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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...
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...
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...