Following LlamaZOO's massive update to EasyAnatomy in the fall, the latest update in February 2021 reintroduces a much loved feature, and fixes a number of issues. EasyAnatomy features a medically accurate 3D canine model that students, professors, and professionals can use for learning or reference on smartphones, tablets, and portable and desktop computers. Since 2016, EasyAnatomy has empowered students to study and learn canine anatomy from the comfort of their own homes, making it the perfect companion to COVID-19’s “new normal”. Even with access to classes and dissection labs being...
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Leading spatial business intelligence and 3D data visualization company LlamaZOO Interactive Inc. has announced the launch of EasyAnatomy 2020. EasyAnatomy features a medically accurate 3D canine model that students, professors, and professionals can use for learning or reference on smartphones, tablets, and portable and desktop computers. Since 2016, EasyAnatomy has empowered students to study and learn canine anatomy from the comfort of their own homes, making it the perfect companion to COVID-19’s “new normal”. Even with access to classes and dissection labs being limited, veterinary students can still get hands-on...
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If you’re an aspiring veterinarian, odds are you are going to see more than your fair share of injured knees over the coming years. Luxating patella, cruciate ligament rupture and torn meniscus are things you may see on a daily basis, so it’s critical that you develop a solid understanding of the anatomy of the canine knee from an early stage in your veterinary career. Without fail, anytime we demonstrate EasyAnatomy to a practicing veterinarian one of the first things they ask to see is the knee. Most vets tell us…
So you want to go to veterinary school? Not sure where to start? Here’s some tips to help you prepare: Make Sure You Have The Prerequisites Check the program details for the schools you are interested in applying to, and make sure to take any pre-vet courses they require. In high school, focus on taking courses in biology, chemistry and physics. After high school, some pre-vet courses may be required such as additional biology, chemistry and physics, as well as mathematics, genetics, and more. Spare yourself the hassle of having to...
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It’s no secret that dogs love food. This love of food often leads them to eat pretty well whatever they can get their paws on, meaning stomach problems and swallowed objects are things you will commonly encounter as a veterinarian. To make sure you’re prepared when the inevitable post-snack issues arrive, a solid understanding of the anatomy of the canine digestive system is essential. This post highlights the anatomy of the canine digestive system, and includes information such as why the structures are present, plus their importance. The Anatomy of the Canine…
Anatomy is one of the most difficult subjects you learn in vet school. Memorizing all the anatomical structures and their functions is tough enough as it is, but you have a number of other classes to study for as well! Talk about time management. To help you be successful in your classes, we’ve come up with 13 tips for studying anatomy more effectively: 1. Schedule it in This is key for making your life easier right before exams. We all know how stressful it is trying to cram in all the…
9 of the Most Famous Female Veterinarians of All Time Did you know that in North America, 80% of the veterinary student population is now female?! Here are 9 female veterinarians who have become quite notable – for cool, amazing, and even infamous reasons. 1. Suzanne Morrow (Francis) Suzanne Morrow (nee Francis), was not only a renowned figure skater but also a veterinarian and All-Breed dog show judge. The late vet was part of the first Canadian figure skating pair to win both Olympic and World medals. She was also the first skater…
You asked, we’ve answered. New 3D llama anatomy study app now in private beta! EasyAnatomy users have been asking us to add additional species ever since we first introduced our interactive 3D canine. We always replied that “we’ll choose the next species based on demand”, but the problem was that everybody seemed to want something different. Some students said “Do feline next!”, others told us “Give me equine now!”, and there were even a few outliers who requested that we “Build a bovine, please”. We were confused, and felt pretty lost, so…
Is vet school getting you down? Lost your motivation? Starting to question why you’re studying veterinary medicine in the first place? Here are 4 steps to re-motivate yourself to succeed in veterinary school: Step 1 - Assess the Situation Ask yourself why you are feeling demotivated. Is it because of stress or is it an issue with career choice? If it is stress: It is very common to get stressed out because of the heavy workload, and as a result lose your motivation for vet school. Many students face this, you...
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When the stresses of a mounting workload, approaching exams, or overshadowing student loans start to wear you down and hinder your daily performance, try reducing the tension with these 4 simple tips to reduce stress as a veterinary student: Tip 1: Swap that coffee for herbal tea Caffeine induces feelings of stress, nervousness and anxiety. Herbal teas are caffeine free and filled with good vitamins and nutrients and are good for relieving stress or anxiety. Try one (or all) of these stress relieving herbal teas. Tip 2: Turn that Dorsal Dog, into Downward Dog The calm breathing and…