Veterinary Practice
Turning ride-alongs and internships into real learning experiences benefits both the mentor and mentee.
Most welfare failures do not happen during the procedure, but in the time between recognizing a problem and deciding to act.
When producers look to their veterinarians for genomics advice, many may not feel fully confident leading that discussion. Here’s how you can prepare yourself to help producers take the first step.
How can veterinarians reduce physical strain in practice? One young practitioner shares four strategies to protect the body while building a sustainable career.
Even the best days in veterinary practice can take an unexpected turn. Knowing how to respond to uncomfortable situations can help turn conflict into meaningful professional growth.
You don’t need perfect data, but a simple framework can turn basic records into management tools that actually improve herd performance.
Flight zones, pressure and release, and facility design don’t just apply in the chute. They may be the missing framework for team cohesion in agriculture.
From vaccines to sedatives, not all accidental injections are minor. Here’s what you need to know about recognizing risk and seeking care.
The most credible veterinarians are not the fastest to answer. They are the most honest about the process.
Small adjustments in handler positioning and equipment selection can make the difference between a successful treatment and a costly mistake.
Early recognition and intervention can determine whether compromised calves recover or fall behind.
Why inconsistency in daily management quietly undermines calf health and how veterinarians can help stabilize outcomes before disease appears.
New survey results detail how veterinarians and producers assess bovine respiratory disease risk and metaphylaxis decisions when cattle fall into the medium-risk category.
Veterinarians across Canada are grappling with critical shortages of antibiotics, vaccines and sedatives. Stringent regulations and a small market size have created a systemic failure that threatens both pets and livestock.
Even the best vaccine can fail if mismanaged. Dr. Jon Townsend outlines good handling practices to protect your investment and your cattle.
The decisions that livestock veterinarians help clients make essentially impact whether or not they can feed their families, says Micah Jansen, DVM. Whether she’s prioritizing for producers or prioritizing for her family, she believes identifying the glass balls is critical.
Carlos Tabora of Heifer International was acknowledged for his work on sustainable cattle farming in Honduras.
National Veterinarian Technician Week is upon us. Take this opportunity to consider the impact a CVT could have on your practice.
Avoid inconclusive results, wasted tests, and diagnostic delays by focusing on these five practical improvements for sample selection.
Listening sessions put veterinarians and producers at the center of the USDA’s plan to bolster the rural and federal veterinary force.
Integrating new diagnostics could help you weigh bias, prioritize cases and make evidence-based calls.
Long hours, high stress and constant demands take a toll on both veterinarians and producers. Farm Safety and Health Week is a reminder that people’s well-being is the backbone of agriculture.
Dr. Caitlin Dobecka offers her insights into the challenges and rewards of veterinary service at fairs and exhibitions.
Two sessions are planned for next week for the veterinary workforce. Register now to have input and help guide the Rural Veterinary Action Plan.
Veterinary professionals can access on-demand videos, audio content and webinars to further their professional development.
Veterinarians who listen first, tailor advice to the operation and share preventative strategies are the ones producers keep calling.
Generics can save money without sacrificing safety or efficacy, but veterinarians and producers must consider how each product performs under their unique herd conditions.