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UK Study Warns Swine Flu Variants in Pigs Raise Pandemic Risk
Source: South West Farmer A major UK study by the Royal Veterinary College warns that evolving swine flu viruses in Europe pose a significant pandemic threat if not properly addressed. The virus is already prevalent in about half of UK pig farms, indicating widespread...
Bernalillo County Shelter Overflows with Animals Following Cockfighting Operation Bust
Source: KOB 4 A recent bust of an alleged cockfighting operation in Albuquerque’s South Valley has overwhelmed the Bernalillo County Animal Care Services shelter with chickens, adding to an already high intake from a prior hoarding case. Shelter Director Misha...
Nationals’ Bat-Retrieving Dog Bruce Laps Up Pregame Attention, Makes MLB Debut
Source: AP News Bruce, a 21-month-old golden retriever, made his MLB debut Saturday at Nationals Park during the Washington Nationals’ “Pups in the Park” event. Known for retrieving bats for the Rochester Red Wings, the Nationals’ Triple-A affiliate, Bruce charmed...
Phoenix Zoo Receives $500,000 Donation For New Veterinary Medical Center
Source: KTAR News The Phoenix Zoo has received a $500,000 grant from Thunderbirds Charities, completing its $6.2 million fundraising goal to build a new, state-of-the-art Veterinary medical center. This over 27,000-square-foot facility will replace the aging Joyce...
Applications Open For 2026 Human-Animal Bond Research Funding Program
Source: Veterinary Practice News Purina has opened applications for its 2026 Sponsorship for Human-Animal Bond (HAB) Studies program, offering up to $40,000 in funding for research into the emotional and therapeutic connections between humans and animals. The...
Virus Transmission Between Bee Species Does Not Lead to New Variants
Source: University of Minnesota A University of Minnesota study found that while viruses from managed Western honey bees can infect native bumblebees, they do not mutate or spread within bumblebee populations. Researchers studied three viruses—deformed wing virus,...
Queen Creek Police Arrest Man After Dogs Found Dead Left in a Car
Source: AZ Central Queen Creek police arrested a 40-year-old man on June 13 after two dogs were found dead in a parked car. Officers responded to a report of animal cruelty near Signal Butte and Queen Creek roads, involving an employee from a local business in the...
His Dog Suffocated in a Chip Bag, and He Wants to Prevent Other Pet Deaths
Source: CBC Ian Reid, a retired surgeon from Indian Harbour, N.S., was devastated to find his dog Mingus dead after suffocating in a chip bag left on a TV stand. The bag had sealed tightly around the dog’s muzzle, cutting off oxygen. Reid, wracked with guilt, later...
Minnesota Researchers Refine Experimental Hemangiosarcoma Treatment
Source: AVMA Researchers at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine are developing a promising experimental treatment for canine hemangiosarcoma, a typically fatal cancer affecting around 50,000 dogs annually in the U.S. The therapy combines a blood...
EIA Outbreak Kills 21 Horses in Southwest US
Source: AVMA Dr. Bret Marsh, dean of Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, highlights an ongoing national shortage of veterinarians, particularly affecting rural communities. He attributes the issue to rising numbers of pets and changes in livestock...
Veterinarian Dies After Treating Cat Infected with Tick-Borne Virus
Source: The Asahi Shimbun A veterinarian in Mie Prefecture, Japan, has died after treating a cat infected with severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS), a potentially deadly virus transmitted by ticks and infected animals. The veterinarian developed symptoms...
Critically Endangered Tortoise Hatches for First Time Ever at Denver Zoo
Source: The Denver Post The Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance (DZCA) celebrated the successful hatching of its first-ever African pancake tortoise last month, marking a major milestone in its conservation efforts. The hatchling joins four other pancake tortoises in the...
Cattle Face Heat Stress in Summer
Source: Great Bend Tribune Cattle experience heat stress when they cannot effectively regulate body temperature, unlike humans who sweat. Kansas State University veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff explains that cattle cope through behaviors like panting, standing more, and...
Penn Vet Researchers Develop Gene Therapy Mechanisms to Treat Advanced Stages of Vision Loss
Source: The Daily Pennsylvanian Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine have developed advanced gene therapy mechanisms to treat inherited retinal degenerations, which cause progressive vision loss and have no current cure. Led...
Regenerative Farms ‘More Productive and Efficient’, European Study Shows
Source: Ag Tech Navigator A European study by the European Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture (EARA) assessed 78 regenerative farms across 14 countries, covering over 7,000 hectares from 2020 to 2023, and compared them with nearby conventional farms. Using a...
July 4 Safety
Source: AVMA Fourth of July festivities—while fun for humans—can pose serious risks to pets and other animals. Fireworks, unfamiliar environments, and party noise can cause panic, leading to escape or injury. Food scraps, heat, travel stress, and leftover debris also...
How Your Pets Alter Your Immune System
Source: BBC Household pets, especially dogs, influence human immunity in several important ways. Pets bring a variety of outdoor microbes into homes, which supports the idea that early exposure to diverse bacteria can help train the immune system and potentially...
WSU Veterinary Hospital Sees Record-Breaking Surge of Wildlife Patients
Source: KXLY.com Washington State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital is experiencing a sharp rise in wildlife admissions, including baby raccoons, owls, and squirrels, largely due to the recent closure of another rehabilitation center in central Washington. As...
Research Suggests Earlier Kitten Neutering Does Not Affect Bodyweight in Later Life
Source: University of Bristol A recent study published in Vet Record found that neutering cats at four months old does not increase their risk of developing weight problems compared to neutering at six months. Analyzing over 2,000 clinical records from the University...
Business Briefs: Are Practice Owners More Satisfied Than Associates?
Source: EquiManagement The 2024 AVMA/AAEP Economic Report highlights a significant satisfaction gap between equine Veterinary practice owners and associates. Owners reported higher satisfaction with job (81%), lifestyle (72%), and compensation (74%) compared to...
Understanding Supply, Demand, and Pricing in a Post-Pandemic Veterinary Economy
One of the most foundational principles of economics, regardless of industry, is the law of supply and demand. These concepts govern how prices are determined through the interaction between consumers and providers in a marketplace. In simplest terms, the law of...
Community, Collaboration, and Connections: Highlights from Fetch Nashville 2025
Southern charm blended with cutting-edge education for anyone attending the DVM360 Fetch Nashville Conference on May 30–31, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. This two-day event featured over 120 presentations that catered to a diverse range of interests and specialties....
Premiumization in Pet Products and Services: Winning Strategy or Lost Opportunity?
In his 2025 Pet Summit keynote address, Dave Bolen highlighted the widespread premiumization that exists in the markets for US pet products and services.1 As a business strategy, premiumization has been successful in leading much of the pet industry growth in recent...
Sustainable HR: Measure Up!
Have you ever thought about measuring workplace performance and sustainability through a lens of psychological health and safety factors? Have you been finding it a struggle to keep employees motivated, focused, or resilient? A measurement grid of psychological safety...
Florida Passes New Laws To Protect Pets During Hurricanes
Source: Gulf Coast News As hurricane season begins, Florida has enacted two new laws to protect animals during natural disasters. Prompted by the viral rescue of a dog named Trooper—found tied to a fence as Hurricane Milton approached—Gov. Ron...