How quantitative testing can boost confidence in diagnosisJanuary 27, 2021Testing for routine and critical conditions is necessary to provide optimal care to animal patients. However, defining test results can differ due to the variety of ways veterinarians obtain them.
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Genetic test resource helps breed healthier dogsSeptember 16, 2020AKC Canine Foundation has published a white paper to help veterinarians interpret genetic test results.
AI in veterinary medicine: From finding disease to predicting itJune 2, 2020What if we could find disease before it begins? While it may sound like science fiction, it’s currently underway in both human and animal health by coupling advanced computing power with artificial intelligence (AI).
Digital imaging equipment—Show, don't tellApril 27, 2020Digital imaging can help better communicate health issues and treatment plans to pet owners. And when it comes to patients getting the care they need, shouldn’t you use every tool at your disposal?
Covetrus completes $110-million sale of diagnostics subsidiaryApril 2, 2020Animal health technology company Covetrus has finalized its divestment of its Scil Animal Care business to Heska Corp., in a deal totaling $110 million.
Feline CKD diagnostic tool wins award for AI innovationFebruary 21, 2020Antech Diagnostics’ proprietary predictive diagnostic tool has been named the best new companion animal product for 2019 by Animal Pharm.
Preventive care diagnostics: Benefiting patients while growing your practiceJanuary 2, 2020As veterinary medicine matures and the focus moves to the attentive monitoring of routine wellness appointments, we can catch and address more disease than previously before it is too late.
2019 They Ate What?! People's Choice winners revealedDecember 3, 2019As part of the annual They Ate What?! X-ray Contest, VPN invites its reader community to vote on what they think is the best rad among the finalists.
Zoetis expands diagnostics capabilities with ZNLabs acquisitionNovember 27, 2019Zoetis has strengthened its diagnostics portfolio with the acquisition of ZNLabs, a full-service veterinary clinical reference laboratory company.
2019 They Ate What?! X-ray Contest winnersSeptember 30, 2019 You can't help but marvel and shake your head a little when checking out the X-rays we get every year as part of our They Ate What?! Contest. You've got to wonder what an animal is thinking when they swallow an object whole, especially the long pointy ones (think fishing poles and forks). This year's entries didn't fail to deliver in the wild and wacky department, which made choosing a winner especially challenging for our panel of experts. Check out the X-ray that nabbed the highest scores in relevancy, appeal, originality, description, and appearance, along with the runners-up and honorable mentions. This year, the winner receives a $500 VISA gift card from contest prize sponsor, Trupanion. Contest judges Marty Becker, DVM, writes VPN's "In the Middle" column John Lewis, VMD, FAVD, DAVDC, writes VPN's "Dental Pearls" column Brennen McKenzie, MA, MSc, VMD, cVMA, writes VPN's "Evidence-Based Medicine" column Alice Villalobos, DVM, FNAP, is a member of VPN's editorial advisory board Phil Zeltzman, DVM, DACVS, CVJ, Fear Free Certified, writes VPN's "Surgical Insights" and "Practice Management" columns Patty Khuly, VMD, MBA, writes VPN's "Off Leash" Check out the winner >