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Chart Of The Month: Not All Pets Are Dogs Or Cats
Source: AVMA While dogs and cats dominate U.S. pet ownership, many households also care for birds, fish, reptiles, rabbits, and other less common species—representing a significant opportunity for Veterinary practices. According to the AVMA Pet Ownership and...
‘About As Close To Aliens As We’ll Ever Get.’ Can AI Crack Animal Language?
Source: Science.org Finalists for the $100,000 Dolittle Prize are breaking ground in AI-powered interspecies communication, exploring how animals—from dolphins to cuttlefish—may be engaging in meaningful exchanges. The winning project focused on dolphins’ shared,...
Decades-Long Mystery Of Ginger Cats Revealed
Source: BBC Scientists from Kyushu University in Japan and Stanford University in the U.S. have solved a long-standing genetic mystery behind why ginger cats have their distinctive coloring. Their research revealed that the ARHGAP36 gene—found in melanocytes, which...
State Veterinarians Recommend Key Vaccinations For Horses Ahead Of Summer
Source: KXII.com The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry is urging horse owners to vaccinate their animals against four potentially deadly diseases: West Nile Virus, sleeping sickness, tetanus, and rabies. State veterinarian Dr. Rod Hall emphasizes...
Tick-Borne Disease Leaves Cape Elizabeth Couple’s Dog Battling Blindness
Source: News Center Maine Veterinarians in Maine are seeing a rise in Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, a tick-borne disease that, while less known than Lyme disease, can be fatal in pets if left untreated. A Cape Elizabeth couple shared their experience after their...
Guest Commentary: Bill Could Help Reverse State’s Veterinarian Shortage
Source: Idaho Press Idaho is among many rural states facing a critical shortage of veterinarians, particularly those serving large animal and agricultural operations. Sixteen Idaho counties are officially designated as Veterinary shortage areas due to population...
South Carolina’s First Veterinary School Takes Shape at Clemson
Source: Insight into Academia Clemson University has broken ground on the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), marking South Carolina’s first Veterinary school and aiming to combat a critical shortage of veterinarians, especially in rural areas....
Equine Surgeon Receives Top Honor for Veterinary Teaching
Source: Colorado State University Dr. Dean Hendrickson, a renowned equine surgeon and professor in Colorado State University’s Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program, has been honored with the 2024 Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award from the American Association of...
Tony Rumschlag Named Executive Director of Corporate Relations for Purdue’s College of Veterinary Medicine
Source: Hoosier Ag Today Dr. Tony Rumschlag, a 1985 Purdue Veterinary Medicine graduate, has been appointed executive director of corporate relations for Purdue’s College of Veterinary Medicine, effective March 31. With 35 years of experience in the animal health...
New Perspectives: Why Veterinary Care is so Much More Than You May Think
Source: Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary professionals play a vital yet often underappreciated role in animal health and public safety. While most animal owners express deep appreciation for their vets, the 2025 Going Beyond survey by Boehringer Ingelheim reveals a...
More Than The Average Veterinarian: U.S. Army Vets Ensure Safety and Security
Source: U.S. Airforce Central U.S. Army Soldiers from the 147th Medical Detachment Veterinary Services Support (MDVSS) play a vital role in supporting the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing by ensuring the health of military working dogs (MWDs), maintaining food safety, and...
Nebraska to launch Rural Veterinarian Grant Program
Source: National Hog Farmer Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has launched the Rural Veterinarian Grant Program to address the shortage of production animal veterinarians in rural areas. Administered by the Nebraska Department of Labor, the program offers $150,000 grants...
Grants Pass Veterinarian Fined After a Dog Dies During Routine Procedure
Source: KOBI 5 In June 2023, a tragic incident occurred at Lincoln Road Veterinary Clinic in Grants Pass, Oregon, when a one-year-old corgi named Alvin died during a routine neutering procedure. Veterinarian Russel Codd discovered Alvin had no heartbeat near the end...
The Price of Pet Care: Understanding Your Veterinary Bills
Source: Eastern Arizona Courier Veterinary care costs can surprise pet owners, as they reflect the full expense of services without the subsidies common in human healthcare. Rising prices are driven by inflation, COVID-19’s economic impact, and major advancements in...
Mizzou Alumnus’ Additional Donation Transformative for Veterinary Cancer Research
Source: Columbia Tribune More than a decade after his family dog received cancer treatment at the University of Missouri’s Veterinary Health Center, Cot Fox, a 1971 journalism graduate, has contributed over $10 million to support Veterinary oncology research and...
Penn breaks ground on Gail P. Riepe Center for Advanced Veterinary Education
Source: Penn Today The University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine celebrated the groundbreaking of the Gail P. Riepe Center for Advanced Veterinary Education at New Bolton Center, its large-animal hospital. This new 11,800-square-foot clinical skills...
Pet Owners Underestimate Demands of Veterinary Work
Source: Today's Veterinary Business A global survey commissioned by Boehringer Ingelheim reveals a significant disconnect between how animal owners perceive veterinarians and how Veterinary professionals feel. While 94% of pet owners report high trust in Veterinary...
Texas A&M-College Station Speaks to Pre-Veterinary Students About Admission
Source: The Mesquite News Texas A&M University-San Antonio’s Pre-Veterinary Society hosted a hybrid information session featuring representatives from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Elizabeth Crouch, assistant dean of...
Proposed Class Action by Veterinary Interns Brought Against Veterinary Schools, Hospitals Alleging Antitrust Conspiracy
Source: AVMA A proposed federal class-action lawsuit filed on April 2, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia alleges that the Veterinary Internship and Residency Matching Program (VIRMP), sponsored by the American Association of...
Veterinarian Exodus: USDA Faces Challenges Amid Staff Cuts and Animal Disease Threats
Source: Devdiscourse The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is facing significant challenges following the resignation of hundreds of veterinarians, lab workers, and support staff during the Trump administration’s workforce reduction efforts. These departures have...
‘We’re in Lyme Central’: Maryland Veterinarian Warns Pet Owners About the Threat of Ticks
Source: WTOP News As warmer weather draws more people and pets outdoors, concerns about tick exposure increase. However, Maryland veterinarian Dr. Victor Katz notes that ticks are active year-round, with more sightings in fall than in peak summer months. Ticks become...
Bodega Cats Make New Yorkers’ Hearts Purr, Even if they Violate State Regulations
Source: ABC News New York City’s iconic “bodega cats” are beloved by locals and visitors alike, but technically violate state health laws prohibiting animals in food-selling establishments. Despite this, many bodegas keep cats to deter pests like rodents and...
267 Animals Dropped off in 24 Hours at San Diego Humane Society
Source: NBC San Diego On a single day, the San Diego Humane Society (SDHS) took in an extraordinary 267 animals, highlighting the growing strain on animal services in Southern California. Among the intakes were 96 guinea pigs surrendered by an overwhelmed owner in...
Animal Sedative Medetomidine is Showing Up in the US Illegal Drug Supply, CDC Says
Source: AP News The animal sedative medetomidine is increasingly appearing in the U.S. illegal drug supply, raising serious public health concerns, according to three reports released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Similar to the Veterinary...
President’s Column: Join Us As We Unite the Veterinary Community
Source: AVMA The AVMA Convention 2025, held July 18–22 in Washington, D.C., will be a landmark event, as it also hosts the 40th World Veterinary Association (WVA) Congress. This global gathering of Veterinary professionals emphasizes collaboration, education, and...