by Editor | May 31, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Tampa Bay Times In Gainesville, veterinarian Juan Campos Krauer of the University of Florida examines a dead armadillo for signs of infection, suspecting it may carry leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease. Florida has seen a rise in leprosy cases,...
by Editor | May 31, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: AVMA News U.S. public health officials are alerting veterinarians about antifungal-resistant ringworm infections caused by Trichophyton indotineae, a highly infectious fungus. Emerging a decade ago in the Indian subcontinent, this fungus is now a global...
by Editor | May 30, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Veterinary 33 A recent study published in Science Advances found that a genetic mutation in Labrador and flat-coated retrievers predispose them to obesity. The mutation affects the leptin-melanocortin pathway, leading to increased hunger and lower resting...
by Editor | May 30, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: WUFT Veterinary forensic experts are essential in animal abuse cases, providing a unique skill set to investigate non-human victims. The University of Florida’s Veterinary Forensic Sciences Laboratory hosted its first Animal Forensic Investigations...
by Editor | May 28, 2024 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: National Hog Farmer Of the 183 countries in the World Organization of Animal Health, only 67 are free of foot-and-mouth disease, and only 38 are free of Classical Swine Fever Virus (CSFV). African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV) has been reported in 60 countries...
by Editor | May 27, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Virginia Tech News Lucy, a 12-year-old dog, is part of a transformative brain cancer study at Virginia Tech’s Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. This research focuses on histotripsy, a cutting-edge therapy using focused ultrasound to...
by Editor | May 27, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Earth.com Researchers from Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) have shown that dogs can imitate human actions viewed in two-dimensional video projections. Using the “Do as I Do” training method, two dogs, Tara and Franc, were trained to replicate...
by Editor | May 26, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: ABC Action News Loyal, an animal health biotech company, is testing a drug aimed at extending dogs’ lifespans on over a thousand dogs nationwide. Dr. Catherine Arthur from Baycrest Veterinary Hospital in St. Petersburg is participating in this clinical...
by Editor | May 26, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Animal Health News
Source: Statesman Journal Officials in Wallowa County, Oregon, are offering a $25,000 reward for information on the illegal poisoning of three gray wolves, two golden eagles, and other wildlife. This incident is part of a series of poisonings that have killed 19...
by Editor | May 25, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: JDSUPRA A new Maryland law, signed by Gov. Wes Moore on April 25, significantly limits non-compete agreements for healthcare and Veterinary professionals. Effective June 1, non-competes for licensed Veterinary practitioners and technicians will be void....
by Editor | May 25, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: KNWA Fox 24 The All Dogs Clinic in Rogers, Arkansas, has introduced a 24/7 microchip check station outside its building to help reunite lost pets with their owners more quickly. Megan Blackburn, the clinic’s practice manager, emphasizes the importance...
by Editor | May 24, 2024 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Pet Age At the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, the Miniature Poodle “Sage” won the prestigious Best in Show title on May 14. Handled by Kaz Hosaka and owned by Cathy Gauche,...
by Editor | May 24, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal, News
Source: PR Newswire Hill’s Pet Nutrition, a division of Colgate-Palmolive, has launched shop.hillspet.com and a new donations program to support animal shelters. For each purchase of Hill’s Science Diet through the new site, Hill’s will donate $1 to...
by Editor | May 23, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: Business Wire Epiq Animal Health and KeraVet Bio have partnered to launch KeraVet Gel, an innovative wound care product for dogs and cats. KeraVet Gel, a reformulation of the FDA-cleared human product KeraStat Gel, includes a bitterant to reduce licking by...
by Editor | May 23, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: PR Newswire Boehringer Ingelheim, a leader in animal health, inaugurated a state-of-the-art laboratory at its St. Joseph, Mo. location on May 3, 2024. This innovative late-stage R&D lab, unique in the U.S., aims to streamline the transition of products...
by Editor | May 22, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: Nola.com As pets age, they often experience age-related hearing loss (ARHL), as seen with a 17-year-old dog, Stewie. ARHL initially affects middle- to high-frequency sounds but eventually impairs the entire sound range. To ease this transition, several steps...
by Editor | May 22, 2024 | Animal Health News, Other
Source: Agriculture Dive The U.S. has unveiled a $200 million plan to enhance bird flu testing and biosecurity measures on dairy farms, aiming to prevent the virus from spreading to humans. The Agriculture Department will allocate $100 million to support biosecurity...
by Editor | May 21, 2024 | Agriculture, Animal Health Industry, Livestock
Source: Dairy Herd Management Heat stress poses significant risks to dairy cattle, including calves, affecting their health and performance. Dr. Jimena Laporta, an expert in lactation physiology at the University of Wisconsin, has studied heat stress extensively....
by Editor | May 21, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Equine
Source: EquiManagement Equine grass sickness (EGS) is a devastating disease with an 80% mortality rate, affecting both wild and domesticated equids worldwide. It damages the autonomic nervous system, leading to severe health issues like liver damage, heart damage,...
by Editor | May 20, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Other
Source: PetFood Industry Get Joy, a dog wellness company, released a research report titled “Chasing our Tails,” revealing a disconnect between dog owners’ intentions and actions regarding their pets’ health. Conducted by Torfac, the survey of...
