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Mysterious Anthrax Outbreak Kills Hippos in Africa—Raising Concerns for Human Spread
Source: Nature A deadly anthrax outbreak has killed at least 30 hippopotamuses in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) over the past month, raising concerns about the potential spread of the disease to humans. According to a November 4, 2026, report published in...
‘Showing Encouraging Signs’: Oregon Zoo Provides Update on Tula-Tu after Deadly Virus Diagnosis
Source: Fox 12 Oregon The Oregon Zoo reports encouraging signs of recovery for Tula-Tu, a young elephant diagnosed with elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV), a potentially deadly infection. Since her diagnosis, Tula-Tu has received antiviral medications,...
UC Davis Wins USDA Award to Build an Early Warning System for New World Screwworm
Source: NUC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine The UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine has received a $4.37 million USDA award to develop an early warning system for New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite threatening livestock, wildlife, pets, and...
Dog Aging Project Enters New Phase in Search Of Longer, Healthier Canine Lives
Source: Texas A&M University The Dog Aging Project is entering its next five-year phase with approximately $29 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health, including $6.1 million for its first year. Launched in 2018, the nationwide study follows...
Emerging Concerns in Canine and Feline Parasitology: A Preview of the 2026 AAHA One Health Guidelines
Source: The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) released its 2026 One Health Guidelines: Emerging Concerns in Canine and Feline Parasitology on October 29, addressing evolving parasite threats affecting animals,...
Wedgewood Recalls Nearly 4,000 Products
Source: Today's Veterinary Business Wedgewood Pharmacy has voluntarily recalled nearly 4,000 compounded Veterinary products due to concerns that they may contain incorrect amounts of active ingredients. The recall follows internal quality reviews that identified...
City of Tulsa Animal Services Prepares for Move to New Shelter
Source: Oklahoma News on 6 Tulsa Animal Services is preparing to relocate to a new, larger facility after years of overcrowding and operational challenges at its current shelter. The existing facility has operated at capacity for more than a year, housing...
Human-Animal Bond Reaches New High as the Science on the Health Benefits of Pets Goes Mainstream
Source: HABRI The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) released its 2026 Human-Animal Bond Benchmark Survey, revealing growing pet ownership and widespread recognition of its health benefits. According to the survey, 74% of Americans own pets, 15% plan to...
USDA Awards Grants to Address Veterinary Shortage
Source: Western Livestock Journal The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded $8.2 million through its Veterinary Services Grant Program to address shortages of food-animal Veterinary professionals in rural...
Oklahoma State University Veterinary Open House Features Teddy Bear Surgery to Inspire Future Vets
Source: ABC Koco News 5 Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine welcomed families, students, and community members to an open house in Stillwater on October 17, featuring interactive activities designed to spark interest in Veterinary careers. Among...
New University Of Maryland-Eastern Shore Veterinary School To Open Doors In 2027
Source: The Chronicle of the Horse The University of Maryland-Eastern Shore (UMES) will open its School of Veterinary Medicine in June 2027, becoming Maryland’s only Veterinary school and the nation’s first at a public historically Black college or university. The...
Studies Link Dairy Cow Personality Traits to Milk Yields
Source: Daily Reporter A New Zealand study suggests that dairy cows with calm, curious personalities produce more milk than their more fearful or reactive counterparts. Researchers observed 87 cows over 16 days, conducting behavioral tests to evaluate their responses...
The Unexpected Biosecurity Risk Hiding in Your Suitcase
Source: Farm Progress International travel poses significant biosecurity risks for U.S. livestock operations, particularly swine farms, according to Jeff Morris, a swine outreach specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Travelers can unknowingly transport...
1 in 15 Household Cats May Carry ‘Beaver Fever’ Which Can Infect Humans
Source: ABC News A new study suggests approximately one in 15 household cats may carry Giardia duodenalis, a gastrointestinal parasite commonly known as "beaver fever" that can infect animals and humans. Researchers analyzed more than 150,000 feline samples across the...
Beef Industry Snapshot: Fifty Years of Progress in Cattle Production
Source: Animal Health Digest The U.S. beef cattle industry has made significant improvements in productivity, efficiency, and environmental sustainability over the past 50 years, according to research by agricultural engineer Al Rotz. Comparing production in 1972 and...
CATalyst Council Reports Cat Clinical Visits Grow 2.7 Percent as U.S. Veterinary Clinical Visits Fall 1.9 Percent
Source: CATalyst Council Feline Veterinary visits continue to increase despite an overall decline in U.S. Veterinary clinical visits, according to a new CATalyst Council report. During the third quarter of 2026, feline clinical visits rose 2.7%, while canine visits...
What Veterinary Professionals Don’t Know They’re Missing and the Future of Animal Health
I recently attended my first Animal Health Nutrition Technology Innovation event in Boston, hosted by Kisaco Research. I can say that I came home physically exhausted but emotionally energized. Kisaco describes the program as "connecting discovery, development, and...
The Three Stages of Veterinary Practice Ownership
One of the unique things about consulting is that in a single week I might spend time with a veterinarian preparing to purchase their first hospital, an owner trying to grow from one location to a second, and a doctor who has spent the last thirty years building a...
When Commitment Means Something Different to Everyone in the Room
Five generations may share a workplace and a love of veterinary medicine. What happens when they have different ideas about what the work should ask of them? It is late in the day, and the schedule is already running behind. A patient needs more attention than anyone...
No, the Sky Isn’t Falling . . . But Veterinary Employers Can’t Afford Hiring Mistakes
Over the past few years, there has been a growing conversation within the Veterinary profession about declining visit numbers, economic uncertainty, and what the future might hold for Veterinary practices. Whenever economic headlines begin to shift, it’s natural for...
When Judgment Becomes Camaraderie in Animal Welfare
Recently, my internet algorithm has been taken over by a certain documentary playing in theaters. I love good storytelling, especially when it leaves us debating who is guilty, who is innocent, and who deserves the blame. This latest movie was advertised as an...
Interest Isn’t the Problem, but the Path to Practice Ownership Is Unclear
If you are a Veterinary student in the United States, you have likely heard about the veterinarian shortage facing rural America. It seems that, throughout school, we are inundated with information regarding scholarships, loan forgiveness plans, and grants to inspire...
Changing Your Team Culture: Simple Steps With Real Results
Walk into almost any Veterinary practice and within a few minutes, you can feel it. Some practices have an unmistakable energy. People smile. They greet one another. There's laughter coming from the treatment area. The front desk seems genuinely pleased to see...
Federal Legislation Takes Aim at the Veterinary Workforce Shortage
The Veterinary workforce shortage remains a chronic and increasingly acute challenge, particularly in rural and large-animal medicine. In 2025, USDA designated 243 rural Veterinary shortage areas across 46 states, the highest number on record. Meanwhile, the Bureau of...
The Financial Decisions Veterinarians Should Revisit at Every Career Stage
One of the interesting things about financial planning is how easy it is to assume that once you have made a good decision, that decision is finished. You choose how much to save, decide how to approach your student loans, purchase insurance, enroll in your employer's...