Veterinary Radiology Review webinar-Cut or not cut May 5th
Register for the Veterinary Radiology Review webinar-Cut or not cut on May 5th from 6:30-8PM. Presented by: Assaf Lerer, BSc, DVM, MSc, DACVR & Zoe Friel, 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.
For advances in treating ACL injuries, look to dogs
Even after surgery, injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) often lead to chronic pain and reduced mobility, with limited options for treatment. New research suggests that advances in knowledge and therapeutics may come from an unlikely source: dogs.
Veterinary technicians highlight title protection, role definition, low salary as key issues
AVMA
Title protection, low salary, role definition, and compassion fatigue were among top industry concerns, according to the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America’s (NAVTA) 2024 Demographic Survey results, released on April 3. The survey revealed four overarching themes: professional credentials and identity, income and job satisfaction, role clarity and workload, and wellness and industry outlook. Among 1,404 respondents, 83% were credentialed veterinary technicians, with most having graduated from programs accredited by the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities.
USDA develops resource to help veterinary professionals recognize, respond to screwworm
AVMA
Veterinarians will play a critical role in mobilizing a response should New World screwworm (NWS,Cochliomyia hominivorax) make its way into the United States. The parasitic pest, known for its larvae that eats the living tissue of warm-blooded animals, has been moving quickly toward the U.S.-Mexico border after breaching a part of Panama that had been a biological barrier to the NWS fly.
Updated anesthesia-monitoring guidelines balance high-tech tools, practicality
AVMA
The American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ACVAA) has revised and expanded its guidelines for monitoring small animal patients during sedation and anesthesia, marking the first major update since 2009. Developed in collaboration with the North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society and the Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Anesthesia and Analgesia, the 2025 guidelines go far beyond the previous edition. The document contains updated recommendations on monitoring cardiovascular function, oxygenation, ventilation, body temperature, neuromuscular blockade, and anesthetic depth in canine and feline patients.
Creating an affordable eco-friendly clinic
DVM360
A common misconception veterinarians have about sustainable clinic designs is that they lead to higher costs. Although these designs may require an initial investment, many technologies provide a quick return on that investment, ultimately saving money. Moreover, some eco-friendly strategies come at zero cost.
Getting a handle on scratches in horses
The Horse
Scratches, or equine pastern dermatitis (EPD), is not a disease but, rather, a cutaneous reaction pattern. Veterinarians and owners must address the primary, predisposing, and perpetuating causative factors for a successful outcome. Note that treating the predisposing and perpetuating factors is just as important as addressing the primary cause.
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