by Stacy Pursell | Jul 12, 2024 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Hiring Animal Health and Veterinary professionals in this current climate can be challenging. And so can retaining the top employees that you already have on staff. In fact, I call hiring and retention the “twin challenges” of the Animal Health and Veterinary...
by Shannon Nowak | Jul 12, 2024 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
In the Veterinary field, credentialed Veterinary technicians (CVT, LVT, LVMT, and RVT) play an essential role in ensuring the health and well-being of animals. Despite their critical contributions, many Veterinary organizations and governing bodies continue to make...
by William (Will) Lindus | Jul 12, 2024 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Embarking on the journey of opening a new Veterinary practice—whether it be when striking out on your own or expanding your existing brand—can be both thrilling and daunting. The process can often feel overwhelming, akin to navigating a stormy sea with the constant...
by Bruce L. Truman | Jul 12, 2024 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
“In a time of rapid change, standing still is the most dangerous course of action.” Motivational coach Brian Tracy’s quote best sums up why I spent the first half of 2024 traveling to global conferences. From London to Spain, Berlin, Boston, and Austin, I wanted...
by Editor | Jul 12, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: dvm 360 To become the go-to Veterinary clinic, exceptional patient care is vital but not sufficient. Building a respected practice involves several key elements. First, having a strong mission and culture is essential. A mission guides strategic decisions and...
by Mark Cushing | Jul 12, 2024 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
(Editor’s Note: Maggie Sullivan of the Animal Policy Group is a co-author of this article for Animal Health News and Views.) An impressive cadre of researchers, academicians and animal welfare leaders just published a peer-reviewed article in recent Frontiers in...
by Editor | Jul 11, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: dvm 360 Paw Prosper, a pet health company, has launched two scholarships to support veterinary students and professionals: the Paw Prosper Student of Veterinary Medicine Scholarship and the Paw Prosper Continuing Education Scholarship. These scholarships aim...
by Editor | Jul 11, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: dvm 360 The rise in demand for telemedicine has led to the enactment of the Providing Equity in Telehealth Services (PETS) Act (House Bill 849) in Florida. Effective July 1, 2024, this bill authorizes veterinarians to practice telehealth, allowing for online...
by Editor | Jul 9, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: dvm 360 The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) House of Delegates recently updated the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics (PVME) during the 2024 AVMA Convention in Austin, Texas. The revised PVME emphasizes three core principles: stewardship,...
by Editor | Jul 9, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Popular Science Once common in Sydney, the green and golden bell frog population has plummeted, disappearing from 90% of its range and now listed as endangered in New South Wales. Invasive species, habitat loss, and a deadly fungal disease called...
by Editor | Jul 8, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: ChesCo The FDA has announced a new grant opportunity to establish Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers in collaboration with academic research institutions. This initiative, part of the FDA’s commitment to advancing animal health and Veterinary science,...
by Editor | Jul 8, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Popular Science Sheep farmers in Australia could save millions annually thanks to the heath goanna, a giant lizard that scavenges maggot-ridden carcasses, reducing blowfly populations that harm sheep. Blowflies lay eggs on sheep, resulting in flesh-eating...
by Editor | Jul 7, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Frontiers Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) can cause non-specific reactions to bovine tuberculosis (bTB) tests, complicating eradication efforts. In Spain, 373 NTM isolates from skin test-positive cattle in tuberculosis-free (OTF) herds were identified...
by Editor | Jul 7, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: dvm 360 Natural and manmade disasters can severely impact veterinary hospitals, patients, and clients. To ensure preparedness, Veterinary hospitals and shelters should develop and annually update a written emergency plan and standard operating procedures...
by Editor | Jul 6, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Barron’s South African scientists have injected radioactive material into live rhino horns to deter poaching in a groundbreaking initiative. The project, led by James Larkin from the University of the Witwatersrand, aims to make the horns detectable at...
by Editor | Jul 6, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: USA Today A Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officer, Justin Pinkston, rescued a juvenile bald eagle with a fractured femur near Douglas Lake. The eagle, mistakenly identified as a golden eagle on social media due to its lack of a white head, is receiving...
by Editor | Jul 5, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: The Western Producer This year, two veterinarians reported unusual cases of diarrhea and death in cattle, both initially presenting with bloody diarrhea, weakness, fever, and rapid mortality. Diagnostic lab analysis revealed Yersinia pseudotuberculosis as the...
by Editor | Jul 5, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: WTVM With rising summer temperatures, it’s crucial to ensure the safety of pets. In 2023, over 150 dogs nationwide died from heat-related causes. Northridge Veterinarian Heather Rodriguez advises that if humans find the heat uncomfortable, pets likely...
by Editor | Jul 4, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Des Moines Registar Due to increasing bird flu outbreaks among Iowa dairy cattle, the Iowa Department of Agriculture will require cows to be tested for the virus at least a week before being transported to fairs or shows, effective July 1. Agriculture...
by Editor | Jul 4, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Science.Org An estimated 59,000 people die from rabies annually, primarily from dog bites in rural low- and middle-income countries. Researchers have used Google Street View and citizen scientists to track stray dogs in Arequipa, Peru, where most of the...
