03-08-18 Veterinary E-News Magazine

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East Asian tick species turns up on New Jersey sheep By: Veterinary Practice News Last summer, the owner noticed her clothes were covered in ticks-and not the area’s native deer ticks Read More

Why pals can be a problem for departing doctors By: Christopher J. Allen, DVM, JD Imagine you decide to leave your veterinary practice and your coworker wants to follow. If you aren’t careful, you could end up in court. Read More

No board sanction without representation By: Marc Rosenberg, VMD An appearance before the state veterinary board brings up a larger issue: If a board’s composition doesn’t reflect the professionals it oversees, can it fairly pass judgment? Read More

Veterinary profession mulls implementing USP 800 By: Christy Corp-Minamiji A new federal standard designed to protect the safety of health-care personnel who handle hazardous drugs has sparked confusion and concern among veterinarians who fear that the change will complicate their jobs. Read More

Proof-of-concept study reveals feasibility of eliminating rabies in Africa By: Institut Pasteur Scientists have carried out a mass dog vaccination in Chad and determined its effect on human rabies exposure. Read More

A helping paw: comfort within crisis By: Hannah Wagle, Assistant Content Specialist In the aftermath of a tragic event or natural disaster, Lutheran Church Charities’ K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry helps bring light back into the victims’ dark world. Read More

Why using ‘baby-talk’ improves our bond with dogs By: BBC News Using “dog-speak” is important in building a bond between a dog and their owner, scientists from the University of York have found. Read More

Otitis Externa: Inflammation of the Ear Canal By: Sandra Grable, AAS, CVT The many factors that can contribute to otitis need to be addressed so that initial infections do not progress to chronic changes, such as irreversible structural damage to the ear canal and cartilage. Read More

The feline facets of Cushing’s disease By: Sarah J. Wooten, DVM Unregulated diabetic? Fragile skin? Recurrent UTIs? Your feline veterinary patient might have Cushing’s! Dr. David Bruyette shares everything you need to know about diagnosis and management of cushingoid cats. Read More

Surgery STAT: Don’t forget nutrition! Placing esophagostomy tubes in cats By: Marc Hirshenson, DVM, DACVS, American College of Veterinary Surgeons This simple procedure ensures adequate nutrition for postsurgical feline veterinary patients-which can speed recovery time and minimize hospitalization. Read More

Feds Address Horse Industry Concerns About CDL Requirements By: Edited Press Release The American Horse Council requested clarification from the FMCSA regarding commercial driver license regulations. Read More

EIPH in Barrel-Racing Horses By: Kentucky Equine Research Staff Though EIPH is most closely associated with racehorses, researchers recently set out to determine the prevalence of the disease, also known as bleeding, in barrel-racing horses. Read More

What’s old is new: A new horse genus emerges through DNA analysis of North American fossils By: Jennifer Gaumnitz, Senior Content Specialist The equid family tree was shaken up in a recent study by an international research team. Read More

Arizona Horse Diagnosed With EHM By: Michelle Anderson The Quarter Horse gelding attended cutting events in Las Vegas and Arizona in the month prior to developing clinical signs. Read More

Veterinary coalition looks to study access to care By: Veterinary Practice News Group hopes to identify barriers that families face as well as best practices in delivering veterinary care to underserved pets Read More

Two tricks to create less waste By: Heather E. Lewis, AIA Cutting down on waste is possible for anyone, including veterinary professionals. Here are some quick changes you can make to reduce the impact at your practice. Read More

Leveraging By: Thomas E. Catanzaro, DVM, MHA The team-based healthcare delivery system allows doctors to be far more productive, while establishing pride and productivity at the staff level; this is a true win-win format for veterinary practices Read More

Topical, pill or chewable? Pet owners weigh in on preventives By: Sarah Mouton Dowdy, Associate Content Specialist At Fetch dvm360 in San Diego, we wanted to know the real reasons veterinary clients choose one route of administration over the other. Read More