On the journey for great diagnostics

Tips and tricks to let the magic happen

Abstract

Diagnostic medicine is an integral part of bovine medicine and veterinary production animal medicine. These proceedings will discuss the standard of care related to diagnostic medicine. Strategies will be presented for minimizing diagnostic errors in the critical thinking process associated with making diagnostic decisions, as well as in the logistics of sample handling and requesting testing. Common diagnostic errors will be highlighted with suggestions on how to avoid them. Recommended resources for bovine veterinarians are included.