African Boerboel delivers large litter at Auburn University College of Veterinary MedicineMay 27, 2016Bailey, a four-year-old African Boerboel, recently delivered what is believed to be the largest litter of puppies – 19 – ever born at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Study: Early neutering poses health risks for German shepherdsMay 27, 2016German shepherd dogs are often the preferred breed for police and military work, as well as popular service dogs and family pets. But as most handlers, breeders and veterinarians are aware, joint disorders are a big concern in these animals.
25 vet students receive scholarships for leadership, commitment to equine medicineMay 26, 2016Twenty-five veterinary students preparing for a career in equine medicine have received a combined $104,000 in financial support through the Winner’s Circle Scholarship Program, co-sponsored by the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ (AAEP) Foundation, Platinum Performance and The Race for Education.
Petplan looking for candidates for 2017 Veterinary AwardsMay 26, 2016Petplan, a pet insurance company, is accepting nominations for its 2017 Veterinary Awards. Now in their sixth year, the awards recognize outstanding veterinary professionals from across North America who routinely go above and beyond the call of duty.
Teddy, a horse, receives honorary veterinary degree from UC DavisMay 26, 2016This past Saturday, 137 UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine students received their Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degrees. In a barn a few hours away, a 19-year-old Thoroughbred horse unknowingly became a doctor also.
AVMA gives statement on calculator that docked salary for women vetsMay 25, 2016It's an article title the AVMA probably didn't want to read: "A US veterinary group’s salary calculator docks your pay rate for being a woman." Published on Quartz, the article took a look at the AVMA's starting salary calculator.
Penn vet research's work shows way to identify animals at risk of blood clotsMay 25, 2016Patients who are critically ill — be they dog, cat or human — have a tendency toward blood-clotting disorders, according to the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine press release.
Badly burned tortoise gets new 3-D printed shellMay 25, 2016Freddy, a female tortoise in Brazil, was caught in a brush fire that burned away nearly all of her shell. Her odds of survival were dim, at least until The Animal Avengers, a group in Brazil, stepped in to save her by creating her a custom 3D-printed shell.
Study shows difference between accidents and abuse in animalsMay 25, 2016A veterinarian sees a canine patient with severe rib and head injuries whose cause of injury is unknown. Without having witnessed the incident, how can the veterinary professional distinguish an accident from abuse?
Kansas vet college to provide assessment service for feedlotsMay 25, 2016The Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine recently reported that its beef production medicine group is collaborating with the Kansas Livestock Association, the Kansas Beef Council and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association to offer a free Beef Quality Assurance feedlot assessment service.
