by Editor | Jul 31, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: The Guardian In Frigiliana, Spain, three cats—Daisy, Dora, and Manchita—have been stealing a variety of items, including socks, gloves, and baby clothes, amassing over 100 objects monthly. Unlike typical cat behavior of bringing home prey, this phenomenon...
by Editor | Jul 31, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Health Day Dogs can detect human stress through scent, influencing their emotions and decisions, according to new research from Bristol Veterinary School. The study led by Dr. Nicola Rooney revealed that dogs can sense stress from unfamiliar humans, affecting...
by Editor | Jul 30, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Health Day Shola, an English Shepherd and former member of the Edale Mountain Rescue Team, was forced to retire due to progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), a genetic disease causing blindness. However, new research from the University of Cambridge has led to a...
by Editor | Jul 30, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Dairy Reporter Researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison have identified stable flies (Stomoxys) as carriers of bacteria causing bovine mastitis, a costly disease for dairy farms. Published in the journal mSphere, the study shows these flies carry...
by Editor | Jul 29, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: dvm360 The Maryland Zoo welcomed a new chimpanzee, Rozi, on June 10, 2024. Initially healthy, Rozi’s condition declined after a few weeks, prompting intervention from the animal care team. Pamela Carter, the Chimpanzee Forest Area manager, explained that...
by Editor | Jul 29, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: dvm360 At the 2024 American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Convention in Austin, Texas, Melody Martínez, CVT, president of the Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association, discussed nontraditional career paths for Veterinary technicians. She...
by Editor | Jul 28, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Vetsource A mid-year update from the Pet Business Professor reported a significant increase in non-Veterinary pet services spending, reaching $12.77 billion in the first half of 2023, a 17.5% rise from the previous year. This segment, the smallest and most...
by Editor | Jul 28, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: AVMA News Nearly half of U.S. households own pets, but many face challenges finding affordable, pet-friendly rental housing. According to the 2021 Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative (PIHI) Report, 72% of renters find pet-friendly housing difficult to locate,...
by Editor | Jul 27, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Iowa Capital Dispatch Iowa State University researchers have discovered a potential reason for the presence of avian influenza in U.S. dairy herds, linking the virus to raw milk. Their study revealed that bovine mammary gland tissue contains receptors for the...
by Editor | Jul 27, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Delaware Public Media Out-of-state dog transports in Delaware are suspended for 30 days due to a Canine Influenza outbreak. The control order affects all shelters and rescues, halting out-of-state intakes and adoptions. State Veterinarian Karen Lopez...
by Editor | Jul 26, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: BSM Partners The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) announced that its Pet Food Committee has rejected a proposal to establish a maximum limit for copper in dog food. This decision follows ongoing debates about dietary copper restrictions...
by Editor | Jul 26, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: The Horse To prevent equine infectious diseases at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) has implemented stringent measures. All horses must be vaccinated for equine influenza and have twice-daily rectal...
by Editor | Jul 25, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: K-State News Kansas State University veterinarians achieved a record number of service animal eye exams during the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists/Epicur Pharma National Service Animal Eye Exam event in May. The K-State Veterinary Health...
by Editor | Jul 25, 2024 | Agriculture
Source: Today’s Veterinary Business A survey by Embrace Pet Insurance found that most policyholders believed insurance improved their pets’ health and eased financial burdens. The survey, which included over 12,000 respondents, revealed that 67% had faced...
by Editor | Jul 24, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Super Talk Mississippi Media Veterinarians at Mississippi State University (MSU) have successfully treated two endangered sea turtles. Toast Malone, a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, had a fishhook removed from its stomach via endoscopy, performed by Dr. John...
by Editor | Jul 24, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Researchers have developed the “zoonotic web” concept, illustrating the intricate network of relationships between zoonotic agents, their hosts, vectors, food sources, and the environment, as detailed...
by Editor | Jul 23, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Today’s Veterinary Practice The contemporary Veterinary workforce is diverse and faces complex challenges including decision-making, financial pressures, and cultural sensitivity. Modern practice requires noncognitive skills like empathy and emotional...
by Editor | Jul 23, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Drovers In the first half of 2024, cattle prices reached record highs, with fed steers averaging $195.81/cwt and 850-pound steers at $255.41/cwt. Boning cull cows and high-dressing Breaker cows also saw significant prices. Steer calves averaged $324.53/cwt,...
by Editor | Jul 22, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Fox 26 Houston Two Houston-based non-profits, the Houston Humane Society and Pure Mutts Animal Sanctuary, need help after Hurricane Beryl caused significant damage. The Houston Humane Society, a no-kill shelter that never turns away lost dogs, saw its dog...
by Editor | Jul 22, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Texas A&M University Ticks, notorious for latching onto pets and humans, carry diseases with severe consequences. Dr. Dana Kneese from Texas A&M University explains how to manage and prevent tick infestations. Ticks, part of the arachnid family, have...
