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DVM360 MAGAZINE, Jun 1, 2010

News Rural veterinary shortage caused by retention issues, not attraction By Rachael Whitcomb National Report — Two companion studies that delve into the motivations to enter and leave rural veterinary practice could provide key insights for recruiters and veterinary colleges trying to sway incoming veterinarians into practicing in underserved areas. In the trenches By Rachael Whitcomb Personal experience is the most eye-opening insight to rural vet shortage. COE ruling disputed By Rachael Whitcomb , Daniel R. Verdon Schaumburg, Ill. — A Mexican veterinary school is appealing a failed accreditation request made recently to the American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA's) Council on Education (COE). Debating the needs of education By Brendan Howard Kansas City, Mo. — "Education speed-dating." That's how one participant described the first of three days of discussion about the present and future of veterinary education at a meeting of the North American Veterinary Medical Education Consortium (NAVMEC). Drug tests begin for polo ponies By Stephanie Fellenstein National Report — Sixteen polo ponies have been tested since the U.S. Polo Association (USPA) unveiled its random drug testing program earlier this year. British Columbia moves to revamp state board system By Rachael Whitcomb British Columbia, Canada — After years of controversy and a record-length human-rights court battle, British Columbia (B.C.) officials are working to revamp their state board system. Rare fungus spreads By Brendan Howard National Report — A "highly virulent" strains of the fungus Cryptococcus gattii is spreading in the Pacific Northwest and infectin gboth humans and animals. The mystery of aging By Rachael Whitcomb West Lafayette, Ind. — Old dogs may be able to teach veterinary researchers new tricks about cancer and aging. Vet dies trying to save dog after hit-and-run accident By Rachael Whitcomb Knoxville, Tenn. — Clients are filling the lobby of Dr. Kathryn Gilpatrick's former practice's small lobby with flowers and well wishes. Veterinary schools post 3 percent increase in numbers of 2010 graduates By Rachael Whitcomb National Report -- The numbers of new veterinary graduates will increase by 3 percent this year. New studies assess recession By Rachael Whitcomb National Report — While veterinary practices may not be as recession proof as previously believed, new studies say they still fare better than many other markets. Lyme disease reports three times higher than normal in Maine By Stephanie Skernivitz National Report — Cases of Lyme diesease are on the rise in Maine. Business Should you raise your fees? By Gerald Snyder, VMD Don't compare yourself to the veterinary practice competition. You're better than that. Shifting liability: The new American pastime By Christopher J. Allen, DVM, JD Walk through a TV drama plot and see how your fate mirrors doctors on the small screen. Humor Neuter Dainty? Never! By Michael A. Obenski Sometimes, a name just fits. That is the case with Hardy Bruin, who is the biggest man I have ever seen. On the other hand, his dog Dainty represents a complete misnomer. Flying through the air I had entered the bull's pen to treat his "boo-boo." He decided to send me packing with one of my own. Small Animal Cushing's disease and other adrenal gland disorders By Avi Blake, DVM A Q&A with veterinary endocrinologist Edward C. Feldman Dentistry 101 By Jan Bellows, DVM, Dipl. AVDC, Dipl. ABVP A photo tutorial on surfaces of teeth and directions in the mouth. Epidemiology of feline uroliths and urethral plugs: Update 1981 to 2009 By Carl A. Osborne, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM In the last three decades, the composition of uroliths in cats has been variable, while the composition of feline urethral plugs has remained consistent. Important dietary and lifestyle factors in obese and sick patients By Stephanie Skernivitz A Q&A with veterinary nutritionist C.A. Tony Buffington Pain management in veterinary rehabilitation By Janet Van Dyke, DVM Treating pain is a fundamental part of practicing good medicine. Surgery STAT: Perineal urethrostomy in cats By Karen Tobias, DVM, Dipl. ACVS Urolithiasis can cause 15 percent to 21 percent of lower urinary tract problems. Equine Clinical trials may hasten approval of pergolide for horses East Lansing, Mich. — A new clinical trial may lead to the reintroduction of an FDA-approved version of pergolide for the treatment of equine Cushing's disease. Equine adductor muscle injuries By Kenneth L. Marcella, DVM Both human and equine athletes are subject to leg muscle injuries. Equine imaging update: Computed tomography By Ed Kane, PhD CT scanning has many uses in equine medicine and surgery. Penn vet gets ready to open new critical care center Kennett Square, Pa. — After five years of planning and about year of construction, the new James M. Moran, Jr. Critical Care Center was set to open June 1 at the New Bolton Center campus at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine.