Since August cases of African Swine Fever have been spreading throughout China, with the risk of the virus spreading to neighboring Asian countries. African Swine Fever, though not contagious to humans, is a virus that is terminal in pigs. This virus spreads easily and has decimated swine populations in China, Russia, and is spreading to […]
Merck Veterinary Manual App: Instant Information
As a student I am always on the run, always asking questions, and always being asked questions. I am always researching for information for new stuff, or to just jog my memory. Either way, my student-brain is always going one hundred miles a minute. Something that actually helps me get clear concise information fast and […]
Don’t Be Afraid to Refer
Did you know that dermatology is one of the specialties that general practitioners refer their patients to the least? I learned this fact today while on dermatology rotation and found it incredibly surprising. With autoimmune diseases and allergies becoming more prevalent, I assumed that more vets would be referring their patients to dermatologists. I can […]
