AVMA Journals

Introducing the February 2025 #JAVMA cover art! 🐈🎨 “Gus Gus” (20 in x 24 in; acrylic on canvas) was created by Shannon Noyes, RVT, in 2022. Born in Olean, New York, Shannon Noyes received her Associate in Applied Science degree in Veterinary Science Technology at the State University of New York at Delhi in 2000. She has since worked in busy emergency and specialty hospitals in both New York City and the San Francisco Bay Area. When she isn’t working as a veterinary nurse, Ms. Noyes enjoys painting quasirealistic portraits of pets, like this portrait of her friend’s cat, Gus Gus. She also fosters for the Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter, frequently taking in the most seriously ill kittens. Ms. Noyes currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and 5 rescue cats.

By understanding how algorithms function and predictions are made, we can begin to demystify AI, seeing it not as an all-knowing entity but as a powerful tool that will assist veterinary professionals in providing high-level care and progressing in the field. Open access article: jav.ma/aivet Article contributed by Dr. Kurtis Sobkowich, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph

Subcutaneous peri-incisional liposomal bupivacaine did not decrease the need for opioids following soft tissue surgical procedures at a single referral institution with multimodal analgesic protocols. Learn more: jav.ma/lb2

Direct venipuncture and immediate sample processing are recommended to ensure accurate PCV results. Learn more: jav.ma/hemodilution

The FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine is enhancing its role in scientific leadership within the use of advanced technologies and AI in veterinary medicine through proactive measures and innovative approaches. Open access article: jav.ma/cvmfda

It's "What Is Your Diagnosis?" Wednesday! Test your theriogenology knowledge to predict parturition in a 3-year-old female Labrador Retriever that was presented for breeding management and artificial insemination: jav.ma/therio Article contributed by Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine

Hear from Editor-in-Chief Dr. Lisa Fortier how #JAVMA and #AJVR are moving away from an overreliance on P values: https://lnkd.in/g9ZGaKPu

Cats with inflammatory disease displayed more care-soliciting and attention-seeking behaviors as well as more anxious behaviors than healthy cats. Open access article: jav.ma/anxiouscat

Our top trending article from last week was "Particulate matter from wildfire smoke in northern Colorado appears to be associated with conjunctivitis in dogs": https://lnkd.in/gKaywsNW 👁

The investigation of vision threatening diseases in Egyptian vultures may necessitate rebound tonometry as part of a comprehensive ophthalmologic examination. Open access article: jav.ma/vultureiop