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Dermatitis, Gastroenteritis Among Top Reasons For Veterinary Visits, Report Shows
Source: Veterinary Practice News Nationwide's recent pet claims report aims to help Veterinary professionals educate clients on common and uncommon pet conditions and their associated treatment costs. The report analyzed data from over 1.2 million insured pets and...
Unum Group Launches Unum Pet Insurance
Source: PR Newswire Unum Group has launched Unum Pet Insurance, expanding its financial protection benefits to include coverage for pets. Partnering with Nationwide, a leader in pet insurance with over 40 years of experience, Unum aims to meet the growing demand for...
Join Us For The 2024 Global Hog Industry Virtual Conference
Source: Feedstuffs The sixth annual Global Hog Industry Virtual Conference, hosted by National Hog Farmer, is scheduled for May 22 at 10 a.m. Central. The conference will focus on policy, performance, and profitability, featuring expert discussions on U.S. pork...
US to Provide Nearly $200 Million to Contain Bird Flu Spread on Dairy Farms
Source: Reuters The Biden administration announced nearly $200 million in funding to combat avian flu (H5N1) among dairy cows, following detections in nine states since late March. The USDA will allocate $98 million, offering up to $28,000 per dairy farm for...
Study of Cow Tissues Provides Clues For Unusual Pattern of Bird Flu Infections In Dairy Cattle
Source: STAT A recent study exploring the distribution of receptors in cow tissues that flu viruses like H5N1 can attach to reveals insights into the pattern of bird flu outbreaks among U.S. dairy cattle. The research, not yet peer-reviewed, found that cow mammary...
Washington’s Pets Need More Vets
Source: Axios Seattle Washington faces a Veterinary workforce shortage exacerbated by the pandemic pet adoption boom, leading to provider burnout and a heightened demand for services. The Washington State Veterinary Medical Association requested $5 million from...
Inside a Makeshift Shelter Saving Hundreds of Dogs From Severe Floods
Source: AP News In Canoas, Brazil, volunteers have established a temporary dog shelter in an abandoned warehouse to aid animals affected by severe floods in Rio Grande do Sul state. The shelter, responding to the ongoing crisis, is housing hundreds of dogs from the...
States With The Highest And Lowest Risk Of Cat And Dog Illnesses
Source: Forbes Advisor Pet health varies significantly across U.S. states, influenced by local environmental factors. A Forbes Advisor study ranked West Virginia as the highest risk state for pet illnesses, primarily due to tick infestations and other parasites like...
State Veterinarian Says Bird Flu Poses No Threat To Milk Or Food Supplies
Source: WGTL Two weeks after the USDA mandated testing and reporting for interstate dairy cattle movements due to bird flu concerns, Illinois reports no H5N1 cases. This follows detection in the U.S. milk supply, prompting increased biosecurity and monitoring in...
US Veterinary Groups Clash Over Need For More Practitioners
Source: VIN News Leaders of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) have criticized a report by the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC), arguing it exaggerated the need for more veterinarians and failed to respect the increasing...
Butterball Net Sales, Net Income Drop in Q1 2024
Source: WATT Poultry Seaboard Corporation, which owns a 52.5% stake in Butterball, reported a significant decrease in both net income and net sales for its turkey operations in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. The net income for this period was $15 million, a...
First-Of-Its-Kind Veterinarian Of Record Program Will Improve Access To Care
Source: Shelter's United Shelters United is developing a Veterinarian of Record Program to enhance access to Veterinary care for shelter pets and foster better collaborations between veterinarians and animal rescues. This initiative comes in response to the...
Temple Grandin, Ph.D., Joins Fear Free as Director of Animal Wellbeing
Source: PR Web Dr. Temple Grandin, a distinguished animal behaviorist and author, has been appointed the Director of Animal Wellbeing at Fear Free, an organization dedicated to promoting stress-free Veterinary care and compassionate animal handling. Announced on May...
How Can We Dry-Off High-Producing Cows?
Source: Hoard's Dairyman As dairy farming advances in genetics, nutrition, and management, the task of drying off high-producing cows has become increasingly complex. High milk production complicates the traditional abrupt cessation of milking, raising the risk of...
Understanding Veterinary Telemedicine and Teletriage
Source: Whole Dog Journal When facing a non-life-threatening emergency with your dog in the middle of the night, you now have the option to consult with a veterinarian online, thanks to telemedicine and teletriage services accessible via phone or online....
Advances in Equine Infectious Disease Detection
Source: The Horse Diagnostic tests are crucial for detecting and managing infectious diseases in horses, enabling veterinarians to quickly and effectively respond to various conditions. These tests, including clinical chemistry, hematology, serology, immunologic...
Tracking Bird Flu Virus Changes In Cows Is Stymied By Missing Data, Scientists Say
Source: STAT The recent upload of H5N1 bird flu genetic sequence data to a public database by the USDA has drawn criticism for its lack of vital metadata, complicating efforts to track the virus’s evolution. Essential details like the time and location of sample...
6 Signs Of A Happy Dog, According To Veterinarians
Source: HuffPost Veterinarians and animal behaviorists provide insights on recognizing and enhancing the happiness of dogs. They emphasize that while dogs cannot communicate directly, observing certain behaviors and ensuring their basic needs are met can indicate...
Asian Longhorned Tick Now Found in 19 States
Source: Drovers The Asian longhorned tick (ALT), recognized by the USDA as a significant threat to livestock, has spread across 19 U.S. states. Originating from East Asia, these ticks have a severe impact on beef and dairy cattle by feeding in large numbers, which...
First Pet-Friendly Shelter For Unhoused Families Opens In The Bronx
Source: NYN Media New York City has opened its first pet-friendly shelter for families experiencing homelessness, named Uplift Families Residence. Located in the Bronx, this facility is designed to accommodate families along with their pets, offering 161 units and...
WSU Recruiting Dogs To Participate In Drug Metabolism Study
Source: Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine Washington State University is conducting the D.O.G. study to develop a test for identifying dogs at risk of severe reactions to Veterinary drugs. This research, led by Dr. Tania Perez, focuses on...
Mars, Incorporated Enters Exclusive Discussions to Acquire the Entire Stake in French Veterinary Diagnostics Businesses Cerba Vet and ANTAGENE Held by the Cerba HealthCare Group
Source: BusinessWire Mars, Incorporated is in exclusive talks to acquire Cerba HealthCare's stakes in Cerba Vet and ANTAGENE, aiming to expand its Veterinary diagnostics sector. Cerba Vet, located in France and Switzerland, specializes in a comprehensive range of...
Six Hazards of Emerging Concern in Pet Food
Source: PETFOODIndustry Tim Lombardo, from EAS Consulting Group, discussed emerging hazards in pet food at the 2024 Petfood Forum. He highlighted risks stemming from food fraud as novel ingredients are incorporated into pet diets, particularly from foreign...
NFL Star Von Miller Cuts Ribbon for His New Poultry Plant
Source: WATTPoultry Von Miller, an NFL player with a Poultry Science degree, has realized his ambition of entering the poultry industry by establishing Greener Pastures Chicken. Despite initially raising doubts with a modest flock of 38 chickens, Miller has now...
A Big Problem: Large Animal Vet Shortage will have Detrimental Effect on Ag Industry
Source: Altoona Mirror A shortage of large animal veterinarians in Pennsylvania and nationwide poses significant risks to the agricultural industry, with potentially catastrophic consequences during animal health emergencies. The shortage, attributed to various...