In a presentation at a recent convention, Karen Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, and Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC, warned against serving up lame, lukewarm dental and wellness recommendations. She modeled better language by offering a do-this-not-that approach when talking about dental care and infections. Source: DVM 360, October 28, 2016. Don't say: "Looking at Linus’ … [Read more...]
Young folks like to read their news, not watch it
Lest you think millennials only watch news, think again. New findings from Pew Research show that only 38 percent of Americans ages 18 to 29 name video as their preferred way to get the news. In fact, 42 percent of that group prefer to get their news by reading it online in a text format. Folks older than 50 years prefer watching the news. Source: NeimanLab, October 6, … [Read more...]
Newest edition of JAVMA
Three papers piqued our interest in this issue (abstract access only): Overdiagnosis. Misdiagnosis is understood in veterinary medicine. However, there seems to be little discussion of the problem of overdiagnosis and the risks it poses to veterinary patients. Together. Federal directive will bring veterinarians and beekeepers together. Honeybee drugs will require a … [Read more...]
Professional development for employees is critical
Our post, 21st-century agriculture amazes many, scares some paints vivid pictures of food production in the United States. As technology advances, new skills are paramount to achieve success. Erika Osmundson reminds employers of seven underlying benefits from professional development beyond simple education: Confidence and credibility Efficiency Ability to influence … [Read more...]
Shadowing a veterinary technician
Jen Reeder recently spent a day shadowing a credentialed veterinary technician during National Veterinary Technician Week. “This was a simple assignment that turned into one of the most eye-opening experiences of my life,” she writes. Source: AAHA Pets Matter, September 20, 2015. 'It’s hard work, but at the end of the day, when I go home exhausted, I still want to come … [Read more...]
Latest research from AJVR
We have linked to the table of contents in the latest issue of the American Journal of Veterinary Research. A broad spectrum of animal health research is presented. Source: American Journal of Veterinary Research, October 2016 (Vol 77; No. 10: pp. 1048-1174) … [Read more...]
JAVMA, October issue now available
We have been linking to the table of contents for JAVMA for your convenience. It is also easy to access an abstract of one of the articles. Check the box next to the article Then at the bottom of the table of contents page – click this link: View highlighted abstracts on one page The abstracts matching your selections will be visible to you for your … [Read more...]
The latest from VetFolio can help connect reps with prospects, clients
VetFolio brings together the best educational material in the industry through the combined efforts of the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) and the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). They provide a one-stop resource platform for professional and personal advancement under a new way of learning—Continuous Education. Source: VetFolio, September 22, … [Read more...]
Number of AAHA-accredited practices continues to rise
The AAHA Standards of Accreditation were created to help standardize and promote excellence in care in the veterinary profession and for veterinary practices. Since 1933, these standards have been updated to reflect evolving industry standards. The enhanced standards were developed to keep these practices at the forefront of advanced veterinary medicine. Standards are … [Read more...]
How-to videos hack the way humans learn
According to Google, YouTube searches for the phrase “how to” grew 70 percent between 2014 and 2015. In the first half of last year alone, people in North America watched more than 100 million hours of how-to videos. In a recent issue of Nautilus, writer Tom Vanderbilt explained, “We are, in effect, simulating doing the task ourselves, warming up the same neurons that will be … [Read more...]
The latest from JAVMA
We have linked to the table of contents in the latest issue of the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. The article Risk reduction and management strategies to prevent transmission of infectious disease among dogs at dog shows, sporting events, and other canine group settings provides a series of 64 recommendations focused on group settings from multi-dog … [Read more...]
JAVMA contents in latest issue
The table of contents for the September issue of the Journal of the American Veterinary Association is linked below. We are pleased to see the study, Impact of a chapter book and collectible cards describing the lives of seven veterinarians on third-grade students' career aspirations and expectations. The survey measured the response of 176 third graders to career education … [Read more...]
Reality TV comes to the Vet University
Life at Vet U, a new docu-series will soon air on Animal Planet. The program follows a group of fourth-year veterinary students as they complete their training while learning from pioneers of veterinary medicine at Penn Vet's Ryan Hospital and New Bolton Center. A premiere date has not been announced. Source: Veterinary Practice News, August 1, 2016. View a special trailer … [Read more...]