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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...
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...
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...
Negotiating in the Barn Aisle
A while ago I asked my veterinarian to come out and look at my horse, because he had not felt quite right under saddle for a couple of weeks and I wanted to know why. After watching him jog and flexing both front legs, she found something in the front feet that she...
Why Elanco Animal Health (ELAN) Is Getting Attention Now
Source: Simply Wall Street Elanco Animal Health is attracting investor attention following a recent decline in its stock price, despite stronger long-term performance. As of October 13, 2026, Elanco shares traded at $22.41, with a one-year total shareholder return of...
How to Help Your Dog Feel Better When the Clocks Fall Back
Source: DogsBestLife.com The end of daylight saving time can disrupt a dog's daily routine, causing confusion, anxiety, and behavioral changes. According to an article on DogsBestLife.com, dogs rely on internal biological clocks that regulate sleep, hunger, and...
CSU’s New Veterinary Professional Associate Program Faces Concerns
Source: ABC Denver 7 Colorado State University’s new Veterinary Professional Associate (VPA) program is facing concerns about student preparation and the profession’s uncertain future. Created following the passage of Proposition 129 in 2024, the program aims to help...
Man Mauled to Death After Entering Tiger Enclosure at Zoo
Source: New York Post A man was fatally mauled by a Siberian tiger after entering an enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in England on October 10, 2026. The unidentified man was attacked shortly after entering the enclosure, with disturbing footage showing the tiger...
Animal Hospital Owner Accused of Using Dead Dog’s Name to Obtain Prescription Drugs
Source: Fox 29 WFLX An Ohio animal hospital owner and an alleged accomplice have been indicted on seven charges involving a prescription drug scheme that allegedly used a deceased dog’s name to obtain controlled substances. Dr. Kris L. Taylor, 62, owner and...
MDARD Partners with MSU Michigan FFA Foundation to Strengthen Michigans Veterinary Workforce
Source: Agriculture and Rural Development The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has awarded nearly $1.4 million in grants to Michigan State University (MSU) and the Michigan FFA Foundation to address Veterinary workforce shortages,...
Artificial Intelligence Use Among Veterinary Professionals More Than Doubles in 2 Years
Source: dvm360 Artificial intelligence adoption among Veterinary professionals has more than doubled in two years, rising from 39.2% in 2024 to 83.7% in 2026, according to a study by Digitail and the American Animal Hospital Association. Surveying 1,730 professionals,...
Study Finds Heavy Metals, Glyphosate, and Plastic-Related Chemicals in Nearly All Cat Foods Tested, But Health Risks Remain Unclear
Source: dvm360 A new study by the Clean Label Project found potentially concerning contaminants in nearly all 100 cat food products tested from 62 brands. Researchers detected lead in 99% of products, cadmium in 96%, and arsenic in 94%. Fish-based foods contained...
Veterinarians, Animal Shelters Sound Alarm as Deadly Feline Virus Outbreak Hits East Idaho
Source: Idaho State Journal Countries with more cats tend to report higher levels of happiness, according to a study examining data from 93 countries. Researchers analyzed national happiness scores, domestic cat density, wealth, and exposure to Toxoplasma gondii, a...
Scientists Find a Surprising Link Between Cats And Happiness Across 93 Countries
Source: Science Alert Countries with more cats tend to report higher levels of happiness, according to a study examining data from 93 countries. Researchers analyzed national happiness scores, domestic cat density, wealth, and exposure to Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite...
Veterinary AI Use Reaches 83.7%, and Practices That Adopt It Strategically Report Six Times the Business Outcomes — Digitail and AAHA Study
Source: PR Newswire Artificial intelligence use among Veterinary professionals has more than doubled since 2024, according to a 2026 study from Digitail and the American Animal Hospital Association. Based on responses from 1,730 professionals in the United States and...
Colorado to Pull Back on Killing Wolves Involved in Livestock Attacks as Survival Concerns Rise
Source: Summit Daily Colorado Parks and Wildlife is adopting a more conservative approach to killing wolves involved in repeated livestock attacks amid concerns about the state’s developing wolf population. Colorado had an estimated 45 wolves as of Sept. 24, including...
Wisconsin Confirms EHD in Cattle Amid Deer Outbreak
Source: Bovine Veterinarian Wisconsin has confirmed epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in cattle for the first time since 2013 as the state experiences a significant outbreak among white-tailed deer. Non-lactating dairy cattle in Waukesha County tested positive after...
Executive Director Order Establishing Interstate Movement Requirements for Livestock, Exotic Livestock, Fowl and Exotic Fowl From New World Screwworm Affected States
Source: Texas Animal Health Commission The Texas Animal Health Commission has established new interstate movement requirements to protect livestock, exotic livestock, fowl, and exotic fowl from New World Screwworm. The parasitic fly can cause severe wounds, secondary...
The Shedd Aquarium Owes The Public a Full Accounting of Beluga Deaths
Source: Chicago Tribune Veterinarian Alicia Anderson is calling on Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium to provide greater transparency following the deaths of beluga whales transferred from Marineland of Canada. In a letter responding to a Chicago Tribune editorial, Anderson...
New DC Law Stops Landlords From Limiting Pets like Pit Bulls Over Breed or Weight Restrictions
Source: W USA 9 A new Washington, D.C., law prohibits landlords from banning pets based on breed, size, or weight while limiting pet-related deposits and fees. Known as Roscoe’s Law, the measure is intended to make housing more accessible and affordable for pet owners...
A-State to Dedicate Dash Goff Equine Center at College of Veterinary Medicine
Source: K8 News Arkansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine will dedicate the Dash Goff Equine Center – Nodouble Barn on Oct. 8, providing Veterinary students with a new facility for hands-on equine training. The center is named for thoroughbred horse...
Brown Introduces Legislation to Address Nationwide Veterinarian Shortage, Encourage Next Generation to Work in Animal Medicine
Source: Shontel Brown U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown of Ohio has introduced legislation designed to address the nationwide veterinarian shortage by introducing high school students to careers in Veterinary medicine. The VET CARE Act would establish a competitive federal...
Two Rabid Raccoons Reported in Kings Park
Source: Long Island News Two raccoons have tested positive for rabies in Kings Park, New York, resulting in exposure to two people and two dogs. The incidents occurred on consecutive days, Sept. 28 and 29, when each raccoon encountered a dog outside separate...