TOP NEWS

AVMF to match $50,000 in donations for Australian reliefBy: Veterinary Practice NewsAll contributions will support veterinarians who have been impacted by the wildfires
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New generic topical parasiticide now available from NorbrookBy: dvm360.comThis new parasite preventive enables veterinarians to offer clients a more affordable option to help protect their pets year-round.
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VHMA names new presidentBy: dvm360.comThe Veterinary Hospital Managers Association has named its new president: Michelle Gonzalez-Bryant.Read More

CANINE NEWS

MRI patterns help identify Chiari-like malformation in dogsBy: Joan Capuzzi Giresi, VMDA recent study shows that analyzing the whole skull versus just the hindbrain in brachycephalic breeds would allow earlier diagnosis of Chiari-like malformation and syringomyeliakey to reducing the amount of pain a dog is in.
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 Canine officer treated for rare cancer at Texas A&MBy: Veterinary Practice NewsDiagnosed with a low-grade chondrosarcoma, T-Rex had his hind leg amputated by the school’s surgical oncologist
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Talk like a dog? You re speaking their languageBy: Erica TricaricoVeterinary professionals, you can help teach clients how to differentiate between an aggressive, anxious and relaxed dog by understanding these canine body language basics.
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 Elanco divests canine ear treatment in $135-million dealBy: Veterinary Practice NewsThe animal health company has sold the global rights for its Osurnia product to the U.K.’s Dechra Pharmaceuticals
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FELINE NEWS

Feline retroviruses central in AAFP resource
By: Veterinary Practice NewsThe updated guidelines offer veterinarians and owners the latest information on the management of FIV and FeLV
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 AVMA proposes to simplify, solidify cat declaw stanceBy: Jennifer FialaVeterinarians to discuss onychectomy, cribbing, technology

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EQUINE NEWS

Hay is for horses, but what if it leads to asthma?By: Ed Kane, PhDResearch has shown that reducing dust and mold exposure from hay may help combat inflammatory airway disease and improve performance in racehorses. We talk with researchers who are studying this problem.
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 Misoprostol for Gastrointestinal Ulcers in HorsesBy: Kentucky Equine Research StaffMisoprostol reportedly works by inhibiting gastric acid production and the digestive enzyme pepsin, enhancing the resilience of the stomach wall to injury through its anti-inflammatory properties, and increasing blood flow to the stomach lining.
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Give Colic the Cold Shoulder This Winter
By: Kentucky Equine Research StaffColic can strike at any time of the day, month, or year, but impaction colic occurs more frequently in winter.
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 Preventing Ice-Related Pasture Injuries in HorsesBy: Karen Waite, PhDDr. Karen Waite shares her personal experience with serious injuries caused by ice and how to prevent them.
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MISC NEWS

Dealing with a discount leakBy: Marc Rosenberg, VMDPrice breaks for staff family members, hardship clients and rescue organizations are costing Dr. Reed’s veterinary practice. His brilliant idea? Staff members should pay a percentage of the discount. Hold on, says his hospital administrator.
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Practice management focus of UC Davis certificate programBy: Veterinary Practice NewsApplications are being accepted for the school’s Foundations of Veterinary Business course

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