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Australia Relaxes Curbs on US Beef Imports That Angered Trump
Source: Reuters Australia has announced it will ease long-standing restrictions on U.S. beef imports after a scientific review confirmed that U.S. biosecurity measures sufficiently mitigate disease risks. The curbs, originally imposed in 2003 due to mad cow disease...
USDA Will Relocate Most Washington-Area Staff, Farm Secretary Says
Source: Reuters The USDA will relocate approximately 2,600 Washington, D.C.–area employees to five regional hubs—Raleigh, Kansas City, Indianapolis, Fort Collins, and Salt Lake City—leaving no more than 2,000 staff in the capital. Announced by Agriculture Secretary...
USDA Cattle of Feed Bullish, Inventory Report Confirms Record Low Herd
Source: Drovers The USDA’s July 2025 Cattle on Feed and Inventory reports highlight historically low U.S. cattle supplies, signaling bullish market conditions. The total cattle on feed as of July 1 stood at 11.1 million head—2% below 2024 and the lowest since...
Revised Model Veterinary Practice Act Adopted
Source: AVMA After three years of stakeholder input and revision, the AVMA House of Delegates has approved an updated Model Veterinary Practice Act (MVPA). This guiding document helps states draft or revise Veterinary laws. Major changes include elevating Veterinary...
Pet Advocacy Network Submits Testimony Opposing Proposed Arizona Pet Fish Restrictions
Source: Pet Age The Pet Advocacy Network (PAN) has submitted testimony opposing proposed changes to Arizona’s Administrative Code that would ban the ownership of three families of pet fish—Pimelodidae, Osteoglossidae, and Siluridae. Arizona officials claim these...
That Itches! A Guide to Canine Hot Spots
Source: TheRoanokeStar.com Hot spots, or pyotraumatic dermatitis, are common in dogs during summer and result from excessive scratching or biting due to allergies, fleas, or other irritants. These red, pus-filled lesions are itchy, painful, and appear suddenly,...
Student Loan Programs Are Changing
Source: AVMA A newly passed legislative package brings significant changes to federal student loan programs, impacting current and future veterinary borrowers. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has launched a webpage, Student Loan Changes: What You...
Rescued Rabbit, Boy Find Bond After Hardships, Win Award At Chautauqua County Fair
Source: The Post-Journal Eleven-year-old Miles Taylor and his rescued dwarf rabbit, Amara, won Best Female Dwarf Rabbit at the Chautauqua County Fair, marking a heartwarming milestone in both their journeys. Amara was one of 137 surviving rabbits rescued by the ANNA...
Clark County Mandates Microchipping For Pets Over 4 Months Old Starting Next Month
Source: News 3 LV Starting August 4, all dogs and cats over four months old in unincorporated Clark County in Nevada must be microchipped under a new mandate designed to improve pet recovery and reduce shelter populations. The initiative aims to streamline the process...
Study Links Dog Breed, Environment To Canine Obesity
Source: Texas A&M University A new study by Texas A&M University and the Dog Aging Project (DAP) reveals that nearly half of U.S. dogs are overweight due to a mix of factors, including breed, environment, and food motivation. Sporting breeds like retrievers...
Veterinarian Removes 80+ Ticks From One Animal: How Eagle Residents Are Protecting Their Pets
Source: Idaho News 6 Eagle, Idaho residents are taking extra steps to protect their pets as ticks appear earlier and in greater numbers this summer. Local veterinarians, including Dr. Zach Raptosh of Lake Shore Animal Hospital, report a significant uptick in tick...
Tick-Borne Illness Affecting Cattle Causing Significant Concerns for Kansas Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
Source: KVOE Kansas agricultural officials are warning ranchers about Theileria orientalis ikeda, a tick-borne illness affecting cattle. Transmitted by the Asian Longhorned tick, theileria resembles anaplasmosis but can infect calves, posing a broader threat. Dr. Greg...
Would You Go Into Debt For Your Pet? Some Couples Are.
Source: USA Today A new Insurify survey highlights how deeply DINK (dual income, no kids) couples value their pets, with 94% viewing them as family. Many willingly make financial sacrifices—68% of respondents reported actions like working extra hours, taking on debt,...
Grieving Bella Vista Family, Veterinarian Claim Dogs Poisoned With Antifreeze | Here’s What We Know
Source: 5 News Online A Bella Vista, Arkansas family is grieving the loss of three of their four dogs, believed to have been poisoned with antifreeze. The incident occurred late at night when all four pets showed sudden signs of distress. Within hours, three...
Scientists Discover Burmese Pythons Have Never-Before-Seen Cells That Help Them Digest Entire Skeletons
Source: Live Science Researchers have discovered that Burmese pythons possess specialized intestinal cells that help process calcium from the bones of their prey, aiding in whole-prey digestion. Published in the Journal of Experimental Biology on June 25, the study...
Keeping Pets Moving: A Veterinarian’s Approach to Canine Hip and Joint Health
Source: Pet Age Joint health is important for dogs at every life stage, not just in their senior years. In fact, one in five adult dogs may already show signs of joint issues, often caused by genetics, weight, injuries, or activity levels. Since dogs frequently mask...
New York Judge Declares Dog An Immediate Family Member
Source: AVMA A New York trial court has allowed a claim for negligent infliction of emotional distress (NEID) to proceed in a case where a dog was struck and killed by a car, marking a rare instance of potential noneconomic damages tied to pet loss. The case involves...
FDA, NIH Officials Look To Curb Animal Testing in Drug Development
Source: RAPS.org At a joint workshop, the FDA and NIH outlined efforts to reduce animal testing in drug development, emphasizing a shift toward New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) like computer simulations, AI, organoids, and organ-on-a-chip technologies. FDA...
The Ionophore Resistance Genes narA and narB are Geographically Widespread and Linked to Resistance to Medically Important Antibiotics
Source: mSphere Ionophores are antibiotics widely used in animal agriculture, primarily as anti-coccidials in poultry and growth promoters in swine and cattle. Although not used in human medicine, it was long assumed their use posed minimal risk for human...
Veterinary Services in the US Report, 5th Edition: Competing for the Pet Care Customer
Source: Freedonia Group Veterinary services in the U.S. reached around $40 billion in 2024, reflecting modest growth from the previous year. However, the industry is facing headwinds due to rising costs, with service prices increasing by over 7% year-over-year. This...
Former AVMA President Dr. Lori Teller honored with 2025 AVMA Award
Source: AVMA Dr. Lori Teller has been honored with the 2025 AVMA Award, the highest recognition from the American Veterinary Medical Association, for her outstanding leadership and lifelong contributions to organized veterinary medicine. A 1990 graduate of Texas...
Gov. Mike DeWine Signs Bill to Allow Veterinary Telehealth in Ohio
Source: WKYC Studios Starting in late September 2025, Ohio pet owners will have expanded access to Veterinary care thanks to new legislation signed by Governor Mike DeWine. The law allows licensed veterinarians in Ohio to offer real-time virtual appointments—commonly...
A Power Play: K9 Resorts Embarks on Joint Venture with its Largest Franchisee Group
Source: PR Newswire K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel has announced a major joint venture with its largest franchisee, Luxury Pet Hotel Investments, LLC (LPHI), marking a new phase of growth for the premium pet care brand. The 50-50 partnership gives LPHI management control...
The Case for Speciation in Veterinary Medicine: A Strategic Imperative for the Future of Animal Health
(Editor’s Note: Scott Maloney, MBA is a co-author of this article for Animal Health News and Views.) Veterinary medicine stands at a pivotal moment. The industry is simultaneously expanding and fragmenting, fueled by demographic shifts in pet ownership, rising client...
The Synergy of Global Engagement: Busan Veterinary Conference in South Korea
The 8th Busan Veterinary Conference (BVC) was held on June 28–29, 2025, at BEXCO in Busan, South Korea. Busan is the second-largest city in Korea and has a significant geographical advantage as a coastal city, making it well-suited for global activities that represent...