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Freshpet Advances Research on Pet-Human Health Connection
Source: Pet Food Industry Freshpet and the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) have formed a partnership to promote the human-animal bond through research, education, and advocacy. Freshpet CEO Billy Cyr emphasized the company’s mission to provide pets with...
Happy Dogs Make Happy Humans, and 9 Other Reasons Science Says Dogs Need to Chew
Source: The Conversation Chewing is a vital, yet often underutilized, activity for domestic dogs that supports their overall health and well-being. In contrast to wild dogs like Australian dingoes, which naturally chew for long periods, most pet dogs chew far less due...
Grim Update in Hunt for Nevada Veterinarian Who Vanished After He was Filmed Beating Horse
Source: Daily Mail Shawn Frehner, a 56-year-old Nevada veterinarian, was found dead in Lake Mead thirteen days after he disappeared following the release of a video showing him kicking a horse. Frehner had been called to treat the horse, Big Red, but was filmed by...
Lactation Station: Tips for Optimizing Sow Diets During Nursing
Source: National Hog Farmer Feeding newly weaned pigs the right nursery diet is critical—but nutrition begins much earlier, with the sow’s lactation diet. Since piglets rely solely on colostrum and milk before transitioning to solids, supporting the sow's nutritional...
Prevent Mastitis in Your Pregnant Heifers
Source: Hoard's Dairyman Mastitis poses significant challenges in dairy farming, particularly when it affects pregnant heifers during critical udder development phases. Infections during late gestation can damage developing mammary cells, leading to reduced milk...
15 Things Cats Love That Most Owners Don’t Do Enough
Source: Feline Fam Cats have unique preferences that, when catered to, can significantly enhance their well-being. Engaging in daily interactive play, such as using feather wands or laser pointers, satisfies their hunting instincts and prevents boredom. Providing high...
Animals Are Doctors Too: Hidden Therapies We Can Learn From
Source: Medscape A recent study published in Science reveals that mice display behaviors resembling human first aid, such as clearing the airways of unconscious peers. This adds to a growing body of research showing that many animals engage in self-medication or...
Producers Needed for Asian Longhorned Tick Study
Source: Oklahoma Farm Report Oklahoma State University researchers are launching a new study to examine the spread and impact of the invasive Asian longhorned tick on Oklahoma cattle herds. Led by Dr. Rosslyn Biggs in collaboration with OSU Extension and the College...
Susceptibility to Bovine Tuberculosis in Cattle Traced to Key Genes
Source: Phys.Org A new study by researchers from University College Dublin, University of Edinburgh, and ETH Zurich has identified 115 genes linked to susceptibility to bovine tuberculosis (bTB), a disease caused by Mycobacterium bovis that affects cattle and can...
Privo Technologies Launches BeneVet Oncology, a New Subsidiary to Improve Health and Well-Being of Companion Animals
Source: Pharma Biz Privo Technologies Inc., a leader in innovative drug delivery and cancer treatment, has launched a new subsidiary, BeneVet Oncology, to improve the health of companion animals. Leveraging Privo’s advanced human medicine technologies, BeneVet aims to...
Put AI to Practice with AJVR’s 1st Supplement
Source: AVMA Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing Veterinary medicine, as highlighted in the new AJVR supplemental issue, From Bark to Bytes: Artificial Intelligence Transforming Veterinary Medicine. This special edition, created in collaboration with...
Las Vegas Veterinarian Still Missing at Lake Mead
Source: Fox 5 Vegas Dr. Shawn Frehner, a Las Vegas veterinarian, remains missing after disappearing at Lake Mead on April 6, 2025. His unoccupied truck, containing his phone, wallet, and keys, was found at Hemenway Harbor. Frehner's disappearance follows the...
‘Like Having a Newborn at Home’: Caring for Nashville Zoo’s New Clouded Leopard Cub Requires all Hands on Deck
Source: 90.3 WPLN News Heather Schwartz, director of Veterinary services at the Nashville Zoo, is once again hand-raising a clouded leopard cub—a critical role in conserving this rare and difficult-to-breed species. Clouded leopards are challenging to breed due to...
Two-Year Bee Study Nearing Completion
Source: Sask Today A two-year study by the University of Saskatchewan on honey bee health in canola fields is nearing completion, with encouraging early results. Conducted by researchers Emilio Tellarini Prieto and Marcelo Camilli, the study investigates the effects...
Veterinary Practices Are Struggling—Here’s How You Can Thrive in 2025 Amid Economic Challenges
Source: Vet Candy The Veterinary industry is facing a post-pandemic downturn marked by declining revenue, fewer client visits, and economic pressure on pet owners. After a boom in demand during COVID-19, many practices are now struggling as inflation, job losses, and...
Taking a New Approach to Finding Forever Homes for Shelter Animals
Source: The Review The Hancock County Animal Shelter in New Cumberland is using a creative approach to spotlight long-term shelter animals, focusing on Dude, an 80-pound shepherd-akita mix who has been at the shelter since May 2024. Despite being affectionate,...
Veterinarian Warns Dog Owners About Leptospirosis After Cases Reported in Hillsborough and Pinellas
Source: ABC Action News Dr. Melanie Bizzarro of Harmony Vet Care in Brandon, Florida, is warning pet owners about a rise in Leptospirosis cases in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection found in contaminated soil or water, often...
McDonald’s, FFAR Make Additional Investments in Broiler Welfare Research
Source: Meat + Poultry McDonald’s Corporation and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) have invested an additional $671,481 into the SMART Broiler program, advancing the use of precision technologies to improve broiler chicken welfare. Launched in...
Educational Apps and Dog Behavioural Problem Prevention: Associations Between the Zigzag Dog-Training App and Behavioural Problems
Source: MDPI A recent study from the University of Lincoln explored the impact of the Zigzag dog-training app on puppy behavioral issues. Analyzing 367 dog owners who either used only the app or provided no training, researchers found that greater completion of the...
Cornell Equine Advancing Research, Training and Community for Horse Health
Source: Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Cornell Equine, launched in late 2024, is a university-wide initiative uniting equine experts from Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and Athletics. Directed...
Michigan Bill Would Enable Telemedicine Visits to Veterinarians
Source: Government Technology A new bill in the Michigan House, House Bill 4200, seeks to regulate Veterinary telemedicine in response to a statewide vet shortage and increased demand for animal care. The bill allows veterinarians to provide remote services under...
Bill Giving Student Loan Relief to Some Veterinarians Heads to Governor’s Desk
Source: KRQE News Senate Bill 8, aimed at addressing New Mexico’s shortage of large animal veterinarians, is now awaiting Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s signature. The bill offers student loan relief to veterinarians who commit to working full-time for at least...
New Genetic Cause of Blindness in Dogs
Source: Penn Today Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine and the University of Padova have discovered a novel genetic variant linked to progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) in three Labrador retrievers bred as service dogs. PRA...
Search Underway for Missing Las Vegas Veterinarian at Lake Mead, Sources Say
Source: Fox 5 Las Vegas A search is underway for Las Vegas veterinarian Dr. Shawn D. Frehner at Lake Mead, according to the National Park Service (NPS), which is coordinating with Las Vegas Metro Police and Red Rock Search and Rescue. Frehner’s family reports he was...
Florida Bill Aims for Animal Cruelty Registry to Keep Pets out of Abusers’ Hands
Source: Click Orlando Florida lawmakers are considering SB 494, a bill that would create a public animal abuse registry to prevent convicted animal abusers from owning pets. Sponsored by State Sen. Tom Leek (R-Ormond Beach), the registry would be maintained by...