TOP NEWS

Where veterinarians stand in the line for COVID vaccineBy: Edie Lau and Lisa WoganDecisions being made region by region, moment by moment
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AASVB unveils Standards & Policies for new PAVE for Veterinary TechniciansBy: dvm360 StaffPAVE for Veterinary Technicians is a new program formed to assess the education equivalence of international veterinary technician/nurse graduates. Read More
5 Questions With…Heather Robertson, DVM, director of veterinary service at Nashville ZooBy: Samantha AshenhurstWhen it came time to rebuild Nashville Zoo’s outdated veterinary care center, the zoo’s director of veterinary service, was prepared to do the legwork to ensure the new floorplan would accommodate the menagerie’s growing occupancy.
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CANINE NEWS

FDA approves new therapy for canine hypothyroidismBy: dvm360 StaffThyroKare is the second levothyroxine sodium product approved as replacement therapy for diminished thyroid function in dogs. Read More
 Spinal surgery saves life of Washington K9 officerBy: Veterinary Practice NewsVeterinary surgeons at Oregon State University performed surgery to fuse K9 Arlo’s vertebrae after he was shot during a police chase
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FDA conditionally approves first oral treatment for canine idiopathic epilepsy, under its expanded authorityBy: dvm360 StaffKBroVet-CA1 reduces the likelihood of seizures by stabilizing neurons in the central nervous system.

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 Heartworm diligence key to safe transport of dogsBy: Veterinary Practice NewsAHS and ASV have issued revised transportation guidelines for heartworm-positive dogs
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FELINE NEWS

Elective declawing banned in Cat Friendly PracticesBy: Veterinary Practice NewsThe American Association of Feline Practitioners enacted the policy change on Jan. 1
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 Episode 36: How and why to include DNA sequencing in feline wellness plansBy: Kelsey GustafsonOn this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Dr Adam Christman is joined by Kaushalya Kuruppu, DVM, as they discuss the significance of feline genetic testing and how to incorporate it into wellness checks.
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EQUINE NEWS

The Consequences of Vitamin E Deficiency in HorsesBy: Equine Disease Quarterly
Dietary deficiency of vitamin E can lead to three specific neurologic and muscular diseases. Find out if your horse is getting enough.
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 Foal Health: Colostrum and ImmunoglobulinsBy: Kentucky Equine Research StaffWhile immunoglobulin G (IgG) has been considered more important, some experts suggest that immunoglobulin A (IgA) actually reigns supreme.
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Refeeding Starved HorsesBy: Equine Disease QuarterlyThe desire to feed a starved horse well can have catastrophic consequences, resulting in a refeeding syndrome.
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 Horse therapy could benefit adults with Parkinson’s diseaseBy: Veterinary Practice NewsA new HABRI-funded study will explore the effects of equine-assisted therapy on several hallmarks of PD pathophysiology
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MISC NEWS

Do veterinary schools need stronger diversity standards?By: Jennifer FialaAVMA accreditation group seeks public comments by Jan. 22

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Relief veterinary work: What you need to knowBy: Christopher J. Allen, DVM, JDOne veterinarian shares the ins and outs of relief work, plus what to look for in your contract agreement.
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