Article
Veterinary Sciences
Florentine Scilla Louise Timmenga, Wiebke Jansen, Patricia V. V. Turner, Nancy De Briyne
Summary: Mental well-being (MWB) and diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DEI) are critical factors in the veterinary profession, but there is limited information on how professional associations tackle these issues worldwide. Survey results show that veterinary organizations prioritize MWB and DEI challenges more than veterinary clinics. However, the availability and impact of MWB and DEI support programs are still relatively low globally.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Vanessa Ashall
Summary: This paper discusses two neglected areas in veterinary thought: anthropological studies of the veterinary profession and feminist care approaches in veterinary ethics. The author argues for the importance of veterinary anthropology in understanding the emotional and contextual realities of veterinary practice. They also propose an ethic of care that connects with veterinary lived experiences to further develop veterinary ethical thinking. The author shares an autoethnographic account of a difficult veterinary encounter, analyzing it through a feminist care approach and challenging traditional veterinary ethical approaches.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Business, Finance
Jasvinder Sidhu, Garry D. Carnegie, Brian West
Summary: This study focuses on the 1969 attempt to merge two prominent accounting associations in Australia, highlighting the challenges and the failure to achieve full unification. Despite strong support from one association’s members, the merger proposal was comprehensively rejected by the other association’s members, resulting in the persistence of a unique binary structure in the Australian accounting profession.
BRITISH ACCOUNTING REVIEW
(2021)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Andrea Jeffery, Eleanor Taylor
Summary: This research identified the factors that predict retention of registered veterinary nurses (RVNs) based on quantitative data from 2014 and 2019 surveys. The analysis found that job satisfaction, belief in career progression opportunities, satisfaction with employer support, and having a second job were significantly related to intention to leave. Factors such as undertaking nurse clinics, feeling valued, and being respected by veterinary surgeons were significant in 2014, but not in 2019. The study highlights the multifactorial nature of factors influencing RVN retention and emphasizes the importance of employer support and job satisfaction.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Nathaniel S. Kollias, Elizabeth B. Strand, Lori R. Kogan, Kendall E. Houlihan, Sally Thompson-Iritani, Donald E. Hoenig, Zenithson Y. Ng, Lynette A. Hart
Summary: The veterinary profession has a responsibility to ensure humane endings for animals and to prioritize the mental health of veterinarians involved in such activities. This article discusses the need for improved preparation and mental health resources, as well as recommendations for supporting veterinary professionals.
JAVMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Review
Veterinary Sciences
Peter Lees, Wolfgang Baeumer, Pierre-Louis Toutain
Summary: Materia Medica is a term related to the history of pharmacy, describing the nature and properties of substances used as remedies for diseases. This review explains the evolution and decline of Materia Medica, influenced by religion and dogmas. The Pasteurian and pharmacological revolutions led to its abandonment. The review also highlights the lack of understanding in using active substances and the presence of false indications in historical prescriptions. The concept of dosage and inter-species differences were not understood at that time. This review marks the end of Materia Medica and the beginning of pharmacology in veterinary medicine.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Sociology
Helen E. Christensen
Summary: Community engagement practitioners play a unique role in designing, delivering, reporting, and evaluating processes that involve the community in decision-making. They balance the interests of the organizations that employ them, the communities they engage with, and navigate tensions arising from their position in the public sector or as private consultants. Their approach to managing these tensions is often ad hoc but guided by principles and position.
JOURNAL OF SOCIOLOGY
(2021)
News Item
Veterinary Sciences
Malcolm Morley
Summary: BVA President Malcolm Morley anticipates the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the veterinary profession, as the year comes to a close.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Alexandra Nicoleta Muresan, Sorin Morariu, Radu Andrei Baisan, Ruxandra Costea, Cosmin Muresan
Summary: The study highlights the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on the veterinary profession in Romania, with a high number of respondents feeling at risk of infection and experiencing increased stress at work. While most implemented control measures, few had the opportunity for remote work or visiting restrictions.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Daniel Mota-Rojas, Chiara Mariti, Miriam Marcet-Rius, Karina Lezama-Garcia, Angelo Gazzano, Ismael Hernandez-Avalos, Patricia Mora-Medina, Adriana Dominguez-Oliva, Alexandra L. Whittaker
Summary: Dog fights are cruel and harmful events that have been banned in many countries. However, they are still legal in some regions. This article discusses the background of dog fighting and its impact on animal welfare. It analyzes the injuries and emotions experienced by the animals, as well as the role of breeders and handlers. The article also emphasizes the importance of educating people and training veterinarians to address welfare issues.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Jennifer R. Hagen, Renate Weller, Timothy S. Mair, Sarah Batt-Williams, Tierney Kinnison
Summary: Recruitment and retention are contributing factors to workforce shortages in the veterinary team. A survey found that nearly half of the veterinary nurses had intentions to leave their employment, with recently qualified and lower salary respondents more likely to plan to leave. The main factors for staying in a position were team, location, and working hours, while reasons for leaving were salary, management, and work-life balance. The survey also highlighted the difficulty employers faced in hiring experienced veterinary nurses.
Editorial Material
Veterinary Sciences
Adele Williams
Summary: Adele Williams and colleagues argue against misconceptions about remote prescribing and state that telemedicine services can enhance animal health and welfare while lightening the workload of physical veterinary practices.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Kristel Scoresby, Carrie Jurney, Amanda Fackler, Christina V. Tran, William Nugent, Elizabeth Strand
Summary: This study aimed to explore the relationship between demographic diversity and psychological distress and suicidal experiences among veterinary professionals. A web-based questionnaire was used to assess prevalence and predictive factors. Results showed that gender, social class, age, and disability status were strong predictors of psychological distress, while sexual orientation, marital status, and professional role were strong predictors of suicidal thinking. This research highlights the importance of considering demographic identities in veterinary medicine research and promoting inclusivity.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Melinda A. Bell, Martin Cake, Caroline F. Mansfield
Summary: This study delved into the construct of veterinary employability by exploring the perceptions of various stakeholders. The results revealed high congruence in stakeholder responses, with minor differences noted in academics' and para-veterinary staff responses, and gender influencing the responses. The most important capabilities identified were honesty, ethical behavior, effective communication with clients, knowing when to ask for help, and willingness to learn, with communication and teamwork ranking highest among categories.
Article
Respiratory System
Jyotika D. Prasad, Eldho Paul, Anne E. Holland, Ian N. Glaspole, Glen P. Westall
Summary: In patients with IPF, there is a significant decline in DPA over 12 months, which is disproportionate to the decline in pulmonary physiology. However, changes in DPA are weakly to moderately correlated with FVC % predicted and 6MWD, but not associated with long-term survival.
