by Editor | Oct 31, 2024 | Agriculture
Source: High Plains Journal Merck Animal Health has launched SENSEHUB Dairy Youngstock, the first monitoring technology designed for dairy calves, covering from birth to 12 months of age. The SENSEHUB ear tag uses science-based algorithms to continuously monitor calf...
by Editor | Oct 31, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: RFD TV Cal Poly animal science students in the Veterinary Community Service Enterprise course provide free Veterinary care to pets of homeless and low-income individuals through Doggy Days clinics in San Luis Obispo County. Held three to four times per...
by Editor | Oct 30, 2024 | Agriculture
Source: The Malaysian Reserve Boehringer Ingelheim has opened an expanded research and development facility in Athens, Georgia, enhancing its commitment to animal health with a $66.1 million investment and creating 63 new jobs. The 91,000-square-foot facility includes...
by Editor | Oct 29, 2024 | Agriculture
Source: Ag Week The Minnesota Board of Animal Health confirmed the first 2024 case of West Nile virus (WNV) in a horse, a 2-year-old unvaccinated Belgian colt in Todd County. The colt, showing severe symptoms, died on August 26. Nearby, three other horses showed...
by Editor | Oct 29, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Rowan University The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine at Rowan University offers a unique admissions process tailored to its mission of preparing diverse future veterinarians. Its holistic review aims to select students ready to thrive in a challenging...
by Editor | Oct 28, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Pets.Care Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) and Southern Veterinary Partners (SVP) are considering a merger that would make them one of the largest Veterinary practice owners in the U.S., with over 730 locations combined. MVP and SVP are among the major...
by Editor | Oct 27, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: Mexico Business News Mexico is on the verge of being certified by the WHO for the elimination of canine rabies, particularly the AV1 antigenic variant, thanks to ongoing pet vaccination programs. No human rabies cases transmitted by dogs have been reported...
by Editor | Oct 27, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: The Guardian A new calf spotted among the critically endangered southern resident killer whales offered brief hope, but by mid-October, it appeared to be in poor health. This tragedy underscores the ongoing decline of the southern resident orcas, largely...
by Editor | Oct 26, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: PR Newswire Synchrony has launched an innovative payment solution for pet parents who use both CareCredit and Pets Best pet insurance. This first-of-its-kind system streamlines the reimbursement process by directly reimbursing insurance claims to the...
by Editor | Oct 26, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Yahoo News Better Choice Company (NYSE: BTTR), a pet health and wellness company, announced its expansion into Veterinary medicine in 2025 through the launch of Better Pet Rx, following its acquisition of SRx Health. This new initiative will focus on providing...
by Editor | Oct 25, 2024 | Veterinary Practice
Source: dvm360 At the Fetch dvm360 Conference, Walter L. Brown Jr, BS, RVTg, VTS (ECC), discussed the crucial role of nutritional support in the recovery of critically ill Veterinary patients. Brown highlighted that many critical care patients suffer from...
by Editor | Oct 25, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Yahoo News VMD Sciences, LLC has launched its Expanded Access Programs (EAPs) for pets and livestock, providing veterinarians with access to advanced, life-saving treatments that are otherwise unavailable. In collaboration with community veterinarians and...
by Editor | Oct 24, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: Pet Food Industry The Mars Global Pet Parent Study, based on insights from over 20,000 pet parents across 20 countries, highlights the evolving needs and behaviors of pet owners, revealing a new era of pet-centric care. Nearly half (47%) of respondents are...
by Editor | Oct 24, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: Good Housekeeping Cats, known for their independent nature, can actually provide significant emotional support to their owners. A survey by the American Psychiatric Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association found that 84% of pet owners...
by Editor | Oct 23, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: WSU Insider Washington State University Spanish professor Sonia Lopez-Lopez has been teaching Veterinary students Spanish for 12 years, addressing the communication challenges faced by Spanish-speaking clients in Veterinary clinics. Drawing from her own...
by Editor | Oct 23, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: AVMA Lina Khan, Chair of the FTC, addressed the 2024 AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum, focusing on litigation against noncompete agreements and the impact of the FTC’s new merger guidelines on the Veterinary industry. She emphasized the FTC’s...
by Editor | Oct 22, 2024 | Agriculture
Source: Farm Journal The USDA announced initiatives to promote fair competition in American agriculture, aiming to lower food prices for consumers in line with President Biden’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition. Key actions include a three-part seed...
by Editor | Oct 22, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Midwestern Pet Foods Midwestern Pet Foods (MPF) has donated 24,000 pet food meals to charities in the Southeast following the devastating flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. The donations were made in collaboration with Phillips Pet Food & Supplies and...
by Editor | Oct 21, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: PR Newswire A new survey by Ollie, a fresh dog food company, reveals a significant gap between dog owners’ perceptions and the reality of their pets’ health. While 60% of dogs in the U.S. are classified as overweight, three in five dog owners...
by Editor | Oct 21, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: Mars Petcare New research from Waltham Petcare Science Institute reveals the role of oxytocin, the “love hormone,” in interactions between children and dogs. The study shows that both children and dogs experience increased oxytocin levels when playing...
