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Artificial Intelligence Use Among Veterinary Professionals More Than Doubles in 2 Years
Source: DVM 360 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...
Study Finds Heavy Metals, Glyphosate, and Plastic-Related Chemicals in Nearly all Cat Foods Tested, but Health Risks Remain Unclear
Source: DVM 360 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...
CSU’s New Veterinary Professional Associate Program Faces Concerns
Source: 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...
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...
Lead With What You Do Best: Care
Walk into almost any Veterinary hospital this fall and you will feel it. A few more gaps in the schedule. A team stretched thin. More clients pausing when they hear the estimate. That does not mean you are doing anything wrong. Your clients feel the same squeeze...
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...
Ownership is Not All or Nothing: When Partnership Beats Going Solo
My first step into ownership was a small one Eighteen months out of Veterinary school, I partnered into my first practice. It was a relatively small stake in a startup, but it changed the trajectory of my career. I got my feet wet in leadership and the basics of...
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...