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Barbaro's veterinarian recalls time with famed racehorse
By his own admission, Dr. Dean Richardson is better at large animal surgery than public speaking.
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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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AVMA debates over debarking
AVMA leaders are debating what to say about dog devocalization.
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Frustration mounts over opioid shortage
Drug shortages and discontinuations are nothing new to veterinary medicine.
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Grant boosts mission of WSAVA
In March, Hill's Pet Nutrition and the World Small Animal Veterinary Association announced a $1.8 million pledge
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New Bolton Center breaks ground for critical care center
Progress has begun on the James M. Moran, Jr., Critical Care Center at Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine's New
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Rehabilitation veterinarians form association
A 2-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer walks on an underwater treadmill during rehabilitation for a muscle strain.
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AVMA deliberates on breed standards, devocalization
A resolution submitted to the House of Delegates calls for the AVMA to help develop healthier breed standards for purebred dogs and cats; another…
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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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Equine practitioners, supporters lauded for their efforts
The American Association of Equine Practitioners recognized the 2017 recipients of several awards Nov. 17-20, 2017, at its 63rd Annual Convention in…
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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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Penn receives $1 million gift for laminitis research
The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine recently received a gift of $1 million from philanthropists
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Peter Haynes, equine surgeon and former dean, dies at 73
Dr. Peter F. Haynes, an equine surgeon and former dean of the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, died at his Baton Rouge home…
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Iowa State dedicates medical center
Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine dedicated the new Dr. W. Eugene and Linda Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center at an Oct. 18 ceremony.
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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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Veterinary technicians add specialty in diagnostic imaging
The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America announced the 16th specialty academy for veterinary technicians, the Academy of…
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Veterinarian honored for propofol discovery
The Lasker Award, one of the most coveted prizes in medicine, has been awarded to a veterinarian,