by Editor | Apr 10, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: dvm360 VolitionRx Limited has partnered with Fujifilm Vet Systems Co. Ltd to launch the Nu.Q Vet Cancer test for veterinarians in Japan. The agreement allows Fujifilm Vet Systems to sell and perform cancer screenings using the test across its network of...
by Editor | Apr 10, 2024 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Newstat There are ongoing gender disparities in Veterinary medicine despite the predominance of women in the field. While 87.3% of current Veterinary school applicants and 88% of Veterinary technicians are female, there remains a lack of gender equality in...
by Editor | Apr 9, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: FOOD Engineering The pet food market has witnessed significant growth in new product launches, with about one-third of introductions coming from new companies or brands, surpassing trends in human food. Lynn Dornblaser, Mintel Consulting’s director of...
by Editor | Apr 9, 2024 | Animal Health News, Other
Source: Phys.org Scientists at the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service have devised an edible antiviral treatment to safeguard honey bees from deformed wing virus (DWV) and other viral threats. DWV and similar viruses have been linked to mass bee colony deaths...
by Stacy Pursell | Apr 8, 2024 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
I have written on multiple occasions about the current shortage of veterinarians in the Veterinary profession, including for this very publication. However, since the shortage has continued (and more than likely will continue), I’d like to address it once again in...
by Mark Cushing | Apr 8, 2024 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
How many ways can America address the acute shortage of Veterinary professionals? I count five (5), and while we list these, let’s explore what it takes to make this happen. #1—Increase class sizes of current accredited Veterinary schools. We have 33 accredited...
by Bruce L. Truman | Apr 8, 2024 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
Who among us doesn’t love a good solution for a nagging problem? At this year’s Animal Health, Nutrition, and Technology Innovation (AHNTI) event in London, experts, researchers, and industry leaders exchanged knowledge and fostered collaboration to drive...
by Shannon Nowak | Apr 8, 2024 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
According to data from The NAVTA 2022 Demographic Survey, the average lifespan of a Veterinary technician/nurse has increased in the last several years (up from 5-7 years as reported in 2016), though it’s difficult to obtain an accurate range, as most of the responses...
by Catherine Haskins | Apr 8, 2024 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
In a world that constantly chants the mantra of innovation, the wildest, craziest ideas often light the paths to the most groundbreaking achievements. History is littered with examples of visionaries who were initially dismissed as dreamers or eccentrics, only to be...
by Dr. Cade Wilson | Apr 8, 2024 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
As a Gen Xer, I cannot think of the word “laser” without hearing the voice of Dr. Evil from the Austin Powers movies. I have yet to figure out how to attach any of my work lasers to a shark, but I most definitely know how I would use them on a shark! If you do not...
by Editor | Apr 7, 2024 | Companion Animal, News
Source: CBS Sports Heather Mau, assistant athletic trainer for the Dallas Mavericks, noticed players grabbing extra breakfast not due to increased appetite but to lure in Bailey, the team’s two-year-old mini Bernedoodle emotional support animal. The Mavericks...
by Editor | Apr 7, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: PR Newswire The ASPCA released a report critiquing the USDA’s enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act in licensed facilities during the 2023 fiscal year. Despite over 1,000 violations found at more than 400 dog dealers, only four faced consequences....
by Editor | Apr 6, 2024 | Animal Health News, Other
Source: VIN News The United Kingdom’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering measures to address concerns about lack of competition in the Veterinary sector. This includes capping prescription fees and potentially forcing large companies to sell...
by Editor | Apr 6, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Good News From Finland Finland’s Hau-Hau Champion has introduced a groundbreaking automatic dispenser, a global first, enabling dogs to sample pet food. Resembling a traditional dog house, the dispenser employs AI-driven image recognition and blue-light...
by Editor | Apr 5, 2024 | Animal Health News, Other
Source: VIN News The FDA’s recent approval of Vetmedin Solution, a liquid version of the Veterinary heart drug pimobendan, was followed by the removal of pimobendan solution from a list of drugs allowed to be compounded for Veterinary clinics. This signals a...
by Editor | Apr 5, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: Reuters Tyson and JBS, major players in the meat industry, have agreed to pay a combined $127.2 million to settle a lawsuit alleging wage suppression of workers in processing plants. This marks the largest settlements in the wage-fixing case in Colorado...
by Editor | Apr 4, 2024 | Animal Health News, Other
Source: American Veterinary Medical Association The World Veterinary Association (WVA) and Health for Animals have announced the theme for World Veterinary Day 2024 as “Veterinarians are essential health workers.” Scheduled for April 27, the event aims to...
by Editor | Apr 4, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: dvm360 The 2023 Fetch dvm360 conference in Kansas City, MO, honored Veterinary Hero winners, marking the fourth annual dvm360® Veterinary Heroes Awards. Nominations are open for individuals making significant strides in Veterinary medicine. Sponsored by Blue...
by Editor | Apr 3, 2024 | Companion Animal, Other
Source: WBBM Newsradio Dr. Rena Carlson of the American Veterinary Medical Association advises pet owners to keep dogs and cats at home during the April 8 solar eclipse. Most pets are unaffected by the event, but they can become stressed if taken out of their familiar...
by Editor | Apr 3, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: dvm360 The Veterinary Trauma Readiness and Operational Medicine Agility (Vet-TROMA) program is introduced on K9 Veterans Day, a collaborative effort between BluePearl, the U.S. Army Office of the Surgeon General, and the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps. This...
