TOP NEWS

AVMA, WSAVA: veterinary practices are ‘essential businesses’By: Erica Tricarico
Both associations have urged lawmakers to classify veterinary practices as ‘essential’ because, they say, not doing so could negatively impact both animal welfare and the wellbeing of pet owners.Read More
Families First Coronavirus Response Act explainedBy: Raphael MooreVIN’s general counsel summarizes emergency sick-leave legislation
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How COVID-19 is transforming veterinary practice operationsBy: Emily Shiver, CVPM, CCFPPractice manager and regular dvm360.com contributor Emily Shiver shares how her clinic’s protocols are evolving during the COVID-19 pandemic.Read More

CANINE NEWS

COVID-19 not transferred via pets, reference laboratory saysBy: Veterinary Practice NewsAntech Diagnostics has been validating samples submitted to its surveillance program to ensure there is no evidence of the virus in companion animals
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 dvm360 presents ‘The Dilemma Live’: Kosher food mix-upBy: Marc Rosenberg, VMDA team member inadvertently gives a boarding dog regular kibble instead of the kosher food provided by the owners. How would you address this seemingly minor mishap with your clients?Read More
Ventilators intended for animals redeployed for peopleBy: Lisa WoganCritical care veterinarians muster needed equipment for COVID-19 pandemic

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 Keep dogs moving amid COVID-19 pandemicBy: Veterinary Practice NewsAs many adjust to the “new norm” of social distancing, veterinarians should remind owners to keep their pets active
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Chicago Vet Show
May 13-15
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June 18-21
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June 28-30
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June 25-27
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FELINE NEWS

Weekly news wrap-up: The latest on COVID-19, plus a possible vaccine against feline enteric coronavirusBy: dvm360 StaffWant to be in the know? Check out the veterinary news highlights from this week.

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 Feline-friendly tactics help boost the bottom lineBy: Veterinary Practice NewsEighty-two percent of Cat Friendly Practices have seen an increase in feline visits, AAFP says

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EQUINE NEWS

Creepy Crawlies, Part 2: Tremendous Ticks
By: Stacey Oke, DVM, MScTicks can infect horses with an array of diseases including piroplasmosis, ehrlichiosis, and Lyme disease.Read More		 An Overview of Sesamoiditis in Horses
By: Kentucky Equine Research StaffSesamoiditis occurs in all types of athletic horses because the suspensory apparatus bears a significant burden during exercise, yet injuries seem to be most abundant in those that work at speed, such as racehorses.
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Feeding Flaxseed to Horses: New Research
By: Kentucky Equine Research StaffResearchers have found that linseed by-products combined with other fiber sources can be used for horses, especially when the intent is to reduce starch content.
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 Inhaling Fungi Increases Horses’ Risk of Inflammatory Airway DiseaseBy: Alexandra BeckstettManagement strategies include inhaled corticosteroids and environmental changes such as steaming hay.
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MISC NEWS

Your accounting system may be hiding opportunityBy: Matthew Salois, PhDDo you know where to look for efficiencies and new growth possibilities for your veterinary practice?Read More
Worried about PPE? The experts tell you how to preserve your stockBy: Veterinary Practice NewsIn wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic, AVMA has published suggestions for preserving personal protective equipment at clinics
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