by Editor | Sep 20, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: FDA The FDA’s recent guidance clarifies the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) requirements for veterinarians in prescribing animal drugs and establishing a veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR). According to the FDA, only licensed...
by Editor | Sep 19, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Veterinary Practice News A new study by the University of California San Diego, published in PLOS ONE, investigates whether dogs understand words communicated through soundboards or buttons, a trend popularized on social media. The research explores five key...
by Editor | Sep 19, 2024 | Agriculture
Source: Science.Org The Atlas of Ungulate Migration, created by the Global Initiative on Ungulate Migration, is an online resource that emphasizes the significance of large-scale animal migrations, including those of the Mongolian gazelle and 19 other large mammals....
by Editor | Sep 18, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: Ars Technica A study published in PLoS ONE reveals that cats play fetch with their owners more often than previously believed, with 40.9% of cats engaging in this behavior compared to 77.8% of dogs. While conventional wisdom suggests only dogs play fetch, the...
by Editor | Sep 18, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: AP News The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its annual Pesticide Residue Monitoring Program Report for Fiscal Year 2022, covering the period from October 2021 to September 2022. The report summarizes findings from FDA testing of human and...
by Editor | Sep 17, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its annual Pesticide Residue Monitoring Program Report for Fiscal Year 2022, covering the period from October 2021 to September 2022. The report summarizes findings from...
by Editor | Sep 17, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Wyoming Public Media Anthrax has been detected in multiple beef herds in Carbon County, Wyoming, near Elk Mountain, marking the first confirmed cases in Wyoming cattle since the 1970s and in wildlife since 1956. A dead moose also tested positive for the...
by Editor | Sep 16, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: CBC Peter Savara and Katie Cacciotti from northeastern Ontario are raising awareness about blastomycosis, a fungal infection that led to the death of their dog, Stella. Stella developed coughing and weight loss, prompting a vet visit where the couple learned...
by Editor | Sep 16, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Oklahoma’s News 4 An investigation is underway in Elk City, Oklahoma, after the sudden deaths of 40 to 70 horses belonging to Beutler and Son Rodeo Co. The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF) was alerted on August 23 about a...
by Editor | Sep 15, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: WCNC NBCUniversal’s Clear the Shelters campaign aims to promote pet adoption by reducing or waiving fees, countering the misconception that such practices devalue pets or lead to higher return rates. Studies, including research by the ASPCA and...
by Editor | Sep 15, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: yahoo! finance BARK, a leading global dog brand, announced its pioneering role in creating the pet product industry’s first international safety standard for dog toys and launched a state-of-the-art testing lab. This lab, developed over two years,...
by Editor | Sep 14, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: dvm 360 A study by the Croney Research Group, presented by Kayla Pasteur at the 2024 AVMA Conference, identified a significant gap in scientific literature concerning the impact of access to Veterinary care on animal welfare, particularly regarding behavior....
by Editor | Sep 14, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: WSU Insider Washington State University (WSU) researchers, led by Professor Kelly Brayton, have received an $800,000 grant to develop a safer and more effective vaccine for Anaplasma marginale, a tick-borne pathogen causing severe losses in the cattle...
by Editor | Sep 13, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Earth.com A recent study published in PLOS ONE explores whether dogs using soundboard buttons to “speak” are genuinely communicating or simply responding to cues. Led by Federico Rossano, Associate Professor at UC San Diego, this research suggests...
by Editor | Sep 13, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: INDEPENDENT A new study reveals that heatwaves significantly impair bumble bees’ ability to detect floral scents, threatening their role as vital pollinators. Bumble bees are crucial to agriculture, pollinating crops that comprise about one-third of the...
by Editor | Sep 12, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: AVMA News Honey bees, often considered wildlife, face similar issues to food production animals, including antimicrobial resistance and health concerns. Dr. Kaitlyn Krebs, a bee veterinarian and beekeeper, emphasizes the need for veterinarians to learn about...
by Editor | Sep 12, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Live Science Cats’ dislike of closed doors is linked to their natural curiosity, desire for control, and fear of missing out (FOMO), according to experts. Dr. Karen Sueda, a Veterinary behaviorist, explains that cats want to know what’s behind a closed...
by Editor | Sep 11, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: KOCO News 5 The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry has partnered with the Farm Journal Foundation to address the state’s shortage of rural and food animal veterinarians. Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture, Blayne Arthur, emphasized...
by Editor | Sep 11, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: CBS 19 Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas, is spearheading a groundbreaking drone research project aimed at assessing the health of wild dolphins. The initiative, named Passive Health Assessment in Sea Mammals (PHASM), utilizes a...
by Editor | Sep 10, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: CIDRAP A study published in PLOS One analyzed data from Germany’s Veterinary practices, revealing that approximately 12% of Escherichia coli isolates from dogs and cats are resistant to third-generation cephalosporins, specifically cefovecin, the only...
