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Maintenance of Certification Record FAQ
...not accept early submissions. ACVS will open the submission window on June 1 for the specific year group that has MOC records due. Your due date is shown in your...
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Large Animal Topic
Lameness in Horses
...be easy to see but can be felt while riding the horse) to severe (the horse won’t bear any weight on the leg). With more subtle lameness issues you may...
Small Animal Topic
Urinary Obstruction in Male Cats
...also reported. Early neutering of cats does not cause reduction of urethral size as in some other species. Most affected cats are within 1 to 10 years of age. Signs...
Small Animal Topic
Urinary Obstruction in Dogs
...the rear legs. Within the penis, the urethra lies within a trough of bone, the os penis, and becomes narrower. Calculi (stones) that develop within the urinary tract (see urinary...
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Strategically Speaking
...significant and important strategic work outlined in ACVS’s current five-year strategic plan. Efforts are unfolding toward achieving the plan’s objectives. Focus on excellence in continuing education. Early this spring, Diplomates...
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CERT–Certification Record Tracker: Update and Appreciation
ACVS successfully launched two components of the new certification management system, CERT. The resident training log went live December 2022 and maintenance of certification was launched in early March. Additional...
Large Animal Topic
Fractures in Horses – Emergency First Aid and Stabilization
...to a referral center for advanced diagnostics such as digital radiographs, ultrasound, nuclear scintigraphy (“bone scan”), or computed tomography (CT). It is extremely important that the fractured limb be stabilized...
Large Animal Topic
Colic in Adult Cattle
...bowel syndrome Small intestinal volvulus (mesenteric root, segmental) Intussception Foreign body (Trichobezoar, phytobezoar) Cecal dilatation or volvulus Spiral colon obstruction Peritonitis Reproductive: Uterine torsion Uterine tear Dystocia Urinary: Pyelonephritis Obstructive...
Small Animal Topic
Diaphragmatic Hernia
...and suturing the tear in the diaphragm. A tube may be placed to remove air, blood, or fluid that may accumulate in the chest cavity. Your veterinarian may refer you...
Honored Mentor
Richard E. Doran (Deceased)
Aside from being a gifted surgeon, Dr. Doran was instrumental in my early development as a surgeon in so many ways. He taught me to do my best every time...
