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‘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...
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,...
Why Pet Nutrition Feels More Confusing Than Ever
As a board-certified Veterinary nutritionist, one of the most common questions I’ve been asked a lot lately is: "Why does feeding pets feel so confusing?" Ironically, we know more about pet nutrition today than at any point in history. We have more research, more...
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....
Summer Brings More Than Puppies and Kittens: When Warmer Weather Changes the Workday
For many people, summer is a season of longer days, weekend cookouts, and vacations. For Veterinary professionals, it often marks the beginning of a different kind of season—one where appointment books fill quickly and completely, emergencies become more frequent,...
Why Pet Nutrition Feels More Confusing Than Ever
As a board-certified Veterinary nutritionist, one of the most common questions I’ve been asked a lot lately is: "Why does feeding pets feel so confusing?" Ironically, we know more about pet nutrition today than at any point in history. We have more research, more...
Petflation Slowed, But Prices Still High
Source: Pet Business Professor Petflation slowed in May 2026, but pet-related prices remain historically high and continue to affect consumer spending patterns. Overall pet inflation declined from 3.8% in April to 3.2% in May, while the broader U.S. Consumer Price...
Lorain High School Graduate Celebrates 54 Years in Veterinarian Medicine
Source: Morning Journal Dr. Robert McMillin, a 1957 graduate of Lorain High School, is celebrating 54 years as a veterinarian after opening McMillin’s Clinic in Greenwich, Ohio, in 1972. His journey into Veterinary medicine began after serving in the U.S. Marines and...
Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team to Assist Fight Against New World Screwworm
Source: KCENTV The Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team is deploying to the Texas Hill Country to assist state officials in responding to rising cases of New World Screwworm, a dangerous parasite that threatens livestock, pets, wildlife, and the agricultural...
Colorado Regulators Hit Speed Bump in VPA Rulemaking
Source: VIN News Colorado is continuing its efforts to implement the nation's first Veterinary Professional Associate (VPA) role, a midlevel practitioner position approved by voters in 2024 to improve access to Veterinary care. A major issue under consideration is who...
Strategic Realignment of Proposed Chicago College of Veterinary Medicine
Source: Midwestern University Midwestern University has decided not to move forward with plans for a proposed Chicago College of Veterinary Medicine at its Downers Grove, Illinois campus. After evaluating the resources, infrastructure, clinical capacity, and long-term...
Applications for New Mexico Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Open
Source: KRQE New Mexico veterinarians willing to serve rural, frontier, and tribal communities can now apply for up to $80,000 in student loan repayment assistance through the state's Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program. Administered by the New Mexico Higher...
Klobuchar Urges USDA to Hire More Veterinarians for Flesh-Eating Screwworm
Source: Star Tribune U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to hire additional veterinarians and strengthen animal health resources as concerns grow over the spread of the New World screwworm. The flesh-eating parasite, recently...