Editor’s Note:
Meteorologists make predictions every night on your local and national news. So, why not try to predict the parasite season? This month, we are asking veterinary parasitologists to offer their predictions and expertise to veterinarians for the upcoming season.What’s changing when it comes prevalence of parasitic disease? What are the threats when it comes to vector-borne diseases? We hope the coverage is not only educational, but delivers critical information to help veterinarians counsel clients, protect pets and prevent disease.
Companion-Animal:
SurgerySTAT: This month, Gary W. Ellison DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, discusses surgical management of atresia ani (AA), a congenital embryological anomaly in which the hindgut fails to fully communicate with the perineum.
Dentistry: Dr. Jan Bellows of All Pets Dental in Weston, Fla., explores the top considerations when building/improving your dental operatory.
Oncology: Dr. Kim Cronin is slated to address the most common cancers for general practitioners.
Heartworm: Dr. Tom Nelson addresses trends in heartworm disease.
Parasitology: Experts in veterinary parasitology weigh in on the greatest risks and threats parasites pose to pets, horses and livestock his year.
Business:
Veterinary law: Christopher J. Allen, DVM, JD, addresses the most critical issues in developing partnerships. He reviews the most important monetary and legal questions every potential practice partner should ask (and be asked) before entering into the economic relationship of a lifetime.
Profitability: Profitability is the key factor when appraising practice value, says Gerald Snyder, VMD. In the last of a two-part series, Snyder writes about how to manage for profit and how to determine your practice profitability.
Equine:
Dr. Kenneth J. Marcella explores an interesting neurological case and his quest to treat the animal and make the diagnosis.
Ed Kane, PhD, explores the special needs and requirements of treating racehorses in a two-part series. This month’s article focuses on gastric ulceration.
Ad Close Date: January 29, 2010
Materials Deadline: February 3, 2010
