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Study finds fingernail length, not nail polish, increases bacterial counts
Nail polish does not increase bacterial counts, but nail length does, according to a study of surgical personnel at a veterinary teaching hospital.
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Specialists in short supply
The veterinary profession has a shortage of specialists across most or all disciplines,
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Ohio State opens $9M clinical laboratory
The Ohio State University's new clinical skills laboratory has simulation models and practice areas where students can learn on their own.
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The continuing conundrum of feline injection-site sarcomas
Veterinarians would much rather talk with cat owners about all the advantages of vaccination for cats rather than the extremely rare occurrence of…
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Foundation announces recipients of new research grants
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation recently announced the recipients of new research grants in pharmacology and pain management in dogs.
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Meritorious Service Award goes to Hoffsis
Dr. Glen F. Hoffsis, who has served as dean of three veterinary colleges, received the AVMA Meritorious Service Award on July 14 during the keynote…
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Comments invited on proposed new specialty
Should equine diagnostic imaging be recognized as a veterinary specialty? The American Board of Veterinary Specialties is seeking public comment on…
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Puschner assumes Michigan State deanship, Baker worked to reduce educational debt
Dr. Birgit Puschner will serve as the new dean of Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
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3 foreign graduates, 1 American dream
Three veterinarians in California—one from India, one from Russia, and one from the state of New York—are examples of
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AAFP grows in service to cats, profession
The continuing growth of the Cat Friendly Practice program, the release of feline anesthesia guidelines, and a well-attended conference have been…
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Caring too much?
A 9-year-old mixed-breed dog with a history of renal disease is presented to a general practitioner with signs of lethargy, a lack of appetite,…