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12 TODAY'S VETERINARY NEWS TODAY'S VETERINARY NEWS 12 TODAY'S VETERINARY NEWS EDITOR'S NOTE continued from page 7 NEW LINE OF DISINFECTANTS LAUNCHED Neogen has introduced its line of COMPANION disinfecting products specifically formulated for the effective cleaning and disinfection of veterinary practices, animal care facilities, and animal laboratories. Neogen's new line of disinfecting products includes COMPANION Cleaner-Disinfectant, Hand Sanitizer, and Disinfectant Wipes. When used in combination, the products can help safeguard the health of animal facility patients, clients, and staff by limiting the spread and impact of infectious agents. ■ For more information, visit animalsafety.neogen.com . NEW VETERINARY MONITOR PROMOTES FEAR-FREE VISITS Midmark Animal Health has introduced the Cardell Insight Veterinary Monitor. Featuring veterinary-specific algorithms that quickly provide accurate and consistent readings, the Insight is useful in all areas of a veterinary practice, including examination, treatment, surgery, and recovery. Designed to be compact, lightweight, and durable, the Insight can also monitor patients should they need to be transferred within the hospital or be used for field monitoring. The Insight is noninvasive, supporting a fear-free environment for pets. ■ For more information, call 1-800-MIDMARK or visit midmark animalhealth.com . CHECK OUT THE PET EFFECT CAMPAIGN Zoetis has launched the Pet Effect campaign, which aims to raise awareness about how pets make people healthier and how, by extension, veterinary professionals are key contributors to human and public health. Zoetis has partnered with the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) to publicize this research. The numerous health benefits of pet ownership include lower blood pressure, reduced risk of heart disease, stress reduction, and decreased rates of anxiety and depression. Research also shows that being exposed to pets can help prevent allergies in children and build immunity. The campaign features humorous videos, smart social media posts, and other assets that veterinarians can share with their clients to explain the health benefits of the human–animal bond. ■ To learn more about The Pet Effect and download the campaign materials to share with others, visit ThePetEffect.org/veterinarian . EDITOR'S NOTE struggling to catch up. This is where we need to be careful—the rules of the game don't change because a consultation occurs electronically rather than face to face. The standards of care and laws of healthcare provision stay the same, but with appropriate oversight, the continued advancement, implementation, and acceptance of this technology could help veterinary medicine augment animal health and welfare. We will see! References 1. AVMA Practice Advisory Panel. Final Report on Telemedicine. January 13, 2017. Accessed April 2017. avma.org/KB/Resources/ Reports/Documents/Telemedicine-Report-2016.pdf. 2. American Telemedicine Association. Q&A.; Accessed April 2017. americantelemed.org/main/about/about-telemedicine/telemedicine-faqs. 3. Poteet BA. Veterinary teleradiology. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2008;49 (1 Suppl 1):S33-S36. 4. Mazan MR, Kay G, Souhail ML, et al. Patients without borders: using telehealth to provide an international experience in veterinary global health for veterinary students. J Vet Med Educ 2016 Sep 30:1-8. 5. Sims MH, Howell N, Harbison B. Videoconferencing in a veterinary curriculum. J Vet Med Educ 2007;34(3):299-310. 6. Mtema Z, Changalucha J, Cleaveland S, et al. Mobile phones as surveillance tools: implementing and evaluating a large-scale intersectoral surveillance system for rabies in Tanzania. PLoS Med 2016 Apr 12;13(4). 7. Mars M, Auer RE. Telemedicine in veterinary practice. J S Afr Vet Assoc 2006;77(2):75-78. 8. Taqui A, Cerejo R, Itrat A, et al. Reduction in time to treatment in prehospital telemedicine evaluation and thrombolysis. Neurology 2017;88(14):1305-1312.