by Editor | Jan 12, 2024 | Companion Animal, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: AVMA The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) discussed controversial proposals at its Veterinary Information Forum, including the creation of a midlevel position (MLP) and eliminating in-person requirements for telemedicine. The MLP idea involves a...
by Editor | Jan 11, 2024 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Mass Live Second Chance Animal Services’ surgical centers are set to receive a $1.1 million grant from PetSmart Charities, aimed at enhancing access to Veterinary care. The grant, funded by PetSmart customers’ donations online and in-store, will be...
by Editor | Jan 10, 2024 | Other, Veterinary Practice
Source: dvm360 Peach Pet Clinic, an urban animal clinic, faced internal conflicts as staff engaged in heated political discussions, with some wearing buttons and tattoos expressing their views on global issues. Client complaints about discomfort and bias prompted...
by Editor | Jan 9, 2024 | Animal Health News, Views
Source: MV Times Michelle Gerhard Jasny, VMD reflects on her resolution for the New Year to prioritize happiness. Coming from a family and culture with a tendency towards the sad and negative, she acknowledges her genetic predisposition for pessimism. Working in a...
by Editor | Jan 8, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Views
A new year represents the opportunity for a great many things, a fresh start not the least of them. It also presents the opportunity to do things differently than you have in the past. With that in mind, individuals and employers alike can benefit from exploring the...
by Bruce L. Truman | Jan 7, 2024 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
Innovative, disruptive, radical . . . the number of creative ideas, products, and services presented at the Petcare Innovation Summit (https://petcareinnovationusa.com/events/petcare-innovation-usa-2023) and the Plug & Play (https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com)...
by Editor | Jan 6, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal, Other
Source: Pet Age In 2022, Americans spent $102.71 billion on their pets, accounting for 1.05% of total expenditures. This marked a 2.7% increase in pet spending, considerably lower than the $16.23 billion surge in 2021. The distribution of spending in 2022 showed a...
by Editor | Jan 5, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal, Other
Source: dvm360 Dr. Dominic J. Marino, Chief of Staff at Long Island Veterinary Specialists, has been honored with the ACVS Foundation Lynn Wheaton Philanthropy Award from the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. The award recognizes ACVS Diplomates who exhibit...
by Editor | Jan 4, 2024 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: WattPoultry Near Infrared (NIR) imaging technology could enable real-time capture of layer performance data, offering a non-invasive method to quantify fat pad weight in live birds. Currently, the layer industry relies on past performance data for nutritional...
by Editor | Jan 3, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal, Other
Source: Forbes Researchers from Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary are conducting a study to understand dogs with exceptional object-naming abilities, referred to as Gifted Word Learners (GWL). These dogs can learn the names of numerous toys, with some knowing up to...
by Editor | Jan 2, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Animal Health News, Other
Source: dvm360 The FDA has released draft guidance to aid animal drug sponsors in obtaining Priority Zoonotic Animal Drug (PZAD) designation for new drugs intended to prevent or treat zoonotic diseases in animals that could impact human health. PZADs address...
by Editor | Jan 1, 2024 | Companion Animal, News
Source: dvm360 A study funded by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) reveals that fostering shelter cats can positively impact the mental health and reduce loneliness in older adults living alone. Conducted by researchers from the University of Georgia...
