by Editor | May 16, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: AP News In Canoas, Brazil, volunteers have established a temporary dog shelter in an abandoned warehouse to aid animals affected by severe floods in Rio Grande do Sul state. The shelter, responding to the ongoing crisis, is housing hundreds of dogs from the...
by Editor | May 16, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Forbes Advisor Pet health varies significantly across U.S. states, influenced by local environmental factors. A Forbes Advisor study ranked West Virginia as the highest risk state for pet illnesses, primarily due to tick infestations and other parasites like...
by Editor | May 15, 2024 | Agriculture, Animal Health News
Source: WGTL Two weeks after the USDA mandated testing and reporting for interstate dairy cattle movements due to bird flu concerns, Illinois reports no H5N1 cases. This follows detection in the U.S. milk supply, prompting increased biosecurity and monitoring in...
by Editor | May 15, 2024 | Animal Health News, Veterinary Practice
Source: VIN News Leaders of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) have criticized a report by the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC), arguing it exaggerated the need for more veterinarians and failed to respect the increasing...
by Editor | May 14, 2024 | Agriculture, News
Source: WATT Poultry Seaboard Corporation, which owns a 52.5% stake in Butterball, reported a significant decrease in both net income and net sales for its turkey operations in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. The net income for this period was $15 million, a...
by Editor | May 14, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal, Veterinary Practice
Source: Shelter’s United Shelters United is developing a Veterinarian of Record Program to enhance access to Veterinary care for shelter pets and foster better collaborations between veterinarians and animal rescues. This initiative comes in response to the...
by Editor | May 13, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal, Veterinary Practice
Source: PR Web Dr. Temple Grandin, a distinguished animal behaviorist and author, has been appointed the Director of Animal Wellbeing at Fear Free, an organization dedicated to promoting stress-free Veterinary care and compassionate animal handling. Announced on May...
by Editor | May 13, 2024 | Agriculture, Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: Hoard’s Dairyman As dairy farming advances in genetics, nutrition, and management, the task of drying off high-producing cows has become increasingly complex. High milk production complicates the traditional abrupt cessation of milking, raising the risk...
by Editor | May 12, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal, News
Source: Whole Dog Journal When facing a non-life-threatening emergency with your dog in the middle of the night, you now have the option to consult with a veterinarian online, thanks to telemedicine and teletriage services accessible via phone or online....
by Editor | May 12, 2024 | Animal Health News, Equine
Source: The Horse Diagnostic tests are crucial for detecting and managing infectious diseases in horses, enabling veterinarians to quickly and effectively respond to various conditions. These tests, including clinical chemistry, hematology, serology, immunologic...
by Editor | May 11, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: STAT The recent upload of H5N1 bird flu genetic sequence data to a public database by the USDA has drawn criticism for its lack of vital metadata, complicating efforts to track the virus’s evolution. Essential details like the time and location of sample...
by Editor | May 11, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Animal Health News
Source: HuffPost Veterinarians and animal behaviorists provide insights on recognizing and enhancing the happiness of dogs. They emphasize that while dogs cannot communicate directly, observing certain behaviors and ensuring their basic needs are met can indicate...
by Editor | May 11, 2024 | Animal Health News, News
Source: Drovers The Asian longhorned tick (ALT), recognized by the USDA as a significant threat to livestock, has spread across 19 U.S. states. Originating from East Asia, these ticks have a severe impact on beef and dairy cattle by feeding in large numbers, which...
by Editor | May 10, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: NYN Media New York City has opened its first pet-friendly shelter for families experiencing homelessness, named Uplift Families Residence. Located in the Bronx, this facility is designed to accommodate families along with their pets, offering 161 units and...
by Editor | May 10, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine Washington State University is conducting the D.O.G. study to develop a test for identifying dogs at risk of severe reactions to Veterinary drugs. This research, led by Dr. Tania Perez, focuses on...
by Editor | May 9, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Animal Health News, Uncategorized
Source: BusinessWire Mars, Incorporated is in exclusive talks to acquire Cerba HealthCare’s stakes in Cerba Vet and ANTAGENE, aiming to expand its Veterinary diagnostics sector. Cerba Vet, located in France and Switzerland, specializes in a comprehensive range...
by Editor | May 8, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: PETFOODIndustry Tim Lombardo, from EAS Consulting Group, discussed emerging hazards in pet food at the 2024 Petfood Forum. He highlighted risks stemming from food fraud as novel ingredients are incorporated into pet diets, particularly from foreign...
by Editor | May 8, 2024 | Agriculture, Livestock, News
Source: WATTPoultry Von Miller, an NFL player with a Poultry Science degree, has realized his ambition of entering the poultry industry by establishing Greener Pastures Chicken. Despite initially raising doubts with a modest flock of 38 chickens, Miller has now...
by Editor | May 7, 2024 | Agriculture, Livestock
Source: Altoona Mirror A shortage of large animal veterinarians in Pennsylvania and nationwide poses significant risks to the agricultural industry, with potentially catastrophic consequences during animal health emergencies. The shortage, attributed to various...
by Editor | May 7, 2024 | Companion Animal, News
Source: KSLTV A cat named Galena from Utah went missing and was later discovered in a surprising location—inside an Amazon return box in California. Galena’s owners received a call informing them of her discovery, sparking disbelief and relief. It was revealed...