This presentation provides an engaging and in-depth review of tick speciation, habitat, life cycles, feeding behavior and mechanisms of attachment, reproduction, respiration, and the primary disease-transmitting ticks of veterinary importance in the US. It also will examine the seasonal influences on tick behavior and the importance of year-round tick preventives.
This course discusses what it takes to be successful when up against adversity. It includes information on how to build a successful veterinary practice from the ground up with minimal resources and how to partner with people and organizations to help you achieve success.
Clients are often confused about fleas. By recognizing some of the common misperceptions, your staff can be better prepared to communicate the important facts about fleas and flea control.
That chronic canine diarrhea case you’ve been wrestling with may have whipworms. How can you tell? Review the life cycle, diagnosis and treatment of these patient, sneaky and persistent parasites. Learn about control strategies that work.
Don’t let your feline patients’ flea and tick protection fall between the cracks. Learn how to improve compliance and reduce between-dose exposure periods.
Canine influenza virus (CIV) has been diagnosed in almost every state in the continental United States, yet vaccination rates among dogs remain surprisingly low. This course takes a closer look at the two current strains of CIV (H3N2 and H3N8), which populations of dogs are at risk for developing CIV, and the performance of the Nobivac® line of CIV vaccines in protecting dogs from disease.
Dogs can become infected with many different parasites, but the “unholy trinity” of roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms are among the most common and well-known infectious agents. In this lecture, we will cover the prevention and biology of these three important parasites.
The ARM (Attract, Retain, and Motivate) study, funded by Merck Animal Health, addresses one of the biggest priorities for veterinary practices: retaining valued veterinarians and office staff.
Merck Animal Health invites you to join us for a virtual event on March 2, 2022, as we explore the relevance of One Health to the important health issue of Vector Borne Diseases.
Learn to recognize the signs and help your pets overcome anxiety and stress when you begin transitioning back to the office or to school.