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AVMA Plans for Changes to Veterinary Accreditation to Comply with Dept of Ed Rules
Source: American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) plans to establish a new nonprofit organization to oversee Veterinary college accreditation following sweeping changes to federal accreditation regulations...
Runstadler Lab Investigates SARS-CoV-2 Transmission to Wildlife and Marine Mammals
Source: Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine Researchers at Tufts University’s Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine have identified evidence of SARS-CoV-2 transmission to wildlife and marine mammals, highlighting potential risks of viral spillover...
CDT Partners with Manoira to Explore Enhancing Animal Health Products Ahead of Launch
Source: Morningstar CDT Equity Inc., a biopharmaceutical development company, has entered into an evaluation agreement with Manoira Corporation, a specialty Animal Health company, to explore potential improvements to Manoira's upcoming product portfolio. The...
Blue Buffalo to Match up to $200,000 in Donations to Advance Pet Cancer Research in Partnership with Morris Animal Foundation
Source: General Mills Blue Buffalo is partnering with Morris Animal Foundation to advance pet cancer research through a donation-matching campaign ahead of National Pet Cancer Awareness Month. Through December 31, 2026, Blue Buffalo will match contributions dollar for...
Equine Veterinarians Want to Hear From Horse Owners
Source: The Horse Researchers at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine are inviting horse owners and riders nationwide to participate in a five-minute, anonymous survey examining expectations for equine veterinarians. Led by Dr. Jonathan Yardley, an...
Student Story: Investigating Parasitic Drug Resistance in Namibian Goat Herds to Protect Cheetahs
Source: Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine A Cornell University Veterinary student spent eight weeks in Namibia working with the Cheetah Conservation Fund to investigate drug resistance in parasites affecting goat herds. Healthy livestock are essential to cheetah...
Companionship Costs: Why Dog Ownership is Becoming Harder to Afford
Source: Pet Food Processing Rising costs are making dog ownership increasingly unaffordable for many Americans, despite continued interest in canine companionship. According to Packaged Facts, dog-owning households declined more than 4% between 2019 and 2025, while...
USDA Grant Aims to Strengthen Regulatory Veterinary Workforce
Source: Veterinary Practice News The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Foundation has received a three-year USDA grant to strengthen the regulatory Veterinary workforce by introducing Veterinary students to careers in animal health...
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...