NC State Hosts 2020 Diversity, Inclusion & Wellness Symposium

Interested in furthering your education in the areas of diversity, inclusion, and wellness? Look no further!  Take a peek at the information below regarding North Carolina State University's virtual symposium at the end of the month!  More information and registration information can be found here.

Cover Photo Inspiration

You've made it to the end of another week, vet med!  We hope some relaxing weekend plans are in your future, maybe to somewhere that looks like this!  These fun snapshots would make great Facebook cover photos, and that's why they are our Issue 3 winners!  Thank you to Ally Minoli, Aden Lessiak, and Martina Morris for their submissions!

By Ally Minoli, Cornell University

By Aden Lessiak, Cornell University

By Martina Morris, Cornell University

Vet Candy: Why You Need to Change Your Perception of Dogs at Risk for Leptospirosis

Take a look at this interesting article published by Vet Candy about the real risks of Leptospirosis!  Included in this piece is a great infographic with statistics you can share with clients to emphasize the risk of infection to dogs of all kinds!

Why you need to change your perception of dogs at risk for leptospirosis

By Dr. Gina Brandstetter

Leptospirosis used to be thought of as a disease that primarily infected large breed, active, outdoor dogs in the countryside. Leptospirosis has also been associated with wet climates or large, stagnant water sources. However, some of these perceptions are changing to include rising infections seen in diverse environments and breeds.

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Pup Paw-sitivity

Happy hump day vet med!  We hope that you are enjoying a (hopefully) seasonably fall day like Bayla Bessemer's pup!  We are halfway through the week - you've got this!  Thank you for sharing her with us, Bayla!

AWESC October Tip of the Month

Thank you to the Animal Welfare and Environmental Stewardship Committee (AWESC) for their October Tip of the Month!