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I am excited to enhance my skills by signing up for the RECOVER Initiative BLS & ALS course today. It's been on my radar for a while, and with the new 2024 guidelines in place, now feels like the perfect time to enrol. Staying current on the latest BLS & ALS practices is crucial, but for me, it underscores the importance of taking a proactive approach to anaesthesia patient care - focusing on Detecting, Preventing, and Mitigating risks. Veterinary nurses and support staff can have a significant impact by implementing some key (yet straightforward) strategies to enhance patient safety and reduce stress levels for clients and the team 🙂. By conducting a thorough patient evaluation (physical assessment, client questioning), identifying risks, using the ASA physical status classification, assessing temperament and BCS, establishing baseline readings, and 'optimising patients' prior to anaesthesia, we can create personalised patient plans that prioritise safety and well-being. - Review past records - Complete the checklist for EVERY patient 💡 Designate a 'patient risk communication champion'! 💡

Curiosity. What I learned today. I got an email from Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Society (VECCS) today about the new RECOVER guidelines, only to find the RECOVER Initiative released them two weeks ago! Great info here, click their links! Key updates include: • Chest Compression Techniques: Enhanced methods for cats and small dogs to optimize survival during cardiac arrest. • Compression Depths and Techniques: Adjustments tailored to an animal's size and chest shape, improving CPR effectiveness. • Breathing Support Methods: Revised for non-intubated patients, focusing on rescuer safety. • Medication Dosages and Procedures: Updated for more precise and effective treatment during CPR.

A big 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼 to one of our portfolio companies, MI:RNA, and founder/CEO Eve Hanks! Veterinary Diagnostics Company MI:RNA Raises $4 million Series A Funding MI:RNA, the veterinary diagnostics company using cutting-edge technology and science to transform animal health diagnosis, has secured $4 million in Series A funding. Aiming to change the future of animal health treatments through improved, earlier diagnostics, the capital will be used to continue global growth plans and revolutionize animal health testing, improving diagnosis and wellness among the pet, agriculture, and equine sectors. MI:RNA’s vision is to change the disease diagnosis approach to improve animal outcomes. The merits of MI:RNA technology is scientifically reviewed and proven and has won numerous grants and awards. Funds have been raised from eight investors across three continents, including new investors, NovaQuest (Lead Investor), Kyoritsu Holdings (owner of a Japanese animal health company), VANE (Angel Syndicate), Animal Health Angels, and Companion Fund I, LLC (VC). Existing investors adding to the series A round are Gabriel, Equity Gap and Scottish Enterprise. Eve Hanks, CEO and founder, said: “Following on from our successful seed funding round from Gabriel Investments and Equity Gap, Series A is an important milestone in our global growth plans. We seek to improve health outcomes for animals through earlier disease diagnosis using revolutionary biomarker technology and artificial intelligence. The geographical spread of this investment round reflects the global opportunity for MI:RNA to deploy our platform for better pet outcomes.”     Brian Axe, Managing Director at NovaQuest Capital Management, said: “NovaQuest is extremely excited to lead the Series A with an exceptional syndicate of investors. Eve has assembled an excellent team and strong partners to help bring this disruptive and innovative diagnostic to both Production and Companion Animals. Identifying disease and understanding the stage of disease and progression through cellular mechanisms is the amazing potential miRNAs hold. We believe this technology has tremendous potential.”    Peter Glassman, DVM, Executive Committee Member & Co-founder at Veterinary Angel Network (VANE), said, “Our network of veterinarians, business owners, entrepreneurs, and industry experts are committed to supporting innovation in the animal health field. We invest in businesses that help pet owners, animals, or veterinary teams, and MI:RNA is an exciting investment opportunity at the cutting edge of science and technology. Our members were impressed by the MI:RNA team and the market application opportunity for vet practices globally to detect and stage diseases earlier.”  

'Your vet has detected a heart murmur. Often learning that your pet has a heart murmur may come as a surprise, and understandably you may be extremely worried about it. A heart murmur is not always a reason for concern – but it is important to find out what is causing the murmur.' Have you seen our free owner information leaflets, available to download from our website? This resource on 'Heart Murmurs in Dogs and Cats' is a great offering for owners when you hear a murmur in the consult room and want to discuss the next step. View this and all our other handouts on our website. https://lnkd.in/eAxQy2s5 #veterinary #smallanimalvet #veterinarycardiology #vetresources #virtualvet #virtualspecialist #veterinaryspecialist #vetcardio #cardiology #vetcpd #veterinarycpd

I hope everyone is having fun at the #avmaconvention. The expanding knowledge of veterinary medicine is exhilarating. But it sure fuels my anxiety knowing that I can't keep up with it all! Here's my latest cartoon in Veterinary Practice News. #cartoon #comic #veterinarian #veterinary #veterinarypracticenews #vetlife #CE #conference #conferences #vetconferences.

How can we effectively reduce mycotoxin contamination in animal feed given their widespread presence in various fiber sources? This study raises important questions about feed safety and animal health.

The prevalence of mycotoxin contamination in fiber sources worldwide poses a significant risk to animal health. How can the industry enhance feed safety to mitigate these risks effectively?

I don’t believe this will be a popular post, but I think it’s important to mention… I have nothing against dogs—well-behaved ones, that is! 🐕 However, this summer, I’ve noticed more dogs in public places, and it’s bringing some challenges. One major issue is dog mess. It’s disgusting when some owners don’t clean up after their pets, making it unpleasant for people walking and for children who might come into contact with it. Another problem is dogs running loose. Dogs not on leads can be dangerous, especially for children who might not be aware of approaching animals. Uncontrolled dogs can lead to accidents or confrontations, and aggressive dogs pose a serious safety risk. It’s also common to see dogs in restaurants, sometimes even sitting on chairs. This can be an issue for people with allergies or those who don’t want to eat around pets. The situation can get worse when people bring multiple dogs into confined spaces like on holiday in caravans. Constant barking is a big disturbance. This problem also extends to supermarkets and other shops. There’s an assumption that everyone loves dogs, but some people may be afraid of them or simply aren’t fond of them. Proper training helps improve dog behaviour, making public spaces more enjoyable for all. Respecting different preferences and being aware of these issues is key to ensuring everyone’s well-being. (And to be clear I am not talking about Service dogs. In the UK they are protected under the Equality Act 2010, which allows them access to public places and services to support their handlers—they are always wonderfully behaved, well-trained, and are a lifeline for those who rely on them) 👉 Do we need clear guidelines and considerate practices to balance the enjoyment of dogs as pets with the needs and comfort of others in shared spaces? https://lnkd.in/ewfxzist

Find out the latest innovations in veterinary cytology and urine sediment analysis in our upcoming webinar with Dr. Kimberly Yore and Dr. Sarah Sweet. #veterinarymedicine