by Editor | Mar 31, 2024 | News, Other
Source: American Animal Hospital Association This article by Emily Singler discusses the challenges of achieving work-life balance, particularly for working parents in Veterinary medicine. The term “work-life balance” is criticized for implying a constant...
by Editor | Mar 31, 2024 | Animal Health News, Other
Source: BBC Bird flu has been confirmed in 10 penguins on South Georgia, a vital wildlife haven. Previous cases affected seabirds and mammals on this British Overseas Territory. The timing lessens immediate impacts as the breeding season ends, but future concerns...
by Editor | Mar 30, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: TheRoanokeStar.com The Dog Aging Project, led by Audrey Ruple at Virginia Tech, aims to extend canine lifespans by studying dog health comprehensively. This longitudinal study, backed by over 40 institutions, focuses on understanding aging in dogs and its...
by Editor | Mar 30, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Today’s Veterinary Business The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine is embarking on a $2.8 million project to build the Richard Lichter Advanced Dentistry and Oral Surgery Suite at Ryan Veterinary Hospital. The renovation aims to...
by Editor | Mar 29, 2024 | Animal Health News, Other
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed new regulations to standardize labeling requirements for prescription and over-the-counter animal drugs, as well as those for use in animal feeds. These regulations aim...
by Editor | Mar 29, 2024 | Animal Health News, Other
Source: The Guardian Colorado lawmakers are proposing legislation to reintroduce wolverines, America’s rarest carnivores, to the state. This would mark the first wolverine reintroduction in North America and is part of efforts to restore native species. With...
by Editor | Mar 28, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Other
Source: 13WIBW Kansas State University Veterinary students are enhancing their ophthalmology studies with 3D-printed animal eye models. Collaborating with the Technology Development Institute (TDI), the College of Veterinary Medicine crafted lifelike eye globes for...
by Editor | Mar 28, 2024 | Other, Veterinary Practice
Source: dvm360 Empowering Veterinary Teams (EVT) leads a transformative movement in veterinary medicine, emphasizing growth, inclusivity, and empowerment. EVT’s approach fosters high-functioning teams through inclusive culture and professional development. They...
by Editor | Mar 27, 2024 | News, Other
Source: The Guardian A rare yellow-billed loon, typically found in the Arctic, caused a stir in Las Vegas when it landed in the Bellagio’s fountains. The hotel halted its water displays to assist the bird, described as one of the rarest in the U.S. Initially,...
by Editor | Mar 27, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Yale News In sunny Florida, an 11-year-old golden retriever named Hunter, despite having only three legs due to osteosarcoma, thrives with boundless energy. Once a search-and-rescue dog, Hunter now aids in training others. His cancer treatment, including...
by Editor | Mar 26, 2024 | Animal Health News, Equine
Source: dvm360 Cedrick Harvey brought his cherished American Paint Horse, Koche, to Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine due to recurring colic symptoms. Despite being healthy until March 2023, Koche began exhibiting signs of pain. Local veterinarians...
by Editor | Mar 26, 2024 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: swineweb Dr. Paul Sundberg was honored with the Distinguished Service Award at the National Pork Industry Forum in Illinois for his four-decade dedication to improving the pork industry. Throughout his career, Sundberg notably served as the first executive...
by Editor | Mar 25, 2024 | Agriculture, Animal Health News
Source: Phys.org Stingless bees in the Colombian Andes are adapting to the insecticide abamectin, a derivative of the widely used insecticide ivermectin, by ingesting it along with pollen from pasture flowers. Researchers collected bee bread from 16 wild colonies of...
by Editor | Mar 24, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Other
Source: dvm360 The Veterinary medicine field exhibits a striking gender disparity, with over 90% of Veterinary students being women globally. However, despite this dominance, women are underrepresented in leadership positions within the industry and in higher...
by Editor | Mar 24, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Indiana Public Media Governor Eric Holcomb signed HB 1412 into law in Indiana, allowing pet stores to sell dogs statewide, overriding local ordinances. The bill mandates pet stores to register with the state and adhere to new care standards, including sourcing...
by Editor | Mar 23, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Veterinary Practice
Source: The Guardian The U.S. faces a critical shortage of veterinarians, leading to crises for pet owners, mental health issues among Veterinary staff, and risks to food safety and public health. Factors contributing to the shortage include high entry costs, long...
by Editor | Mar 23, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Better Cities for Pets Mars unveiled its “Pets Connect Us” Report recently, highlighting the profound impact pets have on fostering connections among people and communities in the U.S. and Canada. Despite rising rates of loneliness, pets emerge as...
by Editor | Mar 22, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: dvm360 This article discusses the financial challenges faced by American veterinarians due to student loans. It highlights varied approaches veterinarians take towards managing their loans during and after the COVID-19 interest freeze, ranging from aggressive...
by Editor | Mar 22, 2024 | Animal Health News, Equine
Source: dvm360 North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine achieved a milestone recently by performing extensive corneal surgery on Myra, a Dutch warmblood horse, after she suffered an eye injury during her relocation to the U.S.. Initially...
by Editor | Mar 21, 2024 | Companion Animal, Other
Source: SCI AM The mystery of what fills the dreams of dogs and cats remains largely unsolved. Unlike humans, animals don’t keep dream journals, and there’s no technology to decipher their brain activity during sleep. Harvard dream researcher Deirdre...
