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Why Not a Virtual VCPR?
Source: dvm360 The article by dvm360 discusses the increasing use of telemedicine in Veterinary practice and the potential shift toward allowing the establishment of the veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) virtually, without a prior in-person examination....
Tips for Team-Based Veterinary Health Care
Source: AVMA Dr. Simon George, owner of Deerfield Veterinary Clinic in New Hampshire, shares insights into leveraging a Veterinary team for success. Initially hesitant to hire staff, he learned to delegate non-doctor dependent tasks, allowing him and his team to work...
The National Zoo’s Panda Program is Ending After More Than 50 Years as China Looks Elsewhere
Source: CNN Three giant pandas, Tian Tian, Mei Xiang, and their cub Xiao Qi Ji, left the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC, and flew back to China, marking the end of over 50 years of Chinese pandas being housed at the zoo. The move is described as a "hiatus"...
Italy Considers a One-Health Approach to Zoonotic Diseases
Source: Medscape At the Welfair healthcare governance fair in Rome, Antonio Sorice, DVM, president of the Italian Society of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, emphasized the importance of a One Health approach, recognizing the interconnection between human and animal...
Urgent Care Clinics Starting to Enter Veterinary Profession
Source: AVMA Urgent care Veterinary practices, modeled after human walk-in clinics, offer around-the-clock care for pets with minor injuries and mild illnesses, such as wounds, diarrhea, and allergic reactions, providing an option between regular vet appointments and...
What Happens When Cats Get Fat? Scientists Weigh In
Source: Newswise A study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign explores the effects of overeating on cats' digestive systems and gut microbiota. With about 60% of cats in the U.S. being overweight, understanding these impacts is crucial. The study involved...
How Pet Insurance Fits into the Spectrum of Care Discussion
Source: dvm360 In a dvm360 Live!™ interview, Emily Tincher, DVM, explores the concept of the spectrum of care in Veterinary medicine, emphasizing its increasing relevance. The spectrum aims to offer diverse diagnostic and treatment options for pets, aligning with the...
Survey: Pet Owners Prefer Seeing Their Veterinarian in Person
Source: AVMA The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) conducted a 2023 Pet Owner Attitude Survey to explore attitudes towards Veterinary care post-COVID-19. The survey reveals that a majority of pet owners prefer in-person establishment of the...
Don’t Overlook Nutritional Needs of 2-Year-Old Cows
Source: Farm Progress This article emphasizes the importance of separating 2-year-old heifers and thin cows from the main herd during the winter-feeding period on beef farms. Three-year-olds may also benefit from this separation as they are still growing. These...
5 Questions With . . . Rena Carlson, DVM, president of AVMA
Source: Veterinary Practice News Dr. Rena Carlson, the new President of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), discusses her journey in organized Veterinary medicine and leadership style. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration and connecting with...
Industry Trends to Watch Heading into 2024, and Other Veterinary News
Source: dvm360 This week on dvm360.com, notable highlights include the United States Department of Agriculture's announcement of the final rule for Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards, establishing clear and robust standards. The Vet Blast Podcast delves into the...
FDA Creates Guidance on Informed Consent for Companion Animal Studies
Source: AVMA The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released draft guidance, open for public comment until November 14, aimed at helping animal owners understand the risks and benefits of enrolling their companion animals in clinical studies. The guidance,...
Can Short-Term Fiber Supplementation Improve Farrowing?
Source: National Hog Farmer This article discusses the impact of dietary fiber supplementation on the reproductive performance of sows during the transition from gestation to the farrowing process. The study evaluated the effects of soluble and insoluble dietary fiber...
VCPR Requirements Fuel State Legislative Activity
Source: AVMA The debate over establishing a veterinarian-client-patient-relationship (VCPR) through in-person examinations versus solely electronic means is unfolding in state legislatures and Veterinary medical boards. Advocates of a virtual VCPR argue that it could...
Multi-Disciplinary Project Aims to Predict Stress in Cattle
Source: Oklahoma State University Oklahoma State University researchers have initiated a $1 million, four-year project funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to investigate stress in cattle using artificial intelligence (AI) and sensor technologies. The project...
Putting the Future of the Veterinary Profession in Sharper Focus
(Editor's note: Pictured in the above photo, from left to right, are Dr. Jim Lloyd, Stacy Pursell, Gina Fortunato, and Bruce L. Truman at the Veterinary Innovation Summit.) While the Animal Health industry and Veterinary profession have more than their fair share of...
Three Ways to Produce More American Veterinarians
Veterinary conversations today center around the impact of chronic and acute shortages. Some challenge whether or not the United States faces this problem but, candidly, veterinarians in the field know the situation. And it isn’t encouraging. So if you understand that...
Veterinary Innovation Summit Shows Us How We Can Do Things Better
Have you ever paused during a chaotic day at your hospital and said, "There has to be a better way!" A better way to deliver Veterinary medical care, achieve efficiency and productivity, engage the clients, and provide the team with work/life fit! The short answer is...
Why We Need to Reinvent Veterinary Care Now
Source: Bovine Veterinarian The 21st Century Animal Health Symposium at the University of Illinois gathered over 125 veterinarians, industry leaders, and academia to contemplate the future of Veterinary care. The symposium addressed the challenge of redefining how...
Should You Use a Baby Voice With Dogs? This Is What Veterinarians Want You To Know
Source: Parade Many pet owners engage in baby talk, or pet-directed speech (PDS), when communicating with their dogs. Dr. Julie Buzby, a South Carolina-based veterinarian, acknowledges that even she is guilty of using baby talk with her dogs. PDS is similar to the...
Pet Ownership Declined in U.S. from 70% to 66% in 2022
Source: PetFoodIndustry.com In 2022, pet ownership in the United States declined from 70% to 66%, according to the 2023-2024 American Pet Products Association (APPA) National Pet Owners Survey, representing approximately 86.9 million households with pets. Dogs...
Cargill: Next Generation Phytogenics Can Optimize Animal Performance
Source: FeedNavigator The acquisition of phytogenic producer, Delacon, by Cargill in June 2022 has enlarged the scope and pace of innovation within the U.S. company’s feed additive business, enabling synergistic new product development, says an executive. Read the...
Companion Animal Healthcare Market Growth, Size, Share, Price, Report, Forecast 2024-2032
Source: Digital Journal The global companion Animal Healthcare market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2% between 2024 and 2032, according to a report by Expert Market Research. This growth is attributed to the increasing trend of pet...
Animal Artificial Insemination Market Booming Segments; Investors Seeking Growth 2030
Source: Digital Journal The report on the Animal Artificial Insemination market, covering the period from 2023 to 2030, provides insights into current market trends and developments for industry professionals and marketing executives. It emphasizes key drivers...
UGA to Offer State’s First Ph.D. in Regenerative Bioscience
Source: UGA Today The University of Georgia (UGA) has introduced a groundbreaking Ph.D. program in regenerative bioscience, in collaboration with the Regenerative Bioscience Center and the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. UGA is the first...