Registration open for Veterinary Biologics Training ProgramJanuary 17, 2018The Institute for International Cooperation in Animal Biologics (IICAB) has opened registration for the Veterinary Biologics Training Program, which will be held May 14-18 in Ames, Iowa. The program provides an overview of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's regulatory process for assuring the purity, safety, potency, and efficacy of veterinary biologics (vaccines, bacterins, antisera, diagnostic kits, and other products of biological origin). During the weeklong program, staff from the Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB) at the USDA's Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service provides information on the requirements and processes for licensing/registration and testing of veterinary biological products. The inspection and compliance process for production, release, and post-marketing surveillance of veterinary biological products is also covered in both lectures and workshops, IICAB said. Professionals working in the veterinary biologic industry, researchers developing biologics, and regulatory personnel are encouraged to attend to learn about current CVB requirements. More than 2,700 individuals have attended the program since it was launched in 1996, including 750 individuals from 90-plus countries. The program is organized by IICAB and is co-sponsored by CVB and the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Individuals interested in an introduction or refresher in the ever-changing field of immunology …
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AAHA releases updated canine, feline diabetes management guidelinesJanuary 15, 2018The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) has released its 2018 AAHA Diabetes Management Guidelines for Dogs and Cats, which offers updates to the association's 2010 guidelines. New online tools and educational resources for pet owners and veterinary teams include: Quick-reference algorithms on diabetes monitoring, troubleshooting, and hypoglycemia New information on insulin formulations and recommendations for their use Thorough discharge and home monitoring diary templates for dogs and cats How-to videos on insulin administration, capillary blood sampling, and urine glucose testing Client and staff education materials AAHA guidelines review the latest information to help veterinary teams address central issues and perform essential tasks to improve the health of their patients. The newly revised guidelines are supported by an educational grant from Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health and Merck Animal Health.
Zoetis appoints US Diagnostics executive director and chief medical officerJanuary 10, 2018Zoetis has appointed Richard E. Goldstein, DVM, DACVIM, DECVIM-CA to the position of executive director and chief medical officer, US Diagnostics, effective Feb. 5. Dr. Goldstein will lead the diagnostics team in expanding its product portfolio and will spearhead the division's studies and publishing opportunities. "Dr. Goldstein is a well-respected, internationally-renowned veterinarian in small animal internal medicine and we're honored to have him join our Zoetis team," said Lisa Lee, vice president, US Diagnostics and Business Solutions, Zoetis. "His award-winning work, research, and passion for preventing genetic and infectious diseases make him an ideal fit for our company as we continue to develop innovative technologies and solutions to diagnose disease as well as treat and improve the lives of pets." In his role at Zoetis, Goldstein will work closely with the US Companion Animal Division to develop educational events for sales and marketing, while leading the company's "Predict, Prevent, Detect and Treat" strategy. He also will manage the Key Opinion Leader program. Goldstein and his team will continue to emphasize digital innovation, diagnostics, genetic tests, and biodevices as important tools to help veterinarians make better healthcare decisions informed by data. Prior to joining Zoetis, Goldstein spent 12 …
HoofSearch offers vets, farriers latest hoof science literature, researchDecember 22, 2017HoofSearch, a new project from Hoofcare Publishing, in Gloucester, Mass., is a monthly guide document indexing new peer-reviewed research, academic papers, conference proceedings, and patents covering hoof science, equine lameness, biomechanics, imaging, and related topics like equine metabolic syndrome, footing studies, and racing, breed, and sport-specific lameness research all in one interactive document, available 24/7 across all of a subscriber's web-connected devices. Approximately 100 linked listings from 20 or more countries each month connect registered users to all points of the equine veterinary medicine/science publishing compass. Subscribers can browse the list passively for general awareness or actively click through to journal pages for more options. The index contains peer-reviewed journal articles, conference proceeding abstracts, master's and doctorate theses, and international patent announcements. Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital's Podiatry Clinic in Lexington, Ky., was an early adopter. "We all have HoofSearch available on our phones and laptops, said Scott Morrison, DVM, at Rood and Riddle. "We use it to keep up to date on all the developments in our field; it really is a great resource for all of us." Massachusetts publisher Fran Jurga developed HoofSearch after listening to veterinarians' frustrations with online search systems and farriers' complaints about not …
AAVMC announces 2018 award honoreesDecember 22, 2017The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) has announced the recipients of four awards that recognize professional excellence, achievement, and service in academic veterinary medicine. The awards will be officially presented during the AAVMC's 2018 Annual Conference and Assembly, which will be held March 2-4, 2018 at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, D.C. Jennifer Hodgson, BVSc, Ph.D., MRCVS, DACVM, from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine received the 2017 AAVMC Distinguished Teacher Award. The award recognizes excellence in professional veterinary medical education and is presented to an educator whose sustained record of teaching excellence and ability, dedication, character, and leadership has contributed significantly to the advancement of the profession. In her role as associate dean for professional programs, Dr. Hodgson is responsible for all academic and student affairs relating to Virginia-Maryland's Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, and teaches bacteriology and mycology in the DVM curriculum. Colin Parrish, Ph.D., the John M. Olin Professor of Virology at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, received the 2018 AAVMC Excellence in Research Award. The honor designates Dr. Parrish as the outstanding veterinary medical researcher of the year and recognizes his demonstrated excellence in original research, leadership in …
Giving the topic of sound veterinary nutrition the respect it deservesDecember 20, 2017Do enough professionals among the veterinary profession treat companion animal nutrition with the significance it deserves? What's driving the US pet obesity epidemic? Are practitioners doing enough to address it? Veterinary Practice News asked Martha G. Cline, DVM, DACVN, president, American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition, and a clinical veterinary nutritionist at AAHA-accredited Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in Tinton Falls, N.J., these questions and more about the topic of diet and nutrition. Here's what she had to share. Why did you decide to specialize in veterinary nutrition? During the summer between my first and second year of veterinary school, I worked with the nutrition department at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine (UTCVM) through a summer research program. The focus of this research was canine obesity. This experience was the foundation of my interest, which solidified during my clinical year when I spent additional time rotating through the nutrition services at UTCVM, Oradell Animal Hospital in Paramus, N.J., and Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston. I had excellent mentorship at all of these facilities that helped guide me on my way (shout out to Drs. Angela Witzel, Joe Bartges, Claudia Kirk, Laura …
Pets Best announces the 2017 My Vet's the Best contest winnerNovember 17, 2017Pets Best Insurance Services LLC, a pet insurance agency based in Boise, Idaho, has announced veterinarian Ivan Pryor, DVM, as the recent winner of its My Vet's the Best contest. "For seven years we've held this nationwide contest to honor and recognize the exceptional service of veterinarians," said Jack Stephens, DVM, founder of Pets Best. "Dr. Pryor has made a positive impact on his local community by providing kind, compassionate, and exceptional care to his clients and their pets." The 2017 contest brought in more than 3,000 votes cast by pet owners through the Pets Best Facebook page. Dr. Pryor, who practices at Dillsburg Veterinarian Center in Dillsburg, Pa., won the contest after receiving 2,157 total online votes. As the winner of the My Vet's the Best contest, Dr. Pryor receives $1,000 from Pets Best to help and treat animals in need in his community. Dr. Pryor will donate his winnings to the Unleashed Foundation, where the money will be used to help pets who need medical care but whose owners have financial struggles. "I am very honored that one of my clients would take the time to write a letter …
Pennsylvania dog wins 9th annual Nationwide Hambone AwardOctober 26, 2017The winner of the 9th annual Hambone Award, which honors the most unusual pet insurance claim of the year, is Rooster, a hound mix from Scranton, Pa.
WPA names Jacinthe Moreau as new association presidentOctober 12, 2017The World Pet Association (WPA), which produces one of the largest annual pet industry trade shows, SuperZoo, has named Jacinthe Moreau as its new president. Moreau replaces longtime president Doug Poindexter, who will retire at the end of this year. She formally joins WPA at the end of this month. Her career includes previous roles with Merial, Merck, VetSource, VCA Animal Hospitals, and Vetoquinol. "[Moreau's] business acumen will be a tremendous asset to WPA," said Poindexter. "Her thoughtful eye and keen understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing multiple groups within the pet industry will help key stakeholders work together to ensure the continued success of our industry. I am confident that I am leaving WPA and the pet business community in capable, strategic and considerate hands." "The WPA board took great strides to ensure we were selecting a leader who would continue to advance our mission of creating a thriving industry and a healthy and happy world for the pets it serves," said Michael Twain, chairman of the WPA board. "Jacinthe is a natural leader, an open collaborator, an effective communicator, and a passionate advocate for the health and happiness of companion animals; we know this …
Dr. Mogens Hansen receives 2017 Henry Schein Cares International Veterinary Community Service AwardOctober 3, 2017Dr. Mogens Hansen, champion of global animal health and rabies vaccination programs, has received the fifth annual Henry Schein Cares International Veterinary Community Service Award. The Danish Small Animal Veterinary Association (DSAVA) nominated him in recognition for his long-standing involvement in animal welfare in developing countries. He received the award at the World Small Animal Veterinary Association World Congress 2017 in Copenhagen. Besides running his own small animal clinic in Denmark, since 2006 Dr. Hansen has participated in more than 15 animal birth control and rabies vaccination programs for stray dogs in India and Thailand. Vets Beyond Borders Denmark aims to neuter and vaccinate at least 70 percent of the street dog population in a particular area and ensure a local caregiver feeds the animals. Vets Beyond Borders Denmark has neutered and vaccinated more than 10,000 dogs and cats around the world. Hansen also supports a range of animal welfare projects in Central America, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Asia. He is a co-founder of and contributor to netdyredoktor.dk, a website he developed with Danish colleagues that has become an online destination for animal health in the Nordic region. …
