TOP NEWS

FDA aims to reduce animal testing in drug researchBy: Edie LauAgency proposes study to validate one alternative approach
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175-year-old veterinary clinic in Detroit going strongBy: Edie LauOldest known animal hospital in U.S. dates to horse-and-buggy era
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Ron Brakke retires as longtime leader of animal health consulting companyBy: dvm360.com staffFounder hands over day-to-day operation of Brakke Consulting but will continue consulting with veterinary industry clients.
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CANINE NEWS

Bulldogs’ screw tails linked to human genetic diseaseBy: University of California – Davis
Researchers have found the genetic basis for these dogs’ appearance, and linked it to a rare inherited syndrome in humans.
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 Overweight dogs may live shorter lives

By: University of LiverpoolNew research reveals overweight dogs are more likely to have shorter lives than those at ideal body weights.
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Treating pain without pain medications
By: Phil Zeltzman, DVM, DACVS, CVJFifteen strategies to avoid using drugs for animals in need of relief

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 Rehabilitation: An avenue for clinic growth
By: Marilyn IturriThere are great swaths of the country where awareness of the availability of animal rehabilitation is minimal at best
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Upcoming Conferences


VMX Veterinary Meeting & Expo
DIS Booth 1552 | January 19-23

NVMA Annual Conference Tradeshow
DIS Booth 33 | January 24-26

Minnesota VMA Annual Meeting
DIS Booth 415 | February 7-9

WVC Annual Conference
DIS Booth 2124 | February 17-20

FELINE NEWS

Just Ask the Expert: Will chlorhexidine kill ringworm?By: Erin Doyle, DVMThis shelter vet shares seven steps for annihilating ringworm infestations.

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 Tick Talk

By: Katie M. Clow, DVM, PhD, and Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD, DACVM (parasitology)Evidence suggests taking a more critical look at the risks ticks pose to cats

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EQUINE NEWS

Study: Still No Test to Predict Insect Bite Hypersensitivity in HorsesBy: Kentucky Equine Research StaffVeterinarians attempted to use an sLT release assay to predict which Icelandic horses were at risk for developing insect bite hypersensitivity.
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 Pair Charged in Seizure of More Than 50 HorsesBy: Pat RaiaHorse owners charged with 37 counts of misdemeanor and four felony counts of animal cruelty.
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EIA in Georgia Horses: Three Cases ConfirmedBy: Erica LarsonThe three affected Quarter Horses from Paulding County have been euthanized.

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 American Bashkir Curly Horses May Be More Allergenic than Most BreedsBy: Kentucky Equine Research Staff
Some horsemen believe American Bashkir Curly Horses induce fewer allergic reactions in humans than other breeds of horses.
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MISC NEWS

It starts in vet school: Pregnancy and parenting support lacking for students, study findsBy: dvm360.com staff
Tufts researchers hypothesize potential parents may delay having children because policies at institutions are rare.
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dvm360 Leadership Challenge: Curb your debtBy: dvm360.com staffSome of the realities of student debt for veterinary professionals as well as the various professional and personal options they have to rein in its effects.
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