by Editor | Mar 8, 2025 | Agriculture
Source: Drovers Meteorologist Eric Snodgrass warns of worsening drought conditions in the upper Midwest, West, and Southwest as spring approaches. With historical patterns indicating that dry falls often lead to dry springs, farmers and livestock producers face...
by Editor | Mar 8, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: Seacoast Online A controversial case in New York, where authorities euthanized an Instagram-famous squirrel named Peanut and a raccoon named Fred, has sparked a legislative proposal in New Hampshire. Rep. James Spillane introduced a bill allowing rehabilitated...
by Editor | Mar 7, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: News-Press Now Keeping pets active and managing their diet during winter is essential for their long-term health. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) notes that pet owners often skip preventative vet visits during extreme cold, which should be...
by Editor | Mar 7, 2025 | Agriculture, News
Source: The Guardian Most invertebrates, including moths, beetles, and fireflies, are nocturnal, playing vital ecological roles. However, light pollution, driven by the widespread use of LEDs, disrupts their natural behaviors and ecosystems. Over the past decade, sky...
by Editor | Mar 6, 2025 | Agriculture, Livestock
Source: Tri-State Livestock Association Routine brucellosis surveillance testing in Wyoming has identified affected cattle herds in Park and Sublette Counties, confirmed by the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory and the National Veterinary Services Laboratory. These...
by Editor | Mar 6, 2025 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Pet Age Jinx, a premium dog food company, has officially launched its full product line on Amazon in the U.S., making its high-quality dog food and treats more accessible to pet owners. This expansion leverages Amazon’s trusted platform to provide convenience...
by Editor | Mar 5, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, Animal Health News
Source: Pet Age Veritas Veterinary Partners is expanding its presence in California with two state-of-the-art veterinary facilities: a specialized surgery center in Tustin and an advanced emergency and specialty hospital in Marin County. CEO Kenneth...
by Editor | Mar 5, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: Pet Age K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel is expanding in Connecticut with a multi-unit franchise agreement, adding three new locations in Fairfield, New Haven, and Hartford counties. This growth builds on the brand’s successful Stamford location, reinforcing its...
by Editor | Mar 4, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: Your Pet’s Wellbeing Pets, like humans, can experience grief when they lose a bonded companion. While they may not process loss in the same way, dogs and cats often show signs of mourning, such as lethargy, loss of appetite, withdrawal, or searching for...
by Editor | Mar 4, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: WECT 6 News Starting March 1, 2025, a new North Carolina state law will require veterinarians to report Gabapentin prescriptions to prevent potential drug abuse and black market distribution. Gabapentin, commonly used for pain and seizures in both pets and...
by Editor | Mar 3, 2025 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Globe Newswire PetVivo Holdings, Inc. has signed an Exclusive License and Supply Agreement with VetStem, Inc. to commercialize PrecisePRP®, an innovative off-the-shelf platelet-rich plasma (PRP) product for dogs and horses. Unlike traditional PRP kits,...
by Editor | Mar 3, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: International Pet Food Mars, Inc. has launched the Pets and Wellbeing Study (PAWS), the largest global research program on the human-animal bond and its impact on mental health. The multi-year study will involve over 35,000 participants in 20+ countries,...
by Editor | Mar 2, 2025 | Animal Health News
Source: AP News An underweight baby gray seal was rescued in New Haven, Connecticut, after being found 1,000 feet from the nearest river, near Yale University. A passerby reported the animal, and New Haven police officers stayed with it until it could be transported...
by Editor | Mar 2, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: Science A new study suggests that dogs blink in response to other dogs blinking, similar to how humans and primates unconsciously mimic blinks to bond. Researchers found that dogs watching videos of blinking dogs blinked 16% more often than when viewing...
by Editor | Mar 1, 2025 | Agriculture, Livestock
Source: WIBW Cold temperatures and wind chill can pose serious risks to livestock health, making it essential for owners to monitor their animals closely. Dr. Jeff Van Petten, a veterinarian at Meriden Animal Hospital, explains that snow on a cow’s back is a good...
