Vetstream Clinical Updates and Veterinary News
Equis clinical updates from Vetstream:
Bursoscopy
Jessica Kidd-Millar BA DVM CertES(Orth) DipECVS MRCVS from The
Valley Equine Hospital has updated the current navicular bursa
bursoscopy information on Equis:
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Bursoscopy: overview
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Navicular bursa: injection
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Laryngoplasty
Laryngoplasty is used for the treatment of recurrent laryngeal
neuropathy, usually in association with ventriculectomy. This
technique has recently been updated on Equis by Dr Jonathan
Cheetham VetMB PhD DipACVS from the Cornell University Hospital
for Animals:
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Potomac horse fever
Formerly known as Equine monocytic ehrlichiosis, Potomac horse
fever is particularly prevalent in Eastern USA in the summer and
autumn. This topic has been updated by Dr Graham Munroe BVSc PhD
DESM CertEO DipECVS FRCVS from Flanders Veterinary Services:
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Veterinary news from Vetsforum and Vetstart
Minister hints at compulsory microchipping of dogs
Lord Taylor of Holbeach has suggested compulsory microchipping of dogs could be part of a strategy to reduce dog attacks and improve animal safety. The last government voted in favour of compulsory microchipping shortly before the election in 2010.
The government wants to crack down on irresponsible dog owners and the measure is broadly promoted by the veterinary community with an official statement to follow.
Lloyds TSB and Halifax withdraw 50 000 pet insurance policies
The BVA recommends owners speak to their vets to discuss future cover for pets that are no longer insured. Unfortunately many price comparison sites don’t take important factors into account when showing available insurance policies – veterinary guidance is often necessary.
Claims by insurance companies that rising veterinary fees are to blame have been refuted by the BVA.
The Dangers of Vet School
Guest post by Vetstream student blogger Alison:
Vet school is a dangerous place, it really is. From day one we get taught the safe way to do things and it should all probably be incorporated into a separate module called ‘How not to get killed by your patients’.
It could be the obvious like getting bitten by a grumpy, or a swift kick from a ill mannered pony… Or you could be me and catch an innocuous disease and end up hospitalised.
