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Inside a Makeshift Shelter Saving Hundreds of Dogs From Severe Floods
Source: AP News In Canoas, Brazil, volunteers have established a temporary dog shelter in an abandoned warehouse to aid animals affected by severe floods in Rio Grande do Sul state. The shelter, responding to the ongoing crisis, is housing hundreds of dogs from the...
States With The Highest And Lowest Risk Of Cat And Dog Illnesses
Source: Forbes Advisor Pet health varies significantly across U.S. states, influenced by local environmental factors. A Forbes Advisor study ranked West Virginia as the highest risk state for pet illnesses, primarily due to tick infestations and other parasites like...
State Veterinarian Says Bird Flu Poses No Threat To Milk Or Food Supplies
Source: WGTL Two weeks after the USDA mandated testing and reporting for interstate dairy cattle movements due to bird flu concerns, Illinois reports no H5N1 cases. This follows detection in the U.S. milk supply, prompting increased biosecurity and monitoring in...
US Veterinary Groups Clash Over Need For More Practitioners
Source: VIN News Leaders of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) have criticized a report by the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC), arguing it exaggerated the need for more veterinarians and failed to respect the increasing...
Butterball Net Sales, Net Income Drop in Q1 2024
Source: WATT Poultry Seaboard Corporation, which owns a 52.5% stake in Butterball, reported a significant decrease in both net income and net sales for its turkey operations in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. The net income for this period was $15 million, a...
First-Of-Its-Kind Veterinarian Of Record Program Will Improve Access To Care
Source: Shelter's United Shelters United is developing a Veterinarian of Record Program to enhance access to Veterinary care for shelter pets and foster better collaborations between veterinarians and animal rescues. This initiative comes in response to the...
Temple Grandin, Ph.D., Joins Fear Free as Director of Animal Wellbeing
Source: PR Web Dr. Temple Grandin, a distinguished animal behaviorist and author, has been appointed the Director of Animal Wellbeing at Fear Free, an organization dedicated to promoting stress-free Veterinary care and compassionate animal handling. Announced on May...
How Can We Dry-Off High-Producing Cows?
Source: Hoard's Dairyman As dairy farming advances in genetics, nutrition, and management, the task of drying off high-producing cows has become increasingly complex. High milk production complicates the traditional abrupt cessation of milking, raising the risk of...
Understanding Veterinary Telemedicine and Teletriage
Source: Whole Dog Journal When facing a non-life-threatening emergency with your dog in the middle of the night, you now have the option to consult with a veterinarian online, thanks to telemedicine and teletriage services accessible via phone or online....
Advances in Equine Infectious Disease Detection
Source: The Horse Diagnostic tests are crucial for detecting and managing infectious diseases in horses, enabling veterinarians to quickly and effectively respond to various conditions. These tests, including clinical chemistry, hematology, serology, immunologic...
Tracking Bird Flu Virus Changes In Cows Is Stymied By Missing Data, Scientists Say
Source: STAT The recent upload of H5N1 bird flu genetic sequence data to a public database by the USDA has drawn criticism for its lack of vital metadata, complicating efforts to track the virus’s evolution. Essential details like the time and location of sample...
6 Signs Of A Happy Dog, According To Veterinarians
Source: HuffPost Veterinarians and animal behaviorists provide insights on recognizing and enhancing the happiness of dogs. They emphasize that while dogs cannot communicate directly, observing certain behaviors and ensuring their basic needs are met can indicate...
Asian Longhorned Tick Now Found in 19 States
Source: Drovers The Asian longhorned tick (ALT), recognized by the USDA as a significant threat to livestock, has spread across 19 U.S. states. Originating from East Asia, these ticks have a severe impact on beef and dairy cattle by feeding in large numbers, which...
First Pet-Friendly Shelter For Unhoused Families Opens In The Bronx
Source: NYN Media New York City has opened its first pet-friendly shelter for families experiencing homelessness, named Uplift Families Residence. Located in the Bronx, this facility is designed to accommodate families along with their pets, offering 161 units and...
WSU Recruiting Dogs To Participate In Drug Metabolism Study
Source: Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine Washington State University is conducting the D.O.G. study to develop a test for identifying dogs at risk of severe reactions to Veterinary drugs. This research, led by Dr. Tania Perez, focuses on...
Mars, Incorporated Enters Exclusive Discussions to Acquire the Entire Stake in French Veterinary Diagnostics Businesses Cerba Vet and ANTAGENE Held by the Cerba HealthCare Group
Source: BusinessWire Mars, Incorporated is in exclusive talks to acquire Cerba HealthCare's stakes in Cerba Vet and ANTAGENE, aiming to expand its Veterinary diagnostics sector. Cerba Vet, located in France and Switzerland, specializes in a comprehensive range of...
Six Hazards of Emerging Concern in Pet Food
Source: PETFOODIndustry Tim Lombardo, from EAS Consulting Group, discussed emerging hazards in pet food at the 2024 Petfood Forum. He highlighted risks stemming from food fraud as novel ingredients are incorporated into pet diets, particularly from foreign...
NFL Star Von Miller Cuts Ribbon for His New Poultry Plant
Source: WATTPoultry Von Miller, an NFL player with a Poultry Science degree, has realized his ambition of entering the poultry industry by establishing Greener Pastures Chicken. Despite initially raising doubts with a modest flock of 38 chickens, Miller has now...
A Big Problem: Large Animal Vet Shortage will have Detrimental Effect on Ag Industry
Source: Altoona Mirror A shortage of large animal veterinarians in Pennsylvania and nationwide poses significant risks to the agricultural industry, with potentially catastrophic consequences during animal health emergencies. The shortage, attributed to various...
Utahns Reunited with Pet Cat they Accidentally Shipped with Amazon Return
Source: KSLTV A cat named Galena from Utah went missing and was later discovered in a surprising location—inside an Amazon return box in California. Galena's owners received a call informing them of her discovery, sparking disbelief and relief. It was revealed that...
Why Your Vet Bill Is So High
Source: The Atlantic There has been a significant rise in Veterinary costs and corporate consolidation within the Veterinary profession, leading to concerns about affordability and quality of care for pets. The author of this article shares a personal anecdote about...
FDA Finalizes GFI #120
Source: dvm 360 The FDA finalized Guidance for Industry (GFI) #120 to provide guidance on Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) regulations, aiding veterinarians, clients, and stakeholders in managing Veterinary feed directives. The guidance aligns with the VFD final rule...
Does Pet Insurance Make Sense?
Source: KTLA 5 Torrance residents Mike Superstein and Suzanne Erdelyi incurred a $25,000 Veterinary bill for their uninsured cat, Zoe, who lost an eye to cancer. The experience highlighted the importance of pet insurance, as medical costs for pets can escalate...
HPAI Testing to be Required for Lactating Dairy Cattle Before Transportation
Source: dvm 360 The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will mandate dairy cattle testing for highly pathogenic avian influenzas (HPAIs), specifically avian influenza type A H5N1. Laboratories and state veterinarians must report positive...
Advancing Regulations for Intentional Genomic Alterations in Animals
Source: dvm 360 The FDA announced updates to its oversight of intentional genomic alterations (IGAs) in animals, aiming to modernize and streamline the evaluation process for innovative animal products. This includes establishing a memorandum of understanding (MOU)...