1. Handy pocket guide to cattle medicine
2. First Australian veterinary specialist hospitals receive VetCOT Trauma Centre preliminary accreditation

Veterinary medicine just got a whole lot easier with the release of a handy pocket guide to cattle medicine by Ash Phipps, a highly qualified veterinarian specializing in Dairy Cattle Medicine and Management. Phipps, who recognized the challenges faced by new and recent graduate veterinarians in navigating the vast amount of veterinary knowledge, decided to create a comprehensive yet concise field guide specifically tailored to cattle medicine.

The pocket guide, titled “Veterinary Field Guide to Cattle Medicine,” has quickly gained popularity among veterinarians and veterinary students alike, with over 300 copies sold nationwide in Australia. Phipps’ guide covers a wide range of topics, including common diseases, clinical signs, treatment options, medication details, diagnostic guidance, and farm checklists. It also offers step-by-step approaches to various farm investigations and features treatment decision flowcharts and instructions on common field surgeries.

In addition to his work on the pocket guide, Phipps is also actively involved in educating the next generation of veterinarians through teaching final year veterinary students and creating educational resources such as instructional videos and clinical case articles. His dedication to advancing veterinary medicine and providing valuable resources to practitioners has earned him praise and recognition within the industry.

Meanwhile, in Sydney, Australia, two veterinary specialist hospitals, Small Animal Specialist Hospital (SASH) North Ryde and SASH Western Sydney, have become the first in the country to receive preliminary Trauma Center accreditation from the Veterinary Committee on Trauma (VetCOT). This accreditation recognizes their commitment to providing high-quality trauma care to patients and improving global trauma case management standards.

The accreditation criteria for VetCOT Trauma Centers include a team-based approach to trauma care, access to specialized facilities such as operating rooms and intensive care units, and collaboration with other world-class institutions to share knowledge and improve patient outcomes. SASH’s achievement in becoming VetCOT Trauma Centers highlights their dedication to excellence in veterinary care and their commitment to providing the best possible treatment for their patients.

Overall, these developments in the field of veterinary medicine showcase the ongoing efforts of dedicated professionals like Ash Phipps and the teams at SASH to advance the standards of care and provide valuable resources to veterinarians and pet owners alike.