by Editor | Jun 30, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: The Guardian Scientists are exploring the use of contraceptives to control wildlife populations humanely and effectively. Trials in the UK and Europe aim to deliver contraceptives to pigeons, wild boar, grey squirrels, and potentially other species like...
by Editor | Jun 29, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Health Day A study has found elevated mercury levels in dolphins off the coasts of Georgia and Florida, posing potential risks for human residents. Led by Colleen Bryan, researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology analyzed 175 skin...
by Editor | Jun 29, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: The Oregonian An outbreak of salmonella infections linked to pet bearded dragons has been reported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Fifteen cases across nine states, mostly affecting children under 5, have been documented. The CDC...
by Editor | Jun 28, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Health Day Two cases of a diphtheria-like illness caused by Corynebacterium ulceran were reported in the U.S., involving transmission between humans and pets. In 2022, a Utah resident with a non-healing leg wound, diabetes, and multiple pets was found to have...
by Editor | Jun 28, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Washington Post Max Segal’s cat, Desperado, received a kidney transplant that significantly impacted Segal’s life due to the emotional support Desperado provided during Segal’s illness. The procedure, costing up to $25,000, is viewed by many...
by Editor | Jun 27, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Veterinary 33 A study published in the Journal of Dairy Science explores the use of positive reinforcement training (PRT) for dairy cows to reduce stress and improve handling experiences. Conducted at the University of British Columbia Dairy Education and...
by Editor | Jun 27, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Pet Food Industry In a recent analysis, Suzy Badaracco from Culinary Tides described the current economic situation, particularly in pet food markets, as in a “stall pattern.” Although inflation rates for pet food in the U.S. and some other...
by Editor | Jun 26, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Pet Age RedRover has allocated $438,900 in Safe Housing grants across various shelters to enhance or establish pet-friendly accommodations. This cycle marks a significant first with $200,000 dedicated to homeless shelters for creating pet-friendly spaces,...
by Editor | Jun 26, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Pet Age Only An Ocean has launched Poochie-Post, a novel pet gifting concept: edible, bacon-scented greeting cards tailored for dogs. These unique cards allow pet parents to send heartfelt messages to their furry companions through mail. Dogs can also engage...
by Editor | Jun 25, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Pet Age Dogtopia, a leading dog wellness franchise, celebrated a major achievement as its U.S. Dogtopia Foundation surpassed sponsoring 500 service dogs for veterans. This milestone highlights Dogtopia’s commitment to supporting veterans, having raised...
by Editor | Jun 25, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: 3 News Veterinarians in Las Vegas are urging pet owners to give their dogs and cats heartworm preventive medicine due to a significant rise in mosquito activity, which can be deadly for pets. The Southern Nevada Health District reported an early season peak...
by Editor | Jun 24, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Futurity A new study reveals that patients with schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders are three times more likely to have Bartonella DNA in their blood than those without these disorders, suggesting a possible link between vector-borne pathogens and...
by Editor | Jun 24, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: ABC 4 News A hound dog named Twiggy is recovering after veterinarians at the Charleston Animal Society discovered and removed three-foot-long kidney worms during a spay-neuter surgery. Twiggy, found on Johns Island, was suffering from Dioctophyme renale, or...
by Editor | Jun 23, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Vet Together Press Release Vet Together, an innovative business development conference, will be held Nov. 18-20 at the Durango Casino & Resort in Las Vegas, bringing together representatives from top animal hospitals and Veterinary vendors. Unlike...
by Editor | Jun 23, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: MedPage Today The FDA has issued a warning letter to Safari Stem Cell, a Texas-based company producing stem cell and platelet-rich plasma products for pets. The agency noted that Safari Stem Cell claims its products can treat various animal diseases,...
by Editor | Jun 22, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: JDSUPRA Pennsylvania law currently treats pets as inanimate property during divorce proceedings, similar to furniture. House Bill No. 1108, introduced on May 5, 2023, aims to change this by defining pets as “companion animals,” a special category...
by Editor | Jun 22, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: The Guardian The Jeremy Coller Foundation and Tel Aviv University have launched the Coller Dolittle Challenge, offering a $10 million prize for achieving interspecies two-way communication. AI is not required but could enhance proposals. The challenge draws...
by Editor | Jun 21, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: University of Arizona News Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Gretchen Evans, who lost her hearing and sustained a traumatic brain injury in Afghanistan, struggled to adapt to civilian life. A service dog named Aura helped her regain confidence and independence....
by Editor | Jun 21, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: AVMA News Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various fields, including Veterinary medicine. At the forefront, Johns Hopkins University’s Smart Tissue Autonomous Robot (STAR) successfully performed laparoscopic surgery on pigs,...
by Editor | Jun 20, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: 5280 The Dumb Friends League’s (DFL) animal clinic at Colorado State University’s SPUR Campus allows the public to observe surgeries on pets, aiming to inspire future veterinarians amid a critical shortage in Colorado. A CSU survey revealed that 67% of...
