by Editor | Jun 10, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Forbes Researchers from the University of Helsinki and Wisdom Panel have identified a genetic mutation responsible for a new coat color pattern in Finnish domestic cats, named “salmiak.” This pattern, first observed in 2007 in a feral cat population, features...
by Editor | Jun 10, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Tampa Bay Times Veterinarian Juan Campos Krauer at the University of Florida is investigating why Central Florida has become a leprosy hotspot. Examining roadkill armadillos, Krauer collects tissue samples to test for Hansen’s disease, a rare illness in the...
by Editor | Jun 9, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: University of California Davis Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have updated guidelines on neutering 40 popular dog breeds by breed and sex, adding five breeds to their ongoing study. Initiated in 2013, the research initially indicated...
by Editor | Jun 9, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: WLKY Kentucky is addressing a Veterinary shortage in rural areas with a new financial incentive. Over 80 of Kentucky’s 120 counties are underserved, especially lacking livestock vets, causing an overwhelming workload. Urban areas attract more...
by Editor | Jun 8, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Farmtario Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) cattle futures rose on Tuesday due to technical trading and expectations of increased packer buying during the shortened holiday week. Weakness in corn prices, driven by fast planting progress and dry weather...
by Editor | Jun 8, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: WMBF News Dr. Isabelle Cecil in Myrtle Beach, S.C., offers crucial advice for keeping pets safe in rising temperatures. She warns that weather above 80 degrees can be dangerous for dogs, potentially leading to brain injuries, shock, or even death. Cecil...
by Editor | Jun 7, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Newsweek Florida animal control officials have issued a warning about a scam targeting owners of lost pets. The Palm Beach County Department of Public Safety’s Animal Care and Control division (PBC ACC) reported that scammers are contacting pet owners,...
by Editor | Jun 7, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Breaking Travel News With summer approaching, family vacations are on the horizon, and many plan to bring their pets along. Dr. Ruth, “The Pet Vet,” offers tips to ensure smooth travels with pets. First, verify that your destination and lodging...
by Editor | Jun 6, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: yahoo! news A Georgia family experienced a rare event when their horse, Tilly, unexpectedly gave birth to twin foals. Despite numerous Veterinary checks, the twins were not detected during Tilly’s pregnancy. Twin births in horses are extremely uncommon,...
by Editor | Jun 6, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: dvm360 With cancer impacting around 6 million dogs annually, the need for personalized canine cancer testing is rising. ImpriMed, a precision medicine startup, has launched ImpriMed Drug Response Predictions (DRP), an AI-based service predicting the...
by Editor | Jun 5, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: dvm360 Visiting the Veterinary clinic can be stressful for cats, their owners, and veterinary professionals. Stress and anxiety in cats can deter owners from seeking necessary care. While medications like gabapentin can help, some clinics and shelters use...
by Editor | Jun 5, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: dvm360 Vivani Medical’s long-term drug delivery system, OKV-119, typically used for managing obesity and diabetes in humans, has been tested in cats for obesity and diabetes management. A study published in BMC Veterinary Research examined the effects...
by Editor | Jun 4, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Vin News The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has finalized regulations to strengthen enforcement against soring, a painful and illegal horse-training practice that continues despite the Horse Protection Act of 1970. Soring involves inflicting pain on...
by Editor | Jun 4, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: National Hog Farmer Smithfield Foods donated over 38,000 pounds of protein to support veterans and families facing food insecurity in Geary County, Kansas. Collaborating with Feeding America’s Kansas Food Bank and Geary County Food Pantry,...
by Editor | Jun 3, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Axios Detroit Susan Sayles’ Veterinary practice is expanding amid high demand for pet services, despite difficulties in hiring. The national Veterinary industry faces a staffing shortage worsened by the pandemic pet adoption surge. Approximately...
by Editor | Jun 3, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: The Guardian Otter 841, known for her surfboard-stealing antics in northern California, has resurfaced at Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz after several months. Identified by her blue tag, she gained fame last year when photographer Mark Woodward shared images of...
by Editor | Jun 2, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: HealthDay The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard chickens, with 109 cases reported across 29 states. Among those affected, 33 individuals have been hospitalized, though no...
by Editor | Jun 2, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: KCCI In Greenfield, Iowa, AHeinz57 Pet Rescue and the Adair County Veterinary Clinic are collaborating to rescue and treat animals affected by an EF-4 tornado on May 21. Led by Amy Heinz, the rescue team has been tirelessly searching through debris for lost...
by Editor | Jun 1, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: LiveScience Feral “super pigs” in Canada, a mix of domestic swine and wild boar, may soon invade the northern U.S., according to a new study. Introduced to Canada in the late 1980s, these pigs thrived despite harsh winters and have high...
by Stacy Pursell | Jun 1, 2024 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
The Veterinary profession, often perceived as a stalwart pillar within the broader job market, displays remarkable resilience in the face of economic turmoil. And that has once again been the case in recent months, as other industries and professions have endured...
