FVMA Addresses the Xylazine Crisis

Xylazine (Rompum) is an essential animal sedative for equine and cattle. Unfortunately, the legitimate use and access to xylazine by veterinarians is being threatened. In the past few years, drug cartels have started mixing xylazine with fentanyl and other illicit opioids to extend the high from these drugs, causing it to be classified last year...

Practice Pulse

Keeping you updated on regulatory and legislative changes affecting veterinary medicine. QUESTION: I’m reaching out to get some information about releasing records to clients. We have a client that we will no longer be providing services to. This client has NOT paid their bill; are we required to release records to this client? Can we legally...

Induction of Labor in the Mare: Procedures and Pitfalls

The goal of an elective induction of labor is to stimulate the foaling process in a full-term mare when the mare is almost ready to give birth naturally and allow for a controlled delivery a few hours earlier than her natural birth time. Induction of foaling in mares can be very successful if strict adherence...

Challenges of Chronic Endometritis: Novel Tools

One of the most commonly identified problems associated with infertility in the mare is uterine inflammation or endometritis. This can be caused by acute or chronic infections or persistent mating-induced endometritis (PMIE). The most common etiological agents found to cause uterine infections are Streptococcus zooepidemicus and Escherichia coli as the result of fecal and genital...

How to be an Effective Mentor

Whether the new team member is an associate, an intern, or even a new veterinary technician, a good mentoring relationship is crucial to the person’s professional development. By showing confidence in the mentee and generously sharing experiences, knowledge, and skills, the mentor can have a marked influence on the future of their colleague. Psychological Safety...

Tips for Writing an Effective Job Ad

A few short, direct sentences stating what you’re looking for, the primary job duties, and a few benefits is NOT enough!  The employee shortage following the COVID-19 pandemic means that prospective hires have more options. They are focused on making the best choice of an employer. Hospitals must try harder and cast a wider net to get good applicants.