitten, found in Douglas County, tested positive for a variant of rabies carried by raccoons that hadn’t been detected in the state before.
Apply now for the AVMA Fellowship Program
AVMA
The AVMA is now accepting applications for the 2024 – 2025 AVMA Fellowship Program. This fellow will begin at the end of August 2024 and serve through August 2025. The deadline for applications is February 9, 2024. Recent graduates and AVMA member veterinarians are eligible to apply. Please visit AVMA’s 2023 – 2024 Fellowship Program website for more information. Here’s what AVMA fellows do: Serve for one year in Washington as scientific advisors to members of Congress or congressional committees, Shape and influence key legislation on a variety of issues, Receive up to $6,000 to offset the cost of health insurance premiums, Use science-based decision-making in public policy development and Influence important public policy discussions.
Inside the clinic hunting for the next pandemic in pets
The Telegraph
A wheezing black dog drags its owner up the stairs, into a clinic awash with furry patients. In one pram a chihuahua is dozing, while a golden retriever nearby circles restlessly before settling down on the tiled floor. Most of the pampered pets in the waiting room at this multi-storey veterinary centre in downtown Bangkok are not here for anything unusual. Some need vaccinations, others have ear infections or cancer.
Pet Peace of Mind wins inaugural NAVC Gives Marquee Award
DVM360
The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) announced during its Awards Night at the Veterinary Meeting & Expo (VMX) in Orlando, Florida, that Pet Peace of Mind won the NAVC Gives Marquee Award. Additionally, The Inner Pup was named the NAVC Gives Honoree. Pet Peace of Mind is a national nonprofit based in Salem, Oregon, that helps those entering hospice care keep their pets throughout their end-of-life journey and then find the pets new homes after their owner has passed away. The services are at no cost to patients and in some cases, it will even cover the cost of veterinary care for the pet. The volunteers working with Pet Peace of Mind are trained to provide in-home pet care when the patient needs assistance caring for their pet and then find the pet a new loving home. As the winning company, Pet Peace of Mind will receive a $25,000 reward.
Injecting equine cervical articular process joints in the field
The Horse
Osteoarthritis can cause neck pain and stiffness in performance horses, leading to poor performance and even a shortened career. Therefore, veterinarians might inject the cervical articular process joints (CAPJ)—where adjacent vertebrae articulate or join one another just dorsal to (above) the spinal cord—with corticosteroids or other therapeutics to alleviate this discomfort. While there are several accepted CAPJ injection methods, Elizabeth Davidson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, Dipl. ACVSMR, associate professor of sports medicine at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center, in Kennett Square, described her preferred technique.
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