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From the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA): The Veterinary-Client-Patient-Relationship (VCPR) – why it needs to be established in person

The Veterinary-Client-Patient-Relationship (VCPR) – why it needs to be established in person September 21, 2023 As telemedicine appointments become more common in veterinary medicine, some states are moving toward allowing the veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) to be established  virtually, without a previous in-person examination of the animal or visit to the premises where the animals are […]

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From News Center Maine: Eastern equine encephalitis detected in non-commercial farm animal in Piscataquis County

Eastern equine encephalitis detected in non-commercial farm animal in Piscataquis County Meaghan Bellavance, September 22, 2023 MAINE, USA — A non-commercial farm animal in Piscataquis County has tested positive for the Eastern equine encephalitis virus, and three others are presumed to be positive, state animal health officials announced Friday. The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and […]

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CBC News Report: Nationwide tracking sought for rare disease that is spread by canines, fatal if untreated

Nationwide tracking sought for rare disease that is spread by canines, fatal if untreated Madeleine Cummings, September 19, 2023 As cases creep upward of a rare disease that spreads to humans from wild canines and dogs, medical experts say it’s important to get a better understanding of its incidence across the country. Alveolar echinococcosis (AE) is an infection caused […]

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From Farm Progress: Focus on big 3 health concerns for swine

Focus on big 3 health concerns for swine By Elizabeth Hodges, August 28, 2023 “Talk to three different veterinarians and you will get 10 different opinions,” says Dr. Tom Petznick, a Nebraska-based swine veterinarian. At the 2023 Nebraska Pork Expo, an audience of pork producers was all ears to hear this veterinarian’s knowledge on swine […]

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From American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) News: Conducting clinical studies in the primary care environment

Conducting clinical studies in the primary care environment By Coco Lederhouse, August 28, 2023 Veterinary clinical trials aren’t just for veterinary teaching hospitals and research facilities. Increasingly, these studies have branched out in the primary care setting as another path for partners in the veterinary industry. Conducting clinical studies is often a rewarding process for […]

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Report: Furst-McNess Company Recalls Goat Starter Because of Possible Monovet® 90 (Monensin) Health Risk

Furst-McNess Company Recalls Goat Starter Because of Possible Monovet® 90 (Monensin) Health Risk August 25, 2023 August 25, 2023 – Furst-McNess Company of Rockford, IL is recalling 18% Goat Starter feed due to an elevated level of Monovet® 90 (monensin). Monensin is an FDA-approved drug for use in certain animal feeds. However, if the feed contains excessive […]

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