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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Honored Mentor
Andrew J. Frey
...and wanting to share ideas and experiences. I remember one time, early in my career, I had a surgical complication I was preparing to revise, and Andy knew that I...
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...
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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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2024 ACVS and ACVS Foundation award recipients announced
...more than 4,000 veterinarians. Her passion for teaching is clear in the multiple accolades with which she has been honored, including the Carl J. Norden/Pfizer/Zoetis Distinguished Teaching Award twice, the...
Small Animal Topic
Urinary Stones
...ability to evaluate the urethra. Another technique that has been used more recently is nuclear scintigraphy, which provides a non-invasive method for analysis of renal blood flow and function. Types...
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...
Honored Mentor
Jonathan N. Chambers
Jon Chambers was a calm and methodical orthopedic mentor. Every time I am reducing a difficult fracture, I hear Jon in my ear saying, ‘Dr. Basinger, Rome was not built...
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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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...
