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Pet Owners Prioritize Pet Care Amid Economic Uncertainty
Source: Today's Veterinary Business Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, pet owners continue to prioritize spending on their pets, viewing them as valued family members rather than discretionary expenses. According to Rover’s seventh Cost of Pet Parenthood...
Pennsylvania Issues Quarantine Order After New World Screwworm Cases Confirmed in U.S.
Source: WGAL 8 The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has issued a quarantine order after cases of the destructive New World screwworm were confirmed in the United States. Although no cases have been found in Pennsylvania, state officials are taking preventive...
A Month-Old Pony Moves to a 4th-Floor Apartment in Croatia. Neighbors Don’t Mind.
Source: AP News A month-old pony named Mile has become an unusual resident of a fourth-floor apartment in the coastal Croatian town of Rovinj. His owners, Andjelka Josipovic and Kristijan Jelenic, brought him into their small flat after his mother rejected him at...
‘Incredibly Exciting’ First Vet Use for Medical Imaging Camera
Source: Vet Times A new Veterinary application has been demonstrated for Seracam, a portable hybrid gamma-optical imaging camera originally developed for human medicine. The technology was recently used at the Feline Hyperthyroidism Treatment Centre in Athens, Greece,...
University of Florida Receives $9.5M Gift to Address Cattle Pest Threats
Source: Feedstuffs The University of Florida has received a $9.5 million estate gift to support research aimed at protecting cattle and other livestock from disease-carrying pests. The donation establishes the Carrie W. Earls Mosquito and Pest Eradication in Beef...
Cottonwood Fire: Ranchers Still Losing Livestock Three Months Later
Source: MSN Three months after Nebraska’s Cottonwood Fire burned thousands of acres across Lincoln and Dawson counties, ranchers are continuing to experience livestock losses linked to smoke and soot exposure. Goat rancher Wade Craig of Farnam initially believed his...
USDA Issues Directive to Restore Grazing on National Forest Lands and Strengthen Support for America’s Ranchers
Source: USDA The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a directive aimed at expanding livestock grazing on National Forest lands and strengthening support for American ranchers. Announced by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, the policy advances a...
OSU College of Veterinary Medicine Using Student Mentorship to Boost Career Interest
Source: Brownfield Ag News Ohio State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is using mentorship to help address the shortage of large-animal veterinarians in rural communities. Through its Large Animal Rural Veterinary Mentoring Program, students gain firsthand...
A History of Veterinary Medicine as America Celebrates its 250th Anniversary
Source: AVMA As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, the Veterinary profession is reflecting on its own rich history and lasting contributions to society. The article traces the evolution of Veterinary medicine from early advocacy by leaders such as George...
What’s the Difference Between “Price” and “Value” in Veterinary Care?
Source: Vet Help Direct Price and value are not the same when it comes to Veterinary care. Price refers to the cost of a service, while value includes the quality of care, expertise provided, convenience, facilities, follow-up support, and how well the service meets a...
DVM Debt for New Equine Veterinarians
Source: AVMA New data from the AVMA show that while new equine Veterinarians appear to graduate with less educational debt than their peers, the financial picture is more complex. In 2025, graduates entering equine practice reported average DVM debt...
UK Equine Researchers Secure More Than $1.8 million USDA Funding for Horse Health Studies
Source: University of Kentucky Researchers at the University of Kentucky’s Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment have secured more than $1.8 million in USDA funding to advance equine health research. The five projects focus on major challenges...
The Nebraska Humane Society Holds a ‘Furmily’ Reunion for its Former Shelter Dogs
Source: KETV 7 The Nebraska Humane Society hosted an alumni reunion and fundraiser at Omaha Dog Bar, bringing together dozens of former shelter dogs and their adoptive families for a celebration of successful adoptions. The event gave former shelter pets an...
HISA Urges Wearables, Veterinary List Reforms
Source: AVMA The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) reported continued improvements in Thoroughbred racing safety, with the fatal injury rate declining 47% since 2009 and falling 3.6% from 2024 to 2025. However, HISA's 2025 Annual Metrics...
Deadly Dog Virus is Spreading Across Arizona. Veterinarians Say it’s Preventable.
Source: 12 News Arizona is experiencing a sharp increase in canine parvovirus cases, with infections rising 250% compared to the same period last year. Veterinarians are urging pet owners to take preventive action, particularly for puppies, which are most vulnerable...
Recognition Isn’t the Trophy . . . It’s Fuel
The Dean didn’t make an announcement. He saw the work during a routine inspection of the Surgical Training Center, walked over, and handed Theresa Cosper-Roberts, MA, RVT, CVPM, ACVE(DE) a gift card and a handwritten note. That was it. “That moment carried more weight...
The Income Irregularity Problem: Why Inconsistent Pay Creates Financial Stress (Even at High Income Levels)
On the surface, Veterinary medicine looks strong right now. Schedules are full. Demand is high. Opportunities are everywhere. And for many veterinarians, income is higher than they expected it would be. That should feel like stability. But for a lot of people, it...
A Growing Movement for Pet-Inclusive Housing
One of the biggest challenges facing pet owners today has little to do with the animals themselves and everything to do with finding housing that will accept them. Anyone who has searched for rental housing with a dog, particularly a large dog or boxy-headed dog,...
Build and Buy Part 3: Two Months in, The Honest Interim Report
When I set this series up, I planned for Part 3 to be the honest comparison between the build and the buy. Two months in, I do not have that article yet. What I have is a raw interim report on where both practices stand, what running two at once actually complicates,...
What a Veterinary Appointment Actually Has to Pay For
I recently read a white paper published by Bank of America detailing rising costs of Veterinary care. As Veterinary professionals, we’re all aware of this and much of the recent published information has targeted pet parents as the audience. For those of us who spend...
Why Veterinary Students Should Be Exercising
Veterinary school comes with an intensity of study that is difficult to explain to those who have never experienced it. The first round of exams you face as a student can feel like an unending assault that you only just manage to be prepared for. Then, it repeats,...
Why Developing Your Skills is One of the Best Investments You Can Make
One of the most important factors influencing long-term career success is something that every professional has the ability to develop: their skills. While education, opportunity, and experience all play important roles in shaping a career, the professionals who grow...
Recognition is Respect Made Visible: A Leadership Imperative in Veterinary Medicine
“Respect and recognition aren’t luxuries – they are necessities for a thriving workplace.” The Work Happiness Charter In this issue of AHNV Catherine Haskins contributed an article, “Recognition Isn’t the Trophy. It’s the Fuel.” As she was preparing the article she...
The Hidden Leak in Your Veterinary Practice
I’ve heard the glowing “I’ve the best staff ever” praises of Veterinary practice front ends (the CSR team)—and while many are very, very good, some some simply fail to convert valuable new client enquiries into appointments. In effect, the front desk becomes a hidden...
The Future of Animal Welfare Depends on Human Wellbeing
For decades, animal welfare has operated largely behind the scenes. Professionals have quietly cared for animals that were lost, abandoned, surrendered, or neglected, often accepting the emotional toll as simply part of the job. Today, the field is evolving....