Veterinary Radiology Review: Late Night Emergencies June 3
NYSVMS
Register for the webinar Veterinary Radiology Review: Late Night Emergencies June 3 from 6:30-8 PM presented by: Assaf Lerer, BSc, DVM, MSc, DACVR & Sarah Slaughter, DVM. 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.
Nominations open for 2024 NYSVMS Awards-Deadline is July 29th
NYSVMS
The NYSVMS awards program is the way to honor veterinarians and their important work in NYS. NYSVMS confers five awards annually. This year the requirements have changed. Nominations no longer have to be approved by the regionals. The person nominating must fill out a simple 1-page nomination form and include the nominee’s resume as well as a letter of recommendation. These nominations are then reviewed by the NYSVMS Awards Committee for the awards listed below. The committee chair then presents its recommendations to the executive board which gives final approval. Nominations for the 2024 Awards are being accepted now through July 29, 2024. For the nomination form and description of the award categories, go to: https://nysvms.org/awards/.
Cornell surgeons repair pitbull’s perforated small intestine
Cornell University CVM
When Brian Joslyn gave Gage, his 9-year-old pitbull mix, the last lick of his ice cream bar, he didn’t expect him to swallow the stick along with it. “I was going to let him lick off the last little bit, and the whole stick disappeared right out of my hand in a heartbeat,” Joslyn says. “I grabbed him and I reached down almost past my wrist to try and grab it but I never touched it.” Joslyn called a local veterinarian and was told that the stick might work its way through his digestive system and come out in his stool. “I started keeping him on a leash and cable, and every time he went to the bathroom, I would try to look and see if that popsicle stick had come out but it never did,” Joslyn says.
Dog import requirements strengthened to prevent canine rabies return
AVMA
Starting August 1, dogs entering the United States must meet a series of new federal import requirements, including being at least 6 months of age and microchipped, to ensure the country remains free from canine rabies. While the contents of the final rule are available now, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) updated dog and cat importation regulations will be officially published May 13 in the Federal Register.
Preparing your team for patient emergencies: How it takes a team to triage effectively and efficiently
DVM360
Emergencies happen every day and at any given time. As primary care practitioners, our days are often occupied with preventive care appointments, scheduled surgeries and minor to moderate illness. True emergency cases are rare but can be a significant challenge when they arrive during already fully booked and hectic days. Unfortunately, some of these cases are not recognized immediately as emergencies upon arrival or during the initial phone call (if a call occurred), which can result in worsening or loss of a patient. Even if properly identified as an emergency, if teams aren’t properly prepared on how to handle them, efficiency in managing a successful outcome as well as the rest of the day is compromised.
Horse farm biosecurity
The Horse
Reducing the risk and frequency of contagious equine disease outbreaks can be a challenge, but horse owners can help control introduction or spread of diseases, such as equine influenza, equine herpesvirus (EHV), or strangles, on their farms. Toward that end, Josie Traub-Dargatz, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, professor emeritus of equine medicine at Colorado State University, suggests horse owners read the USDA biosecurity brochure.
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