by Editor | Nov 30, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Innovation News Network Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a critical global challenge affecting human, animal, plant, and environmental health. It occurs when microorganisms develop resistance to antimicrobial drugs, threatening the effectiveness of...
by Editor | Nov 30, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Rowan University Rowan University’s Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine, with a $500,000 gift from Merck Animal Health, unveiled its new Shelter Medicine & Community Engagement Mobile Unit. The 40-foot, custom-built vehicle includes a surgical suite,...
by Editor | Nov 29, 2024 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: Feedstuffs Ceva Animal Health, a global leader in animal health, is expanding its European vaccine manufacturing capabilities with a new facility in Monor, Hungary. This 7,000 sq. m plant, equipped with advanced technologies, will focus on producing...
by Editor | Nov 29, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: The Malaysian Reserve Petco Love, a national nonprofit, has reached a milestone in its “Vaccinated and Loved” initiative by administering its three millionth free pet vaccine. Since launching in August 2021, the program has provided free...
by Editor | Nov 28, 2024 | Agriculture, Animal Health Industry - Views, Animal Health News - Views, Companion Animal - Views, Equine - Views, Livestock, Livestock - Views, Other - Views
Source: Farmer’s Guide The UK has achieved its lowest levels of multi-drug resistance (AMR) in animals since reporting began a decade ago, according to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). Sales of critically important antibiotics for human health remain...
by Editor | Nov 28, 2024 | Agriculture, Animal Health Industry - Views, Animal Health News - Views, Companion Animal - Views, Equine - Views, Livestock - Views, Other - Views
Source: Seafood Source The shrimp-farming industry’s success hinges on greater inter-industry collaboration to meet rising consumer demands for traceability, sustainability, and animal welfare, according to a panel at the AquaExpo conference in Guayaquil,...
by Editor | Nov 27, 2024 | Agriculture, Animal Health Industry - Views, Animal Health News - Views, Companion Animal - Views, Equine - Views, Livestock - Views, Other - Views
Source: Agriland The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) in Ireland is seeking a service provider to deliver training and advisory services in animal health and biosecurity for on-farm advisors. This initiative, part of the EU Rural Development...
by Editor | Nov 27, 2024 | Equine
Source: Morning Ag Clips Two horses in Spokane County, Washington, have died from the neuropathogenic strain of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1), prompting the Washington State Department of Agriculture to issue warnings and implement quarantines. The virus, which causes...
by Editor | Nov 26, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: Pet Helpful Veterinarian Dr. Adam Christman warns pet owners about potentially harmful holiday treats for dogs, advising caution with popular options like frosted dog cookies and dyed chew treats, which can cause digestive issues or even pancreatitis. While...
by Editor | Nov 26, 2024 | Agriculture, Animal Health Industry - Views, Animal Health News - Views, Companion Animal - Views, Equine - Views, Livestock - Views, Other - Views
Source: C & EN Researchers in California and Colorado are testing an innovative mosquito control method using ivermectin-coated birdseed to reduce mosquito populations and curb the spread of West Nile virus. Ivermectin, an antiparasitic drug, paralyzes and kills...
by Editor | Nov 25, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: ABC Action News Fetch Emergency and Specialty Centers in Brandon, Florida, has introduced Sketch for Fetch, a heartwarming program that combines art and animal care to brighten the lives of hospitalized pets. Led by veterinarian Jocelyn Hogan, the initiative...
by Editor | Nov 25, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: WDBJ 7 Four-year-old Noah Beasley of Patrick County, Virginia, has launched a fundraiser for the Patrick County Animal Shelter as part of a new annual tradition started by his mom, Kirsten. Growing up on a farm and passionate about animals, Noah chose this...
by Editor | Nov 24, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: K8 News Lyon College, in partnership with Arkansas State University, is set to open a new College of Veterinary Medicine in Cabot, Arkansas. This initiative is part of a $48 million capital project approved by the ASU Board of Trustees. The new campus will...
by Editor | Nov 24, 2024 | Companion Animal
Source: AVMA Thanksgiving is a joyful holiday, but it also poses potential hazards for pets. To keep them safe, avoid feeding them fatty foods, poultry bones, or holiday sweets, as these can cause digestive issues or toxicity. Plain, boneless, and skinless turkey is...
by Editor | Nov 23, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Texas A&M Today The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has approved a $181 million Clinical Veterinary Teaching & Research Complex (CVTRC) for the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. The...
by Editor | Nov 23, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Purdue University News Purdue University hosted its inaugural One Health Alumni Reunion on November 14–16, bringing together over 150 medical professionals, faculty, staff, and students. The event highlighted interdisciplinary collaboration in human, animal,...
by Editor | Nov 22, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Forbes Scarlet macaws, known for their vibrant plumage and mate bonds, often neglect some of their chicks, allowing them to starve despite ample food availability. A study by Texas A&M researchers revealed that 45% of scarlet macaw chicks die from...
by Editor | Nov 21, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Phys Org A study by researchers from the University of Montpellier, the University of Zurich, and other institutions has revealed a connection between relative endocranial volume (REV) and breed function, behavior, and morphology in domestic dogs. Despite...
by Editor | Nov 21, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: AVMA Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, devastated western North Carolina in late September, causing catastrophic flooding and landslides. The disaster killed 96 people, likely claimed thousands of animal lives, and caused over $53 billion in damages,...
by Editor | Nov 20, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Science News Researchers have mapped the first detailed structure of the infectious prion responsible for chronic wasting disease (CWD), a fatal neurological illness in deer, elk, and moose, revealing a unique 180-degree twist in the protein. This structural...
