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...Review: Evidence-Based Advances in Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Surgery July 15, 2026 Hand Skills and Headspace: The Science of Surgical Coaching August 13, 2026 Infection in Large Animal Fractures September 17,...
Large Animal Topic

Standing Equine Laparoscopic Ovariectomy

...in the abdomen, immediately adjacent to the gastrointestinal tract, it is important to withhold feed for at least 24–48 hours to allow for visualization of the ovaries, which lie suspended...
Honored Mentor

Donald F. Smith (Deceased)

...whose knowledge of the anatomy of the bovine intestinal track was amazing. He taught us with great passion and kindness. He also guided us in professional behavior and ethics. Thank...
Large Animal Topic

Septic Arthritis in Horses

...Spread: Bacteria or infectious agents may enter the bloodstream (bacteremia or viremia) from primary infections elsewhere in the body, such as respiratory or gastrointestinal infections, and disseminate to distant joints...
Large Animal Topic

Colic in Horses

...absence of gastrointestinal sounds, color of mucous membranes (gums; Figure 4 shows gums that are too dark—this horse should be evaluated by a veterinarian immediately), skin turgor, digital pulses of...
Large Animal Topic

Laminitis in Horses

...Primary Causes Grain overload Ingestion of lush grass Severe intestinal disease: Surgical colic or diarrhea Sepsis (circulating bacteria in the blood stream) due to, but not limited to: Pleuropneumonia Uterine...
Large Animal Topic

Cryptorchidism (Undescended Testicles) in Horses

...procedure, there are always risks of complications which may include: Complications while under general anesthesia Excessive/uncontrolled hemorrhage Inadvertent damage to the gastrointestinal Surgical site infection Post-operative swelling Incisional site breakdown,...
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Volunteer With ACVS

...testing, biomechanics, gastrointestinal surgery, general soft tissue surgery, hepatic surgery and disease management, imaging and radiology, interventional/minimally invasive surgery, kinetics/kinematic gait analysis, neurosurgery, oncologic surgery, pharmacology and toxicology, reconstructive surgery,...
Small Animal Topic

Hepatic Microvascular Dysplasia or Portal Atresia

...have normal life spans. Dogs with gastrointestinal signs or partial or focal seizures, however, may show no improvement, possible because they have other diseases besides HMD. Occasionally dogs with HMD...
Small Animal Topic

Parathyroid Tumors

...out through the kidneys into the urine, calcium-based urinary stones (urolithiasis) can appear in the urinary bladder, ureters, or kidneys. Hypercalcemia also affects intestinal function; some pets may vomit, become...