TOP NEWS
 Bayer and Elanco rumored to be merging
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 Use them well: Task force created to help practices better utilize veterinary techniciansBy: dvm360.com staffWhile the Veterinary Nurse Initiative continues to pursue a title change for veterinary technicians, the AVMA focuses on utilizing technicians in practice.Read More
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 Pet insurance hits $1.42B in premiums
By: dvm360.com staffCoverage for cats and dogs in the United States and Canada continues to show growth, according to data from the North American Pet Health Insurance Association.Read More
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CANINE NEWS
Cannabis poisoning calls up whopping 765 percentBy: Veterinary Practice News As more states legalize marijuana, veterinarians should advise owners of dangers of THC, says AVMA
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Rottweiler puppy receives lifesaving cod fish skin graftBy: dvm360.com staff Michigan State University’s veterinary team calls Stella’s case an inspiration and believe her revolutionary skin grafts can change veterinary medicine as we know it.
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Heartworm hotspots: When pet travel is the troubleBy: Maria Cohut Heartworm disease is affecting more dogs and cats in more parts of the country than ever, in part due to the long-distance transport of shelter animals. Here’s what you need to know to educate your veterinary clients.
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Sioux Falls, S.D., tops list of heartworm cities for JulyBy: Veterinary Practice News Rockford, Ill., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Anaheim, Calif., also ranked in the top 10
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FELINE NEWS
Purina says it’s cracked the (egg) code on feline allergensBy: Kristi Reimer Fender News that may save more cats from relinquishment: A diet coated in egg powder has been found to neutralize the protein that causes people to experience allergic reactions to cats.
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How feline-friendly handling saved lives in the California Camp FireBy: Elizabeth Colleran, DVM, DABVP This is a powerful example of how veterinary professionals who understand the way cats think and make changes to accommodate their needs really can prevent illness and save lives-even under the worst of circumstances.
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EQUINE NEWS
Oats and OTTBsBy: Clair Thunes, PhD Fed as a concentrated calorie source, oats have been the go-to grain for horsemen for generations, especially on the track. But should a Thoroughbred continue eating oats after retirement?
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Poor Racing Performance Due To Equine AsthmaBy: Kentucky Equine Research Staff
 Many airway diseases in horses may be described as asthma, from mild inflammatory airway disease to severe, life-threatening heaves.Read More
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Omeprazole and Calcium Digestibility: What Horse Owners Should KnowBy: Kentucky Equine Research Staff
 When given to humans, reduced gastric acid production is associated with a decline in the digestibility of several nutrients, including protein, fat, calcium, iron, and vitamin B12.
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Intensive Care for Equine Veterinarians
By: Stephanie L. Church
 Equine veterinarians face a slew of stresses, ranging from work-life balance struggles and concerns about getting injured to compassion fatigue and moral stress. Find out why the practitioners caring for our horses also need care.
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MISC NEWS
 dvm360 Leadership Challenge-Mission: NutritionBy: dvm360.com staffThe internet is rife with arguments about what to feed pets. Veterinary professionals should be at the heart of that discussion, but they often find themselves pushed to the fringe.Read More
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 How therapeutic home-delivery programs can benefit your practiceBy: Tom Lewis, DVM, DACVDWe have seen an increase in the number of options our clients use to acquire both prescription diets and pharmaceuticals that were previously veterinary-exclusive Read More
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