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Equine neonatal sepsis: causes, consequences, diagnosis (Proceedings)Bacterial septicemia is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in equine neonates. Survival rates reported over the last 5 years in retrospective studies of septicemic foals are highly variable, ranging between 40 and 70%, and comparisons among studies are difficult because of differences in case definition.
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Update on preconditioning (Proceedings)Beef production is shifting toward a consumer focus and new areas are achieving more attention including: individual animal identification, value-based marketing, food safety, as well as source, process, and age verification.
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How to perform a feline perineal urethrostomyA step-by-step surgical guide, tips to optimize results, and revision techniques, just in case.
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Diagnosing and treating feline asthma (including the use of inhalants) (Proceedings)Asthma in human beings is a chronic inflammatory disease within the lower airways (bronchi and bronchioles) that causes cough, wheeze and exercise intolerance. These clinical signs are the result of a decrease in airflow through airways that are narrowed from excessive mucus secrection, airway wall edema and bronchoconstriction.
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Audio: The rarity of zebras in your lab workDr. Adam Birkenheuer explains the relevance of Occam's razor when looking through your laboratory test results.From the CVC in San Diego, veterinary internist Dr. Adam Birkenheuer explains the relevance of Occam's razor when looking through your laboratory test results.
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The importance of taking a complete dermatologic historyAnd how to do it right-including a comprehensive downloadable client history form.
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Vertical transmission of infectious disease in cattle (Proceedings)The potential for several economically important infectious diseases of cattle to be vertically transmitted from dam to offspring is of understandable concern to veterinarians and producers alike.
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Troubleshooting milk fat depression on dairy farms (Proceedings)Milk fat depression is a common finding of veterinarians and nutritionists on dairy farms, especially during the warmer summer months. Troubleshooting cases of milk fat depression can be challenging as often there are a number of causes that are contributing to the problem.
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Anesthetizing neurologic patients (Proceedings)Whether you are faced with anesthetizing a patient with the potential of increased intracranial pressure (ICP) or a patient with a spinal cord injury, there are special anesthetic considerations that should be made. Each patient should be thoroughly evaluated and an appropriate anesthetic protocol should be formulated.
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4 New Years resolutions for veterinary techniciansWant a resolution youll actually stick with? Pick one that will make where you spend the majority of your daythe veterinary clinica better place to be for you, your patients and the people around you.
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Responding to disaster 9/11 ten years later: reflections of a life changing event (Proceedings)VMAT's mission is to provide medical care for sick or injured animals resulting from a disaster, when the local veterinary community has been overwhelmed.
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Veterinarians should alert clients to the top 5 toxins in companion birdsThese common household items could put your veterinary clients' pets at risk of illness-or even death.
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Don't feed the trollsAs hard as it may be, let negative stories about the veterinary profession lie and they'll die out sooner than you'd think.
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Use doorbells to offer peaceful goodbyes during euthanasiaPet owners saying goodbye to their beloved pets may need a little more time in the exam room. Use a wireless doorbell so they can alert you when they're ready for the doctor.
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Working together to maximize spectrum of careGeneral practitioners and specialists can collaborate to offer clients and patients the best options and care to meet their unique needs
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Stress sanitary practices with raw food dietsAvoid pet and human health hazards by educating pet owners on how to handle raw food diets hygienically.
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Create your own online veterinary team support groupConnecting with veterinary colleagues online can offer support and a listening ear when you need it.
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Reimagine your veterinary practice's remindersReworking your system can be all that's needed to increase client appointment compliance.
