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News briefs from around the industry. Headlines this month include: Annual benefit survey results from SHRM; artificial intelligence helps diagnosis; new research finds better way of calculating dogs’ real ages; colleges partner to improve veterinary education; noninvasive cancer imaging technique to help in early detection; exercise reduces artery stiffness; toxic workplace culture costs billions; SBA modifies method to calculate revenues; report studies workplace disability inclusion.

This Trends feature article provides an in-depth look at cannabis research in companion animal medicine, particularly cannabidiol (CBD) for dogs. The article discusses research being conducted to develop a strain of CBD for animal patients similar to that used to treat various human health conditions. 

News briefs and advice from around the industry. Headlines this month include: 5 Things All Vets Need to Know About Blue-Green Algae, Banned Racehorse Therapy Exposed, 100-Year-Old Terms, Spring Cleaning, Banned Racehorse Therapy Exposed; and How To Stop Interrupting.

President-Elect Pam Nichols, DVM, reflects on the benefits of accreditation in light of her newly opened, newly accredited hospital, Animal Care Daybreak. Also, a new eLearning course on spay and neuter recommendations; Dear AAHA answers a question on radiology machine inspections; and an intro to your MX team.

Understanding the concept of veterinary anesthesia can be daunting, as it is constantly evolving with advances in medicine. However, anesthesia patient monitoring is practical, attainable, and required for maintaining best practices. 

Now more than ever, the wide range of integrative modalities is beginning to make significant contributions to veterinary healthcare. These techniques can be combined with conventional approaches to offer noninvasive strategies, such as massage therapy, to facilitate the return of function and mobility, and to aid in the process of healing.

In the summer of 2019, Janice Huntingford, DVM, DACVSMR, was asked to teach continuing education classes on canine rehabilitation and pain management in China and Taiwan. She was not unsure of the subject matter, just the language barrier and the details veterinary medicine in China.

Five variables to properly quantify your social media return on investment.

Hurricanes, torrential rain, flooding, hail, high winds, tornadoes, heat waves, brownouts, power failures, wildfires. If you’re in North America, summer is sure to send something your way. You have insurance to protect the building and its contents. A disaster plan to safeguard staff and animals. How’s your computer system?