10-12-17 Veterinary E-News Magazine

The Affordable Care Act: Still alive and well – for now By: Mark E. Battersby Despite efforts to repeal or replace, veterinarians still need to be aware of health insurance regulations – for themselves and their employees. Read More

Mars antitrust remedy ‘not even a drop in the bucket’? By: Edie Lau The collective weight of Mars-owned veterinary practices – which operate under the brand names Banfield Pet Hospitals, BluePearl, Pet Partners and now, VCA – leaves some independent practitioners wondering about the worth of the FTC’s antitrust remedy. Read More

Faster Salmonella test boosts food safety for humans and animals By: Cornell University A new test allows accurate, rapid testing for Salmonella, a bacteria that is one of the leading causes of food-borne illness across all regions of the world. Read More

UK veterinarians regularly threatened by clients over pet care costs By: Veterinary Practice News A new survey from the British Veterinary Association (BVA) found that nearly 85 percent of veterinarians in the UK have experienced some form of intimidation and have felt threatened by a client’s language or behavior. Read More

New AAHA canine vaccine guidelines: The importance of being up to date By: Kathryn Primm, DVM Another set of guidelines? Yes! This update will help keep dogs that frequent your veterinary practice footloose and disease-free. Read More

Stem cell treatment helps dogs with spina bifida; approach could be used with children By: dvm360.com staff One Health team at UC Davis hopes to eventually cure this birth defect in canine and human patients. Two English bulldog puppies born with spina bifida have been successfully treated with a combination of surgery and stem cells. Read More

Mine’s a puguccino: pug-themed cafes and events ‘irresponsible’, say vets By: The Guardian Flat-faced dog breeds are prone to a host of health conditions, say experts, who warn that events may raise their popularity and fuel trend for unhealthy breeds. Read More

Canine rabies vaccination promises unexpected benefits By: Veterinary Practice News Morris Animal Foundation study results could impact future rabies control programs, provide a model to study effect in humans Read More

AAFP takes a harder line on feline declawing By: dvm360.com staff The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) has revised its position statement on declawing to “strongly oppose” declawing as an elective procedure, the association reports in a release. Read More

Zoetis launches Witness FFH test to detect three feline diseases By: Veterinary Practice News Diagnostic test identifies immune response to feline immunodeficiency virus and presence of feline leukemia virus and heartworm Read More

 

Reversing Asthma-Related Changes in Horse’s Lungs By: Kentucky Equine Research Staff Inhaled corticosteroid anti-inflammatory drugs such as fluticasone and β2-agonists not only help with equine asthma, they also help reverse the detrimental changes in the actual structure of the airways. Read More

Mosquito-Borne Diseases Found in Florida, Kentucky Horses By: Erica Larson, News Editor Animal health officials in Florida and Kentucky have reported additional confirmed cases of potentially deadly mosquito-borne diseases in horses in those states. Read More

Impact of Weight Loss on the Equine Microbiome By: Kentucky Equine Research Staff Weight management strategies for horses abound, but not all take into consideration special features of the equine gastrointestinal tract. Read More

Poll Recap: Barefoot for Winter By: Jennifer Whittle We asked our readers if they have their horses’ shoes pulled for the winter months. More than 400 people responded, and we’ve tallied the results! Read More

Old school, new school: A new trick for an old Codger By: Jeremy Campfield, DVM Dr. Greenskin presents her veterinary staffing plan to her boss with much trepidation. His response leaves her jaw on the floor. Read More

All Hail The Feline – National Cat Day is October 29th By: Diagnostic Imaging Systems Let the love begin! When young, Felis Silvestrus Catus, alias the domestic cat arrives at your home, your life will change…guaranteed. Read More

The Urgent Need for Fatigue Management Policies By: Thomas E. Catanzaro, DVM, MHA When veterinary nurses, veterinarians, and other members of the healthcare team are fatigued, they are more likely to jeopardize others or make a mistake. Read More

Canine Bone cancer (Osteosarcoma) By: Diagnostic Imaging Systems Osteosarcoma refers to the most common bone tumor found in dogs. It destroys normal bone, leaving in its place abnormally brittle and fragile bones. Read More

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