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VHMA Announces 2026 Practice Manager of the Year: Bianca Alfonso
Source: VHMA Bianca Alfonso has been named the 2026 Practice Manager of the Year by the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) for her leadership in transforming Green Dog Dental & Veterinary Center from a six person startup into a thriving multi-hospital...
USDA Reports First Case of New World Screwworm in a Dog
Source: Veterinary Practice News The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed the first case of New World screwworm in a dog, marking another concerning development as the flesh eating parasite spreads in the United States. The infected dog lives in Lea...
Midlevel Practitioners: Current Status and Clinical Impact
Source: EquiManagement Veterinary professional associates (VPAs), also known as midlevel practitioners, remain the subject of significant debate within Veterinary medicine because of their potential impact on patient care and the profession. Modeled after physician...
Tractor Supply and 4-H Collaborate With Starlink to Bridge the Digital Divide in Rural Communities
Source: Tractor Supply Company Tractor Supply Company, Starlink, and 4-H have announced a new initiative to expand broadband access and educational opportunities for rural communities across the United States. The collaboration aims to reduce the digital divide by...
Pretty Pretty Princess is back in the Water — and Yes, She’s a Sea Turtle
Source: Cape Cod Times Twelve rehabilitated sea turtles, including a loggerhead named Pretty Pretty Princess, were released into the waters off West Dennis Beach in Massachusetts after months of treatment at the New England Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Hospital. The group...
Gracie the Giraffe, Who Went Missing After Wandering Off a Texas Ranch, is Finally Found
Source: AP News Gracie, a 3-year-old giraffe, has been missing for nearly two weeks after escaping her enclosure at Cedar Hollow Ranch in Texas Hill Country, about 100 miles west of San Antonio. According to ranch owner Vic Jones, Gracie wandered into a rugged area of...
Investigators Uncover Mass Graves and Decomposing Animals at Northern California Animal Rescue
Source: KJRH Federal, state, and local investigators are excavating a Northern California animal rescue in Fortuna after discovering dozens of buried dogs, many identified through microchips, while more than 700 shelter dogs remain unaccounted for. The investigation...
RI Now Allows Telemedicine for Pets. Here’s How it Works.
Source: Providence Journal Rhode Island now allows veterinarians to provide telemedicine appointments for pets after Governor Dan McKee signed a new law on June 23. Veterinarians may offer virtual care at their discretion, including for first time patients, and can...
California Farm Bureau Highlights Growing Food Animal Veterinarian Shortage
Source: Ag Net West California is facing a growing shortage of food animal veterinarians, creating significant challenges for livestock producers and rural communities. According to the California Farm Bureau, many farmers and ranchers have limited access to...
Nebraska’s Programs to Recruit Rural Veterinarians Are Off to a Slow Start
Source: Nebraska Public Media Nebraska’s efforts to address a shortage of rural production-animal veterinarians are showing early promise but have progressed slowly. More than a year after launching the Nebraska Production Animal Rural Veterinarian Grant Program, only...
FIFA Fan Festival Kansas City Hosts First Dog Day Event
Source: KCTV 5 The FIFA Fan Festival Kansas City celebrated its first-ever Dog Day on June 14, giving soccer fans the opportunity to bring their pets to World Cup festivities. The event reopened after severe weather had forced an early closure the previous day and...
Meet the Explosive-Detecting Dogs Protecting World Cup Crowds in North Texas
Source: 5 NBC DFW As thousands of fans attend World Cup matches in North Texas, specially trained “vapor wake” detection dogs are playing a critical role in stadium security. Unlike traditional explosive-detection dogs, vapor wake K-9s can detect trace amounts of...
Pet Owners Prioritize Pet Care Amid Economic Uncertainty
Source: Today's Veterinary Business Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, pet owners continue to prioritize spending on their pets, viewing them as valued family members rather than discretionary expenses. According to Rover’s seventh Cost of Pet Parenthood...
Pennsylvania Issues Quarantine Order After New World Screwworm Cases Confirmed in U.S.
Source: WGAL 8 The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has issued a quarantine order after cases of the destructive New World screwworm were confirmed in the United States. Although no cases have been found in Pennsylvania, state officials are taking preventive...
A Month-Old Pony Moves to a 4th-Floor Apartment in Croatia. Neighbors Don’t Mind.
Source: AP News A month-old pony named Mile has become an unusual resident of a fourth-floor apartment in the coastal Croatian town of Rovinj. His owners, Andjelka Josipovic and Kristijan Jelenic, brought him into their small flat after his mother rejected him at...
‘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...