Veterinary Medicine:
High Quality Animal Care
One Health Initiative recognizes that human health (including mental health via the human-animal bond phenomenon), animal health, and ecosystem health are inextricably linked, One Health seeks to promote, improve, and defend the health and well-being of all species by enhancing cooperation and collaboration between physicians, veterinarians, other scientific health and environmental professionals, and by promoting strengths in leadership and management to achieve these goals.
One Health is dedicated to improving the lives of all species through the integration of human medicine, veterinary medicine, and environmental science.
One Health shall be achieved through joint educational efforts between human medical schools, veterinary medical schools, and schools of public health and the environment, as well as joint communication efforts in journals, at conferences, and allied health networks.
The Time and Effort of
Veterinary Specialists
Veterinary specialists work long and hard to become experts. A veterinary specialist is a veterinarian who specializes in a clinical field of veterinary medicine.
A veterinary specialist is a graduate veterinarian who has successfully completed the process of board certification in an AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organization.
To become board certified, a veterinarian must have extensive post-graduate training and experience and a credential review and examinations set by the given specialty organization.
Most specialties require a 1-year internship or 2 years of clinical practice prior to beginning a residency of 2-3 years' duration. Most specialties require the resident to produce some academic contribution (often in the form of a scientific publication) in order to qualify.
Admission or entry into a veterinary specialization is quite competitive in the United States and Canada. A general practice veterinarian needs to attend 1 year of clinical internship or 2 years of clinical experience at animal hospital and additionally needs strong research work or publication in that particular field.
Improving Knowledge of Animal Care
The American Humane Society notes the holidays are a popular time for welcoming a new furry friend into the family. There may not be a greater gift for homeless animals than an open heart and home. As they do year-round, animal shelters have thousands of wonderful companions available for adoption. Older pets make great pets as many are trained and obedient
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When considering a new pet, choosing an animal is a big decision. Instead of bringing home an animal right away, consider putting together and wrapping an "adoption kit." Fill a box with toys, a bed, a leash, a collar, food, treats, and a gift certificate for adoption fees at a local shelter. Then, make an event of visiting the shelter to find your next best friend! Remember, millions of homeless animals wait for a home each year! 'A dog is forever, not just at Christmas'.
Happy Holidays to the new adoptees and families.
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Continuity of Care
Vet MD Technology
, a practical guide to technology for veterinary professionals, looked at VetVine.com, a growing, global online community for veterinary professionals powered by veterinary specialists and industry experts.
At its heart, VetVine is a private place for veterinarians to connect with each other through message boards, formal case consultations, and continuing education and serves as the trusted online resource for pet owners to find veterinary information articles and locate veterinary services. The vision was to create a global network, with a user-friendly interface, that would provide a convenient means for professionals to connect and share information, all the while serving to educate pet owners on pet health topics and veterinary specialty care.
Improving the Work Life of Veterinarians
Working Equids
The International Forum for the Working Equid (IFWE) is an online forum for the sharing of information about working horses, donkeys, and mules. The IFWE concept was borne from discussions between some of the leading equine welfare organizations hosted by the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) and the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP). These discussions highlighted the benefits that might accrue if all those involved in the health and welfare of working horses around the world could exchange ideas and experiences.
The forum is funded equally by The BEVA Trust, AAEP Foundation, The Brooke, The Donkey Sanctuary, SPANA, and World Horse Welfare. The forum is administered by BEVA and AAEP, neither of which directly fund research or field projects dealing with working equids.
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