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Veterinary Vertex

Veterinary Vertex is a weekly podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the clinical and research discoveries published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) and the American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR). Tune in to learn about cutting-edge veterinary research and gain in-depth insights you won’t find anywhere else. Come away with knowledge you can put to use in your own practice – along with a healthy dose of inspiration to remind you what you love about veterinary medicine. 

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Episodes

Liquid biopsy testing for cancer detection in dogs

Send us a text Dr. Andi Flory, author of " Clinical experience with next-generation sequencing–based liquid biopsy testing for cancer detection in dogs: a review of 1,500 consecutive clinical cases in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association - Ahead of print (avma.org) ," discusses liquid biopsy for cancer detection in dogs. Hosted by Associate Editor Dr. Sarah Wright and Editor-in-Chief Dr. Lisa Fortier. INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING YOUR MANUSCRIPT TO JAVMA OR AJVR ? JAVMA : https://...

Mar 28, 202326 min

SARS-CoV-2 in dogs and cats

Send us a text Amanda Liew, author of " Clinical and epidemiologic features of SARS-CoV-2 in dogs and cats compiled through national surveillance in the United States in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association - Ahead of print (avma.org) ," discusses the clinical and epidemiologic features of SARS-CoV-2 in companion animals. Hosted by Associate Editor Dr. Sarah Wright and Editor-in-Chief Dr. Lisa Fortier. INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING YOUR MANUSCRIPT TO JAVMA OR AJVR ? JAVMA : https:/...

Mar 20, 202320 min

Vasectomy and ovary-sparing spay in dogs

Send us a text Dr. Chris Zink, author of " Vasectomy and ovary-sparing spay in dogs: comparison of health and behavior outcomes with gonadectomized and sexually intact dogs in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Volume 261 Issue 3 (2023) (avma.org) ," discusses health and behavior outcomes of vasectomy and ovary-sparing spay in dogs. Hosted by Associate Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier. INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING YOUR MANUSCRIPT TO JAVMA OR AJVR ?...

Mar 17, 202323 min

Ultrasonographic Diagnosis of Femoral Fractures in Large Animals

Send us a text Drs. Mary Beth Whitcomb and Susan Jones, authors of " Ultrasonographic diagnosis of femoral fractures in large animals in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Volume 260 Issue 13 (2022) (avma.org) ," discuss the use of ultrasonography for the diagnosis of femoral fractures in large animals. Hosted by Associate Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier. INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING YOUR MANUSCRIPT TO JAVMA OR AJVR ? JAVMA : https://avma.org/JAVM...

Mar 07, 202323 min

Smartwatches exhibit high accuracy in evaluating HR and SPO2 in cats

Send us a text Dr. Latif Emrah Yanmaz author of " Two different smartwatches exhibit high accuracy in evaluating heart rate and peripheral oxygen saturation in cats when compared with the electrocardiography and transmittance pulse oximetry in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Volume 261 Issue 2 (2023) (avma.org) ," discusses how two different smartwatches exhibited high accuracy in evaluating heart rate and SpO2 in cats. Hosted by Associate Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Ed...

Feb 27, 202313 min

A One-health Perspective: Use of Hemoderivative Regenerative Therapies

Send us a text Dr. Andris Kaneps, author of " A one-health perspective: use of hemoderivative regenerative therapies in canine and equine patients in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Volume 261 Issue 3 (2023) (avma.org) ," discusses the use of hemoderivative regenerative therapies. Hosted by Associate Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier. INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING YOUR MANUSCRIPT TO JAVMA OR AJVR ? JAVMA : https://avma.org/JAVMAAuthors AJVR : http...

Feb 21, 202315 min

Meet Our Student Associate Editors!

Send us a text Student Associate Editors, Ankita Gupta, Kristina Muise, and Bradley Hogshead discuss what they bring to the table as Student Associate Editors and their career goals. Hosted by Associate Editors Drs. Sarah Wright and Jason Stull. INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING YOUR MANUSCRIPT TO JAVMA OR AJVR ? JAVMA : https://avma.org/JAVMAAuthors AJVR : https://avma.org/AJVRAuthors FOLLOW US: JAVMA : Facebook: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association - JAVMA | Facebook Instagram: JAVMA ...

Feb 13, 202319 min

Veterinary Technicians Contribute to Shared Decision-making

Send us a text Drs. Jane Shaw, Natasha Janke, and Jason Coe, authors of " Veterinary technicians contribute to shared decision-making during companion animal veterinary appointments in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Volume 260 Issue 15 (2022) (avma.org) ," describe and compare veterinary professionals’ use of shared decision-making during companion animal appointments. Hosted by Associate Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier. INTERESTED IN SUBM...

Feb 06, 202323 min

A One-health Lens Offers New Perspectives on the Importance of Endocrine Diseases in the Equine Athlete

Send us a text Equine surgeon, Dr. Jane Manfredi, one of the authors of " A one-health lens offers new perspectives on the importance of endocrine disorders in the equine athlete in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Volume 261 Issue 2 (2023) (avma.org) " and " A one-health approach to identifying and mitigating the impact of endocrine disorders on human and equine athletes in: American Journal of Veterinary Research - Ahead of print (avma.org) ," discusses the impact of end...

Jan 30, 202323 min

Student Award Winner Minisode: Dr. Briana Domenegato

Send us a text Dr. Briana Domenegato, one of the authors of “ Effects of handling and storage on potassium concentration in plasma and serum samples obtained from cats in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Volume 260 Issue 2 (2022) (avma.org) " talks about her experience as a JAVMA Student Award Winner. Hosted by Associate Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier. INTERESTED IN NOMINATING A STUDENT, INTERN, OR RESIDENT FOR A JOURNAL AWARD? Nominate a d...

Jan 26, 202312 min

Sildenafil as a Treatment for Canine Megaesophagus

Send us a text Small animal internist, Dr. Jillian Haines, author of " A randomized crossover study of compounded liquid sildenafil for treatment of generalized megaesophagus in dogs in: American Journal of Veterinary Research Volume 83 Issue 4 (2022) (avma.org) ", discusses sildenafil as a treatment for generalized megaesophagus in dogs. Hosted by Associate Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier. INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING YOUR MANUSCRIPT TO JAVMA OR AJVR ? JAVMA : https:...

Jan 23, 202313 min

Evaluation of the validity of the double two-thirds rule for diagnosing hemangiosarcoma in dogs

Send us a text Small animal surgeon, Dr. Janet Grimes, author of " Evaluation of the validity of the double two-thirds rule for diagnosing hemangiosarcoma in dogs with nontraumatic hemoperitoneum due to a ruptured splenic mass: a systematic review in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Volume 261 Issue 1 (2023) (avma.org) ", discusses the validity of the double two-thirds rule for diagnosing hemangiosarcoma. Hosted by Associate Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, D...

Jan 16, 202317 min

Nutritional Management is Superior to Metronidazole for Treatment of Acute Colitis in Dogs

Send us a text Veterinary internal medicine specialist, Dr. Adam Rudinsky, author of " Randomized controlled trial demonstrates nutritional management is superior to metronidazole for treatment of acute colitis in dogs in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Volume 260 Issue S3 (2022) (avma.org) ", discusses how for canine noninfectious acute colitis, dietary management with an easily digestible diet with or without psyllium enhancement proved a superior management strategy co...

Jan 09, 202327 min

CT and MRI for Equine Lameness Cases

Send us a text Equine surgeon, Dr. Katherine Garrett, author of " When radiography and ultrasonography are not enough: the use of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging for equine lameness cases in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Volume 260 Issue 10 (2022) (avma.org) ", discusses the applications of CT and MRI for equine lameness cases, including her unique perspective on diagnostic imaging as a surgeon. Hosted by Associate Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor...

Jan 02, 202320 min

2022 - A Very Good Year for Your Journals!

Send us a text Editor-in-Chief and Publications Division Director, Dr. Lisa Fortier, and Assistant Director, Nick DeLuca, share the many positive changes and improvements for the AVMA Journals and the exciting plans for 2023. Hosted by Associate Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright. INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING YOUR MANUSCRIPT TO JAVMA OR AJVR ? JAVMA : https://avma.org/JAVMAAuthors AJVR : https://avma.org/AJVRAuthors FOLLOW US: JAVMA : Facebook: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association - JAVMA | ...

Dec 26, 202225 min

Dairy Sustainability

Send us a text Veterinarians Dr. Blake Nguyen and Dr. Daryl Nydam, authors of " Dairy production sustainability through a one-health lens in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association - Ahead of print (avma.org) " and " Herd turnover rate reexamined: a tool for improving profitability, welfare, and sustainability in: American Journal of Veterinary Research - Ahead of print (avma.org) " discuss dairy production sustainability, with a focus on one-health. Hosted by Associate Editor, D...

Dec 19, 202227 min

Putting Authors First: A Customer Service Approach

Send us a text Editorial Manager, Karen Dodson, Senior Administrative Coordinator, Stacey Geelan, and Publishing Editor, Michelle Krieger, discuss how the AVMA Journals prioritize customer service to ensure a great author experience. Hosted by Associate Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier. INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING YOUR MANUSCRIPT TO JAVMA OR AJVR ? JAVMA : https://avma.org/JAVMAAuthors AJVR : https://avma.org/AJVRAuthors FOLLOW US: JAVMA : Facebook: Journal of the Ame...

Dec 12, 202214 min

The True Cost of Home-Cooked Diets

Send us a text Veterinary nutritionist Dr. Valerie Parker, author of " Home-cooked diets cost more than commercially prepared dry kibble diets for dogs with chronic enteropathies in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Volume 260 Issue S3 (2022) (avma.org) " discusses financial and nutritional considerations for home-cooked vs. commercially prepared diets. Hosted by Associate Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier. INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING YOUR MANUSCR...

Dec 05, 202220 min

Emerging Topics in Nutrition

Send us a text Veterinary nutritionists and Guest Editors for the December 2022 JAVMA supplement, "Emerging Topics in Nutrition," Dr. Valerie Parker and Dr. Teresa Burns discuss important clinical nutrition topics for small and large animals. Hosted by Associate Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier. INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING YOUR MANUSCRIPT TO JAVMA OR AJVR ? JAVMA : https://avma.org/JAVMAAuthors AJVR : https://avma.org/AJVRAuthors FOLLOW US: JAVMA : Facebook: Journal o...

Nov 28, 202229 min

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocols through a One-Health Approach

Send us a text Veterinary anesthesiologist, Dr. Luis Campoy, author of “ Development of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols in veterinary medicine through a one-health approach: the role of anesthesia and locoregional techniques in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Volume 260 Issue 14 (2022) (avma.org) " discusses Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocols through a one-health approach, with a focus on the importance of cross-discipline training. Hosted by Assoc...

Nov 21, 202229 min

African Swine Fever Virus: What Every Veterinarian Should Know

Send us a text Veterinarian, Dr. Chris Rademacher, one of the authors of “ Impact of human behavior on the spread of African swine fever virus: what every veterinarian should know in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Volume 260 Issue 12 (2022) (avma.org) " discusses African swine fever virus (ASFV) and how ASFV is an animal disease and a human problem. Hosted by Associate Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier. INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING YOUR MANUSCRI...

Nov 14, 202233 min

Comparative Veterinary Geroscience

Send us a text Veterinarian, Dr. Brennen McKenzie, one of the authors of “ Comparative veterinary geroscience: mechanism of molecular, cellular, and tissue aging in humans, laboratory animal models, and companion dogs and cats in: American Journal of Veterinary Research Volume 83 Issue 6 (2022) (avma.org) " and " The phenotype of aging in the dog: how aging impacts the health and well-being of dogs and their caregivers in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Volume 260 Issue 9...

Nov 07, 202211 min

Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Medicine

Send us a text Veterinary radiologist, Ryan Appleby and medical physicist, Parminder Basran, authors of “ Artificial intelligence in veterinary medicine in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Volume 260 Issue 8 (2022) (avma.org) " and " The unmet potential of artificial intelligence in veterinary medicine in: American Journal of Veterinary Research Volume 83 Issue 5 (2022) (avma.org) " discuss the role of artificial intelligence in veterinary medicine, with a focus on its app...

Oct 31, 202221 min

A Horse in the Musculoskeletal Imaging Race

Send us a text Veterinary radiologist, Dr. Mathieu Spriet, one of the authors of “ Positron emission tomography: a horse in the musculoskeletal imaging race in: American Journal of Veterinary Research Volume 83 Issue 7 (2022) (avma.org) " talks about PET and one health. Dr. Spriet also shares how there is great promise for earlier and more accurate clinical diagnosis, as well as better understanding of pathophysiology and response to treatment with this imaging modality. Hosted by Associate Edit...

Oct 24, 202222 min

A One Health Approach in Regenerative Medicine

Send us a text Veterinary dental and oral surgery specialist, Dr. Boaz Arzi, one of the authors of “ The oromaxillofacial region as a model for a one-health approach in regenerative medicine in: American Journal of Veterinary Research Volume 83 Issue 4 (2022) (avma.org) " talks about regenerative medicine and one health. Dr. Arzi also shares the challenges in this arena as a clinician-scientist. Hosted by Associate Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier. INTERESTED IN SU...

Oct 17, 202216 min

Student Award Winner Minisode: Brendan Nagler and Dr. Corey Fisher

Send us a text Veterinary Student, Brendan Nagler, one of the authors of “ ATP7A, ATP7B, and RETN genotypes in Labrador Retrievers with and without copper-associated hepatopathy in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association - Ahead of print (avma.org) " and Dr. Corey Fisher, one of the authors of " Effects of a flotation vest and water flow rate on limb kinematics of Siberian Huskies swimming against a current in: American Journal of Veterinary Research Volume 82 Issue 12 (2021) (av...

Oct 10, 202213 min

Intern Award Winner Minisode: Dr. Ashley Iodence

Send us a text Small Animal Surgery Resident, Dr. Ashley Iodence, one of the authors of “ Dogs undergoing surgical excision of mast cell tumors are not at increased risk of incisional complications in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Volume 260 Issue S1 (2022) (avma.org) " talks about her experience as a JAVMA Intern Award Winner. Hosted by Associate Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier, PhD, DACVS. INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING YOUR MANUSCRIPT TO JAV...

Oct 10, 20227 min

Resident Award Winner Minisode: Drs. Nicole Mikoni and Christina de Armond

Send us a text Dr. Nicole Mikoni, one of the authors of “ Evaluation of weight-bearing, locomotion, thermal antinociception, and footpad size in a carrageenan-induced inflammatory model in the cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus) in: American Journal of Veterinary Research Volume 83 Issue 8 (2022) (avma.org) " and Dr. Christina de Armond, one of the authors of " Accuracy of virtual surgical planning and custom three-dimensionally printed osteotomy and reduction guides for acute uni- and biapical co...

Oct 10, 202213 min

Intern Award Winner Minisode: Dr. Tyler Sugerman

Send us a text Emergency Medicine Veterinarian, Dr. Tyler Sugerman, one of the authors of “ Clients' attitudes toward veterinarians' attire in the small animal emergency medicine setting in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Volume 253 Issue 3 () (avma.org) " talks about his experience as a JAVMA Intern Award Winner. Hosted by Associate Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier. INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING YOUR MANUSCRIPT TO JAVMA OR AJVR ? JAVMA : https:/...

Oct 10, 20226 min

Intern Award Winner Minisode: Dr. Brenna Pugliese

Send us a text Cornell University Large Animal Surgery Resident, Dr. Brenna Pugliese, one of the authors of “ Biomechanical and wearability testing of novel legwear for variably limiting extension of the metacarpophalangeal joint of horses in: American Journal of Veterinary Research Volume 82 Issue 1 (2021) (avma.org) " talks about her experience as an AJVR Intern Award Winner. Hosted by Associate Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier. INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING YOUR MANU...

Oct 10, 20228 min
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