Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA)

Have you seen the March JAVMA cover art? 🎨

“Phoenix Bison Skull” (24 in x 26 in; bone and glass seed beads) was created by Dr. Christine Hardy in 2024.

Learn a practical technique for plating and incubating canine urine cultures in-house as a screening tool for bacteriuria in a JAVMA Technical Tutorial Video: doi.org/10.2460/javm...

The push-pull peripheral IV catheter sampling protocol may be used to reduce venipuncture in hospitalized dogs.
Open access article: jav.ma/pivc1

For a second week in a row, our top trending #JAVMA article was "Use of a veterinary therapeutic renal diet in cats with early chronic kidney disease is associated with slower disease progression and improved survival": doi.org/10.2460/javm...

Have you seen the February JAVMA cover art? 🎨

“Jake” (9 in x 12 in; watercolor) was created by Justin Lawrence in 2022.

Mr. Lawrence is a certified veterinary technician and artist from Rhode Island.

Website: justinlawrenceart.com

Our top trending #JAVMA article last month was "The Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome Working Group guidelines for diagnosis and monitoring of canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome": doi.org/10.2460/javm...

Our top trending #JAVMA article last week was "Use of a veterinary therapeutic renal diet in cats with early chronic kidney disease is associated with slower disease progression and improved survival": doi.org/10.2460/javm...

More recent data shows nearly 50% of cats developed AKI after lily exposure, although most were IRIS AKI grade 1-2 (serum creatinine <2.5mg/dL). Survival in cats with low grade AKI is excellent. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39419082/

Retrospective studies showed most cats receiving prompt veterinary care and fluid therapy did not develop AKI (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22058344/ and pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23547675/). Unknown if it is due to improved renal perfusion, enhanced toxin elimination, or decreased exposure via emesis.

Learn how to perform venipuncture in small mammals using the proximal jugular vein. This technique can be useful when working with zoological companion and laboratory animals. Watch the #JAVMA Technical Tutorial Video to learn more: doi.org/10.2460/javm... 🐇🐀

The implementation of risk profiling and other preventive measures for horses returning after a lay-up or those with no recent race participation could help reduce the incidence of complete humerus fractures. 🐎 Learn more: jav.ma/layup

Although potentially fatal, Incilius alvarius intoxication usually has an excellent prognosis. Learn more: jav.ma/rivertoad

With the use of AI in veterinary medicine rapidly growing, it may be beneficial to include AI training in continuing education for currently practicing veterinarians to ensure the responsible and successful implementation of AI into the field: jav.ma/ai6

Some meniscal lesions may not be clinically significant. Learn more: jav.ma/stifle1

Needlescopy appears well suited for integration into routine clinical practice due to the ease of use and excellent visualization of residual pathology: jav.ma/oticsx 🐈🐕

Subclinical airway abnormalities detectable on endoscopic evaluation may be common in competitive barrel racing horses. 🐎

Open access article: jav.ma/barrel

Needlescope-assisted ear surgery was feasible and improved the confidence of the surgeon intraoperatively. 🐕 Learn more: jav.ma/oticsx

The ASCEND framework provides a validated, workforce-informed foundation defining 94 essential competencies for credentialed veterinary technicians across practice settings, demonstrating strong consensus and educational alignment. Open access article: jav.ma/ascend

What are your differential diagnoses for a 2-year-old Dorset ewe that was presented with progressive respiratory distress characterized by open-mouth breathing and increased respiratory effort accompanied by nasal discharge and epistaxis? 🐑 Full case: jav.ma/wydsheep

A physical simulator replicated key steps of canine laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a safe, realistic training environment, with three-dimensional visualization improving surgical efficiency and supporting early skills acquisition before cadaveric or clinical training: jav.ma/cholecys

Learn the proper technique for obtaining high-quality diagnostic venogram images of the equine foot in this #JAVMA Technical Tutorial Video: doi.org/10.2460/javm... 🐎

Learn how to perform ultrasound-guided arthrocentesis and intra-articular injections of the canine radiocarpal and tarsocrural joints in this JAVMA Technical Tutorial video: doi.org/10.2460/javm... 🐕

Oronasal communication assessment via cone-beam CT provided advantages for precise surgical planning and enhanced recognition of incidental findings that may have been missed otherwise. 🐕 Open access article: jav.ma/cbct

Emotional intelligence is a skill that can be developed and that has myriad benefits. Open access article: jav.ma/ei2

Internal plating could be used for correction of pectus excavatum in young cats and dogs. Learn more: jav.ma/pe

Implementing quality debriefing processes and ensuring animal welfare could improve professional well-being among laboratory animal professionals. Open access article: jav.ma/labanimal1

What are your differential diagnoses for a 15-year-old Welsh Pony mare that was presented for a 12-hour history of moderate colic signs? 🐴 Full case: jav.ma/colic1

Multiple PRRSV elimination methods can succeed at the farm level, giving producers and veterinarians flexibility when participating in a regional elimination program. Open access article: jav.ma/prrsv

Service-learning experiences in veterinary medicine positively impact the community through provision of veterinary services while concurrently allowing students to gain confidence and competence across the Competency-Based Veterinary Education Domains. Learn more: jav.ma/servicelearn

Incorporating sustained, diverse, and ethically grounded community engagement into veterinary curricula may empower future veterinarians to navigate complex social contexts and more effectively serve all types of populations. Open access article: jav.ma/shelter1