Practitioner Updates

Cataracts are an ocular disease often diagnosed by primary care veterinarians. Commonly, they are incidental findings, as part of an annual wellness examination. Additionally, owners may have varying knowledge of this disease, as they themselves…
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Dr. Baratta-Martin is an instructor in the primary care service. Tell us about your background. I grew up in the northwest part of Illinois, and I was always interested in science and medicine as a…
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Antibodies (Ab) are large, globulin proteins produced by B cells and plasma cells as a part of the adaptive immune response. They are Y-shaped in structure, with the two antigen-binding fragments (Fab) forming the arms…
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Ensuring medications are stored appropriately is essential for their effectiveness and safety. Follow these steps to maintain optimal conditions for medications in your clinic and when advising clients. Key Definitions Checking Therapeutic Equivalence The best…
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Dr. Foreman-Hesterberg is the director of the college’s Midwest Equine at Illinois practice. Tell us about your background. My dad is an equine veterinarian, my mom is a horse trainer, and I was on the…
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Every equine veterinarian has encountered a patient whose temperament makes them weigh the risks and benefits of taking a rectal temperature as part of their complete physical exam. Digital rectal thermometers can take up to…
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Editor’s note: This article extends the discussion of plasma-based transfusion therapy and the role of albumin from this and last month’s issue of rvetILLINOIS. Ideally, if plasma is to be frozen for the purpose of…
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Editor’s note: This article extends the discussion of plasma-based transfusion therapy that appeared in the last issue of rvetILLINOIS. Read more on preparations for transfusion in the February issue of rvetILLINOIS. Plasma is the liquid,…
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