by Editor | Feb 29, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: dvm360 The University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine conducted a study to understand canine vision habits, aiming to find factors influencing dogs’ interest in video content and to develop better ways to assess their vision. Led by Dr. Freya...
by Editor | Feb 28, 2024 | Companion Animal, Other
Source: Parade This article discusses the learning curve of becoming a first-time dog owner, emphasizing the importance of understanding your dog’s behavior to ensure their well-being. It highlights signs that indicate your dog feels safe and secure in your...
by Editor | Feb 27, 2024 | Companion Animal, Other
Source: The Science Focus Cats are renowned for their licking behavior, spending a significant portion of their waking hours grooming themselves. While licking serves various purposes for felines, including social bonding, the reasons behind why they lick humans...
by Editor | Feb 26, 2024 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: KSAL.com The Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute emphasizes the importance of fluid intake for beef cattle suffering from gastrointestinal viruses, particularly scours affecting young calves. This condition, characterized by severe diarrhea leading...
by Editor | Feb 25, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: KLTV The American Veterinary Medical Association warns that 70-80% of pets develop dental diseases by age three, often overlooked by owners. Dr. Seth Shirey, of Rose City Animal Clinic, stresses the significance of dental health, citing its gradual onset and...
by Editor | Feb 24, 2024 | Animal Health News, News
Source: Anchorage Daily News Mat-Su College is launching Alaska’s first Veterinary technician degree program to address the state’s shortage of animal care workers. Scheduled to begin in September, the program aims to fill the gap in Veterinary...
by Editor | Feb 23, 2024 | Animal Health News, Other
Source: UPI Veterinarians in Maryland recently performed surgery on a rat snake after it swallowed a gear shift knob, mistaking it for food. The snake was brought to the Second Chance Wildlife Center with an unidentified object in its stomach. This situation...
by Editor | Feb 22, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Halifax Courier Little Lola, a miniature Dachshund, faced a critical situation at just 10 weeks old, suffering from heart failure due to a birth defect called patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Rushed to Paragon Veterinary Referrals in Wakefield, she underwent...
by Editor | Feb 21, 2024 | Agriculture, Animal Health News
Source: The Hill Veterinarians have a crucial role in safeguarding the domestic and global food supply and ensuring the health and welfare of farm animals. However, rural communities face shortages of these veterinarians, endangering food security and animal welfare....
by Editor | Feb 20, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: VetSurgeon.org Research conducted at two CVS referral hospitals compared the incidence of thoracolumbar invertebral disc extrusions (IVDE) between Dachshunds and Basset Hounds. The study retrospectively analyzed the medical records of 188 Basset Hounds and 270...
by Editor | Feb 19, 2024 | News, Other
Source: Pet Age Elanco Animal Health Incorporated has agreed to sell its aqua business to Merck Animal Health for approximately $1.3 billion in cash, roughly 7.4 times the estimated 2023 revenue of the Elanco aqua business. This strategic move aims to allow Elanco to...
by Editor | Feb 18, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: dvm360 In the Veterinary industry, strong leadership is crucial for the well-being of pets and the professional development of teams. Several key individuals have recently taken on new roles in prominent Veterinary businesses and organizations: Joseph...
by Editor | Feb 17, 2024 | Agriculture, Equine
Source: AgriLife Today Grace Parks, a junior Animal Science major at Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, hails from Vermont but has embraced the opportunities in Texas. With a goal to attend Veterinary school and specialize in reproduction, Parks...
by Editor | Feb 16, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Animal Health News
Source: Stuffgart Daily Leader Mike Looper, the head of the animal science department at the University of Arkansas, has received the Distinguished Service Award from the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) in recognition of his lifelong contributions to the...
by Editor | Feb 15, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Animal Health News
Source: Borger News-Herald Dr. Andy Cole, an alum of West Texas A&M University, has donated $125,000 to establish the Cole Professorship in Animal Science at the Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences. Dr. Cole financed his education by using the...
by Editor | Feb 14, 2024 | Animal Health News, Veterinary Practice
Source: The Mercury News Two new California state laws address the critical shortage of veterinarians and improve access to pet healthcare. Assembly Bill 1399 allows licensed veterinarians to engage in telemedicine consultations, offering remote diagnosis,...
by Editor | Feb 13, 2024 | Companion Animal, Other
Source: Forbes Pets are integral to many American households, offering emotional support and fostering physical activity and love. Recent research examines their role in romantic relationships, revealing three key ways they act as matchmakers. First, pet ownership can...
by Editor | Feb 12, 2024 | Animal Health News, Other
Source: IndiaEducationDiary.com The Center for Animal Health and Food Safety (CAHFS) at the University of Minnesota has secured a $4.99 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for a seven-year project aimed at strengthening Veterinary services in...
by Editor | Feb 11, 2024 | News, Other
Source: Newswires Dr. Deepan Kishore, DVM, MS, DAVBP (Canine & Feline), has been named Veterinarian of the Year by the Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA), making him the first Indian-origin veterinarian to receive this award in Oklahoma. Dr. Kishore...
by Editor | Feb 10, 2024 | News, Other
Source: Pick The Brain Instinct, a Veterinary practice management software company, has acquired VetMedux, the company behind Plumb’s, Plumb’s Pro, and Clinician’s Brief, in a move to enhance support for Veterinary hospitals and caregivers. The acquisition is seen as...
