Judge further pauses 'Fork in the Road' resignation offer to federal employees
A controversial resignation offer for federal employees, known as the "Fork in the Road" directive, is now in the hands of a federal judge, leaving thousands of veterinary professionals employed by the government uncertain about their future.
After a hearing today, U.S. District Judge George O'Toole once again delayed the Trump administration's deferred resignation program "until further order of the Court," prolonging the uncertainty for federal veterinarians working at agencies such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Veterinary Surgical Specialists of Orange County opens new 10,000 Square Foot Facility
Veterinary Surgical Specialists of Orange County (VSSOC), a leader in advanced veterinary surgical care since 1990, is proud to announce the opening of its new, state-of-the-art Surgery Center located at 2937 Edinger Avenue, Tustin, CA, just a few doors down from its flagship hospital.
Review of SARS-CoV-2 Outbreak in Lions, Tigers, and Hyenas at Denver Zoo
In late 2021, an outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 affected lions, tigers, and hyenas at the Denver Zoo. This study tracked the virus in these animals over a period of four months, revealing important details about the dynamics of the infection in zoo animals.
Arterial Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analysis Predicts Survival in Horses with Colic
A recent study evaluated whether arterial blood samples taken upon admission could predict survival to hospital discharge for horses presenting with colic. The study, which included 358 horses undergoing medical or surgical management for colic, analyzed several blood parameters, including pH, oxygen levels (PaO2), carbon dioxide (PaCO2), electrolytes, and anion gaps, across different types of colic lesions.
Study Finds Low Utility of Routine Preoperative Thoracic Radiographs in Dogs Without Thoracic Disease Symptoms
A recent study evaluated the necessity of routine preoperative thoracic radiographs in dogs scheduled for elective tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) when there were no clinical signs or history suggesting thoracic or cardiopulmonary disease. The study, published in AJVR, aimed to assess the usefulness of this test in such patients.
Drug-Resistant Hookworms Pose Growing Threat to Pets and People
Canine hookworms are becoming increasingly resistant to drugs across Australia, according to new research. Scientists at The University of Queensland and The University of Sydney have identified widespread resistance to benzimidazole-based dewormers which are commonly used to treat gastrointestinal parasites in dogs.