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How helium crisis impacts vet medicine

By Katie Robertson Figure 1: Cryogenics is the primary use of industrial helium. When asked about the challenges facing the veterinary industry, few people will jump straight to a helium shortage. Industrially, helium is primarily used in cryogenics (Figure 1), cooling down machinery to allow proper usage. This includes high-field MRI machines, used throughout the veterinary industry to detect causes …

Recruitment crisis looms for veterinary sector

A recruitment crisis is looming for the veterinary sector due to an increase in demand for veterinary services, an aging workforce and concerns over the work/life balance, according to a new survey. Once over long working hours and low pay, particularly for women in the sector was highlighted by the Annual Veterinary Practice Survey. It found that respondents earning less …

‘Serious health crisis for dog world’: One dog dead after highly contagious virus hits Christchurch

One dog died and others tested positive after a highly contagious virus swept Christchurch. Last week, three dogs from the Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust on Dyers Rd, Christchurch tested positive for parvovirus, one of which dogs died. Trust Operations Manager Kelly Burt said the virus was highly contagious, deadly and should be taken seriously. “This is a serious health crisis for …

Late state veterinarian led Ohio through wild animal crisis

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – In a job where pigs, cattle and sheep dominated, longtime Ohio state veterinarian Tony Forshey was even pushed out of his sizable comfort zone in 2011. Forshey died on November 26, Ohio Agriculture Director Dorothy Pelanda said Sunday. He was 69. In 2011, a suicidal owner released dozens of wildlife from an east Ohio farm in …

Labor crisis in veterinary medicine leaves pets at risk

A shortage of veterinarians in the US makes it difficult for people to find care for their pets. Here’s a look at the problem and how it affects New York state practices and the pets they serve. Bethany Mosher’s 18-year-old cat Booga was diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancer last winter. In June, when Booga’s quality of life suddenly deteriorated, Mosher called …

Staffing crisis at veterinary clinics leaves pet owners scrambling to find care, enduring long waits

Paula Barnett, who had moved to Portland in June, hadn’t been given a routine induction appointment at a local veterinary clinic. Some clinics didn’t even answer the phone. Others said there was no availability for months. This was of particular concern to Barnett as Luna, the family’s five-year-old cat, suffered from an autoimmune disease that sometimes led to anemia. Then …

The pandemic puppy craze is creating a veterinary crisis

Bailey Gladwin says the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) at the University of Guelph refused to admit their dog, Odie, when their referring emergency clinic called and asked to put him on a ventilator. (Submitted by: Bailey Gladwin) Veterinarians are in a crisis situation, a serious staff shortage has fatal consequences for humans and animals. A serious problem before COVID-19 was …