dvm360 honored with web awards

National Report — dvm360 won five Digital Azbee awards from the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE). The ASBPE Digital Azbee competition recognizes the best in editorial, design, and online achievement for editors and writers for business, trade, and specialty press.

The honors, announced today during an awards webinar, include:

> Multi-Platform Presentation award winner: Veterinary Medicine

Reconstructive surgery techniques, Part 5: Walking sutures

When a large thoracic or abdominal skin wound is surrounded by sufficient skin to close the site, use this technique to close it without creating a flap or making additional incisions to attain relaxation.

> Top 10 award for the Website of the Year category: DVM Newsmagazine, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Economics, and Firstline

dvm360.com

dvm360 delivers breaking news and analysis, comprehensive veterinary medical information, and trusted business advice for veterinarians and veterinary teams.

> Gold award in the Tips/How-To E-newsletter category: Veterinary Economics

Business360 e-newsletter

Business360 is a monthly e-newsletter for veterinary practice owners that covers strategies for personnel and financial management, client relations, practice procedures, leadership, and more. (Click here to sign up.)

> Silver award in the Tips/How-To E-newsletter category: Firstline

Firstline360 e-newsletter

Firstline360 is a bimonthly e-newsletter that helps veterinary team members build strong relationships with coworkers, improve their communication skills, and educate clients with confidence. (Click here to sign up.)

> Bronze award in the Step-by-Step/How-To Video category: Veterinary Medicine

Video: How to place walking sutures

In this video, Steven F. Swaim, DVM, MS, demonstrates how to place these tension-type sutures that can close large skin defects on the trunks of animals.

Also today, Folio: magazine announced its 2010 Eddie Award finalists, and dvm360, Veterinary Economics, and DVM Newsmagazine have been honored. This awards program recognizes the best in editorial, spanning all types of magazine publishers. The entries are:

> dvm360.com – Finalist for Best Website (Healthcare/Medical/Nursing category)

> Veterinary Economics – Finalist for Best Single Issue, Healthcare/Medical/Nursing category (June 2010 issue)

> DVM Newsmagazine – Finalist for Best Online News Coverage, Healthcare/Medical/Nursing category (H1N1 coverage)

The Folio: Eddie winners will be announced January 13, 2011.