Last Call: Only 4 scholarships remain for 90-Day Money Mentorship Program
NYSVMS
Six new grads have already claimed their spots in January’s Money Mentorship Program, and their enthusiasm is inspiring. These 2023/24 graduates, now working in general practice, have chosen to build their financial competence alongside their clinical skills. With federal student debt ranging from $120,000 to $400,000, they share a common goal: finding the right balance between loan repayment, and building a sustainable financial future. Four fully-paid scholarships remain for early-career members ready to take control of their financial future. If you’re struggling to find the time and energy to manage your finances, you’re not alone – and you don’t have to navigate this journey solo. Click here to schedule an introductory call and secure your seat before the December 13th deadline. Please share this opportunity with your colleagues. Learn more at https://sabadoodle.com/.
3D printed guides correct beagle’s bowed legs
Cornell University CVM
Only a few months old, Snoopy the beagle puppy wanted nothing more than to run out his zoomies with his new owner Debbie Suprenant of Queensbury, New York, who rescued him from an unsafe housing situation. Suprenant noticed immediately, however, that Snoopy would require special care. “Just looking at him and his front limbs on the day I brought him home, it was obvious to me that something was wrong,” she said.
Cornell awarded NIH National Center on Climate Change and Health grant
Cornell University CVM
Faculty from the Department of Public & Ecosystem Health in the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, in partnership with the University of Pretoria in South Africa, have received an NIH P20 grant to establish the Center for Transformative Infectious Disease Research on Climate, Health and Equity in a Changing Environment (C-CHANGE).
AVMA Fellowship Program-Deadline to apply is February 10th!
AVMA
Every veterinarian possesses the skills needed to make a difference. The AVMA Fellowship Program is an unparalleled opportunity to shape public policy while enhancing your knowledge of the political process. What do fellowships involve? 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. Applications for 2025-2026 fellowships deadline is February 10, 2025.
Veterinary Sector Spotlight: Rural veterinary medicine
AVMA
Dr. Tera Rooney Barnhardt is a private practice owner in southwest Kansas, specializing in the care of beef, dairy, and calf clients. Growing up on her family’s farm and ranch in that region, Dr. Barnhardt was immersed in production agriculture from an early age. With that, she was taught about being a good steward of the land and cattle.
Understanding COGS in a veterinary hospital
DVM360
In any veterinary hospital, maintaining a healthy profit margin depends on controlling operational expenses, including the often-overlooked cost of goods sold (COGS). Understanding and managing COGS is crucial for long-term financial health as it directly impacts profitability. It is also a major data point that buyers will focus on when considering the purchase of your hospital.
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Tips for getting senior horses with poor appetites to eat
The Horse
My 30-year-old mare went off her feed for several days and would only nibble on her free-choice hay and grass when out in the pasture. She just had her teeth floated recently and shows no signs of illness. I’m worried if she does not start eating her senior feed she will start to lose weight. What can I do to encourage her to start eating her grain again?
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