A step-by-step guide to surgical extraction of the maxillary fourth premolar
Follow these step-by-step instructions to help minimize complications in extraction of firmly rooted maxillary fourth premolars.
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Ophthalmology focus of upcoming hands-on training program by NAVC
The 23rd annual NAVC Institute, happening on May 20 to 24 in Orlando, Fla., will also offer other education tracks, including orthopedic surgery, small animal ultrasound, and strategic leadership
The hot topic it’s easy to forget—anesthetic hypothermia
Get a closer look at the causes, implications, and available solutions through comprehensive management strategies aimed at ensuring positive patient outcomes. From pre-warming techniques to using specialized warming devices, recent insights and advancements in animal anesthesia can provide veterinary professionals with the knowledge and tools to navigate the complexities of hypothermia prevention and treatment.
What to know about animal chiropractic
When animal chiropractors come to your state and gain direct access to animals, even without a veterinary diagnosis beforehand, will you take action or just watch it unfold?
Antimicrobial Stewardship in Companion Animal Medicine
In this session: Laurel Redding, VMD, PhD, DACVPM, discusses antimicrobial stewardship practices that can be undertaken at the level of the individual practitioner and, in the process, achieve better patient outcomes.
Time to Tick Talk
In this session: Ruth Scimera, VMD, MSc, PhD, DACVM-Parasitology, reviews several different tick-borne diseases in dogs and cats with an emphasis in clinical diagnostic challenges and treatment options.
A look at recent advancements in diagnostics
Advances in equipment, software, 5G, and artificial intelligence, were just a few “must-watch” areas pushing diagnostics.
Efficacy of cannabinoids in veterinary medicine
Although the use of cannabinoids, particularly CBD-rich hemp products, is in its infancy in veterinary medicine, there appears to be optimism regarding its utilization concurrently with other therapeutics for a range of disorders, including epileptic seizure control, pain associated with osteoarthritis, and atopic dermatitis.
Managing Atopic Dermatitis: Why Parasite Control Matters
In this session: Valerie Fadok, DVM, PhD., Dipl. AVCD, discusses isoxazolines as a key management tool for allergic pets, and shows how they improve outcomes for patients.
Testing, reporting of dairy cattle required by the USDA amidst avian influenza threat
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced a Federal Order mandating the measures starting April 29.