{"id":12207,"date":"2016-12-30T15:55:05","date_gmt":"2016-12-30T15:55:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/phosdev.com\/todaysveterinarypractice\/?p=12207"},"modified":"2022-03-31T14:10:44","modified_gmt":"2022-03-31T14:10:44","slug":"todays-veterinary-newsthe-latest-news-veterinary-medicine-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/news\/todays-veterinary-newsthe-latest-news-veterinary-medicine-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Today&#8217;s Veterinary News"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>NAVC C<\/strong><strong>onference News<a href=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/12\/T1701C03Fig01.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12212 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/12\/T1701C03Fig01-300x185.jpg\" alt=\"t1701c03fig01\" width=\"248\" height=\"153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/12\/T1701C03Fig01-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/12\/T1701C03Fig01-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/12\/T1701C03Fig01.jpg 975w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 248px) 100vw, 248px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3>TVP Acute Abdomen Symposium<\/h3>\n<p><em>Today\u2019s Veterinary Practice<\/em> (TVP) is presenting its second annual symposium on Sunday, February 5, at the NAVC Conference 2017. <strong>Diagnosis and Management of the Acute Abdomen<\/strong> has been organized by TVP Editor in Chief, Dr. Simon Platt, and NAVC Executive VP of Veterinary Education, Dr. Matt Winter. This topic will be explored through interactive lectures, case-based Q&amp;A sessions, and roundtable discussion.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about the NAVC Conference by visiting <strong>navc.com\/conference<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>New Opportunities Announced by AFSCAN<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/12\/T1701C03Fig02.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-12213 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/12\/T1701C03Fig02-289x300.jpg\" alt=\"t1701c03fig02\" width=\"238\" height=\"247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/12\/T1701C03Fig02-289x300.jpg 289w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/12\/T1701C03Fig02.jpg 577w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 238px) 100vw, 238px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The African Small Companion Animal Network (AFSCAN) has finalized plans for the 2018 AFSCAN\/NAVC and BSAVA International Scholar Programs (applications accepted in January 2017) and the 2017 AFSCAN Research and Studentship Awards (applications available at afscan.org\/science). With the support of its sponsors, AFSCAN is funding up to 2 clinical research projects and up to 5 \u201cstudentships.\u201d AFSCAN also announced 2 new initiatives for 2017:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A pilot project in Kenya in which veterinarians will use a tablet-based app to collect demographic and health-related data from dogs visiting veterinary practices. The information will provide a valuable baseline perspective on canine health in Kenya.<\/li>\n<li>A \u201ctwinning program\u201d sponsored by Zoetis that will offer African veterinarians the opportunity to partner with veterinary hospitals in the U.S. in long-term mentoring relationships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information, visit <strong>afscan.net<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>February Is National Pet Dental Health Month!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Visit VetFolio (vetfolio.com), the partnership between the NAVC and AAHA, that provides online continuous education. Search \u201cdental\u201d and enjoy the extensive collection of RACE-approved CE materials, care guides, client handouts, and articles by dentistry experts.<\/p>\n<p>Check out TVP\u2019s <strong>Practical Dentistry<\/strong> articles at<strong> tvpjournal.com<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>ACVIM Foundation Awards Oncology Grant<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Foundation has awarded funds to Annette Smith, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology &amp; SAIM) and her colleagues at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine to perform research on canine breast cancer. This research will explore whether microRNA can be used to detect cancer cells and predict how well patients will respond to treatment.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the ACVIM Foundation, visit <strong>acvimfoundation.org<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>NAVC Launches New Online Bookstore<a href=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/12\/T1701C03Fig03.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-12214\" src=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/12\/T1701C03Fig03-300x153.jpg\" alt=\"t1701c03fig03\" width=\"300\" height=\"153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/12\/T1701C03Fig03-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/12\/T1701C03Fig03-1024x521.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/12\/T1701C03Fig03-768x391.jpg 768w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/12\/T1701C03Fig03.jpg 1179w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The NAVC has launched an online bookstore that features high-quality reference books categorized by Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Technician\/Nurse, and Veterinary Assistant. Each book listing includes a synopsis as well as the complete table of contents to help readers decide which book meets their specific needs. In addition, the bookstore will include <em>NAVC Conference Proceedings<\/em>, free subscriptions to <em>Today\u2019s Veterinary Practice<\/em> and <em>Today\u2019s Veterinary Technician<\/em>, and the NAVC\u2019s inaugural book, <em>Small Animal Radiography: Essential Positioning Guide<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit<strong> bookstore.navc.com<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Canine Osteoarthritis Study using remote monitoring seeks participants<a href=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/12\/T1701C03Fig04.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-12215\" src=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/12\/T1701C03Fig04-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"t1701c03fig04\" width=\"123\" height=\"123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/12\/T1701C03Fig04-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/12\/T1701C03Fig04-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/12\/T1701C03Fig04.jpg 601w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 123px) 100vw, 123px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>i4C Innovations, Inc has announced its sponsorship of a study with Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine to monitor pain and activity in canine patients with osteoarthritis using the remote Voyce Pro Wellness Monitoring Program. Through this monitoring, the clinicians are attempting to discern whether a difference exists in a dog\u2019s pain response before and after the patient is given an oral pain medication. Enrollment for the study is open to dogs 2 years of age or older that weigh more than 30 pounds. They must be diagnosed with osteoarthritis and cannot currently be receiving NSAIDs, morphine-derived medications, or steroids.<\/p>\n<p>For further details, visit <strong>vet.cornell.edu\/ClinicalTrials\/Trials\/osteoarthritis.cfm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>H<strong>ealth Care Professionals Call for One Health<\/strong> <strong>A<\/strong><strong>pproach to Pet and Human Obesity<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A vision of a world where regular activity, a balanced diet, and healthy weight are part of every family\u2019s life was presented at the recent Preventing Obesity in People and Their Pets: A One Health Approach. This conference was hosted by the One Health Committee of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA), in collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and brought together speakers from human and veterinary medicine to discuss the problem of obesity in humans and companion animals. At the conclusion of the conference, speakers and delegates drafted a consensus statement on the One Health approach to obesity.<\/p>\n<p>Watch videos from the conference on the One Health Committee Facebook page: <strong>facebook.com\/onehealthonemedicine\/<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Veterinarians Earn Community Service &amp; Next Generation Awards<a href=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/12\/T1701C03Fig06.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-12217\" src=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/12\/T1701C03Fig06-300x137.jpg\" alt=\"t1701c03fig06\" width=\"300\" height=\"137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/12\/T1701C03Fig06-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/12\/T1701C03Fig06-1024x467.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/12\/T1701C03Fig06-768x350.jpg 768w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/12\/T1701C03Fig06.jpg 1315w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Henry Schein, Inc has announced that Dr. Adriana Noacco is the recipient of the fourth annual Henry Schein Cares International Veterinary Community Service Award in recognition of her service to people and pets in Argentina. Dr. Julie Stafford has been named by WSAVA and Hill\u2019s Pet Nutrition as the 2016 Next Generation Veterinary Award winner. <em>Today\u2019s Veterinary Practice<\/em> congratulates both recipients on these top honors.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>First USDA-Approved Immunomodulator for Canine Osteoarthritis<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/12\/T1701C03Fig05.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12216 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/12\/T1701C03Fig05-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"t1701c03fig05\" width=\"152\" height=\"228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/12\/T1701C03Fig05-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/12\/T1701C03Fig05.jpg 399w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 152px) 100vw, 152px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>T-Cyte Therapeutics, Inc has announced the launch of Lymphocyte T-Cell Immunomodulator (LTCI) as the first USDA-approved treatment option for canine osteoarthritis (OA), a debilitating condition affecting 16 to 20 million dogs in the United States. The only naturally-occurring treatment aid for OA, LTCI is administered via a subcutaneous injection and is effective in increasing the number and function of precursors of a regulatory T cell population, thereby dampening the immune-mediated process associated with OA.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more, please visit<strong> tcyte.com<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>Launch of New Cancer Treatment<\/h2>\n<p>Torigen Pharmaceuticals, Inc, a biotherapeutic company focused on treating cancer in animals, has announced the commercialization and market launch of their product, VetiVax, which uses the patient\u2019s own tumor cells to create a personalized treatment. VetiVax educates the patient\u2019s immune system to recognize the tumor as foreign and attack the cancer. Developed at the University of Notre Dame, with over 10 years of supporting research, VetiVax is a whole cell tissue immunotherapy that allows for a variety of tumor antigens to be presented to the immune system, and the treatment can be used for multiple tumor types.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit<strong> vetivax.com<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>Postsurgical Pain Therapeutic Now Available<\/h2>\n<p>Aratana has announced that Nocita (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension) has been made commercially available to veterinarians in the United States, which is the company\u2019s first launch of an FDA-approved therapeutic. Nocita is a long-acting, local anesthetic that lasts up to 72 hours post surgery by releasing bupivacaine over time from multi-vesicular liposomes deposited in the tissue. The therapeutic is administered as a single dose by tissue infiltration during closure of cranial cruciate ligament surgery in dogs. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration\u2019s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) approved Nocita in August of 2016.<\/p>\n<p>Visit<strong> nocita.aratana.com<\/strong> to learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today\u2019s Veterinary Practice (TVP) is presenting its second annual symposium on Management of the Acute Abdomen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":12218,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"iawp_total_views":14,"footnotes":""},"categories":[348],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12207","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-january-february-2017","column-beyond-the-clinic","clinical_topics-news"],"acf":{"hide_sidebar":false,"hide_sidebar_ad":false,"hide_all_ads":false},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.7 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - 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