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Novel Methane-Reducing Fungi for Livestock Discovered
Source: Feedstuffs Animal Disease Insights is a new online platform launched by One Health Epi Consulting to centralize global animal disease data and news. It aims to support Veterinary professionals, epidemiologists, policymakers, and journalists by enabling...
Veterinary Scene Down Under: A Platform Compiling Global Animal Disease info, plus Australian Pet Food Company is Acquired
Source: dvm 360 Animal Disease Insights is a new online platform launched by One Health Epi Consulting to centralize global animal disease data and news. It aims to support Veterinary professionals, epidemiologists, policymakers, and journalists by enabling real-time...
Royal Veterinary College Study Identifies Genes Associated with Higher Risk of Fracture in Horses
Source: Improve Veterinary Practice New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified 112 genes that may contribute to bone fracture risk in Thoroughbreds. Fractures are a leading cause of euthanasia in racehorses, with around 60 horses euthanized...
Cargill to Sell 2 Romanian Feed Mills to Carmistin
Source: Feed Strategy Romanian agrifood company Carmistin is set to acquire Cargill's animal nutrition division in Romania, which includes two feed mills, pending regulatory approvals. This strategic move allows Carmistin to enhance its position in the Romanian...
New Name, Same Mission: the Dumb Friends League is Now Humane Colorado
Source: PR Newswire Humane Colorado, formerly the Dumb Friends League, has rebranded to better reflect its commitment to animal welfare, advocacy, and community support. The 115-year-old organization continues its mission to end pet homelessness and animal suffering,...
Specialty Veterinary Care: The Newest Trend in Veterinary Medicine
Source: Trupanion Specialty Veterinary care is rapidly growing, driven by rising pet healthcare costs and increased pet insurance adoption. While Veterinary bills have surged 30-38% since 2019, insured pet owners are more likely to pursue advanced treatments....
Zomedica Corp. Announces Transition to OTCQB Venture Market
Source: Access Newswire Zomedica Corp. (NYSE American: ZOM), a Veterinary health company, announced that its common shares will be delisted from the NYSE American exchange due to low share price. The company will transition to the OTCQB Venture Market under the ticker...
Penn State to establish Animal Diagnostic Lab-West
Source: PennState Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences has received a $6 million state grant to establish the Animal Diagnostic Lab-West at Penn State Beaver in Monaca, expanding the Pennsylvania Animal Diagnostic Laboratory System. The new facility will...
4 Key Takeaways on the Economic State of the Veterinary Profession
Source: Today's Veterinary Business The Veterinary profession faces economic challenges as pet owner spending declines amid a potential recession, according to AVMA economists Katelyn McCullock and Dr. Chris Doherty at the WVC Annual Conference. Key factors include...
PetScreening Closes $80M in Series B Funding for Pet Policy Management Software
Source: Pet Age PetScreening, a leader in pet policy management software for rental housing, has secured $80 million in Series B funding led by Volition Capital and Guidepost Growth Equity. The funding will support market expansion, team growth, and new...
This Iditarod Musher is Racing with Mostly Rescue Dogs from Alaska Shelters
Source: Alaska Public Musher Justin Olnes is competing in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race with a unique team—11 of his 15 dogs are rescues from Alaska shelters. His lead dog, Fly, adopted from Fairbanks North Star Borough Animal Control, has proven to be an...
Greater Boston’s Housing Crisis is also Making Pets Homeless, Local Shelters Say
Source: MassLive Massachusetts' housing crisis is forcing many residents to surrender their pets, with shelters seeing a sharp increase in housing-related pet abandonments. The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL Boston) and the Massachusetts Society for the...
Tuskegee Lays Off 10 Veterinary School Faculty and Staff
Source: Vin News Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine has laid off 10 employees, citing staffing adjustments as part of efforts to enhance academic programs. The layoffs, which did not affect academic leadership, come amid ongoing challenges for the...
Creative Science Acquires Infiniti Medical LLC and Orthomed UK Ltd., Expanding Veterinary Innovation Portfolio
Source: PR Newswire Creative Science, a CIMA Animal Health company, has acquired Infiniti Medical LLC and its subsidiary Orthomed UK Ltd, two leading brands in Veterinary interventional radiology, cardiology, soft tissue surgery, and orthopedics. This acquisition...
VetPartners Unveils Industry-Changing Veterinary Team Utilization Guide
Source: VetPartners VetPartners has introduced the Veterinary Team Utilization Guide, a free digital resource designed to help Veterinary practices enhance efficiency, teamwork, patient care, and revenue. Accessible via desktop or mobile, the guide covers essential...
Study Shows Yellowstone Bison are a Single Breeding Herd
Source: dvm 360 A new study by Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has found that Yellowstone National Park’s bison population, once thought to be two distinct herds, has become a single, interbreeding population of 4,000 to...
Veterinarian Survives Near-Fatal Cattle Chute Injuries, Shares Safety Warning
Source: Marshfield Hub City Times Veterinarian Eric Knock suffered severe injuries in September 2022 when his skull was crushed between a chute frame and squeeze mechanism while working with cattle. Though he avoided surgery, Knock endured multiple skull fractures,...
K-State’s Animal and Veterinary Innovation Center Will Focus on Livestock Pain Management
Source: Sunflower State Radio Kansas State University has been selected by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine as one of four Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers to receive funding for advancing regulatory science and Veterinary...
Oregon State University Veterinarians Perform a World-First Heart Procedure on Lamb
Source: Statesman Journal Oregon State University veterinarians performed a groundbreaking heart surgery on Squirt, an 11-day-old ram lamb diagnosed with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), a condition where a blood vessel fails to close after birth. This procedure,...
How Animals Improve Mental Health
Source: Indiana Public Media Interacting with pets has measurable benefits for mental health, as studies show it increases oxytocin, a bonding hormone, and decreases cortisol, a stress hormone. Even brief moments, like petting a dog for two minutes or making eye...
Iditarod 53: Catching Up with New Co-Chief Race Veterinarian Dr. Greg Closter
Source: Alaska News Source Greg Closter has stepped into the role of Co-Chief Veterinarian for the 2025 Iditarod, following the unexpected passing of Dr. Stuart Nelson. Closter, alongside co-chief Erika Friedrich, is dedicated to maintaining the high standards of dog...
Know the Facts: Chronic Wasting, Epizootic Hemorrhagic Diseases in Iowa
Source: Tama-Toledo News Chronicle Iowa’s deer population faces ongoing threats from Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD), prompting surveillance and management efforts by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). CWD, a fatal...
Independence Pet Holdings Appoints Munir Hafez as Chief Technology Officer
Source: Pet Age Independence Pet Holdings (IPH) has appointed Munir Hafez as its new chief technology officer (CTO). With over 30 years of experience in IT strategy, digital transformation, and cloud technologies, Hafez will lead the company’s technology initiatives...
PetVet Veterinary Network Announces Appointment of Eric Enderle as CEO
Source: Pet Age PetVet Care Centers has announced that Eric Enderle will become the new CEO, succeeding founder Gino Volpacchio, effective March 10. Volpacchio will transition to the role of vice chair. Enderle brings over 20 years of leadership experience in patient...
FDA Alert: ADM Recalls Select Pelleted Cattle Nutrition Feed Products
Source: Pet Age ADM Animal Nutrition, a division of ADM, is recalling specific pelleted animal feed due to elevated copper levels or insufficient zinc, which could harm cattle. Chronic copper toxicity may lead to gastroenteritis, anorexia, abdominal pain, lethargy,...