by Editor | Apr 30, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: CBS News A South Jersey dog named Ricky was saved after veterinarians discovered a severe stomach blockage caused by ingesting multiple foreign objects. The nearly 10-year old hound mix showed symptoms including lethargy and loss of appetite, prompting concern...
by Editor | Apr 30, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: News on 6 Cases of bobcat fever, a serious tick borne disease in cats, are rising in Oklahoma’s Green Country, prompting concern among veterinarians and pet owners. The disease, also known as cytauxzoonosis, is transmitted by Lone Star ticks and can become...
by Editor | Apr 29, 2026 | News
Source: M Live A Michigan jury convicted a former office manager of Bay Animal Hospital in Bay City of embezzling more than $20,000 from the clinic. Lindsay R. Everett, who managed the clinic’s finances from 2013 to 2022, was found guilty of felony embezzlement, which...
by Editor | Apr 29, 2026 | Agriculture, Livestock
Source: News 9 The Oklahoma Large Animal First Responders provide critical support to ranchers and livestock affected by severe weather, including tornadoes and floods. Formed after a 2013 tornado in Moore, the team assists with on site rescues, damage assessments,...
by Editor | Apr 28, 2026 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: 91.3 WYSO Rural Ohio has faced a long standing shortage of veterinarians, making it difficult for farmers to access timely animal care. In some cases, livestock owners must travel long distances or wait extended periods for treatment, which can be costly and...
by Editor | Apr 28, 2026 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: AAHA A new survey launched by the DVM Parent Project aims to better understand parental leave policies in Veterinary practices. The study focuses on privately owned and nonprofit clinics, and researchers are inviting team members with knowledge of their...
by Editor | Apr 27, 2026 | Agriculture, News
Source: Phys A recent study highlights a unique population of hybrid honeybees in Southern California that show strong resistance to destructive Varroa mites, a major factor in colony losses. U.S. beekeepers reported losing up to 62% of colonies in 2025 due to...
by Editor | Apr 27, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: WRAL News Health officials in Orange County, North Carolina, reported two confirmed rabies cases involving a raccoon and a cat. The raccoon bit a dog on April 4 in Chapel Hill, and the dog is receiving treatment. The second incident occurred April 7...
by Editor | Apr 26, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: Michigan Farm News The USDA is investing $2 million in research to test a new antiviral technology using hydrogenated catmint oil (HCO) to combat highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry facilities. Led by Purdue University, the project aims to...
by Editor | Apr 26, 2026 | News
Source: Smithsonian’s National Zoo At the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, veterinarians conducted a comprehensive health exam on Onyx, a six-year-old Komodo dragon, offering a behind-the-scenes look at specialized zoo care. Training played a key role, as keepers...
by Editor | Apr 25, 2026 | News
Source: University of Minnesota Researchers are investigating whether vampire bats in Mexico could help spread chronic wasting disease (CWD), a fatal prion disease affecting deer, elk, and moose. Climate change is pushing bats northward, increasing overlap with...
by Editor | Apr 25, 2026 | News
Source: NPR A new study highlights the significant human health risks posed by the wildlife trade. Researchers found that traded mammals are about 1.5 times more likely to transmit diseases to humans than non-traded species, with 41% sharing pathogens compared to just...
by Editor | Apr 24, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Texas A&M University A new international study led in part by Texas A&M researchers reveals that canine heartworm has a much older and more complex global history than previously believed. Using whole-genome sequencing of Dirofilaria immitis samples...
by Editor | Apr 24, 2026 | Companion Animal, Veterinary Practice
Source: Veterinary Practice News The Halifax Humane Society has launched a three-month campaign to combat cat overpopulation by offering male cat neutering for just $0.05. Running from April 1 to June 30 at its Daytona Beach clinic, the “Neuter Scooter for a...
by Editor | Apr 23, 2026 | News, Students
Source: KRQE New Mexico is launching a student loan repayment program to help address the shortage of rural veterinarians. The initiative, led by the New Mexico Higher Education Department, will provide up to $80,000 in debt relief to eight veterinarians who commit to...
by Editor | Apr 23, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: WTVY News 4 Alabama lawmakers are facing a deadline to pass SB361, known as Beau’s Law, which would regulate the tethering of dogs outdoors. The bill, already approved by the state Senate, aims to hold pet owners accountable for failing to provide adequate...
by Editor | Apr 22, 2026 | News
Source: Oregon Live Two adult gray whales were found dead along the Washington coast near Ocean Shores, shortly after a juvenile whale was spotted far inland, highlighting ongoing concerns about the species’ health. Researchers determined both whales were severely...
by Editor | Apr 22, 2026 | News
Source: Science Alert A new study suggests that zoo penguins age faster biologically than their wild counterparts, despite living longer overall. Researchers found that a 15-year-old zoo penguin can have the biological profile of a 20-year-old wild penguin, based on...
by Editor | Apr 21, 2026 | News
Source: SF Gate A recent report highlights a sharp rise in flea-borne typhus cases in California, particularly in Los Angeles County, where infections reached record levels in 2025. Health officials reported about 220 cases in the county and 277 statewide, the highest...
by Editor | Apr 21, 2026 | Livestock, News
Source: CBC A rural Alberta community is taking a do-it-yourself approach to address a severe shortage of livestock veterinarians. Paintearth County and the Town of Coronation invested about $55,000 to convert a former pipeline facility into a licensed Veterinary...
