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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...
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Advancing Public Awareness

...Animal Health Topics are translated into Spanish. More are added every year. The Find a Surgeon directory is prominently featured throughout the ACVS website, making it easy for animal owners...
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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...
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...
Honored Mentor

Michael C. Conzemius

...ring in the ears of many surgeons throughout their careers. Although there are many who have had an influence on my career as a veterinarian and surgeon, Mike has been...
Large Animal Topic

Overriding/Impinging Dorsal Spinous Processes

...their spine. Initial diagnostics on the farm may include radiographs (x-rays) (Figure 1), ultrasound, and/or local anesthesia of suspected painful sites within the back. For difficult cases, nuclear scintigraphy (bone...
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

Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) in Small Animals

...two-thirds of affected puppies may not survive past their first year. Moreover, the older the pet is at the time of correction, the greater the risk of complications due to...
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...
Large Animal Topic

Septic Arthritis in Horses

...walk or non-weight-bearing lameness. Horses with an open or draining joint wound sometimes remain reasonably comfortable despite septic arthritis, and as such, any wound near a joint should be evaluated...