Xylazine bill protects DVMs' access to sedative, AVMA saysJuly 21, 2023Language within the SUPPORT Act will schedule xylazine as a Schedule III drug, but allow continued use of the FDA-approved animal drug by veterinarians
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Canine glaucoma, mitochondria study hopes to thwart blindnessJuly 20, 2023Preventing blindness in dogs is the focus of a newly funded Morris Animal Foundation canine health study.
Work-study program in Minnesota fosters DEI in vet medJuly 19, 2023The Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA)-initiated partnership between Mission Animal Hospital and Cristo Rey Jesuit High School‐Twin Cities employed youth from diverse communities.
Toolkit, policies on spectrum of care sought by AVMA delegatesJuly 18, 2023Spectrum of care is critical to expanding veterinary care accessibility and increasing client compliance. This point was further focused on by the AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) during their recently concluded Veterinary Information Forum (VIF) in Denver, Colorado. Educating veterinary students and professionals, establishing policies, and providing resources on spectrum of care are among the suggestions the AVMA HOD vote to be referred to the AVMA Board of Directors (BOD) for consideration, following the recommendation of the reference committee to which the VIF topic was assigned. Potential resources in the spectrum of care toolkit include continuing education and guide materials, with emphasis on client communication and proper documentation of medical records. Education goes both ways Advancing the concept of spectrum of care in the industry means educating both ends of the practice—professionals and clients. Equipping veterinary students and professionals to offer a variety of care options responsive to client needs and expectations can help increase accessibility of veterinary care and client compliance. Further, this allows delivery of veterinary care regardless of the challenges in their respective practices. Gary Stuer, DVM, delegate for the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA), reiterates the importance of client communication in the …
Future-planning supports strength of profession, AVMA president saysJuly 18, 2023Encouraging veterinarians to take steps to ensure the future success of colleagues and the profession overall is the top priority of the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA’s) new leader.
AI-driven radiography partnership aims to advance careJuly 18, 2023Providing more veterinary professionals across the U.S. access to standardized radiograph interpretation, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), is the driving force behind a newly announced industry partnership.
Over 5,250 working animals get free screening at eye exam eventJuly 11, 2023The Epicur Pharma-sponsored program enlisted over 270 diplomates from the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) to conduct free veterinary eye exams.
Disaster response focus of new vet program in CaliforniaJuly 11, 2023The California Veterinary Emergency Team (CVET) leads a statewide coordinated effort to aid animals during emergencies.
Antibody testing critical to Brucella canis detection, treatmentJuly 5, 2023Researchers at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) aims to yield “less prone to false-positive results” with new diagnostic test.
Pain management integral to pet healthJuly 5, 2023Helping veterinary professionals qualify and treat pain in companion animals is the goal of a new certificate launched by the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA).
