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Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association - JAVMA

The official page for JAVMA, a peer-reviewed, scientific journal published monthly by the AVMA. Letters to the Editor are also welcome.

The mission of Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) is to advance and promote the science and art of veterinary medicine while upholding world class standards in peer-reviewed veterinary medical scientific publications. The JAVMA will provide the profession with the latest, high quality research and clinically relevant medical information for veterinarians and will do thi

s by drawing upon and disseminating evidence guided information across species and specialty expertise that promotes the highest quality ethical standards of clinical care, animal welfare, and public health. The JAVMA welcomes manuscripts of clear and broad clinical relevance in the following categories: Original Research, Systematic Review or Meta-Analysis, Narrative Review, Viewpoint, and Veterinary Medicine Today features. Manuscripts with clear clinical relevance will receive priority for publication. Commentaries and White Papers are solicited by invitation only. Authors are encouraged to first determine the most appropriate category for their manuscript and then prepare their manuscript in accordance with the instructions: avma.org/JAVMAAuthors

The digital edition of JAVMA is the journal of record. Accepted articles may be published in both print and on-line, or on-line alone, as decided by the editorial staff. JAVMA News provides articles relevant to veterinarians in all practice sectors, posted online 10-14 days before they appear in print. Searchable archives date back to 2000.

12/18/2024

The American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) recently decided to modify its Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) policy. The VTNE plays an important role in enabling jurisdictions to make informed credentialing decisions, and ensure veterinary technicians possess the minimal competencies to practice in their jurisdiction without harming the public or animals.

Changes to the VTNE application process and examination windows will take effect starting in January.

Several Veterinary Technician National Exam policy changes by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards, which manages the application and testing process, should result in more efficient operations and faster reporting for all testing candidates, veterinary technician program directors, a...

12/18/2024

It's "What Is Your Diagnosis?" Wednesday!

What are your differential diagnoses for a 6-year-old neutered male ferret who was presented for a 3-week history of respiratory distress, ataxia, and weakness?

Full case: jav.ma/ferret2

12/17/2024

Animal drug manufacturers saw multiple approvals from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from August through November. These include a new drug for atopic dermatitis in dogs, new supplemental approvals for antiparastic drugs for dogs and cats that protect against Asian longhorned ticks, and the first generic approval for a monensin Type A medicated article for certain chickens, turkeys, and quail.

Animal drug manufacturers saw multiple approvals from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from August through November, including a new drug for atopic dermatitis in dogs

12/17/2024

Here's a first look at the January JAVMA cover art!

“Veterinarian and Assistant” (16 in x 20 in; acrylic) was created by Dr. Ken Gorczyca in 2024.

Born in Philadelphia, Dr. Gorczyca has been painting since the age of 7, when his grandfather taught him how to paint by numbers using oil. As an adolescent, he studied oil painting for 3 years while living on a US military base in West Germany. Dr. Gorczyca received his DVM at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 1983. He teaches the University of Vermont’s Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula Training course and is a founding member of VetArtNow. Featured in this painting is Dr. Gorczyca’s former classmate, who travels regularly with his canine assistant, Chaka. Dr. Gorczyca resides in California. This is this second time his art has appeared in JAVMA; his painting “Ice Bear” was featured on the cover of the December 2021 issue.

Website: www.kengorczyca.com

12/17/2024

As we near the end of the year, the JAVMA and AJVR team is looking to the future. Learn about the 2025 Publications Strategic Plan from Editor-in-Chief Dr. Lisa Fortier: https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.263.1.8

12/17/2024

What are your differential diagnoses for an 11-month-old intact female Labrador Retriever–Poodle cross who was presented for further evaluation of a chronic progressive left hind limb lameness?

Full case: jav.ma/progressive

12/16/2024

Our top trending JAVMA article last week was "Skeletal myodegeneration and necrosis in cattle": https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.24.08.0543

It's "What Is Your Diagnosis?" Wednesday!

What are your differential diagnoses for skeletal myodegeneration and necrosis in cattle? 🐄

Full case: jav.ma/skeletalcattle

12/16/2024

What are your differently diagnoses for a 3-year-old spayed female Basenji mix who was presented for left-lateralized vestibular signs?

Full case: jav.ma/headtilt

12/15/2024

In-hospital distal teat amputations to reestablish efficient milk flow were a practical surgical intervention with considerable postoperative care both in the hospital and at the farm. 🐄

Open access article: jav.ma/dairycowsx

12/14/2024

Veterinarians can ultimately leverage temporal diagnostic test data for continuous improvement of animal health and bring added value to their clients.

Learn more: jav.ma/diagnostic

Article contributed by Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine

12/13/2024

Tune in to the Veterinary Vertex Podcast to learn about the promise of immunotherapeutic strategies to advance cancer treatment in pet dogs with Dr. Timothy Fan from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2047448/episodes/16156169 🐕🎙

12/13/2024

The Veterinary Vertex Podcast is once again in the top 25% of all Buzzsprout podcasts! 🎙

Thank you to our listeners and interviewees for another successful year. Tune in weekly to learn about the latest advancements in veterinary medicine: https://veterinaryvertex.buzzsprout.com/

12/13/2024

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) recently unveiled its 2024 Community Care Guidelines for Small Animal Practice. These are intended to redefine “gold standard” veterinary care and provide a blueprint for veterinary practices to innovate and expand their services.

The American Animal Hospital Association’s new 2024 Community Care Guidelines for Small Animal Practice aim to redefine “gold standard” veterinary care and equip veterinary practices to find innovative ways of reaching the people and animals they serve.

12/13/2024

Current data do not indicate a persistent labor shortage but a well-functioning market where veterinary service prices have increased more rapidly than in the rest of the US economy.

Learn more: jav.ma/labor

Hear from the authors on the Veterinary Vertex Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2047448/episodes/16209840 🎙

12/12/2024

Dr. Robert Knapp, AVMA Board of Directors chair, presided over the Board’s November 13-15 meeting. Board members adopted a number of new and revised policies, including a new policy on “Climate Change and Related Sustainability Issues.” It expounds on issues related to climate change, while at the same time has statements that help to describe areas where veterinarians can make an impact with sustainability initiatives.

The new policy on “Climate Change and Related Sustainability Issues” was approved by the AVMA Board of Directors during its November 13-15 meeting at AVMA headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois.

12/12/2024

The AVMA Board of Directors approved revising a number of policies at its November 13-15 meeting at AVMA headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois, including “Adoption of Research and Teaching Animals.” The Board also approved changes to the AVMA policy on “Pets in Senior, Disabled, and Multifamily Public Housing.” The Steering Committee for Human-Animal Interactions noted in comments to the Board that affirmative support for laws in these areas “continues to be helpful to discourage efforts for their repeal and is needed to assist vulnerable populations in retaining their companion animals.”

The AVMA Board of Directors (BOD) approved revising a number of policies at its November 13-15 meeting at AVMA headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois, including “Adoption of Research and Teaching Animals.”

12/12/2024

The Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association held a celebration to honor the recipients of its Distinguished Service and Merit awards on November 3 in Northampton. https://jav.ma/3ZwOFLx

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Incorporating model selection and uncertainty into forecasts of economic conditions in companion animal clinical veterinarian labor markets

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Ultrasonographic approach to visualize the medial shoulder compartment and diagnose medial glenohumeral ligament and subscapularis lesions in dogs

Learn how to perform a diagnostic ultrasound of the medial compartment of the canine shoulder from this #JAVMA Technical Tutorial Video: https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.24.08.0557

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The Value Matrix: a communication tool to support shared decision-making and the practice of Spectrum of Care

Learn how to use a clinical-communication tool called The Value Matrix for supporting shared decision-making between veterinary professionals and clients and for delivering the Spectrum of Care through this JAVMA Technical Tutorial Video: https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.24.07.0493 Technical Tutorial Video contributed by Ontario Veterinary College

Temporary palatopexy procedure for brachycephalic obstructive airway crisis in dogs

Learn how to perform a temporary palatopexy in an anesthetized brachycephalic dog from this JAVMA Technical Tutorial Video: https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.24.04.0236