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South African Farmers Count Mounting Losses as Foot-and-Mouth Disease Rages
Source: Reuters South African farmers are facing mounting losses as the country battles one of its worst foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks in years. Since early 2025, infections have spread to seven of nine provinces, disrupting livestock production and trade....
Rabid Cat Euthanized in Suffolk
Source: WTKR A cat in Suffolk, Virginia, has tested positive for rabies, according to the Suffolk Health Department. The animal was found in the 100 block of Robertson Street in Whaleyville and taken to a Veterinary clinic for evaluation. Due to the severity of its...
UF Research Aims to Thwart Crimes Against Cats
Source: UF Health At the University of Florida, the Veterinary Forensic Sciences Laboratory is working to combat crimes against cats through its program, “A Cat Has No Name.” Led by forensic pathologist and veterinarian Adam Stern, the lab investigates deaths of...
Bay Area Veterinarians Report Spike in Deadly, Contagious Disease Affecting Dogs
Source: ABC 7 News Bay Area veterinarians and public health officials are warning of a spike in leptospirosis, a highly contagious bacterial disease that can be deadly in dogs and, in rare cases, spread to humans. Cases are rising across the region and in Los Angeles...
Meet the Real Vet Behind ‘All Creatures Great and Small’—the Heartwarming True Story
Source: Woman's World he hit series All Creatures Great and Small is inspired by the real-life Yorkshire veterinarian James Alfred Wight, who wrote under the pen name James Herriot. First adapted by the BBC in 1978 and revived in 2020, the show follows Herriot’s early...
In Oregon, a Dog Competition Tries to Get More Dogs into Truffle Hunting
Source: NPR An Oregon dog competition is encouraging more people to train their pets for truffle hunting, a niche but growing activity in the Pacific Northwest. Held as part of the annual Oregon Truffle Festival in Eugene, the Joriad North American Truffle Dog...
Endangered Sea Turtles Receive Critical Imaging at MSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine
Source: Mississippi State University Two endangered sea turtles are receiving advanced medical care through a partnership between the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine (MSU CVM) and the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS) in Gulfport....
Rodent Burrows Offer Unusual Sanctuary to Africa’s Smallest Wildcat
Source: Mongabay New research reveals that female black-footed cats (Felis nigripes), Africa’s smallest wildcat, rely heavily on abandoned springhare burrows to shelter and raise their kittens in Southern Africa’s harsh, semiarid landscapes. Weighing as little as 1...
Louisiana Faces Critical Shortage of Farm Veterinarians in Rural Areas
Source: KNOE News 8 Rural areas in Louisiana, including Ouachita Parish, are facing a severe shortage of mixed-animal veterinarians, limiting access to essential livestock care. LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Dean Oliver Garden says the shortage is especially acute...
Improving Dairy Calf Pain Mitigation
Source: Michigan State University Researchers at Michigan State University are developing a machine-learning system to better detect and manage pain in dairy calves following hot-iron disbudding, a common practice to prevent horn growth. Although veterinarians...
Veterinarian Warns Canine Distemper Can Spread From Racoon-Contaminated Bowls to Dogs
Source: KATV A veterinarian is warning Arkansas dog owners about the danger of canine distemper after Russellville Animal Control detected the virus in raccoons. Dr. Sarah Gilkerson of Merritt Animal Clinic says distemper, caused by a paramyxovirus related to measles,...
Portland Animal Hospital Warns Dog Owners About Salmon Poisoning
Source: Fox 12 Oregon A Portland emergency animal hospital, DoveLewis, is warning dog owners about salmon poisoning disease after a 6-year-old border collie mix named Forrest nearly died from the illness. The disease, most common in the Pacific Northwest, occurs when...
USDA Postpones Implementation of Horse Protection Amendments
Source: USDA The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has postponed implementation of the 2024 Horse Protection Amendments final rule, delaying non-vacated provisions until December 31, 2026. Originally set to take effect...
Area Veterinarians Warn of Rabies Vaccine Recall
Source: Western Mass News Veterinarians in Massachusetts are warning pet owners about a recall of a specific rabies vaccine batch that may have left some animals unprotected. The recalled product is IMRAB 3TF, one-milliliter rabies vaccine, serial number 18665,...
New York Seeks Rights for Beloved But Illegal ‘Bodega Cats’
Source: RTL Today Thousands of “bodega cats” live in New York City’s corner stores, despite laws prohibiting animals in food-selling businesses. Valued for controlling pests and attracting customers, cats like Simba, a popular Manhattan shop cat, have become cultural...
Therapy Dogs Ease Loneliness Among People Hospitalized For Mental Illness
Source: Health Day A new pilot study finds that therapy dogs can significantly reduce loneliness among people hospitalized for acute mental illness. Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University assigned 60 psychiatric inpatients to one of three groups: visits from...
New Mexico Organization Sees Increased Need for Service Dogs Post-COVID
Source: KRQE News Service Dogs of New Mexico has seen growing demand for psychiatric service dogs since the COVID-19 pandemic, as many residents continue to struggle with isolation and what some researchers call an “epidemic of loneliness.” Founded by Briaun Prichard,...
Study Demonstrates Effective Treatment for Deadly Cat Disease
Source: Colorado State University A Colorado State University clinical trial found that the antiviral drug molnupiravir is 77% effective in treating feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), a previously almost always fatal disease caused by feline coronavirus. The study,...
Stopping Nipah Before It Spreads
Source: Tufts Now Following a recent Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal, India, Tufts University experts say swift containment efforts have likely prevented wider spread. Nipah, carried by fruit bats, can spill over to humans through contaminated food—often raw...
Canada Approves PRRS-Resistant Pigs
Source: National Hog Farmer Canada has approved gene-edited pigs resistant to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS), a costly virus affecting swine health and pork production. Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency concluded that pork...
Beyond the Finish Line: How a Team of 11 Keeps Yukon Quest Dogs at Peak Performance
Source: 2 KTUU At the 750-mile Yukon Quest sled dog race, a team of 11 Veterinary professionals works behind the scenes to keep canine athletes healthy across Alaska’s frozen wilderness. Led by head veterinarian Mercedes Pinto, the team includes nine veterinarians and...
Nearly 12-Year-Old Homicide in California Remains Unsolved, Authorities Seek Help
Source: 2 News Nevada The 2014 killing of Dr. Richard Meinert, a beloved Janesville, California veterinarian, remains unsolved nearly 12 years later, and authorities are renewing calls for public assistance. Meinert, 55, was found shot once in the chest at close range...
State Tries to Address Shortage of Rural Veterinarians
Source: Indiana Public Media Indiana is working to address a shortage of rural veterinarians, particularly those serving large animals. Ashley Armstrong, a large animal veterinarian near Bedford, says demand continues to outpace capacity despite other nearby vets....
Therapy Dog Miracle Receives Pet Hall of Fame Award for Work With Children
Source: Norman Transcript Miracle, a seven-year-old therapy dog, has received the Oklahoma Pet Hall of Fame Companion Award for her work supporting children and staff at the Boys and Girls Club of Norman and the Center for Children and Families. The Oklahoma...
Cats, Dogs Exposed to Topical Minoxidil can Develop Toxicosis
Source: Healio A study in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology warns that topical minoxidil, a common hair loss treatment, can cause serious and sometimes fatal toxicosis in cats and dogs. Researchers reviewed six studies involving 68 cats and 26 dogs...