by Editor | Aug 21, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: WBKO Kentucky is experiencing a rapid spread of parvovirus (Parvo), a deadly virus affecting dogs, with the state ranking fifth in the U.S. for the number of cases. Parvo targets the canine intestinal tract and, in severe cases, the heart, causing symptoms...
by Editor | Aug 21, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: PR Newswire The ASPCA has launched the latest ASPCA Supermarket Scorecard, ranking U.S. grocery retailers on farm animal welfare. This initiative is part of the ASPCA’s Shop with Your Heart® program, aimed at improving the lives of animals raised for...
by Editor | Aug 20, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Yahoo! Finance Western University of Health Sciences has appointed John Tegzes, MA, VMD, Dipl. ABVT, as Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, effective July 15, 2024. Dr. Tegzes, with over 30 years of experience in clinical practice, academia, research,...
by Editor | Aug 20, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: UF Health A new study by Jennifer Applebaum, Ph.D., at the University of Florida finds that while housing policies are becoming more pet-inclusive, housing insecurity is worsening. The study, published in Frontiers in Veterinary Medicine, analyzed 2019-2023...
by Editor | Aug 19, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: AP News Since July 26, sea lions have been stranding themselves along 155 miles of California coastline in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, showing signs of domoic acid poisoning, a neurotoxin affecting their brain and heart. The Channel Islands Marine...
by Editor | Aug 19, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Purdue University Dogs serve in various roles, including search and rescue, medical diagnosis, and emotional support. They are also instrumental in cancer research. A recent study led by Purdue veterinarian Dr. Deborah Knapp explored the link between...
by Editor | Aug 18, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Arkansas State University Work towards the future College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Arkansas State University (A-State) is progressing, with the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) Council on Education recently conducting a consultative...
by Editor | Aug 18, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Virginia Tech News Virginia Tech faculty members Carla Savage and Sophie Wenzel, as 2024 Global Opportunity Initiative fellows, spent two weeks in Ethiopia to forge partnerships and conduct impactful global research. Their journey took them from Addis Ababa...
by Editor | Aug 17, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Veterinary Practice News The FTC has banned noncompete clauses across various industries, including Veterinary services, effective May 7, 2024. This change, long practiced in states like California, aims to boost employee mobility, economic growth, and...
by Editor | Aug 17, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Purdue University Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine unveiled a vibrant mural titled “Bonding through Life,” celebrating the human-animal bond. Commissioned by Dean Willie Reed and painted by artist Tia Richardson, the mural...
by Editor | Aug 16, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: City News Everywhere Starting this fall, the Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island will reserve eight additional seats for first-year Nova Scotians, increasing the total from 16 to 24. This expansion aims to address the need...
by Editor | Aug 16, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Cortaca Today Cornell University’s Animal Health Diagnostic Center (AHDC) and the New York State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory have received a $19.5 million funding award from the state to expand their space and operations. The AHDC, part of Cornell’s...
by Editor | Aug 15, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: OSU News The Innovation Foundation at Oklahoma State University (OSU) has launched the One Health Innovation Lab within the Venture One Health building at Innovation Park. This state-of-the-art facility aims to advance OSU’s One Health initiative,...
by Editor | Aug 15, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Daily Mail The belief that goldfish have a three-second memory is a myth. Professor Culum Brown of Macquarie University, an expert in fish cognition, argues that goldfish, like many fish, have excellent memories. In experiments, rainbow fish remembered a path...
by Editor | Aug 14, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: AM NY Chef Jonathan Waxman at Jams at 1 Hotel Central Park has introduced a pet-friendly brunch menu, “Dog Days of Summer,” perfect for pet owners looking for a new brunch spot. Available only on Saturdays and Sundays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., the...
by Editor | Aug 14, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: dvm360 The FDA has approved a 3-year expiration date for ropinirole ophthalmic solution (Clevor; Vetoquinol) when stored in its original packaging, extending its previous expiration by 12 months. This solution, indicated to induce vomiting in dogs, is the...
by Editor | Aug 13, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: The Hill A federal judge has denied ATS Tree Services’ request to block the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) from implementing a rule banning noncompete agreements, effective September 4. The FTC’s rule, issued in April, prohibits new noncompete...
by Editor | Aug 13, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: dvm360 Precision Equine Pharmacy in Bakersfield, California, has integrated with New Jersey-based Wedgewood Pharmacy, now operating as Wedgewood Equine. This merger enhances their service offering nearly 100 compounded equine medications and more comprehensive...
by Editor | Aug 12, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: AAHA Newstat Team USA’s women’s gymnastics team has a unique support member in Beacon, a therapy dog who played a vital role in the athletes’ mental well-being leading up to the Paris Games. Although Beacon, a 4-year-old golden retriever, couldn’t...
by Editor | Aug 12, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Science Since the H5N1 avian influenza virus appeared in U.S. dairy cattle in March, Colorado has mandated weekly milk sample testing from dairy farms to control the outbreak. This decision, effective from July 22, comes as Colorado reports the highest number...
