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Commissioner Miller Alerts Texas Equine Industry of EHV-1 Outbreak
Source: Texas Agriculture Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture issued an urgent alert following confirmation of an aggressive Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1) outbreak linked to the Nov. 5–9 WPRA World Championship Barrel...
Texas Rodeo Events Canceled Due to Equine Virus Outbreak, as PRCA Monitors Situation
Source: WFAA A recent outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1) in Texas has prompted major rodeo disruptions, including the cancellation of the PRCA Uvalde Rodeo Qualifier and a temporary shift to an all–bull riding format at the Fort Worth Stockyards...
Tufts Veterinarian Helps Produce First Purebred Herdwick Sheep Born in U.S.
Source: Tufts Now Dr. Rachael Gately, a Veterinary professor at Tufts University specializing in animal reproduction, works with farmers to improve livestock genetics through assisted reproductive techniques. Partnering with Judith Hooper of Grass Hill Farm in...
Merck Animal Health’s Veterinary Business Competition Recognizes Inaugural Winners
Source: AVMA Merck Animal Health launched the Veterinary Business Simulator Competition to teach Veterinary students essential business, leadership, and financial skills through a virtual clinic experience. Developed with the Veterinary Business Management Association...
‘Polite’ Black Bear Visits Fellow Bears at Northern California Zoo
Source: San Francisco Chronicle A young wild black bear made a surprise visit to the Sequoia Park Zoo in Eureka, California, briefly interacting with the zoo’s three resident black bears through their enclosure fence. The bear, estimated to be about 1½ years old and...
Texas Tech Veterinary School Receives Accreditation From AVMA
Source: News Channel 10 The Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine in Amarillo has officially received full accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), marking its transition from a developing program to a nationally recognized...
Houston Black Veterinarians Close Diversity Gap in Animal Health Care
Source: Defender Network Texas A&M student Austin Warren finds motivation in inspiring young people of color to pursue veterinary medicine, where only 1.2% of U.S. veterinarians are Black. In Houston, Drs. Adria Flowers and Cherese Sullivan founded Skyline Animal...
Economist Expects $20 to $25 of Profit Per Head for Hogs
Source: Farm Progress The USDA’s September Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report shows the U.S. hog inventory at 74.5 million, down 1% from September 2024 but up 1% from June. Of these, 68.5 million are market hogs and 5.93 million are breeding animals. Economist Lee Schulz...
Endowed Scholarship Supports Veterinarians Who Practice in Rural Areas
Source: Virginia Tech Liz Solters, a lifelong animal rescuer and advocate from Surry County, North Carolina, has endowed the Sydney and Fran Memorial Veterinary Scholarship at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine to support future veterinarians serving...
National Women in Ag Study Launches
Source: American Farm Bureau A new national Women in Agriculture Study has been launched to gather insights from women across all 50 states and Puerto Rico, aiming to better understand their experiences, leadership paths, and needs within the agricultural sector. Open...
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Launches Center for Agriculture and the Economy
Source: Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has launched the Center for Agriculture and the Economy, reinforcing its commitment to integrating agricultural and rural perspectives into national economic discussions. Building on...
Worldwide Horse Library now available through FEI Campus
Source: Equus Magazine The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) has integrated La Bibliothèque Mondiale du Cheval (the Worldwide Horse Library) into its free e-learning platform, FEI Campus, expanding access to one of the most comprehensive digital collections on...
Placing the Final Beam at a New Veterinary College in Arkansas
Source: DVM 360 Arkansas State University (A-State) celebrated a major milestone with the placement of the final beam for its new College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) in Jonesboro, which will welcome its first class of 120 students in fall 2026. The 56,000-square-foot...
Proposed Pet Sale Ban in City of Las Vegas Gets Mixed Reviews
Source: Yahoo! News The City of Las Vegas is set to reconsider a ban on retail pet sales, nearly a decade after first attempting to end the practice. A new ordinance sponsored by Mayor Shelley Berkley and Councilwoman Nancy Brune would prohibit sales in new pet stores...
UC Davis Receives Federal Grant to Support Research for Medical and Veterinary Residents
Source: UC Davis UC Davis Health’s Department of Internal Medicine and the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine have received a National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) R38 grant to establish the Stimulating Access to Research in Residency (StARR) Program,...
Dr. Kwane Stewart Named Champion of Shelters United’s Veterinarian of Record (VOR) Program
Source: Shelters United Shelters United has named Dr. Kwane Stewart, a renowned veterinarian and animal welfare advocate, as the Champion of its Veterinarian of Record (VOR) Program, a national initiative that strengthens collaboration between veterinarians and animal...
General Mills Investor Day: Company Chases Growth in Pet Food
Source: Global Pet Industry General Mills is expanding its presence in the $3 billion fresh pet food market, viewing the pet segment as its biggest growth opportunity. Currently holding about 7% of the U.S. pet food market, the company reported $2.5 billion in pet...
CSU Works to Increase Access For Native American Students in Veterinary Medicine
Source: Colorado State University Colorado State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is inviting applicants for its Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) program under the Colorado American Indian Tribes In-State Tuition Act. The act...
Colorado State University Launches First Honeybee Veterinary Science Course
Source: CBS News Colorado State University, one of the nation’s leading Veterinary schools, has introduced its first-ever honeybee Veterinary science course in response to 2017 regulations requiring veterinarians to oversee hive treatments. Led by Dr. Amy Franklin,...
Working Dog Teams Learn Life-Saving Veterinary Skills in Recent Training Program
Source: Veterinary Practice News DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital is enhancing public safety by training K9 handlers to deliver emergency medical care to their working dogs in the field. Led by Dr. Sarah Tauber, the workshops cover real-life...
Some Dogs Have a Higher Risk of Digestive Problems like Diarrhea
Source: Earth.com A large-scale UK study analyzing 2.2 million Veterinary records found that acute diarrhea affects about 1 in 12 dogs annually. Led by Dr. Dan O’Neill of the Royal Veterinary College, the research identified high-risk breeds such as Cavapoo, Maltese,...
What To Know About Ohio’s New Law Making Virtual Vet Visits Easier For Pet Owners
Source: Cleveland.com Ohio has enacted a new law taking effect September 30, 2025, that expands Veterinary telehealth by allowing licensed veterinarians to establish a Veterinary-client-patient relationship (VCPR) through live virtual visits and prescribe medications...
Brains of Stranded Dolphins Showed Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
Source: Science Alert A new study of 20 stranded bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon suggests that brain damage resembling Alzheimer’s disease may contribute to disorientation and strandings. Researchers found gene expression...
‘Ball Junkie’: Some Dogs Show Signs of Addiction, Study Finds
Source: The Guardian A study published in Scientific Reports suggests that some dogs may display addictive-like behavior toward toys, similar in pattern (though not severity) to human behavioral addictions. Researchers from Vetmeduni Vienna, led by Dr. Stefanie...
American Veterinary Medical Association Calls for More Clinical Trials of CBD for Pets
Source: Pet Age The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has released an updated report, Cannabis in Veterinary Medicine, highlighting the growing evidence supporting the use of CBD treatments for pets, including cats, dogs, and horses. The report stresses...