TOP NEWS

News wrap-up: COVID-19 headlines, plus the plight of a veterinary studentBy: dvm360 StaffThis week’s top COVID-19 headlines.
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Will pandemic-driven recession end veterinary consolidation?By: Michael Dicks & Melissa MadduxAn economist and a veterinarian address this question and others
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dvm360 launches online CE center amid pandemicBy: dvm360 StaffThis new resource offers veterinary professionals and students an opportunity to earn RACE-approved CE credit via a series of informative online webinars.Read More

CANINE NEWS

N.C. pug tests positive for COVID-19By: Veterinary Practice NewsIt is believed the dog contracted the virus from contact with his owners, who have tested positive for novel coronavirus
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 Genetic cause of canine eye disease might be in sightBy: Veterinary Practice NewsPurdue researchers say finding the cause of golden retriever pigmentary uveitis could prevent it from being passed down to future generationsRead More
Toceranib: a weapon against apocrine gland anal sac tumors in dogs?By: Joan Capuzzi, VMDApocrine gland anal sac adenocarcinoma is an aggressive cancer that might be better harnessed with targeted chemotherapeutic agents. A recent study evaluated the efficacy of toceranib in treating this tumor, and assessed prognostic factors.
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 Canine post-TPLO muscle loss eased with supplementBy: Veterinary Practice NewsA clinical study suggests proprietary fertilized egg yolk ingredient could lead to improved recovery for dogs following tibial-plateau leveling osteotomy
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Upcoming Conferences

Chicago Vet Show
May 13-15
Cancelled

Pacific Veterinary Conference
June 18-21
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Wyoming VMA Summer Meeting
June 28-30
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Montana VMA Summer Meeting
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New Date: August 27-29
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FELINE NEWS

Is managing feline hyperthyroidism a team sport?By: Karen Todd-Jenkins, VMDIt sure is, and here’s how veterinary technicians can play their part.

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 Two cats in New York State test positive for SARS-CoV-2By: Erica Tricarico, Senior Editor
Health experts continue to reassure veterinarians and pet owners that animal cases are very rare, and there is no evidence that pets can transmit the virus to people; thus routine pet testing is not recommended at this time.Read More

EQUINE NEWS

VSV Confirmed in First Texas Horse for 2020
By: Edited Press Release The cases mark the first New Jersey serotype VSV confirmed in the United States since 2015 and the first mixed outbreak since 1998.
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 Genetic Differences Identified in Racehorses
By: Kentucky Equine Research StaffA group of veterinary geneticists suggested that specific geographical breeding practices may influence performance in Thoroughbred racehorses.
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The Best Defense: Maximizing Foal ImmunityBy: Christa Leste-Lasserre, MANewborn foals are easy targets for every kind of bacterium, virus, and other pathogenic organisms. Here are some steps you can take to maximize your foal’s immunity from gestation to weaning.
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 Feeding Horses Hay Before Grain Meals
By: Kentucky Equine Research StaffOne veterinary research team found that offering a small amount of hay immediately before feeding a meal containing a moderate amount of starch or sugar can “reduce the negative effects of rapid starch and sugar fermentation in the equine digestive tract.”
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MISC NEWS

Tell us about the heroes in your clinic
By: Veterinary Practice NewsSaving the day during a pandemic is greater than leaping tall buildings in a single bound
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Dispatch from RioBy: Lisa WoganVeterinarian in Brazil reflects on life during the COVID-19 pandemic
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