by Editor | Aug 11, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: NAVTA Blue Ridge Community College and Nicole Getzloff, CVT, have been honored with the 2024 Student Chapter and Student Advisor of the Year Awards by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA). NAVTA’s 100+ student chapters...
by Editor | Aug 11, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Hill’s Pet Nutrition Hill’s Pet Nutrition has released its 2024 State of Shelter Pet Adoption Report, highlighting increasing animal shelter intakes and declining adoption rates. According to Shelter Animals Count, 6.5 million cats and dogs...
by Editor | Aug 10, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Plant Based News The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has revised its stance on plant-based diets for dogs, now accepting them as “nutritionally sound” if they meet all dietary needs. This shift follows a review and growing evidence...
by Editor | Aug 10, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Pet Product News A survey by PetSmart Charities reveals that 75% of singles are disillusioned with dating apps, but owning a cat can enhance their dating prospects. The survey indicates that over two-thirds of singles view having a cat as appealing, with 71%...
by Editor | Aug 9, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: AVMA Judicious use of antimicrobials is essential across all species to ensure therapeutic efficacy, successful treatments, and minimized resistance. Antimicrobial resistance poses significant threats to animal health, food production, public health, and...
by Editor | Aug 9, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: WENY News Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is set to expand and upgrade its facilities with a $19.5 million capital investment. The Animal Health Diagnostic Center and the New York State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory are crucial...
by Editor | Aug 8, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: KCRA 3 The Los Angeles Zoo has achieved a record-breaking breeding season for California condors in 2024, with 17 chicks hatching, surpassing the previous record of 15 chicks set in 1997. This accomplishment is crucial for the critically endangered species,...
by Editor | Aug 8, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Three researchers at the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) received seed funding from the Comparative Cancer Biology Program for their cancer research. Funded by the Sandra Atlas Bass Endowment, these...
by Editor | Aug 7, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Michigan State University Veterinary professionals often join the field to help, yet access to veterinary services is a barrier for many due to high costs or remote locations. Michigan State veterinary students McKenna Adams, Hanna Burton, and Kathryn Hurt...
by Editor | Aug 7, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Scientific American A 16-foot spade-toothed whale, one of Earth’s rarest marine mammals, recently washed ashore in New Zealand’s Otago region, allowing scientists a rare opportunity to study this elusive species. First identified in 1874, the...
by Editor | Aug 6, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: American Kennel Club The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), alongside the American Kennel Club (AKC), has announced the first recipients of the AKC/AKC CHF Canine Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program awards. Colorado State University and...
by Editor | Aug 6, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Worms and Germs Blog Shortly after posting, the U.S. CDC revised dog importation requirements, rendering this information historical. Updated information was posted on July 22, 2024. The FAQs, compiled with CVMA and CFIA, address key points about the rules....
by Editor | Aug 5, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: The Guardian New research in France has found that hens can blush and display facial expressions, challenging Mark Twain’s notion that only humans blush. The study, led by Aline Bertin from the French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the...
by Editor | Aug 5, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: CBS News Amy Branner’s 3-year-old Border Terrier, Oscar, struggles with social interactions at dog parks, becoming unpredictable near other dogs. To address this, Branner uses Sniffspot, an app connecting pet owners with homeowners willing to rent their...
by Editor | Aug 4, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: UPI New U.S. regulations, effective August 1, aim to prevent the reintroduction of dog rabies by tightening entry rules for dogs. These rules require proof of health, age (at least six months), microchipping, and updated vaccination records, along with CDC...
by Editor | Aug 4, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Morningstar The Veterinary Cooperative (TVC), the largest Veterinary purchasing cooperative in the U.S., has partnered with Elanco Animal Health to improve care quality in TVC member practices. This collaboration offers exclusive savings on Elanco’s wide...
by Editor | Aug 3, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: AP News At a research farm in the Blue Ridge mountains, gene-edited pigs are being raised in highly controlled conditions to explore the future of organ transplantation. These pigs, free from contaminants, provide organs for xenotransplantation – the process...
by Editor | Aug 3, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Vin News Utah State University (USU) aims to establish a Veterinary school with an inaugural class in fall 2025. However, the school is contingent on receiving a “letter of reasonable assurance,” a critical step for accreditation from the American...
by Editor | Aug 2, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: The Bharat Express-News The first class of Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine students completed their clinical rotations at Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare (AAMW). This partnership allowed students to gain hands-on experience in shelter...
by Editor | Aug 2, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: NBC Miami At the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society in West Palm Beach, Florida, staff use creative methods to keep animals cool during the hot summer. With temperatures reaching the upper 90s Fahrenheit and high humidity, the zoo provides ice and...
