Advancements & research
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September 23, 2023
Reducing the stigma of substance use disorder (SUD) in vet med
Do you know a co-worker or client who seems to be struggling with a substance use disorder (SUD)? Or maybe you’re the one struggling? Phil Richmond, DVM, CAPP, CPHSA, CCFP, has been there, and now he is on a mission to flip the paradigm about SUDs from stigma to compassion. -
August 26, 2023
Vet Teams IRL: Monika R. Wood, CVT, VTS-LAM (Research Anesthetist), RLAT
Sixteen years ago, Monika Wood was veterinary assistant doing a dental prophy on a dog when she was inspired to pursue a career in research. Now she’s a credentialed veterinary technician working to provide the best possible animal care in the research lab. -
August 15, 2023
2023 AAHA Con trivia: Part deux
Get excited for AAHA Con in San Diego next month with round 2 of speaker trivia. Can you guess the AAHA Con presenters based on these facts? -
July 28, 2023
Estate gift will transform University of Florida oncology program into comparative research center
A multimillion-dollar gift to the University of Florida Veterinary Oncology Program and Colorado State University from the estate of Lawrence G. Laiks—a dentist—and his wife Ann Laiks, who was a dental assistant, could be a game-changer in the fight against cancer in animals and humans. -
June 22, 2023
Veterinary burnout survey continues to seek prevention strategies
Ivan Zakharenkov, DVM, MBA, chief executive officer of Galaxy Vets, turned his own experience of burnout into a passion for ongoing research of mental health and wellbeing in the profession. -
June 16, 2023
The Morris Animal Foundation’s 75-year legacy of pioneering research
Mark Morris, Sr., DVM, the first president of AAHA, created the prototype for Hill’s K/D renal diet in his own kitchen. Today, the Morris Animal Foundation continues his legacy by funding pioneering research like the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study and the hemangiosarcoma initiative. -
June 1, 2023
FDA’s expanded conditional approval means new treatment options for cats and dogs
The US Food and Drug Administration’s expanded conditional approval policy is meant to expedite the process for innovative and novel treatments of serious and life-threatening diseases and conditions in major species, including horses, cattle, pigs, dogs, cats, chickens, and turkeys. -
May 19, 2023
New Jersey‘s first veterinary school offers hope for statewide staffing shortages
Philanthropist Gerald B. Shreiber donated $30 million to open the first veterinary school in New Jersey, set to open in 2025. He hopes in-state tuition and expanded degree options—including for veterinary assistants and technicians—will keep more vet med professionals in the state. -
May 10, 2023
What approval for canine OA treatment Librela means for dogs (and the people who love them)
Nearly 40% of dogs show signs of canine osteoarthritis (OA), but many don’t receive treatment. That could change with the newly FDA-approved Librela, a monthly injectable that has been used by veterinarians in Europe for the past two years with largely positive results. -
May 10, 2023
New AAHA guidelines offer clarity on endocrine disease in dogs and cats
Endocrine diseases are highly common, but often missed early on due to subtle and variable symptoms. The 2023 AAHA Selected Endocrinopathies of Dogs and Cats Guidelines are out now , including helpful resources to demystify these complex and confusing cases for your whole team.