AVMA LIFE Insurance expected to resume following new federal ruleOctober 16, 2018The American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) AVMA LIFE Insurance is working to resume offering health insurance to association members, once the association has dealt with complicated federal and state regulations.
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Hyperbaric oxygen chamber helps pets suffering from smoke inhalationOctober 16, 2018Sechrist Veterinary Health has installed the first veterinary hyperbaric oxygen chamber at Woodhaven Animal Hospital in Woodhaven, Mich.
New development in Valley fever vaccine for companion animalsOctober 15, 2018A novel Valley fever sub-unit vaccine for companion animals has been found by Mazen Animal Health to reduce the burden of coccidioides—the fungus that can cause Valley fever—in mice.
AVMA seeks change for veterinarians in light of income tax deductionOctober 15, 2018A request by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) for veterinary practices to benefit from the pass-through income tax deduction without income limits was submitted to the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Vetology incorporates new search feature to softwareOctober 15, 2018Vetology Innovations has added new keyword search functionality to its artificial intelligence radiology software.
Clinical award partnership aims to reduce student debt and provide jobsOctober 15, 2018Lincoln Memorial University-College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) has announced an award partnership with Southern Veterinary Partners (SVP) aimed at reducing student debt and hiring quality veterinary associates.
PETA certifies Dove as cruelty-freeOctober 10, 2018People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has certified Dove as a cruelty-free brand.
LexaGene to unveil LX2 beta prototype for veterinary marketOctober 10, 2018LexaGene Holdings Inc., a biotechnology company that develops instrumentation for pathogen detection, plans to unveil a model of its low-cost LX2 beta prototype at the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians conference, Oct. 19-20 in Kansas City, Mo. The company's polymerase chain reaction-based technology is designed to be placed in-clinic, where it can screen samples for multiple targets simultaneously and return results in one hour. The LX2 system is low cost, leaves a small footprint and takes less than a minute to initiate automated sample processing. LX2 beta instrument features include: Ability to accept two distinct reagent panels for syndromic-based testing, where each panel is capable of detecting 28 targets (up to 56 targets total) at once Capability to process two samples at once within a footprint that measures 16 x 20 x 22 in. A one-time disposable cartridge per test "Incorporating this technology into a veterinary practice will provide better patient outcomes since the technology also looks for antimicrobial resistance, which will allow clinicians to make more informed decisions on prescribing the appropriate antibiotic," said Jack Regan, PhD, LexaGene CEO. "Furthermore, by bringing the testing in-house, practices will tap into a valuable revenue stream that …
IDEXX chief medical officer announces 2019 retirementOctober 10, 2018IDEXX Laboratories Inc. is in the market for a new chief medical officer after Roberta Relford, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM, DAVCP, announced her plans for retirement early next year. Dr. Relford, who joined IDEXX in 1996 and has served as its CMO since 2013, is leaving the company to pursue a new opportunity raising and training colts for working ranches across the U.S. "As many of you know, I have a new partner, and he and I are about to begin a fascinating and exciting new chapter in our life together," she said. "We are embarking on a new journey where we will be training colts and traveling the country. "I didn't make this decision lightly," Relford added. "I leave behind the best job and career a person could ask for. At IDEXX, I have been part of setting new and higher standards of care for pets around the world, and I can't imagine a better team with which to do this important work." Relford received her DVM from Auburn University, a master's degree from Mississippi State University, and a PhD in veterinary pathology from Texas A&M University, where she also pursued advanced training in small animal internal medicine. Check …
Pathway Vet Alliance hospital network expansion continuesOctober 9, 2018Pathway Vet Alliance, a national veterinary management group, has added 15 new veterinary practice locations across California, Texas, New Mexico, Illinois, New Hampshire, New York, Washington, and Arkansas. "Throughout this year we've remained committed to expanding our network of hospitals to new communities across the U.S. These efforts have allowed us to help more pets and provide pet owners with unparalleled care options," said Stephen Hadley, DVM and CEO of Pathway Vet Alliance. "We have exceeded our own expectations during the third quarter and hope to continue this success as we close out this year." The veterinary hospitals recently acquired by Pathway will benefit from the additional support, education opportunities, and resources Pathway offers while retaining their original team of veterinarians and veterinary professionals. Pathway is continuing to hire new team members at their headquarters in Austin and other locations in light of current growth and expected acquisitions during this year's fourth quarter. For more information, visit the company's website.
