Register for the Veterinary Radiology Review webinar: 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.
$35M gift to advance science-based solutions for wildlife health
Cornell University CVM
A $35 million gift will endow and name the Cornell K. Lisa Yang Center for Wildlife Health to address key challenges at the intersection of wildlife health, domestic animal health, human health and livelihoods, and the environment that supports all life on Earth. The transformational gift to the College of Veterinary Medicine from philanthropist K. Lisa Yang ’74 – the largest in CVM’s history – will greatly advance the mission of the former Cornell Wildlife Health Center, which launched in 2020 to promote and facilitate multidisciplinary collaboration to address global wildlife conservation challenges.
Simulated surgeries boost student confidence, animal outcomes
Cornell University CVM
Practice, they say, makes perfect. Or, in the case of surgical training, it makes for better-prepared students. In a recent study published in the journal Veterinary Surgery, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) researchers found that simulator-based training improved student confidence, performance and live animal outcomes during spay surgeries on cats. To gain surgical skills, learners must progress from deliberative, conscious thinking around every step of a procedure, to fluidly accessing knowledge automatically. Moving from one end of this learning spectrum to the other takes time and effort — thus, Dr. Galina Hayes, associate professor of small animal surgery, and colleagues wanted to see if using realistic animal simulators would help that process.
Facing shortage, FDA CVM allows temporary imports of non-FDA approved drug for cattle
AVMA
A national shortage of the only Food and Drug Administration (FDA)–approved drug for inducing superovulation in cattle has prompted the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (FDA CVM) to take action. The agency announced January 31 that it would temporarily allow the importation of an unapproved animal drug used for the same bovine reproductive purposes in other countries. Due to a shortage of Folltropin, an FDA-approved pig pituitary–derived follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), the agency will not object to the temporary importation of Pluset, which is manufactured by Calier Spain and imported by Alberta Veterinary Laboratories/Solvet. Pluset is an FSH and lutenizing hormone drug approved for use in Spain and other countries.
AVMF, VPRF pharmacology grant recipients undertake research projects
AVMA
For the first time, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) and Veterinary Pharmacology Research Foundation (VPRF), have awarded grants supporting research projects improving the health and welfare of sheep, pigeons, and cheetahs. The AVMF and VPRF selected three veterinary researchers as recipients of the organizations’ 2023-24 pharmacology research grants. This funding supports research projects developed to advance the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases in animals.
WSAVA publishes global guidelines for professional wellness
AVMA
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) published its much anticipated Global Guidelines on Professional Wellness early this year. They were posted online in January in the Journal of Small Animal Practice following a global survey to define the extent of mental health challenges facing the global veterinary community. The results indicated that mental health challenges, including stress and diminished wellbeing, affect large portions of the global veterinary family, and not only individuals, but also entire veterinary teams. The findings also indicated that the most seriously affected appear to be women, younger professionals, and veterinary technicians. The survey was conducted by WSAVA’s Professional Wellness Group, which was formed to improve the health and well-being of veterinarians and their teams.
International Council for Veterinary Assessment calling for nominations for two Board positions
ICVA
The International Council for Veterinary Assessment is calling for nominations to two at-large positions on the Board of Directors. The International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA) is a world leader in veterinary assessments. Our tests, including the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE), are administered in 68 countries. At ICVA we collaborate with stakeholders in academia, licensing boards and practicing veterinarians to ensure our tools can effectively assess the knowledge and skills required for veterinary practice. The Board of Directors are appointed for three-year terms and may serve a maximum of three terms. The ICVA holds two regular business meetings each year, typically in June and January, at locations selected by the ICVA or the ICVA chair. Meetings are typically 2 days in length. ICVA directors receive no compensation for their service as directors. ICVA covers all reasonable travel expenses for directors to attend ICVA meetings and other official activities. Interested veterinarians or associations are invited to nominate individuals. Self-nominations are welcome. Nominations must be received by April 1, 2024. Those interested in learning more about the positions should contact: jblasewitz@icva.net
Chromium propionate is now FDA-approved for growing turkey diets
DVM360
The use of chromium propionate (KemTRACE Chromium; Kemin Industries) has been approved by the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine as a food ingredient for growing turkey diets, according to a news release. Chromium propionate is also indicated for swine, broiler chickens, cattle, and horses, and has been fed to animals around the world.
Moral distress in equine veterinary practice
The Horse
In equine practice, veterinarians must adapt to situations outside their control due to conflicting opinions with colleagues, horse owners’ time constraints, and financial limitations. This can lead to moral distress, or excessive stress that comes from not being able to do what you think is morally right, causing mental health concerns.
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