TOP NEWS

Union efforts by veterinary support staff grind onBy: Lisa Wogan
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Oregon considers veterinary telemedicine changeBy: Veterinary Practice NewsA proposed set of new standards would allow veterinarians to treat patients online, even if they have not previously examined the pet
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CBD: Forget the legal issues-does it work in veterinary patients?By: Carla Johnson, DVMExperts share their experience and expertise on what we know about cannabidiol use in dogs and cats.
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CANINE NEWS

Drug-resistant Campylobacter outbreak linked to puppies from pet storesBy: dvm360.com staffCDC advises puppy owners to take precautions, including taking new pets to a veterinarian.
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 Funding to place assistance dogs with veteransBy: Veterinary Practice NewsTwo nonprofit animal health groups are set to receive a portion of $94,000 from the Patterson Foundation
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Test your knowledge with the January Brain TeaserBy: Phil Zeltzman, DVM, DACVS, CVJ, Fear Free CertifiedCan you solve this puzzle?


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 Early-life exposure to dogs may lessen risk of developing schizophreniaBy: Johns Hopkins MedicineEver since humans domesticated the dog, the faithful, obedient and protective animal has provided its owner with companionship and emotional well-being.
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February 16-19
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February 20-22
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FELINE NEWS

Purdue mobile unit receives $150,000 grant
By: Veterinary Practice NewsThe funding will give more students hands-on surgical experience by way of a community program
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 Dale, Downing: Why veterinarians should say ‘no’ declawing-and what to say insteadBy: Erica TricaricoPet expert Steve Dale and veterinary pain management expert Dr. Robin Downing offer insight on alternatives to feline onychectomy that you can share with your clients.
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EQUINE NEWS

Stressors and Foaling Mares: What Do We Know?By: Kentucky Equine Research StaffDo mares have control over when they deliver? Under stud farm conditions over 90% of mares deliver their foals at night when disturbances are minimal.
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 Medical-Grade Honey Creates ‘Sweet’ Buzz for Preventing Incisional Complications In HorsesBy: Betsy LynchUsing the natural antimicrobial prophylactically offers another line of defense against incisional infection in horses undergoing colic surgery.
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Remington Park EHV: 29 Horses Released From QuarantineBy: Edited Press ReleaseThirty horses remain under quarantine due to an equine herpesvirus outbreak at the Oklahoma racetrack.
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 Omega-s Helpful for Horses with Metabolic SyndromeBy: Kentucky Equine Research StaffIn an effort to pinpoint a nutritional strategy to reduce inflammation in horses with EMS, researchers looked at DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid.
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MISC NEWS

Commentary: Time for action on student debtBy: Peter Eyre, DVM&S, BSc, BVMS, PhDThere are many changes we could make to lower veterinary student debt. It’s past time to start on one or two: raise more money and cut preveterinary requirements.
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Q stands for quality, not quantity
By: Christy Corp-MinamijiFinal lesson from a journey through chronic illness
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