by Editor | Apr 22, 2025 | Agriculture, Livestock, News
Source: National Hog Farmer Feeding newly weaned pigs the right nursery diet is critical—but nutrition begins much earlier, with the sow’s lactation diet. Since piglets rely solely on colostrum and milk before transitioning to solids, supporting the sow’s...
by Editor | Apr 21, 2025 | Agriculture, News
Source: Hoard’s Dairyman Mastitis poses significant challenges in dairy farming, particularly when it affects pregnant heifers during critical udder development phases. Infections during late gestation can damage developing mammary cells, leading to reduced milk...
by Editor | Apr 21, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Feline Fam Cats have unique preferences that, when catered to, can significantly enhance their well-being. Engaging in daily interactive play, such as using feather wands or laser pointers, satisfies their hunting instincts and prevents boredom. Providing high...
by Editor | Apr 20, 2025 | Animal Health News, News
Source: Medscape A recent study published in Science reveals that mice display behaviors resembling human first aid, such as clearing the airways of unconscious peers. This adds to a growing body of research showing that many animals engage in self-medication or...
by Editor | Apr 20, 2025 | Animal Health News, Livestock, News
Source: Oklahoma Farm Report Oklahoma State University researchers are launching a new study to examine the spread and impact of the invasive Asian longhorned tick on Oklahoma cattle herds. Led by Dr. Rosslyn Biggs in collaboration with OSU Extension and the College...
by Editor | Apr 19, 2025 | Animal Health News, Livestock, News
Source: Phys.Org A new study by researchers from University College Dublin, University of Edinburgh, and ETH Zurich has identified 115 genes linked to susceptibility to bovine tuberculosis (bTB), a disease caused by Mycobacterium bovis that affects cattle and can...
by Editor | Apr 19, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal, News
Source: Pharma Biz Privo Technologies Inc., a leader in innovative drug delivery and cancer treatment, has launched a new subsidiary, BeneVet Oncology, to improve the health of companion animals. Leveraging Privo’s advanced human medicine technologies, BeneVet aims to...
by Editor | Apr 18, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: AVMA Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing Veterinary medicine, as highlighted in the new AJVR supplemental issue, From Bark to Bytes: Artificial Intelligence Transforming Veterinary Medicine. This special edition, created in collaboration with...
by Editor | Apr 17, 2025 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Fox 5 Vegas Dr. Shawn Frehner, a Las Vegas veterinarian, remains missing after disappearing at Lake Mead on April 6, 2025. His unoccupied truck, containing his phone, wallet, and keys, was found at Hemenway Harbor. Frehner’s disappearance follows the...
by Editor | Apr 17, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: 90.3 WPLN News Heather Schwartz, director of Veterinary services at the Nashville Zoo, is once again hand-raising a clouded leopard cub—a critical role in conserving this rare and difficult-to-breed species. Clouded leopards are challenging to breed due to...
by Editor | Apr 16, 2025 | Agriculture, News
Source: Sask Today A two-year study by the University of Saskatchewan on honey bee health in canola fields is nearing completion, with encouraging early results. Conducted by researchers Emilio Tellarini Prieto and Marcelo Camilli, the study investigates the effects...
by Editor | Apr 16, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Vet Candy The Veterinary industry is facing a post-pandemic downturn marked by declining revenue, fewer client visits, and economic pressure on pet owners. After a boom in demand during COVID-19, many practices are now struggling as inflation, job losses, and...
by Editor | Apr 15, 2025 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal, News
Source: The Review The Hancock County Animal Shelter in New Cumberland is using a creative approach to spotlight long-term shelter animals, focusing on Dude, an 80-pound shepherd-akita mix who has been at the shelter since May 2024. Despite being affectionate,...
by Editor | Apr 15, 2025 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal, News
Source: ABC Action News Dr. Melanie Bizzarro of Harmony Vet Care in Brandon, Florida, is warning pet owners about a rise in Leptospirosis cases in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection found in contaminated soil or water, often...
by Editor | Apr 14, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, Livestock, News
Source: Meat + Poultry McDonald’s Corporation and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) have invested an additional $671,481 into the SMART Broiler program, advancing the use of precision technologies to improve broiler chicken welfare. Launched in...
by Editor | Apr 14, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal, News
Source: MDPI A recent study from the University of Lincoln explored the impact of the Zigzag dog-training app on puppy behavioral issues. Analyzing 367 dog owners who either used only the app or provided no training, researchers found that greater completion of the...
by Editor | Apr 13, 2025 | Animal Health News, Equine, News
Source: Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Cornell Equine, launched in late 2024, is a university-wide initiative uniting equine experts from Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and Athletics. Directed...
by Editor | Apr 12, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: Government Technology A new bill in the Michigan House, House Bill 4200, seeks to regulate Veterinary telemedicine in response to a statewide vet shortage and increased demand for animal care. The bill allows veterinarians to provide remote services under...
by Editor | Apr 12, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: KRQE News Senate Bill 8, aimed at addressing New Mexico’s shortage of large animal veterinarians, is now awaiting Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s signature. The bill offers student loan relief to veterinarians who commit to working full-time for at least...
by Editor | Apr 11, 2025 | Animal Health News, News
Source: Penn Today Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine and the University of Padova have discovered a novel genetic variant linked to progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) in three Labrador retrievers bred as service dogs. PRA...
