Veterinary Voices

Who is ‘Dr. J’ and what does he want?

Voicemails from purported colleague puzzle veterinarians across the US

California inches toward ending closed colony animal blood banks

Nearly two years after California enacted a law to alleviate shortages of dog blood for veterinary procedures, animal blood banks are changing in the state.

California inches toward ending closed colony animal blood banks published on Nov. 7.

A veterinary expert on the temporomandibular joint catches waves and opportunities

Dr. Christy Corp-Minamiji of VIN interviews Dr. Boaz Arzi, chief of the Dentistry and Oral Surgery Service and director of the Veterinary Institute for Regenerative Cures at the University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Arzi shares his journey to becoming the first veterinarian to attain affiliate membership with the American Society of Temporomandibular Joint Surgeons, as well as his rise to international renown as a world expert in TMJ research.

A written variation of Veterinary expert on the temporomandibular joint catches waves and opportunities published on Nov. 3. 

 

FTC chief to veterinarians: Tell us your antitrust concerns

Lina Khan, chair of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, is urging veterinarians to report instances of anti-competitive conduct. Her remarks, delivered this week during an economic forum, highlight worries about the negative impacts of corporate consolidation and noncompete agreements on the veterinary profession. 

FTC chief to veterinarians: Tell us your antitrust concerns published Oct. 25, 2023.

 

 

Shifting legal sands bring medical cannabis closer to pets

The legal landscape on medical cannabis is evolving in the U.S. As it edges closer to acceptance, veterinarians and pet owners are considering its potential for treating pain, anxiety and other ailments amid concerns about legal restrictions and limited scientific evidence.

Shifting legal sands bring medical cannabis closer to pets published on Oct. 5, 2023. 

Rocky start for employee owned veterinary consolidators

Two corporate consolidators that plan to use Employee Stock Ownership Plans, or ESOPs, to attract and keep employees face difficulties. 

Rocky start for employee owned veterinary consolidators published on Oct. 18. 

Excuse you! Veterinarians crack down on cow burps

Cow methane emissions impact climate change. Researchers are looking for ways to mitigate the effects through improving herd health, adjusting the diet and breeding animals that naturally produce less methane gas.

 

Excuse you! Veterinarians crack down on cow burps published on Oct. 3, 2023. 

Does sponsorship diminish credibility of speakers?

A commentary by Dr. Ray Ramirez explores ethical dilemmas and conflicts of interest that arise when corporations partner with or sponsor speakers at conferences. 

Does sponsorship diminish credibility of speakers? published on Sept. 14, 2023. 

California makes major veterinary telemedicine policy shift

Legislation passes in California that could reshape veterinary telemedicine in the state and beyond, marking a significant shift in the provision of remote animal care.

California makes major veterinary telemedicine policy shift published on Sept. 12, 2023. 

Are dogs and cats living longer?

There is an apparent uptick in pet longevity and underlying factors may be driving it. 

Are dogs and cats living longer? published on