A new program at Washington State University could alleviate some of the most pressing issues facing the veterinary profession, including staffing shortages and burnout from long hours, high workloads and stress. The problems plaguing the industry have been exacerbated in recent years, with pet ownership and service demands increasing at the same time clinics and hospitals are struggling with staff …
Dr. Jane
December 26, 2022
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Farmscape for October 5, 2022 A veterinarian with Prairie Livestock Veterinarians in Red Deer says her practice’s participation in the Western College of Veterinary Medicine Pharmhouse Summer Student Swine Experience Program has proved to be extremely rewarding. The Western College of Veterinary Medicine Pharmhouse Summer Student Swine Experience Program, which is now moving into its third year, provides first and …
Visit the News Hub Atlas of pancreas tumors reveals important new findings in treatment resistance, possible new therapies A new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has revealed the details of two key transition points in the development of pancreatic cancer. The study provides insights into treatment resistance and how immunotherapy could be harnessed to treat …
PROVIDENCE, RI — School may be out for the summer, but for a group of local high school students, medical education is in full swing — at least for one special week. Eighteen students from local high schools were offered the chance to experience life as a medical student as part of Week of Medicine, a new summer enrichment course …
(Update: Adding video and comments from Equine Veterinarian Dr Patrick Young) TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — The lighting and thunder that has been happening frequently in Central Oregon recently could make it hard to tell when its best to bring horses to shelter. dr Patrick Young of Tumalo has been a practicing veterinarian for 25 years and has seen cases of …
When it comes to dog food for our pups, there are a lot of brands currently on the market. And while many offer the same thing and it can be hard to choose between all of the brands that are out there, Bully Max continues to bring the innovation to the dog food aisle. This means that when the company …
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Zagreb is offering Ukrainian veterinary students the opportunity to continue their studies at the institution. It is also offering students free tuition, free meals, counseling services, and more. In a statement published on its website, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine expressed support to Ukrainians …
Dr. Jane
February 24, 2022
HYDE PARK — After several years of managing a dog-walking operation out of their home, two South Side residents have moved the thriving business into a Hyde Park store and expanded it to include a “boutique” dog day care service and play park. Hyde Bark had its soft opening in the historical Deco Arts Building, 5508 S. Lake Park Ave., …
Dr. Jane
February 18, 2022
While most people find peace in petting a pooch, not everyone has access to a dog in Oxford. However, through Miami’s Student Counseling Service (SCS), Miamians can attend dog therapy sessions twice a week throughout the semester. During dog therapy sessions, Miami students, faculty, and staff can stop in and pet a licensed therapy dog. There are typically two dogs …
