TOP NEWS

AVMA veterinary euthanasia guidance open for commentBy: Jennifer Fiala
The American Veterinary Medical Association is seeking comments on proposed changes to its euthanasia guidelines.Read More
Lizards, nonprofit experience and the situation Down Under
By: Beth DavidowMore perspectives from veterinary students on practice consolidation.Read More
Elanco acquires Bayer’s animal health division in $7.6-billion dealBy: Veterinary Practice NewsThe deal doubles Elanco’s companion animal business, becoming number two in the world
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CANINE NEWS

Canine parvovirus treatment may be in the worksBy: Veterinary Practice NewsKindredBio has announced positive results in the testing of a new antibody to treat the highly contagious infection
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 Veterinarians warn of toxic blue-green algae dangersBy: Jennifer FialaToxic blue-green algae is not actually algae but a toxic microorganism called cyanobacteria that contains chlorophyll, which makes it look similar to plant matter.
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Dog down: Effort helps emergency medical staff treat law enforcement K-9sBy: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News BureauA team of veterinarians, emergency medical services experts and canine handlers has developed protocols for emergency medical service personnel who may be called upon to help treat and transport the injured dogs.Read More
 Hill’s nutrition facility to focus on small dogs
By: Veterinary Practice NewsThe new center aims to facilitate greater understanding of smaller canines’ dietary needs
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FELINE NEWS

Veterinary behaviorists question “scruffing”
By: Veterinary Practice NewsWidely seen as a therapeutic method of calming adult cats, the technique can actually trigger fear and anxietyRead More
 Researchers track how cats’ weights change over timeBy: University of GuelphResearchers have accessed data on more than 19 million cats and have learned that most cats continue to put on weight as they age.Read More

EQUINE NEWS

ISES Day 1: The Horse-Human Bond, Rider Weight, and More
By: Christa Leste-Lasserre, MAGet an insider’s recap of the world’s leading equitation science conference. You’ll also learn about whip use, rider balance, and safety.
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 Cowboy hats and ‘CPR’: Why human medicine ain’t my rodeoBy: Bo Brock, DVMAs a performance animal veterinarian, I’ve learned that if you get thrown from a bull, you have to get up and get back on-unless that bull decides to land on you. Then you have to roll around and scream in pain.
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Horse Feed Processing: Pelleted and Extruded FeedsBy: Kentucky Equine Research StaffWhile pelleted and textured feeds are well-known staples in the feed room, extruded feeds are gaining popularity for horses. Read More
 USDA Issues Situation Report Due to Vesicular Stomatitis CasesBy: Edited Press Release Here’s an update of equine-related VS cases as of Aug. 15.


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MISC NEWS

Veterinary euthanasia: the last act of love
By: Mike Paul, DVMWhen it comes to ending a pet’s life, many people wonder, ‘How do vets do it?’ I consider ending an animal’s suffering to be one of the greatest responsibilities entrusted to the veterinary profession and one of the gifts many veterinarians take for granted.
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dvm360 Leadership Challenge: The working parentBy: dvm360.com staffIn this leadership challenge, you’ll find advice from your colleagues who have come through the struggle a little wiser and also look at crazy ways some veterinary practices are making it work for their everyone involved.
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