Submission Deadline

Good Afternoon Vet Gazett-ers!

Just a reminder from your friendly neighborhood editors that the submission deadline for our Volume 56, Issue I categories is this upcoming Sunday, December 20, 2020! 

Finals week keeping you busy?  Not sure you will have your submissions sent in time?  Not to worry - Issue II will open for submissions very soon!  Check out our 'Call for Submissions' page for any updates and details.  As always, please don't hesitate to reach out to us with any suggestions, comments, or questions!

Virtually wishing you a happy and safe holiday season,

Sarah Delmotte (University of Georgia DVM Class of 2022, SAVMA Editor in Chief-Elect)

Kirsten Andersson (University of Illinois DVM Class of 2021, Editor in Chief)

Spelling is Everything!

We know you are all hard at work studying for finals, but take a moment to read this anecdote from Shannon Rudin of the University of Minnesota!  Thanks for the chuckle Shannon!

'Last spring, I was enrolled in the college's pathology lab, which unfortunately had to be completed online. The instructor's were kind enough to continue to film necropsy explorations for us to watch at home. During one of the labs, there was a pus-filled growth that was cut into and oozed in a gross but satisfactory way. The students in my class started to cheer in the chat function of zoom saying how great it was and how much we loved to see it. I decided to join in, and to my entire class and teaching staff sent a chat saying "We! Want! More! Puss!"..... The chat went silent and another classmate responded privately to me saying, "I think you meant to say pus..."  

VIN Topic Rounds

Are you missing out on clinical rotations because of COVID-19? The VIN Student Team has you covered with Tuesday Topic Rounds.  During the month of December, join Dr. Tony Johnson, DVM, DACVECCS for 30 minute, case-based sessions on Emergency Medicine every Tuesday at 12ET. Everyone and all levels of experience are welcome. There will be time for Q&A and discussion following. The next session is GDV Management and Stabilization on December 15, 2020 at 12 ET.

In this rounds:

• Surgical tips
• Radiographic diagnosis
• How to perform trocarisation and pre-op stabilization

NEW!!! NOW TO JOIN THE SESSION JUST LOG INTO THE VIN STUDENT CENTER AND CLICK THE GREEN BUTTON IN THE TOP RIGHT

The Veterinary Information Network (VIN) is here to help you as a vet student – especially during this worldwide pandemic. Membership is always free as a student!

Animal Doctors Abroad

Although traveling may not be the safest at the moment, we can still cherish the experiences we have had thus far!  Thank you to Robyn Cates of Oregon State University for sharing her story with us - we can't wait to see what you accomplish in the future!

'Last summer I had the opportunity to volunteer at a non-profit clinic on Santa Cruz Island in the Galápagos Islands. The main goals of the clinic are: domestic animal population control through sterilization programs, therefore protecting the biodiversity of native wildlife, and community education on animal welfare. This photo of me with four puppies is from one of our spay/neuter campaigns where we traveled to nearby Isabela island and sterilized 67 animals over three days. These puppies got parasitic treatment and their mother was spayed. Isabela island has no veterinarian so this campaign that occurs every few months is the community's only access to animal care. This trip was incredibly rewarding. Unfortunately the clinic is temporarily closed but a new NGO will be taking it over in the coming year and I cannot wait to go back! The sea turtle is another friend I found along my journey through these beautiful islands.' 

NEOGEN Canine DNA Testing

NEOGEN Genomics, the world's largest animal genotyping laboratory, is now offering a Canine DNA Health Test Kit!  Results of this testing kit can help the veterinarian and client collaborate to devise the best prevention and treatment plans for the patient.  Simply obtain a cheek swab and lab test from the patient, link up the kit to your patient at vet.NEOGEN.com, and send in your sample!  It's that easy!

Thank you to Lauren Thorne, Companion Animal Sales and Education Manager, for sharing with our community!  Want to learn more?  Check out NEOGEN's informative flyer below or visit their website!