Overview and insights on integrative veterinary medicine webinar February 24th
Register for the Overview and Insights on integrative veterinary medicine webinar on February 24th from 7-8 PM presented by Marty Goldstein, DVM. Holistic medicine has been highly criticized in our profession as sub-standard, almost too “airy-fairy.” However, aspects of therapies alternative to conventional, such as acupuncture, certain nutraceuticals, laser, etc. have gained acceptance, now backed by science. And this is just the tip of the iceberg on how vast these alternatives are and how they need to be integrated not only into daily practice but also into the educational system. This seminar will cover the basic tenants of “holistic” medicine with examples of just how effective it can be, especially when conventional therapies have failed to help terminally ill patients.
Governor Hochul announces additional measures to prevent spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that, as part of New York State’s continued effort to combat the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), the Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) has issued a new Notice and Order for live bird markets that have not had a detection of HPAI in New York City and Westchester, Suffolk, and Nassau counties. The order requires those markets to sell down all inventory, complete cleaning and disinfection procedures, and remain closed for a period of five days after cleaning and disinfection. In addition, the Notice and Order further outlines quarantine and depopulation procedures for markets that have confirmed detections of HPAI.
NYS health department launches weekly global health report
The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) has launched a new weekly global health report of ongoing and emerging infectious disease outbreaks. The Global Health Update Report will include information about infectious disease events that may pose a threat to New York State. The Global Health Update Report will be updated every Friday. Each report will compile preliminary and up-to-date data from public sources on infectious disease outbreaks around the world so that both public health professionals and the public can remain informed.
Cornell leads the way at annual equine conference
The annual meeting of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, held last month in Orlando, Florida, featured key talks and recognitions from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) faculty and students as well as Cornell-trained equine practitioners and researchers, exemplifying the impact of the CVM on the field of equine health.
Grieving pet owners find community and comfort
Candice Moraga struggled after her black cat, Midnight Shadow, died from kidney disease in November. Then an invitation from the Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA), at the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), to join a virtual support group for grieving pet owners arrived in her inbox.
CDC confirms Nevada dairy worker infected with different bird flu strain
Yahoo!
A strain of bird flu spreading among dairy cows in Nevada has infected a dairy worker in the state, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The patient, who’d been working with sick cows, was found to have a strain of bird flu called D1.1, which has long been circulating in wild birds. It’s different from the strain of the virus that’s caused the majority of human infections in the U.S., called B3.13.
AVMA Trust merging LIFE, PLIT
AVMA
AVMA members have long relied on AVMA LIFE for life and disability insurance and AVMA PLIT for professional liability, business, and personal insurance. The AVMA Trust, which oversees both entities, has a goal to unify and expand the overall experience for all members—regardless of product, area of specialty, or practice type. In that vein, the Trust announced it is merging AVMA LIFE and AVMA PLIT together in partnership with Pearl Insurance.
Drug label is updated for pain management therapy
DVM360
Zoetis has updated the US label for Librela (bedinvetmab injection), following its submission of a supplement to the FDA, according to the company. The updated labeling is based on post-approval experience with Librela in the US since the product launched domestically in October 2023. Librela is indicated for the control of pain associated with osteoarthritis (OA) in dogs. It is a once-monthly injectable monoclonal antibody that is administered by veterinary professionals.
Understanding pedunculated lipomas in horses
The Horse
Diseases of the small intestine account for approximately 34% of all colic cases treated at veterinary hospitals. Most (up to 85%) are caused by strangulations, which disrupt blood supply to the small intestine. The most common small intestinal strangulating diseases in adult horses are caused by pedunculated lipomas.
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