JEPM April 2017 —Abstracts
Intensity modulated radiotherapy, stereotactic body radiotherapy, image-guided radiotherapy, and volumetric modulated arc radiotherapy are all advanced treatment modalities that can potentially deliver escalating doses of radiotherapy to tumors while sparing essentially normal neighboring tissue and anatomic structures, thus minimizing both acute and long-term adverse effects. In addition, adaptive planning takes into account the change in tumor volume after treatment to reduce collateral damage to critical nearby tissue during future radiotherapy treatments. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - January 10, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Connie Orcutt Tags: Abstracts Source Type: research
Avian & Exotic News
A joint meeting of the Wildlife Disease Association (WDA), the Wildlife Disease Association of Latin America (WDALA), and the Asociaci ón Mexicana de Medicina de la Conservación (KALAANKAB) will be held from July 23, 2017 to July 28, 2017 at Casa Mazariegos in San Cristobal de las Casas in Chiapas, Mexico. Main topics will include wildlife diseases and species conservation, disease ecology and ecohealth, species diversity and pat hogen distribution, ecotoxicology and environmental health, mathematical models and simulations, microbiomes in wildlife, health and wildlife management, and One Health and public health policy....
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - January 10, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Connie Orcutt Tags: Avian & Exotic News Source Type: research
JEPM April 2017 – Abstracts
Dolera M, Malfassi L, Mazza G, et al: Feasibility for using hypofractionated stereotactic volumetric modulated arc radiotherapy (VMAT) with adaptive planning for treatment of thymoma in rabbits: 15 cases. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 57(3): 313 –320, 2016. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - January 9, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Connie Orcutt Source Type: research
JEPM April 2017 – Avian & Exotic News
66th WILDLIFE DISEASE ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - January 9, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Connie Orcutt Source Type: research
Book Review
This third edition of Avian Medicine edited by Dr. Jaime Samour embodies what we have come to expect from the previous 2 editions, relevant up-to-date information, outstanding contributions from knowledgeable international authors, and many useful images and line drawings for the inquiring reader. The chapters are arranged in a manner to aid the veterinarian, from housing and environment to postmortem examination. This is a book for the new or experienced veterinary practitioner who is seeking the latest information regarding avian medicine, as well as for the student who is interested in learning proper clinical protocol ...
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - January 4, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Thomas N. Tully Tags: LITERATURE Review Source Type: research
Avian Medicine (3rd Edition)
This 3rd edition of Avian Medicine edited by Dr. Jaime Samour embodies what we have come to expect from the previous 2 editions, relevant up-to-date information, outstanding contributions from knowledgeable international authors, and many useful images and line drawings for the inquiring reader. The chapters are arranged in a manor to aid the clinical veterinarian, from housing and environment to post mortem examination. This is a book for the new or experienced clinical veterinarian who is seeking the latest information regarding avian medicine as well as the student interested in learning proper clinical protocol for avi...
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - January 3, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Thomas N. Tully Source Type: research
Alfaxalone
Anesthetic induction and maintenance can be performed with a variety of drug combinations through various routes of administration. Sedation and anesthesia are commonly required to perform even the most simple and brief procedures on companion exotic pet animals. These species are predisposed to stress, are often difficult to restrain, and have unique physiologic properties that are not fully understood. For these reasons, it is important to explore novel therapeutic drugs and methods of administration in order to optimize their efficacy. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - January 2, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Jennifer A. West Source Type: research
Editorial Board
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Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - December 31, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Table of Contents
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Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - December 31, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Surgical management of colonic adenocarcinoma in a rat (rattus norvegicus)
A 9-month-old female Dumbo rat (Rattus norvegicus) was evaluated for a 24-hour history of obstipation. A general physical exam revealed a large irregular abdominal mass, extending caudally from mid abdomen to the pelvis. The mass had a firm central region with a compressible periphery. Radiographic imaging confirmed severe intestinal distention, but failed to delineate a discrete mass. Following 3 days of unsuccessful medical therapy for possible colonic impaction, surgical intervention was elected. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - November 29, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Jeffrey R. Applegate, Brigid V. Troan, Laura R. Chen, Steven E. Suter Source Type: research
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An approximately 22-year-old male eclectus parrot (Eclectus roratus), which was a resident at the Acadia Animal Medical Center (Rayne, LA USA), was presented to the Louisiana State University, School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Teaching Hospital (Baton Rouge, LA USA) with an approximately 1 week history of lethargy, ataxia, and anorexia. The parrot was a lifelong resident of the Acadia Animal Medical Center and had been fed a commercial pelleted diet and had received appropriate husbandry throughout its life. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - November 15, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Diagnostic Challenge Source Type: research
Diagnostic Challenge
An approximately 22-year-old male eclectus parrot (Eclectus roratus) which was a resident at Acadia Animal Medical Center, was presented to the LSU – School of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Teaching Hospital with an approximately one week history of lethargy, ataxia, and anorexia. The parrot was a lifelong resident of Acadia Animal Medical Center and had been fed a commercial pelleted diet and had received appropriate husbandry throughout it s life. The parrot had no significant medical history prior to the observation of the presenting clinical signs by the office staff. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - November 15, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Abigale Duvall, Thomas N. Tully, Kenneth Kim, Nobuko Wakamatsu, James J. Rumore Source Type: research
JEPM January 2017 —Abstracts
The physical properties of dexmedetomidine (DEX, a selective α-2 agonist), midazolam (MID, a tranquilizer), and butorphanol (BUT, an agonist-antagonist opioid analgesic), make these pharmacologic compounds amenable to transmucosal absorption. Transmucosal delivery of DEX, MID, and BUT has been used in humans and some animal species. The goal of this cross-se ctional study was to evaluate the sedative and cardiorespiratory effects of the DEX/MID/BUT (DMB) combination in 8 healthy female intact New Zealand white rabbits (mean age 12 months ± 1 month). (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - October 23, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Abstracts Source Type: research
Literature Review
This text is masterly edited by Brain L. Speer, DVM, Dip. ABVP (Avian), Dip. ECZM (Avian), with more than 87 contributors from around the world, divided in 4 sections with a total of 25 chapters, more than 800 full color images, 3 appendices, and more than 900 pages. The foreword, from Dr. James M. Harris, gives a brief but meaningful personal historical perspective of the progression of the field of avian medicine and surgery since Robert Stroud ׳s book was first published. The foreword also reveals to this reviewer, but probably well known by many, an early mentorship link with the editor of this book. (Source: Journal ...
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - October 23, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: David Sanchez-Migallon Guzman Tags: Literature Review Source Type: research
JEPM January 2017 – Avian & Exotic News
International Conference on Avian, Herpetological, and Exotic Mammal Medicine 2017 (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - October 23, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Connie Orcutt Tags: AVIAN & EXOTIC NEWS Source Type: research
