I am always finding news on veterinarians and the science of animals.  Vet Wire is my attempt to share some of the information I have come across in my web searches.

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These are popular events attracting thousands of visitors because there are so many things to do.  Visitors can look for buried bones, participate in teddy bear surgery, visit petting zoos, dress like a surgeon, do a physical exam on a pony, and guess how many fleas are in a jar.  And of course there are animals everywhere.   

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When kids and teens first begin to explore veterinary medicine, they often are surprised by the amount of equipment animal doctors use.  If there is a piece of equipment used by human doctors, chances are very good veterinarians use that same piece of equipment on all types of animals.  In fact, you can bet that veterinarians were involved in the development of that medical device.

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Willow, a Red Wolf at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, had a twitch in her neck that was progressing down her right shoulder.  Dr. Adrienne Atkins could tell that her patient was uncomfortable and knew she had to find out the cause….

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