 
TOP NEWS
 New resource keeps COVID out of the workplaceBy: Veterinary Practice NewsAVMA has published a template for employers to use when determining if a team member might spread the virus Read More
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 Fall outlook at US, Canadian veterinary schoolsBy: Anna LewisPrograms juggle safety, finances, teaching against backdrop of shifting pandemic
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 Injectable sedative pulled due to lidocaine contaminationBy: Veterinary Practice News
Fresenius Kabi USA has issued a voluntary recall of two lots of dexmedetomidine HClRead More
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CANINE NEWS
Vector-borne disease prevalence in dogs with proteinuriaBy: Michael Nappier, DVM, DABVP A new study attempts to understand the potential associations between vector-borne diseases and proteinuria in a southeastern U.S. canine population.
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Education, observation key to conquering skin allergiesBy: Veterinary Practice News Skin-related issues dominate veterinary visits, with 7.5 million dogs diagnosed with pruritus in 2019 alone
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Shelter dogs find celeb advocateBy: Veterinary Practice News Charles Melton, star of TV’s Riverdale, has partnered with Purina One to promote pet adoptions
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Can dogs be used to screen for COVID-19?
By: Amanda Carrozza Several studies in the U.S. and Europe are exploring the canine nose as a potential surveillance system for the novel coronavirus. Read More
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August 9-11
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FELINE NEWS
Food for thought: Dietary considerations in feline lower urinary tract diseasesBy: Kerry Rolph, BVM&S, CertVC, PhD, FANZCVS (feline chapter), DipECVIM-Ca, MRCVS When presented with a cat with clinical signs consistent with FLUTD, it is important to gain an accurate history and think about the animal’s diet Read More
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Cat scratch fever: What you should know
By: Medical News Today Cat scratch fever can happen when a person receives a bite, scratch, or lick from a cat that is infected with the bacteria Bartonella henselae. Read More
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EQUINE NEWS
Mitigation Strategies to Prevent VSV Transmission to EquidsBy: Equine Disease Quarterly  The 2019 outbreak of VSV was the largest in recent history with 1,144 premises affected in eight states: Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. Read More
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How Do Horses Know When To Say When?
By: Kentucky Equine Research Staff Because of this evolutionary drive to continuously forage, horses do not change their grazing behaviors based on their energy demands. Read More
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Gaining Insight Into Equine Microbiota Life
By: Kentucky Equine Research Staff In addition to breaking down feed, microorganisms that inhabit the horse’s cecum and colon may play a role in immune function, affect behavior, and more. Read More
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Three New York Horses Confirmed With EEE
By: Edited Press Release All three were euthanized due to poor quality of life as a result of the neurologic disease.
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MISC NEWS
 Increased diversity, inclusivity at center of industry-wide challengeBy: Veterinary Practice NewsA new project from the Pet Sustainability Coalition is aimed at laying the groundwork for long-term improvement to achieve diversity
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 How to drive change successfully in veterinary practiceBy: Kristina Guldbrand, CVT, BS, CSP
For most businesses, implementing change is fraught with challenges. That’s why it is crucial for veterinary practice leaders to be able to answer the staff question, “What’s in it for me?”Read More
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