NYSVMS webinar: Panel discussion on implementing Buoy’s Law March 12th
NYSVMS
Buoy’s Law will go into effect on June 15th. It creates specific requirements on how to ensure that clients understand the risks of medications that you prescribe. This NYSVMS webinar on March 12th from 7-8 PM will feature a panel will help you prepare for the implementation of the law by sharing experience from NYSVMS members who have already put their own processes in place.
New study emphasizes importance of partnerships when conducting surveillance surveys
Cornell University CVM
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, the prevalence of cases was determined by how many people were testing positive every day, using PCR tests. While the tests themselves are considered highly accurate, there were limitations to this method, as not everybody had the same access to testing, and those with asymptomatic infections were unlikely to seek out a test. In February, April and October of 2022, The Cazer lab at Cornell University, in partnership with Tompkins County Public Health department and Cayuga Health System, surveyed three municipalities in Tompkins County, using a two-stage cluster sampling model developed by researchers at Oregon State University.
Study points to inbreeding as a factor in Thoroughbred pregnancy losses
Cornell University CVM
Experiencing the birth of a foal is an exciting event for many horse owners — but one that does not always go to plan. Some 12 to 17 percent of equine pregnancies are lost from conception through the end of gestation 11 months later. In research recently published in the Equine Veterinary Journal, Dr. Mandi de Mestre, professor at the Baker Institute for Animal Health and in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the College of Veterinary Medicine — and colleagues Dr. Jessica Lawson, research fellow at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), University of London, and Dr. Charlotte Shilton, a previous graduate student at the RVC — set out to better understand this problem using genetic approaches.
Antarctica’s penguins could be devastated by avian influenza
SCIAM
A new kind of death is coming to Antarctica, scientists fear. The harsh environment is full of everyday heartbreak: predation, starvation, chicks that are lost at sea when their icy shoreline melts away. Now a novel pathogen threatens to rip through colonies of marine mammals and birds, potentially including penguins. If the very worst happens, it could make ghosts of entire species—and scientists can’t do much more than wait. A deadly strain of H5N1 avian influenza has been blazing through poultry farms and flocks of wild birds around the world, infecting mammals and even killing at least one polar bear. Now it’s knocking at the gates of Antarctica, just as dozens of species that have likely never experienced any strain of avian influenza are congregating to raise their next generation.
Unlocking the benefits of emotional intelligence
AVMA
Veterinary professionals attuned to their emotions are better equipped to handle stressful situations and relate to clients and colleagues, says Turpin Mott, chief community officer at Ethos Veterinary Health. In fact, developing an emotionally intelligent veterinary team can improve team engagement and the care provided to pets and their families. Mott presented at one of two sessions during the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference (VLC), held January 4-6 in Chicago, that focused on the benefits of emotional intelligence. During Mott’s presentation, “Building Emotional Intelligence: From Surviving to Thriving,” he emphasized that veterinary medicine is a team effort.
FDA warns animal food manufacturer following facility inspection
AVMA
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning letter to ReConserve on January 3 following an investigation prompted by a complaint from a state regulatory partner about ingredient storage conditions. The FDA inspected the company’s animal food manufacturing site in Baltimore from May 23 to June 29, 2023. As the agency noted in its letter to ReConserve President David Luskin, the inspection found evidence of “significant violations” of federal regulations.
Small farms decline in New York, especially dairy
Times Union
Half of New York’s dairy farms from a decade ago no longer exist as rising production costs and national market changes have shuttered thousands of small- and mid-size dairies. Despite the plummeting number of dairy and other farms in New York, the number of dairy cattle has remained about the same, suggesting smaller farms have either folded and sold their herds to larger competitors or have consolidated with other family farms.
Managing equine lameness with orthobiologics
The Horse
Joint pathologies, such as osteoarthritis, and soft tissue injuries including superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) injuries commonly cause lameness and poor performance in horses. Therefore, veterinarians and researchers consistently seek new treatments that might allow horses to comfortably return to work.
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