The COVID-19 pandemic: A time for veterinary leadership in one health
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DOI: 10.1016/j.onehlt.2020.100193
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic is a wake-up call for leaders of the North American veterinary profession. Veterinary professionals constitute an invaluable workforce capable of delivering public services essential to weathering the current pandemic and preventing future… read more here.
Keywords: leadership; public health; veterinary professionals; one health ... See more keywords
Impacts of the process and decision-making around companion animal euthanasia on veterinary wellbeing
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DOI: 10.1136/vr.105540
Abstract: A qualitative study using group and individual interviews involving 10 veterinary hospitals in Wellington County, Ontario, explored how the practices involved in euthanasia-related care impacts the wellbeing of veterinary professionals. Thematic analysis indicated two major… read more here.
Keywords: decision; navigating euthanasia; veterinary professionals; decision making ... See more keywords
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in veterinary professionals in 2017 in the Czech Republic
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DOI: 10.1186/s12917-019-2223-z
Abstract: BackgroundCases of colonization or infection caused by Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) are frequently reported in people who work with animals, including veterinary personnel. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of MRSA… read more here.
Keywords: staphylococcus aureus; veterinary professionals; resistant staphylococcus; methicillin resistant ... See more keywords
Veterinary professionals' weight-related communication when discussing an overweight or obese pet with a client.
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DOI: 10.2460/javma.22.01.0043
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Pet weight may be difficult for veterinary professionals to address with clients, particularly when pets are overweight or obese. The objective of this study was to characterize the communication processes and content of weight-related… read more here.
Keywords: client; communication; weight related; overweight obese ... See more keywords
Veterinary needs for animal cruelty recognition and response in the United States center on training and workplace policies.
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DOI: 10.2460/javma.22.02.0084
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To better understand the experiences and perceptions of veterinary professionals in the US responding to suspected cases of animal cruelty. SAMPLE 1,027 US veterinary professionals. PROCEDURES An anonymous survey was distributed via social media… read more here.
Keywords: veterinary needs; animal cruelty; veterinary professionals; workplace policies ... See more keywords
Comparing the Effectiveness of Different Approaches to Raise Awareness About Antimicrobial Resistance in Farmers and Veterinarians of India
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.837594
Abstract: Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global public health threat. The indiscriminate use of antibiotics in the animal health sector contributes to increasing rates of AMR and studies involving dairy farmers in India have found… read more here.
Keywords: health; intervention; knowledge; veterinary professionals ... See more keywords
Barriers to mental health help-seeking in veterinary professionals working in Australia and New Zealand: A preliminary cross-sectional analysis
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.1051571
Abstract: Despite higher reported rates of mental ill-health than the general population, professionals working in the animal care industry have low reported rates of help-seeking behavior. Potential factors involved in veterinary professionals' reluctance to seek help… read more here.
Keywords: professionals working; health; help seeking; mental health ... See more keywords