Background Concerns about ethical conflicts, moral distress, and burnout in veterinary practice are steadily increasing. Root causes of these problems have not been rigorously identified. Little research has done to evaluate the existence distress North American veterinarians or explore its impact on career sustainability poor well‐being. Hypothesis/Objectives Ethical conflict resultant common occurrences contemporary negatively daily life, but may be identified labeled by as such. Animals...

Genetic rescue is a management tool used to decrease genetic load and increase fitness. The technique relies on the addition of unique genomes into population's gene pool, but when no living candidates are available for translocation, preserved resources may be an option. Biobanks source cryopreserved material, including fibroblasts which have potential as would require use cloning create individual with desired genome. An ethical analysis this emerging technology in conservation necessary...

Abstract OBJECTIVE To document veterinary technicians’ (VTs’) experiences with medical futility and its subsequent impact on moral distress attrition from the profession. METHODS A cross-sectional study using a 56-question web-based, confidential anonymous survey was distributed through National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America between January 19 February 15, 2023. RESULTS There were 1,944 responses approximately 8,500 members (22% response rate). Nearly all respondents...

A retrospective study evaluated cases of feline esophageal dysfunction. Cats identified had contrast esophagrams performed during a six-year period. Of 56 undergoing esophagography, 51 complete records available for review. Forty-four were felt to be abnormal and included in the study. Cases analyzed signalment, presenting complaints, identifiable causes motility. Response treatment case outcome also reviewed. The signalment varied widely, especially age. occurrence motility dysfunction was...

To document veterinarians' perceptions and understanding of medical futility determine the frequency with which occurs in small animal practice.477 veterinarians general specialty veterinary practice.A cross-sectional study was performed a 25-question, web-based, confidential, anonymous survey distributed through various professional associations.Nearly all respondents (469/474 [99.0%]) believed that futile care medicine, 42.4% (201/474) felt it occurred commonly (> 6 times/y). A similar...

1. A method is described for determination of oxygen consumption in the rat. Its major advances are: (a) Humidity control, inducing sleep. (b) Sensitive recording method, which shows body movements on line and makes feasible readings covering 5-minute periods.

Background: Young breast cancer survivors (YBCS) face greater needs than their older counterparts. These require characterization for success of assistance programs because vary by survivor race and where they are in survivorship journey. This study evaluated quality life (QOL) YBCS three states with poorer outcomes identified differences QOL white African American (AA) YBCS.Methods: A survey identifying was sent to Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama. It assessed domains including...