Sharing is Caring... Except When it Comes to Zoonoses!
You and your staff have increased exposure to zoonotic diseases, and clients expect you to be informed about zoonoses and public health issues. The Zoonoses & Public Health Specialty Center can help you meet those expectations. Among the useful resources you'll find in this center are: - Associate chapters on Public Health and Foreign Animal Diseases
- Compendia & Guidelines
- Disaster Preparedness Information
- Links to FDA-NIH-USDA and FARAD resources and other outside websites
- Client Handouts
- Slide Shows
- Pertinent Journals and Conference Proceedings
Find the Zoonoses & Public Health Specialty Center on the About Page for the Zoonoses/Public Health Message Board and the Specialty Centers section of the VIN Library.
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Risk factors for suicide, attitudes toward mental illness, and practice-related stressors among US veterinarians
There were 1,077 (9%) respondents with current serious psychological distress. Since leaving veterinary school, 3,655 (31%) respondents experienced depressive episodes, 1,952 (17%) experienced suicidal ideation, and 157 (1%) attempted suicide. Currently, 2,228 (19%) respondents were receiving treatment for a mental health condition. Only 3,250 of 10,220 (32%) respondents somewhat or strongly agreed that people are sympathetic toward persons with mental illness.
Association between methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius carriage and the development of surgical site infections following tibial plateau leveling osteotomy in dogs
Results indicated that carriage of MRSP were a risk factor for development of a surgical site infection (SSI) after TPLO and measures to rapidly identify and treat MRSP carriers are warranted. Postoperative administration of antimicrobials protected against development of an SSI after TPLO.
Gut Lactobacillus protects against the progression of renal damage by modulating the gut environment in rats
Lactobacillus supplementation mitigated the systemic inflammation and proteinuria associated with renal failure, suggesting that in the gut microbiota, Lactobacillus plays a protective role against the progression of CKD.
What's The Reasoning For Thinking We Can Safely Transfuse Dogs One Time Before Doing Blood Typing And Cross Matching?
We are just now determining the presence of many different red cell antigens, so we should seriously consider whether the "we can give one dose before cross-matching" information from the 1950s is applicable to the *current* state of medicine.
Treating Chronic Otitis In An Aggressive Dog
I make sure I tell the owner that the challenge is not clearing the ear up. That is the easy part. The real challenge is diagnosing and treating/managing the underlying cause, so I can prevent or minimize the otitis from flaring up again.
Radiographs And Echocardiogram From A Carpet Python That Has Aortic Stenosis
Very nice work. Yes, it does look like there is a stenosis of the aortic valve. There is trace insufficiency as well.
Dog Has A Positive Result On A Genetic Test For Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): What Should We Do With This Information?
This dog needs to be checked for optic nerve changes, lens shifts, and intraocular pressure.
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What Evidence Or Proof Do We Have That Our Preventative Care Measures Actually Work And Improve Our Patients' Lives?
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April 4 - July 7, 2016 This course is designed for the practice owner, manager or administrator who desires to understand OSHA's standards as well as practical ways to implement them in a veterinary practice. We attempt to avoid debating the merits of any particular requirement and focus on how to achieve compliance! This course will cover ALL aspects of a hospital safety program, not just the Hazard Communication Standard. Understanding Hospice and Palliative Care
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Food Animal Practice: Moving Past the James Herriot Model