Large Animal Topic

Cesarean Section in Cattle

...to deliver the calf. C-sections are necessary in cattle when vaginal delivery is too difficult and is not progressing in the expected amount of time and therefore could endanger the...
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Advancing Public Awareness

...the primary care veterinary space and the animal-owner community. These campaigns deliver messages such as “Do you have a board-certified veterinary surgeon on your referral team?” and “What is a...
Small Animal Topic

Canine Hip Dysplasia

...liver damage. The monitoring interval depends on the age of the dog and the dosage level of the drug. Ideally the lowest daily dose that provides obvious comfort should be...
Large Animal Topic

Rib Fractures in Foals

...rib fractures during foaling, however this has not been proven. It seems to occur due to overzealous attempts to deliver the foal before it is properly positioned. Perhaps the most...
Small Animal Topic

Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) in Small Animals

...oxygen. A developing fetus relies on the umbilical blood vessels and circulation to pick up oxygen from the mother to deliver it to the growing body. The lungs are still...
Honored Mentor

Jack D. Robinette

I too had a Mentor & his guidance was invaluable to my surgical teaching career at Washington State University (WSU). Thomas Marchioro, MD, was Head of the kidney & liver...
Small Animal Topic

Prophylactic Gastropexy

...their liver and kidneys. In some older animals, your veterinarian may recommend urinalysis or thoracic radiographs (chest x-rays). This procedure may be performed with open surgery. With open surgery, a...
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Special Events: Sponsorships

...deliver an engaging lecture attendees won’t forget. Sponsors are responsible for all aspects of content creation, marketing and promotion, and production of the event. Learning Labs will contribute to attendees...
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Past ACVS Surgery Summit Working Groups

...directed toward the DVMs, asking them why they use their technicians the way they do. The doctors expressed that technicians allow them to deliver a better standard of care and...