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Additional information on ACVS Fellowship Programs

...would have specific expertise and knowledge in their specialized disciplines beyond what can be mastered within a 3-year ACVS Veterinary Surgery Residency Program. ACVS recognizes this expertise within its own...
Honored Mentor

Patrick T. Colahan

He is the gentle giant of equine surgeons. Smooth as silk in surgery, knowledgeable as a fighter pilot in managing post operative issues, and the master of client communication. We...
Honored Mentor

David G. Wilson

...Perfection in surgery was easy for him. We all tried our best to master his skill level as he selflessly gave his time to teach us the art of veterinary...
Large Animal Topic

Cesarean Section in Cattle

...and fetus survival. Postoperatively, the cow should be watched for dehydration and mastitis (mammary gland infection). Incisional complications and retained placentas (a placenta which is not passed within 24 hours)...
Large Animal Topic

Abomasal Displacement and Abomasal Volvulus in Cows

...drugs were used that require a specific withdrawal time. It is necessary to: Monitor the surgical wound Treat incisional complications, if they arise Treat other concurrent diseases, such as mastitis...
Small Animal Topic

Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease

...of all sizes, breeds, and ages, but rarely cats. Certain dog breeds are known to have a higher incidence of CrCLD (Rottweiler, Newfoundland, Staffordshire Terrier, Mastiff, Akita, Saint Bernard, Chesapeake...
News

Remembering Past ACVS President Bruce Hull

...and received his veterinary degree in 1965. He later achieved his master’s degree from Iowa State University in 1971. He loved his time on Ralph and Joyce Hull’s dairy farm,...
Honored Mentor

Laurie R. Goodrich

...strong, intelligent, and kind; a masterful combination which makes her an ideal role model. Dr. Goodrich has been a highly dedicated mentor, colleague, and friend. Despite her continually busy schedule,...