TOP NEWS

Independent veterinary laboratories face extinctionBy: Jennifer FialaZoetis grows diagnostics franchise with Ethos; Idexx shutters Marshfield satellites
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Policy flexibility central to Trupanion Australia growthBy: Veterinary Practice NewsExisting members are able to maintain their policies with the same coverage as they move between North America and Australia
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WVC rebrand marks foray into human healthBy: Veterinary Practice NewsWith the addition of CE for human health professionals, the organization will now be known as Viticus Group
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CANINE NEWS

Survey finds that some dogs self-cannibalize after surgeryBy: Lisa WoganPhenomenon more frequent, survivable than expected


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Antibiotics in canine GI disease: when to use and when to ditchBy: Millie Grimes, DVM & Jonathan Lidbury, BVMS, MRCVS, DACVIMAntimicrobials may be prescribed due to convenience, habit, or good intentions, but in the absence of evidence to support their use, they should be avoided in systemically healthy animals. Here’s why.
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S.C. veterinarian nabs writing awards
By: Veterinary Practice NewsJulie Buzby, DVM, CVA, CAVCA, received two awards from the Dog Writers Association of America for writing tips on canine health and wellness
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How are antimicrobial medicines used in dogs and cats?By: Edie LauPets a new focus of FDA campaign to slow drug resistance


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FELINE NEWS

AAFP to hold inaugural e-conference in AprilBy: dvm360 StaffThis virtual conference, hosted by the American Association of Feline Practitioners, will allow veterinary professionals to participate from the comfort of their desks or on the
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Antech feline CKD diagnostic tool wins award for AI innovationBy: Veterinary Practice NewsThe Mars Petcare-owned company’s RenalTech device can predict chronic kidney disease in cats two years before it occurs
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EQUINE NEWS

New Research: The Changing Face of Parasitism in HorsesBy: Kentucky Equine Research StaffResearchers have noted a marked change in the parasites responsible for fatal infections in the last two decades (from 2000 onward).
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Do Horses Recognize Humans?By: Nancy Diehl, VMD, MS Dr. Nancy Diehl shares research results that indicate whether or not horses recognize their people.
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A Closer Look at Comorbidities in Horses
By: Nancy S. Loving, DVM Horses can experience more than one disease process at the same time, an occurrence known as comorbidity.
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Strangles: Identifying the chronic shedder
By: Kate L. Hepworth-Warren, DVM, DACVIMClients are often quick to place blame on the new horse for introducing strangles to a herd, but veterinarians who provide appropriate client education can control the pandemonium before it begins.
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MISC NEWS

Talking to pet owners about preventive care: A primerBy: Elizabeth Hetler, DVM, CVPMIf you are specific and clear with your recommendations, preventive care conversations don’t have to be stressfulRead More

Scared to use telemedicine at your veterinary practice? Don’t be
By: dvm360Veterinary practice manager Bash Halow offers strategies on how to use telemedicine as a way to fortify the veterinarian-client-patient relationship.Read More