06-01-18 Veterinary E-News Magazine

NAVTA veterinary nurse initiative receives additional corporate support By: Veterinary Practice News Midmark Animal Health announces backing of single, unified title. Read More

Report: Canadian veterinary drug prices expected to spike By: Veterinary Practice News Service fees could jump up to 500 percent next year  Read More

California bill on animal physical rehabilitation dies By: Lisa Wogan Legislation that would have established training and permitting requirements in California for physical therapists to work with animals did not pass the state Assembly Appropriations Committee Read More

How to Decide Whether Ailing Chimps Get Moved to a Sanctuary By: James Gorman A new report suggest that federally owned or supported chimps should go to sanctuaries unless the trip is “extremely likely to shorten their lives.” Read More

Mississippi State University survey aims to improve shelter dog welfare By: Veterinary Practice News Stanton Foundation-funded research reviews adoptions, ownership, resource distribution Read More

Euthanasia solution found in Smucker dog foods; manufacturer identifies source By: dvm360.com staff Low levels of pentobarbital discovered in Gravy Train, Kibbles ‘N Bits and other brands; company traces problem to beef fat. Read More

New virus identified in cat By: Morris Animal Foundation Researchers have found a previously undiscovered hepadnavirus in an immunocompromised cat, and subsequently in banked samples. Read More

As Google Feeds Cats, Owl Lovers Cry Foul By: David Streitfeld In a Silicon Valley park, burrowing owls are dying and disappearing. Public records and a bit of snooping uncovered a path that led to Google and its feline-loving employees. Read More

 

Insulin Dysregulation and Insulin Resistance in Horses By: Kentucky Equine Research Staff Increased awareness of metabolic disorders in horses has brought new lingo into the industry Case in point: insulin dysregulation and insulin resistance. Are these terms synonymous? Read More

Diet, Hoof Care Critical in Preventing, Treating Laminitis By: Erica Larson, News Editor  Laminitis is a very common disease in horses but is also preventable and can be treatable if not detected too late. Read More

Stomping out equine herpesvirus By: dvm360.com staff Animal Health Trust is ready to stop horsing around with equine herpesvirus and begin development of a vaccine to protect against abortigenic and neurological equine herpesvirus. Read More

Serotonin May Improve Stallion Fertility By: Kentucky Equine Research Staff Horses remain resistant to certain assisted reproductive techniques, such as in vitro fertilization, that help preserve desirable genetic traits and minimize economic losses associated with reproductive failure. Read More

Delivering innovative performance reviews By: Rebecca Rose, CVT Time to get creative with different ways to encourage and support your team Read More		dvm360 Leadership Challenge: Vet life transitions By: dvm360.com staff When waves of change move through your life, be prepared with tools to help you cope with all of your transitions-in the veterinary practice and in your personal life. Read More
Horse Care in Hot Weather Summer is a great time to for outdoor time with a beloved horse. Longer days; longer rides. However, summer heat can result in dehydration, lethargy, diarrhea, colic…even death. Read More

 

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