by Editor | Jan 31, 2024 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: World Animal News The ASPCA is aiding the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office in Owego, New York, in rescuing over 100 farm animals, including cows, goats, horses, and calves, due to signs of neglect and poor living conditions. These animals were found in...
by Editor | Jan 30, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: PR Newswire A global coalition of animal welfare experts, in partnership with Mars, has released the results of ‘The State of Pet Homelessness Project,’ the largest-ever international study on pet homelessness. Shockingly, it found that nearly 35%...
by Editor | Jan 29, 2024 | News, Other
Source: Simply Wall St. Elanco Animal Health Incorporated has witnessed a significant 72% increase in its share price in the last quarter, providing a positive sign for shareholders. However, over the past five years, the stock has experienced a decline of 48%,...
by Editor | Jan 28, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: earth.com A study involving 25,000 dogs across 238 breeds in the United States, led by Yunbi Nam and colleagues from the University of Washington, has revealed significant connections between a dog’s size and its susceptibility to various health issues....
by Editor | Jan 27, 2024 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: KTVQ Rocky Vista University is set to establish a new College of Veterinary Medicine on its Billings campus in Montana, aiming to address the shortage of Veterinary professionals in the region. The three-year intensive program, slated to begin in 2026 if...
by Editor | Jan 26, 2024 | Companion Animal, Other
Source: TheSignal The Valencia Library in California hosts a monthly “Read to a Dog” event, offering children from kindergarten to sixth grade a judgment-free zone to practice reading skills with certified therapy dogs and Glory the Parrot, a certified...
by Editor | Jan 25, 2024 | Animal Health News, Veterinary Practice
Source: University of Maryland Eastern Shore The University System of Maryland Board of Regents has approved the establishment of a new School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES). This will be the second Veterinary school among...
by Editor | Jan 24, 2024 | Animal Health News, Other
Source: dvm360 The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) awarded Pet Peace of Mind the NAVC Gives Marquee Award during the Veterinary Meeting & Expo in Orlando, Florida. Pet Peace of Mind, a national nonprofit based in Salem, Oregon, helps hospice care...
by Editor | Jan 23, 2024 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: VHMA The Veterinary Hospital Management Association (VHMA) has released its 2023 Compensation & Benefits Survey Report, focusing on associate veterinarians. The survey, distributed to 4,163 VHMA and Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society members,...
by Editor | Jan 22, 2024 | Companion Animal, Other
Source: StudyFinds A survey of 2,000 American dog and cat owners, commissioned by Basepaws and conducted by OnePoll, reveals that 65% believe their pets are the four-legged version of themselves due to shared personality traits or hobbies. Respondents and their pets,...
by Editor | Jan 21, 2024 | News, Other
Source: Veterinary Practice News The Morris Animal Foundation offers the Veterinary Student Scholar program, providing veterinary students at accredited programs with a stipend of up to $5,500 for mentor-guided research in animal health science. The program aims to...
by Editor | Jan 20, 2024 | Companion Animal, Other
Source: dvm360 Rover.com has released its 11th annual Top Pet Names Report, analyzing millions of user-submitted pet names. The 2023 trends reflect pop culture moments, with pet owners naming their pets after athletes, movies, food, and millennial nostalgia. Taylor...
by Editor | Jan 19, 2024 | Animal Health News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Alaska’s News Source Mat-Su College in Alaska is launching the state’s first vet tech program in the fall of 2024, and they are seeking applicants. Dr. Judith Montalbano, a professor and long-time veterinarian, initiated the program due to Alaska...
by Editor | Jan 18, 2024 | Companion Animal, Other
Source: dvm360 The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) conducted a survey of 1000 pet owners to understand their perspectives on Veterinary care in the U.S. Key findings include 88% believing that a physical examination by a veterinarian in person leads to...
by Editor | Jan 17, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Veterinary Practice
Source: AAHA Destination Pet, a corporate owner of 46 Veterinary clinics, has decided to eliminate noncompete clauses from all current and future veterinarian contracts. Ashley Harris and Kathryn Smith, part of the executive leadership team, believe that noncompete...
by Editor | Jan 16, 2024 | Animal Health News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Bovine Veterinarian Oklahoma State University (OSU) is addressing challenges in rural communities by establishing a Center for Rural Veterinary Medicine (CRVM). With a focus on the decline in veterinarians serving rural areas, the CRVM aims to study and...
by Editor | Jan 16, 2024 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: The Guardian Researchers suggest that people can distinguish the emotional states of chickens based on their vocalizations, offering a potential tool for improving the welfare of poultry. In a study conducted by the University of Queensland, audio recordings...
by Editor | Jan 15, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: CNYCentral Starting in December of this year, a new law in New York State will prohibit the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in an effort to combat abusive breeders and the animal mill-to-pet store pipeline. The law aims to discourage breeding for profit...
by Editor | Jan 14, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: Fast Company Animals are increasingly interacting with human technology, prompting the emergence of a new field called animal-computer interaction. This field aims to understand and develop natural user interfaces for animals, addressing challenges in...
by Editor | Jan 13, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Other
Source: Fox 31 VET101, a National Western Stock Show program in Denver, is offering 40 high school students hands-on experience in Veterinary medicine. The program, now in its 6th year, exposes students to various aspects of the Veterinary field, including small...
