Unlock Your NAVLE Success:  Hometown Veterinary Partners team up with Vet Candy's for a Free 12 Week Prep Course
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Unlock Your NAVLE Success:  Hometown Veterinary Partners team up with Vet Candy's for a Free 12 Week Prep Course

Vet Candy, in partnership with Hometown Veterinary Partners, proudly announces the launch of an innovative and free 12-week NAVLE (North American Veterinary Licensing Examination) prep course starting August 1. This groundbreaking initiative is designed to empower veterinary students with the knowledge and strategies needed to excel in their licensing exams. Featuring lectures from top veterinary specialists and weekly quiz sessions, the program focuses on test strategy and mastering the medicine behind the questions.

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The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Announces 2024 Recognition Award Recipients
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The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Announces 2024 Recognition Award Recipients

The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) recently announced the recipients of the 2024 ACVIM Recognition Awards during the 2024 ACVIM Forum in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The winners are accomplished veterinary professionals and ACVIM Diplomates who have demonstrated professional excellence, dedicated service and expertise, making a significant impact on the wellbeing of animals and advancing the veterinary profession. Please join us in congratulating this year’s esteemed awardees.

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Revolutionize Your Vet Practice: 7 Game-Changing Tech Innovations You Can't Afford to Miss!
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Revolutionize Your Vet Practice: 7 Game-Changing Tech Innovations You Can't Afford to Miss!

In the ever-evolving field of veterinary medicine, the adoption of innovative technologies is essential to enhance efficiency, reduce workload, and improve client satisfaction. This article highlights seven ways veterinary practices can leverage technology to overcome staffing challenges and optimize operations. Key innovations include automatic check-ins and check-outs, automated appointment scheduling, chatbots for customer communication, AI-powered communication tools, AI-driven radiology, automated medical record management, and remote patient monitoring. Experts like Caitlin Palmer, Dr. Jill Lopez, Dr. Aleksandr Zuraw, Dr. Richard Joseph, and Dr. Shannon Gregoire share their insights on how these technologies are transforming veterinary care, improving productivity, and ensuring better patient outcomes.

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Using AI to decode dog vocalizations
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Using AI to decode dog vocalizations

University of Michigan researchers are exploring the possibilities of AI, developing tools that can identify whether a dog's bark conveys playfulness or aggression. 

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The Silent Threat: Cytauxzoonosis in Indiana Cats – A Conversation with Dr. Grant Burcham
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The Silent Threat: Cytauxzoonosis in Indiana Cats – A Conversation with Dr. Grant Burcham

In a startling revelation, recent research has uncovered a disturbing trend in Indiana, one that has cat owners and veterinarians on high alert. From 2018 to 2022, seven domestic shorthair cats in the state were diagnosed with Cytauxzoon felis, the parasite responsible for the often fatal disease known as bobcat fever. These cases mark the first confirmed instances of both acute and chronic cytauxzoonosis in Indiana, indicating a worrying expansion of this deadly tick-borne disease.

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