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JULY 2026
APRIL 14, 2026
Liver Flukes in Cattle: What We Know and What We Don't Know Dr. Christine Navarre , DACVIM (LA) • Liver flukes can cause meaningful production losses even when cattle appear clinically normal, making them easy to underestimate in affected herds. • Risk is driven more by environment than by individual cattle factors, such as geography, moisture, snails, and grazing conditions. • Current U.S. treatment options only target adult flukes, which means timing of treatments is critical for gaining effective control. • Anthelmintic resistance is a real future risk, even if it has not yet been documented in U.S. cattle. • We still lack modern U.S. data and predictive tools for liver flukes in cattle, but progress is hopefully coming.
APRIL 9, 2026
AI, Ethics, and Intruders: Safeguarding the Modern Veterinary Practice by AI William Lindus • Open, consumer AI tools (such as ChatGPT or Grok) should never be used with veterinary patient, client, or internal hospital data , as these systems are not designed to protect PHI or comply with veterinary confidentiality standards; AI use must be limited to closed, domain-restricted platforms or PIMS-integrated tools. • AI has accelerated phishing and ransomware attacks by enabling highly personalized messaging, deepfake audio/video, and credential-harvesting campaigns , making staff training and layered cybersecurity defenses (such as EDR and advanced email filtering) more critical than ever for veterinary practices. • The most effective and ethical way to use AI clinically is through a “Human › AI › Human” workflow , where humans provide high-quality input, AI assists with analysis or administrative burden, and licensed professionals retain full responsibility for reviewing outputs and making final medical decisions. • Every veterinary practice should maintain a written AI usage policy that clearly defines approved systems, prohibited use cases, employee responsibilities, and review cadence , and that policy should be reviewed by legal counsel to ensure compliance with state-specific regulations.
APRIL 21, 2026
From Support to Stand Out: Empowering Career Growth in Veterinary Teams Rhonda Bell , CVPM, PCM, CDMP
• You never want to be the smartest person in the room, or you may stop finding opportunities to learn. Look for ways to challenge yourself, stretch your skills, and keep growing. • Client service representatives contribute to patient care as an important part of the veterinary care team. Don’t undervalue them! • Invest in your professional development by pursuing continuing education, finding a mentor and creating a personal action plan. • Once you achieve your professional goals, give back. Few people reach their goals without help, so look for opportunities to mentor others.
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