by Editor | Sep 30, 2025 | Companion Animal
Source: AVMA Dr. Carlo Siracusa, professor of clinical animal behavior and welfare at the University of Pennsylvania, emphasizes that understanding feline behavior is crucial for accurate diagnosis, better treatment, and stronger human-animal bonds. Speaking at AVMA...
by Editor | Sep 30, 2025 | News
Source: Live Science Ranking the best hearing in the animal kingdom depends on what “best” means—sensitivity, range, or localization. Greater wax moths hold the record for frequency detection, hearing up to 300 kilohertz—15 times beyond human limits. Barn owls excel...
by Editor | Sep 29, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: WKMS At its quarterly meeting, the Murray State Board of Regents appointed Dr. Laura Ken Hoffman as the inaugural dean of the proposed School of Veterinary Medicine, contingent on state approval of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program. Hoffman, who...
by Bruce L. Truman, MBA | Sep 29, 2025 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
The Kansas City Animal Health Summit once again delivered on its reputation as the premier stage for innovation, collaboration, and thought leadership in animal health. This year’s event showcased the strength of the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor and underscored...
by Joel Parker, DVM | Sep 29, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Whether you’ve purchased an existing Veterinary practice or launched one from scratch, one of the most critical—and daunting—tasks is setting fees for your services and products. Product pricing might seem straightforward: just follow the Manufacturer’s Suggested...
by Stacy Pursell | Sep 29, 2025 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
“If you are in your comfort zone, you are not growing.” “Do something every day that makes you uncomfortable.” “If you are not doing anything that makes you uncomfortable, you are not growing.” These aren’t just motivational one-liners—they’re a call to action for...
by Shannon Nowak | Sep 29, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Veterinary medicine is often described as more than just a job—it’s a profession that draws people who are deeply committed to animals and their well-being. But just as important as the care we provide to patients is the environment we create for one another. Our...
by William (Will) Lindus | Sep 29, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
October is the season of pumpkins, costumes, and things that go bump in the night. But for veterinary practices, the truly frightening creatures aren’t lurking in haunted houses — they’re prowling in your email inboxes, your networks, and your aging computer systems....
by Catherine Haskins | Sep 29, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
My ultimate favorite time of year is the fall—especially here in the Midwest. Each day brings a new palette of color, the air carries that crisp, earthy scent, and yes, it’s finally time to pull out the soup recipes. (Let’s be honest, nothing says self-care quite like...
by Editor | Sep 29, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: Texas A&M University The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) celebrated a major milestone in May 2025 as the first cohort of 2+2 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students graduated from the Veterinary Education,...
by Editor | Sep 28, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: Pet Food Industry Petsense by Tractor Supply, a subsidiary of Tractor Supply Co., is marking its 20th anniversary with a month-long celebration this September, highlighted by nearly $1 million in donations to local animal shelters and a new national...
by Editor | Sep 28, 2025 | Agriculture, Livestock, News
Source: National Hog Farmer Quebec-based organic pork producer duBreton is urging food certification bodies to take a firm stance against gene-edited pork, citing consumer demand for transparency. The company, which operates four plants in North America, argues that...
by Editor | Sep 27, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: The Fence Post Lallemand Animal Nutrition has launched its 11th annual Scholarship Program, supporting students pursuing agriculture, Veterinary medicine, and related fields. Since its inception, the initiative has awarded nearly $140,000 to 50 students...
by Editor | Sep 27, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: EurekAlert A study published in ImmunoHorizons highlights how analyzing immune system markers in dogs could transform Veterinary care through personalized diagnostics and treatments. Led by Dr. Ravi Sachidanandam with the Waltham Research Institute,...
by Editor | Sep 26, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: NJ.com New Jersey has officially opened its first Veterinary school, the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine at Rowan University, ending the need for aspiring vets to leave the state for training. The inaugural class of 75 students—over half from New...
by Editor | Sep 26, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: The Ohio State University Ohio State University researchers Dr. Thomas Cherpes and Dr. Rodolfo Vicetti Miguel have received an Ohio State Accelerator Award for their project developing a novel peptide that accelerates wound repair. Supported by the College of...
by Editor | Sep 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
Source: USDA The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is launching a no-cost program to provide radio frequency identification (RFID) eartags to swine producers, aiming to improve disease response speed and accuracy. Through a $20 million,...
by Editor | Sep 25, 2025 | Agriculture, Livestock, News
Source: Feedstuffs A North Carolina State University study tested a new truck rerouting system to reduce disease transmission between pig farms. Traditionally, trucks transporting feed and livestock follow fixed weekly schedules, but researchers modeled alternative...
by Dr. Keith True | Sep 25, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Last month, I made the case that financial freedom, not wellness programs or surface-level perks, is the real antidote to burnout, and that practice ownership is the most reliable way to achieve it. This month, I want to go deeper into the how: building a strategy...
by Stith Keiser | Sep 25, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
As summer winds down, many practice owners and managers begin to shift their focus toward the year ahead. October offers a strategic window—far enough from holiday chaos but close enough to year-end—to pause, assess, and lay the groundwork for a successful 2026....
