Veterinarian Ensures Cows Are Healthy, HappyAugust 25, 2014 Follow Veterinary Practice News on Twitter at @vetpetnews. Every veterinarian knows that the best dairy products come from healthy cows. And the happier the cows are, the more milk they produce. Rob Farruggio, DVM treats cows at dairy farms in Wisconsin to make sure they are both healthy and happy. He checks them, does ultrasounds on those that are pregnant and uses monitors to keep track of how many steps they take, how many pounds of milk they have and even if they’re in heat. See how all of this and more leads to healthier, happier cows in this VPN Video of the Week.
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“Charlie Bucket” Goes From Chocolate Factory to FarmAugust 18, 2014 Follow Veterinary Practice News on Twitter at @vetpetnews. As a child, Peter Ostrum, DVM had theatrical aspirations. He performed in the local theater and landed his first role as Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. The iconic film based on the book by Roald Dahl would not only be Dr. Ostrum’s first movie, but also his last. Although he enjoyed the experience and remembers it fondly, it was the time he spent working on a farm afterward that had the biggest impact on him. As he says in the video, when he saw the veterinarian that came to the farm he was working on, he thought, “This guy’s got the greatest job in the world.” See how Ostrum went from film sets to farms in this VPN video of the week.
Good Pizza Starts With Healthy CowsAugust 11, 2014 Follow Veterinary Practice News on Twitter at @vetpetnews. The best pizza I ever had was in Milan, Italy. That was also where I had the worst pizza I’ve ever eaten, but that’s a whole other story. While it had nothing to do with the cheese, sometimes that’s exactly what can make or break the pizza. Merry Water Farms in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin is home to 1,300 milking cows. The milk those cows produce is delivered to Grande Cheese where it’s made into mozzarella for pizza shops nationwide. But good cheese has to come from good milk, and in order to ensure that the milk is good, the cows that it comes from must be checked and looked after properly. This video of the week follows Tom Strause, DVM, as he conducts a herd check at Merry Water Farms. Watch to see where good pizza starts.
The Life Of A Veterinary PathologistAugust 5, 2014 Follow Veterinary Practice News on Twitter at @vetpetnews. Veterinary pathologists are very much like the crime scene investigators on numerous police dramas. They delve into the mystery – such as the 1989 virus that spread in New York City, leaving several crows dead on the ground – and look at the clues at hand to solve it. Tracey McNamara, DVM, DACVP, veterinary pathologist at the Bronx Zoo, set to work, examining the deceased birds and analyzing the tissue samples. She was instrumental in helping to diagnose the condition: West Nile Virus. Watch this VPN Video of the Week to see her full story.
Things You’d Love To Say To A Client, But Can’tJuly 28, 2014 Follow Veterinary Practice News on Twitter at @vetpetnews. Have you ever had a client bring their pet in to your clinic and you just stared at them in disbelief as they spoke? You think, Did they really just say that? Don’t they know that’s not how to take care of a dog? You do your best to keep your decorum, offering advice as gently as possible, all the while different responses swirl in your mind. Do you ever want to say those things out loud? In this satirical video of the week, one veterinarian does just that. Watch what happens when a new client brings their dog to the vet.
Children Today, Vets TomorrowJuly 22, 2014 Follow Veterinary Practice News on Twitter at @vetpetnews. They say children are like sponges, soaking up all the information they can. It’s almost as though they can’t get enough. They are fascinated on field trips to police and fire stations, learning about what it takes to have those jobs, perhaps getting to put on the hats and coats, maybe a badge. Watching this video, I discovered they react in much the same way to the veterinary industry. The children of the Blue Room preschool, along with their teachers, brought their “sick” stuffed pet gorilla, Gary, to the vet. Dan, the veterinary technician and a friend to one of the Blue Room preschool teachers, agreed to take a look at Gary. The children looked on in awe as he checked the stuffed animal’s vitals. Watch how excited they get when they actually get to assist, after putting on protective covering of course. We may be viewing a future generation of veterinarians.
A Vet’s Selfless Act Toward A KittenJuly 15, 2014 Follow Veterinary Practice News on Twitter at @vetpetnews. We have all been driving and seen an animal on the side of the road. Oftentimes it is too late for the animal to be saved. Sometimes, however, it’s not. Ronda Carmer-Hannah and her toddler son saw such an animal on the highway. A gray cat, dubbed Highway, was lying there, near death. Carmer-Hannah brought her to a nearby veterinary clinic. After initial examination, it was discovered that the cat’s hind legs were broken. Given the cost of surgery to repair the injuries, the pain Highway was surely in and that she was a stray, it was suggested that euthanasia was the only option. Robert Taylor, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS heard Highway purring, and realized that the cat touched everyone she met. He had to see if there was another option. After testing to see the exact damage, surgery became the best option. Dr. Taylor selflessly helped this helpless cat and saved her life. Highway is now in a permanent home with Carmer-Hannah.
Making Enemies With A PorcupineJuly 15, 2014 Follow Veterinary Practice News on Twitter at @vetpetnews. The Yukon can be an inviting, yet dangerous place for dogs. Just ask Cayenne, the dog who was curious about a porcupine. The creature must have looked interesting and unusual, perhaps a new playmate. Or maybe the porcupine appeared threatening, and he had to attack it. Either way, Cayenne’s curiosity resulted in hundreds of quills in his face and mouth. Seeing this poor animal in what was probably a great deal of pain is heartbreaking. He is covered in the porcupine’s defense – numerous quills that stick deep and are difficult to pull out. His owner, seeing the predicament her beloved Cayenne was in, called on Michelle Oakley, BSc., DVM, also known as “Yukon Vet,” for help. Watch as Dr. Oakley removes the quills, explains the dangers of such an attack to a dog and narrates her steps as she works to save Cayenne.
The Life of a Military VeterinarianJuly 14, 2014 Follow Veterinary Practice News on Twitter at @vetpetnews. I have heard a number of military members praise their career as being very rewarding. They fight for our country and save lives while doing so. Some of the lives they save are those of working military animals. These animals are their family away from home. They work beside servicemen and women of all branches of the military, and they need just as much care as their human companions. That’s when the role of veterinarian becomes especially important. Even though the Army is the only branch with veterinarians, these men and women aimed to serve the United States while treating animals are deployed not just to Army bases, but to the other military branches as well. As rewarding as being a military member may be, it must be doubly rewarding to be a military veterinarian. There is the reward of what the military stands for, but also the reward of treating and saving animals for those who are in battle, who need some sort of stability, of normalcy, of some semblance of home. Sadly, military veterinarians are sometimes placed in …
A Look Inside Aquatic Veterinary MedicineJuly 14, 2014 Follow Veterinary Practice News on Twitter at @vetpetnews. When people think of veterinarians, they think of doctors that treat cats and dogs. Those with birds or people with farms containing large animals may think differently. But for the most part cats and dogs are what come to mind. In this video of the week, the focus is on aquatic veterinarians. Aquatic veterinary medicine is a growing field, and probably one not often thought about by those outside the industry. However, it is the aquatic veterinarian response for our pet fish (from goldfish to koi), the marine mammals living in our oceans (or we go to see at SeaWorld) and the fish and seafood we eat. Watch this video to explore all of what being an aquatic veterinarian entails.
