Video: Veterinarian’s Proposal to Decrease LamenessJune 16, 2014 Follow Veterinary Practice News on Twitter at @vetpetnews. Daniel Thomson, MS, PhD, DVM, in an effort to decrease lameness in cattle, has come up with a new approach, called the Step-Up Management Program, that starts with education and consistently scoring locomotion. One of the ways of doing that is through communication. "Being able to communicate clearly across segments about the severity of lameness is critical not only to managing lameness, but also to preventing the injuries that cause it," Thomson said, according to Drovers CattleNetwork. "Lameness is prevalent and it does cause losses. It is one of those issues we've seen for years; however, it hasn't received the credit or the blame it deserves for what it really costs us within the industry." The Step-Up Management Program hopes to enlighten those in the industry about lameness through communication. Its other goals include: • Protection of the animal's well-being • Implementation of a scoring system to determine lameness severity • Diagnosis and treatment of lameness …
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Video: Veterinary Team Treats Mauled LionessJune 16, 2014Follow Veterinary Practice News on Twitter at @vetpetnews. Staff at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Nairobi, Kenya in Africa called veterinarian Michael Ngatho Njoroge of the Kenyan Wildlife Service on an urgent matter. Siena, a lioness, was clinging to life after having been gouged by a buffalo's horn. The result was a gaping wound;11-year-old Siena's flesh dangled from her body.
New Dog Bone Cancer ResearchJune 9, 2014Follow Veterinary Practice News on Twitter at @vetpetnews. The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation recently awarded $118,848 in grant money to Bruce Smith, VMD, PhD. Dr. Smith, Auburn University Research Initiative in Cancer director, will spend two years testing a new bone cancer treatment for dogs. According to the Auburn University Office of Communications & Marketing, the “treatment consists of a virus normally used as a hepatitis vaccine in dogs that has been modified to only make copies of itself inside bone cancer cells. The virus ruptures the cancer cells, releasing thousands of copies of the virus from the tumor cells, killing them.” The hope is that the research Dr. Smith is conducting will expand to other cancers, and perhaps to cancer in humans. Want more veterinarian videos? Click here.
Peek Inside The Online Veterinary Anatomy MuseumJune 2, 2014 Follow Veterinary Practice News on Twitter at @vetpetnews Mark Evans, veterinarian-turned-television-presenter, gives viewers a virtual tour of the Online Veterinary Anatomy Museum (OVAM), a collaborative project led by the Royal Veterinary College in the United Kingdom. OVAM provides free online veterinary resources as a supplement to veterinary students' traditional classes, without students having to search for the content on multiple websites. This one-stop shop contains peer-reviewed material, including a horse's foot designed by Per Karlsson, which is demonstrated in the video above. Other resources include online lectures, a 3D dog skeleton, interactive pig anatomy and more. Veterinary students, under the direction of academic experts, are curators of OVAM's collection. To view the Online Veterinary Anatomy Museum in its entirety, go here. Want more veterinary videos? Check out the previous Video of the Week: Why Veterinary Teams Need Business Cards See all veterinarian videos here.
Video: Why Veterinary Teams Need Business CardsMay 26, 2014 Follow Veterinary Practice News on Twitter at @vetpetnews. Veterinarians and veterinary staff alike need business cards. A technician may offer his card, encouraging the client to call if they have any questions. New clients may grab one at the reception area for future reference. Business cards boost pride in veterinary staff, assist receptionists in connecting calls quickly and instill client confidence. You may even get new clients if your business cards are passed along. Wendy S. Myers is the author of five books and five videos, and is a columnist for Veterinary Practice News. She also offers monthly webinars and phone-skills training. She is an instructor at AAHA Veterinary Management School, a partner in Animal Hospital Specialty Center in Highlands Ranch, Colorado and owner of Denver, Colorado-based Communication Solutions for Veterinarians. Follow her on Twitter at @wendysmyers. Want more veterinarian videos? Check out the previous Video of the Week: 6 Tips for Veterinary Teams: A Sneak Peek at Wendy Myer's New Book. See all veterinarian videos here. <HOME>
6 Ways To Communicate BetterMay 19, 2014 Follow Veterinary Practice News on Twitter at @vetpetnews. Want to strengthen your phone skills? Do you reintroduce yourself after a client has been on hold? Do you thank them for their patience? Are you looking to raise your client service techniques to an exceptional level? Maybe you're interested in improving communication in the exam room. Or perhaps a refresher course is needed in confidential explanation of finances. How is the follow up on patient care in your clinic? Do you and your staff know how to handle difficult situations both professionally and gracefully? Wendy Myers answers all of those questions and more in the video above, offering pointers and examples for each one. These tips are from her new book called 101 Communication Skills for Veterinary Teams. It is designed to benefit not only veterinarians, but also veterinary assistants, technicians, boarding and grooming staff, customer service representatives and practice managers. Wendy S. Myers is the author of five books and five videos, and is a columnist for Veterinary Practice News. She also offers monthly webinars and phone-skills training. She …
How Google Glass Can Help VeterinariansMay 12, 2014 Follow Veterinary Practice News on Twitter at @vetpetnews. The School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Wisconsin is utilizing Google Glass technology to film its surgeries, allowing the surgeon's perspective to be shown for training purposes. This technological advance, which resembles reading glasses, is voice-controlled and displays information to the user. Google Glass is still in its early stages and although possibilities are very promising, some flaws exist. For instance, the technology only allows for short periods of footage, which is not conducive to lengthy surgeries. With this new wearable technology, however, professors at the vet school can compile other resources, such as video and photos, with their footage from Google Glass to create study modules for students to view online. Google Glass might give the veterinary field a new and advanced way to teach and learn. Want more veterinary videos? Go here. <HOME>
No Vet Clinic Can Hold This Cat HoudiniMay 12, 2014Follow Veterinary Practice News on Twitter at @vetpetnews. Staff at a veterinary clinic in Marseille, France, locked their adopted cat, Chamallow, in his cage every night, only to find him in the clinic every morning. Different cages were attempted, yet Chamallow always broke free. A vet at the practice refers to Chamallow as the king of escape due to the cat's proven skill at breaking free from any cage he's put in at the clinic. "We knew something was going on," a receptionist for the clinic told La Provence. "We would lock him up in the evening in his cage with his food and cat litter and in the morning he would wait for us in the clinic." Baffled by their adopted cat's escape night after night, staff at the clinic set up a video camera in front of his cage to find out what was happening. The video footage, above, shows Chamallow breaking out of two cages, skillfully sliding the latch open with his paws. It takes him mere seconds. Chamallow's desire for dog biscuits was the reason for the escapes, according to staff. …
Veterinary Practice News WebinarsMarch 19, 2014 Dog and Cat Allergies Demystified The final webinar in the four-part Nature’s Variety series focuses on pets with food allergies and intolerances. Specifically, “Dog and Cat Allergies Demystified" explores how to control food allergies with diet change and without drugs. Obesity in Dogs and Cats Demystified The third webinar in a series, brought to you by Nature’s Variety, investigates the growing epidemic of pet obesity. "Obesity in Dogs and Cats Demystified" explores the effects of this dangerous disease and provides essential tools to educate and assist in this important issue of pet health. Dog Nutrition Demystified As a concerned professional in the veterinary field, do you feel overwhelmed with all the onslaught of information about dog food ingredients? The Nature’s Variety Webinar “Dog Nutrition Demystified” will help you demystify nutrition objectives, the nutrients provided by ingredients, their different sources and how to keep a pet’s body in top condition through natural nutrition. Raw Diets Demystified Veterinary professionals, do you feel dog food ingredients and nutrition are important topics that needs to be addressed with your clients? Sorting through the abundance of information on the topic is the first …
