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Fellowship Program Bolsters Community Care
Source: Veterinary Practice News PetSmart Charities has launched a Veterinary Fellowship program designed to develop future leaders in community Veterinary medicine while expanding access to care for pet families facing financial and other barriers. The initiative...
Elanco Scales Biologics Capabilities with Expansion of Kansas Manufacturing Facility
Source: Elanco Elanco Animal Health has completed a 25,000-square-foot expansion of its manufacturing facility in Elwood, Kansas, significantly increasing the company’s capacity to produce monoclonal antibody therapies. The $120 million project expands production...
Pharmacy Board Creates Veterinary Specialty
Source: AVMA The Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) has established Veterinary pharmacy as its 17th specialty certification program, creating a formal pathway for pharmacists to demonstrate expertise in medication use for nonhuman animals. The designation recognizes...
2 Arrested After Fresno Police Rescue Dogs That Tested Positive for Multiple Drugs
Source: ABC 30 Fresno police arrested two people on animal abuse allegations after rescuing three Chihuahua mixes that tested positive for multiple drugs. Brownie, Baby Girl and Vada are recovering at the Fresno Animal Center after officers encountered them in...
Break Dog Breed ‘Shackles’, Says RVC-Led Research
Source: Vet Times Research led by the Royal Veterinary College suggests that carefully managed crossbreeding of brachycephalic dogs could significantly improve their health and welfare by reducing problems associated with extreme body shapes. Researchers studied 150...
Generational Pet Care: How Gen-Z Is Rewiring The Pet Health Experience Through Technology
Source: Forbes Gen Z’s growing influence as pet owners is reshaping the pet health experience around technology, continuous access, and greater confidence in decision making. Pet ownership among Gen Z grew nearly 44% from 2023 to 2024, and younger owners increasingly...
Elanco Scales Biologics Capabilities with Expansion of Kansas Manufacturing Facility
Source: PR Newswire Elanco Animal Health has completed a 25,000-square-foot expansion of its Elwood, Kansas, manufacturing facility, significantly increasing its capacity to produce monoclonal antibody therapies for pets. The $120 million project more than quadruples...
GAO Urges Congress to Modernize Animal Transport Law
Source: AVMA The U.S. Government Accountability Office is urging Congress to modernize the 153-year-old Twenty-Eight Hour Law governing interstate livestock transportation. The law requires animals transported longer than 28 consecutive hours to receive at least five...
See How Animals Get CT Scans at the Denver Zoo
Source: USA Today Zoo veterinarians rely on advanced medical technology, specialized knowledge, and creative problem-solving to care for an extraordinary range of animals. Veterinary teams at zoos perform many of the same diagnostic procedures used for people and...
Choosing The Right Pet: Local Veterinarian Shares Tips on Cat and Dog Breeds
Source: The Record Delta Choosing the right dog or cat requires more than selecting an appealing breed, according to veterinarian Roxanne Evans, owner of Upshur Veterinary Hospital in West Virginia. Evans recommends researching breeds before bringing a pet home,...
NC’s State’s Turtle Rescue Team Gives Injured Reptiles and Amphibians a Second Chance
Source: CBS 17 NC State University’s Turtle Rescue Team gives hundreds of injured and sick reptiles and amphibians a second chance each year while providing Veterinary students with hands-on clinical experience. Many patients are turtles struck by vehicles, although...
As US Border Reopens to Mexican Cattle, Concerns Persist Over Screwworm Spread
Source: Reuters The United States has begun a phased reopening of its border to Mexican cattle imports after a ban lasting more than a year due to concerns about New World screwworm. Imports resumed through Douglas, Arizona, with two New Mexico ports potentially...
There’s a $158 Billion Opportunity in the Wellness Industry, but It Isn’t for Humans
Source: Inc. The U.S. pet wellness industry is expanding rapidly as owners increasingly treat pets as family members and prioritize their health and longevity. According to the American Pet Products Association, 71% of U.S. households owned pets in 2025, when pet...
ASPCA Launches Direct Support Grant to Assist with New World Screwworm Outbreak
Source: PR Newswire The ASPCA has launched a New World Screwworm Direct Support Grant offering up to $500,000 in emergency funding to help protect dogs, cats, and equines from the parasite. Funding is available to eligible organizations in states with USDA-designated...
Understanding Addison’s Disease in Dogs | Ask Dr. Kait
Source: Hanford Sentinel Addison’s disease, or hypoadrenocorticism, is a rare, incurable condition affecting an estimated 0.5% to 2% of dogs. It occurs when the adrenal glands fail to produce adequate hormones needed to regulate electrolytes, blood pressure,...
Mysterious Droplets in Cat Kidneys May Help Felines Send Long-Lasting Messages
Source: Science Scientists have discovered that mysterious lipid droplets in cat kidneys may help felines create long-lasting chemical messages in their urine. Researchers led by Masao Miyazaki of Iwate University studied urine from 44 domestic cats and identified 13...
60% of Kansas Livestock Producers Report Veterinarian Shortage
Source: Ag Daily Nearly 60% of Kansas livestock producers report perceiving a shortage of veterinarians, according to a five-year assessment by Kansas State University’s Rural Veterinary Workforce Task Force. Researchers mapped 446 large- and mixed-animal...
Third US Case of Anthrax Discovered in Texas Goat
Source: Newsweek A goat in Edwards County, Texas, has tested positive for anthrax, marking the state’s second confirmed case of 2026 and the third reported U.S. case this year. The affected property was quarantined, and officials said only one domestic animal is known...
Mad Cow Disease Case Confirmed at Farm in Dumfries and Galloway
Source: BBC An isolated case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), commonly known as mad cow disease, has been confirmed in a cow on a farm in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. The infection was detected through routine surveillance, and authorities said the...
Neospora Isn’t Gone. So Why Aren’t We Talking About It?
Source: Dairy Herd Neospora caninum remains a significant cause of reproductive and economic losses in cattle despite declining industry awareness. A 2025 University of Minnesota study found only 29% of surveyed producers had heard of Neospora, although researchers...
Reopening Southern Ports to Cattle May Not Boost Herd
Source: Feedstuffs The phased reopening of U.S. ports to Mexican cattle imports is unlikely to significantly expand the U.S. herd in the short term, according to University of Arkansas Extension livestock economist James Mitchell. Cattle imports from Mexico were...
RCVS Research Opens VN Prescriber Role Possibility
Source: Vet Times New research from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has raised the possibility of creating a future Veterinary nurse prescriber role requiring additional qualifications and training. Between December 2025 and April 2026, researchers...
Wisconsin Law Aims to Ease Rural Veterinarian Shortage
Source: Channel 3000 Wisconsin is seeking to address its shortage of rural veterinarians through a new student loan repayment program designed to attract and retain professionals who treat farm animals. Large-animal veterinarians often spend much of their workday...
Oklahoma Woman Reunites With Missing Dog Found Over 1,000 Miles Away in North Carolina
Source: AP News Thousands of dogs and cats in Texas are facing adoption delays as officials work to contain the New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that has entered the United States from Mexico for the first time in 60 years. The parasite can infect mammals...
Concerns About the New World Screwworm Have Put Texas Pet Adoptions on Hold
Source: AP News Thousands of dogs and cats in Texas are facing adoption delays as officials work to contain the New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that has entered the United States from Mexico for the first time in 60 years. The parasite can infect mammals...