Large Animal Topic
Enucleation in Cattle
...taken to determine the type of tumor, and lymph nodes should be palpated to check for enlargement. Enucleation is most often performed as a standing procedure with local anesthesia (nerve...
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Small Animal Topic
Glossectomy
...further diagnostic investigation may include: Advanced imaging of the head to better understand the extent of the tumor and determine if other local structures are affected Regional lymph node aspirates...
Small Animal Topic
Oral Tumors
...salivation and/or sanguinous (i.e., bloody) oral discharge Facial swelling/ asymmetry Enlarged cervical lymph nodes Difficulty in chewing food or opening mouth Dropping food from mouth Visible mass Loose teeth (especially...
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Additional information on ACVS Fellowship Programs
...a leadership role in matters pertaining to surgery in their focused field. In order to fulfill this membership need, ACVS established ACVS Fellowship Programs. Fellows of these programs have or...
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2024 ACVS and ACVS Foundation award recipients announced
...University of Pennsylvania and for the past 20 years at the University of California, Davis (UC Davis). Dr. Kapatkin became a clinical expert in hip dysplasia, gait analysis, total hip...
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ACVS welcomes membership director
ACVS is pleased to announce that Adam Seery has joined the ACVS staff as membership director. Adam has an extensive background in association management, including 20-plus years’ experience building loyalty...
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ACVS addresses planned formation of ABVP orthopedic surgery fellowship program
ACVS is aware of Diplomates’ concerns about the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) plan to form an orthopedic surgery fellowship program. ACVS sent a letter to the American Board...
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ABVS forms subcommittee to consider fellowship recognition
ACVS leadership received a response from the American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS) to the letter of objection from ACVS Diplomates about the planned American Board of Veterinary Practitioners orthopedic...
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ABVS forms subcommittee to consider fellowship recognition
ACVS leadership received a response from the American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS) to the letter of objection from ACVS Diplomates about the planned American College of Veterinary Practitioners orthopedic...
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Comprehensive summary of the 2025 Diplomates’ Business Meeting
...a separate session following the business meeting, ACVS leadership participated in an open town hall session focused on the proposed separation of ACVS certification functions from membership activities. A bylaws...
