Recent Developments
The world of animal medicine has seen drastic technological advances in the last 20 years. Many of the new tools and procedures have been adopted from human medical practice. The advances have not only led to better treatments, but also faster and more accurate diagnosis. From MRIs and Ultrasounds to the Amplatz Canine Ductal Occluder, there are many new technologies that are giving veterinarians greater ability to diagnose and ultimately save sick animals. MRI technology has been extremely influential in the progression of human neuroscience. Vets are now using the imaging technology to look into the brains of pets and other animals. On the other hand, ultrasounds have the advantage of not requiring anesthesia and being relatively cheap to perform. Laparoscopic procedures use a small camera and light source that can be inserted into the abdominal or thoracic cavity to see inside the body. This is yet another example of a human medicine technology being adapted to the animal kingdom. With the development of new veterinary technology comes the greater need for those with specialized training. Being a veterinary technician is a rewarding career for anyone who has a passion for animals.
- Development of new generation of vaccines
- Laparoscopy: An alternative for exploratory surgery
- Applications of high-resolution ultrasound in ocular disease
- Development of advanced methods of organ preservation for transplantation
- Advancement with MRIs and competing technologies