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Educating the future’s veterinarians: An evolving process
A group of veterinary students, including a Caucasian female and a Caucasian male, attentively examine an animal skeleton. Dressed in lab coats and gloves, they engage in hands-on learning within a university laboratory.

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Educating the future’s veterinarians: An evolving process

It’s not your mother’s veterinary school. Times are changing, and so are the ways that students are learning. New teaching methods, including competency-based educational models are being used more frequently. Experts say it is the way of the future.

Helping honey bees: How veterinarians can make a difference
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Helping honey bees: How veterinarians can make a difference

If you’ve ever found yourself sweet on the idea of helping out honeybees, this insightful interview with Jörg Mayer, DVM, MS, DABVP, DECZM, DACZM, full professor in zoological medicine at the University of Georgia Veterinary College, might be just what you need to get started.

FDA drug label updates: Safety-related labeling changes
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FDA drug label updates: Safety-related labeling changes

Since November, 2024, five animal drugs used in the treatment of companion animal species have undergone safety-related updates to their labels based on post-approval experience reported to the FDA. Get the details, including important warnings for both veterinary professionals and pet owners, here.

Anesthesia component cleaning considerations: Soak, hang, swing, toss
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Anesthesia component cleaning considerations: Soak, hang, swing, toss

No definitive protocols exist for the cleaning of veterinary anesthesia components such as breathing circuits and reservoir bags, mainly because most are manufactured to be single-use only. Deciding which course of action your practice will take requires evaluating the limited available evidence on risk of cross-contamination and the feasibility of cleaning methods for your team.

 

 

Bite wound treatment refresher
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Bite wound treatment refresher

Get expert insight on the treatment of bite wounds in animals: the importance of the whole-patient assessment, the latest on bandaging recommendations, and some adjunctive treatment options you may want to consider!

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