TOP NEWS

Calif. veterinarians await answers on drug-counseling lawBy: Christy Corp-Minamiji, DVMState Veterinary Medical Board has yet to provide guidance on new mandate
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UA receives $1.5-million gift toward food safety educationBy: Veterinary Practice NewsThe endowed chair will help further research in food toxicology, while training students to fill food safety roles in domestic and international business Read More


Data harvest by Schein, Vets First Choice draws fireBy: Lisa WoganVeterinarians upset by user agreements, errant emails, as merger looms
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CANINE NEWS

Tummy troubles top the list of common pet problemsBy: dvm360.com staffEmbrace Pet Insurance assembles the top five veterinary claims of 2018, with GI issues topping the charts for both dogs and cats.Read More
Osteoarthritis staging tool for dogs unveiled

By: Veterinary Practice NewsThe disease is one of the most common causes of chronic pain in dogs
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Overlapping genomic regions underlie canine fearfulness and human mental disordersBy: University of HelsinkiResearchers have identified two novel anxiety-related genomic regions in German Shepherd dogs.
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Virginia Tech veterinary students use VR technology to study dog’s anatomy

By: Yasemin Saplakoglu
When veterinary and visual arts students combined their knowledge, a virtual reality system was born to enhance learning for all.Read More





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FELINE NEWS

Entertaining to watch, but is it safe for cats? Veterinarians weigh in on cat running wheelsBy: Anissa FritzHamster wheels, but for cats. We asked three experts for their thoughts on One Fast Cat exercise wheels.
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Emerging significance of gammaherpesvirus and morbillivirus infections in catsBy: SAGEAdvanced molecular techniques and sophisticated computer-based algorithms for genetic sequence assembly and analysis have revolutionized infectious disease research.
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EQUINE NEWS

No One-Track Minds: Study Suggests Horses Can Divide Their AttentionBy: Christa Leste-Lasserre, MAIn a recent study, researchers showed that horses appear fully capable of dividing their attention, and we can see that in the way they use their ears.
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Risk of Joint Infections Low in Horses After InjectionBy: Kentucky Equine Research StaffKeeping joints healthy often requires a proactive approach: routine exercise, weight management, minimization of trauma, and regular use of oral joint health supplementsRead More

Mare Infertility: Biofilm-Associated InfectionsBy: Kentucky Equine Research StaffChronic uterine infections in mares are difficult to treat, causing frustration and financial loss to those invested in the equine industry.Read More
The Hardy Horse: How Horses Handle WinterBy: Heather Smith ThomasFrom growing a thick winter coat to producing heat as they digest forage, here’s horses are inherently designed to cope with cold weather.Read More
MISC NEWS

Did it happen if it wasn’t posted on social media? How veterinary professionals behave onlineBy: dvm360.com staffVeterinary professionals are checking social media more times each day than a year ago, according to exclusive dvm360 research
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Drug testing in veterinary clinics?
By: Kristi Reimer Fender, News Channel Director, Mindy Valcarcel, Editor, Medicine Channel Director, Jon Geller, DVM, DABVPHuman medicine provides a cautionary tale.
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