Source: WJHL The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), along with health departments in Tennessee and Virginia, is distributing oral rabies vaccine (ORV) baits across Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia to curb the westward spread of rabies, particularly among raccoons. Starting April 2, the program will run for about two weeks, targeting areas like Carter, Greene, Johnson, […]
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Source: Big Country Homepage Multiple black-tailed jackrabbits in Runnels County, Texas, have tested positive for Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 (RHDV2), marking the 35th confirmed county in Texas since March 2020. The disease affects both wild and domestic rabbits, with symptoms including lethargy, loss of appetite, bleeding from the nose or eyes, and watery, congested eyes. […]
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Source: Popular Science Scientists have discovered how bats avoid crashing into each other when emerging in dense swarms from caves: they adapt their echolocation behavior. In a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers tracked Greater mouse-tailed bats in Israel’s Hula Valley using high-resolution GPS and ultrasonic microphones. Despite overwhelming “jamming” noise—where 94% of echolocation […]
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Source: WPTV Four baby opossums are recovering at the Animal Hospital of West Port St. Lucie after their mother was fatally injured in a dog attack and had to be euthanized. The incident occurred when local resident Lori Isenhower’s dog found and attacked the mother opossum, who was carrying her young. The orphaned babies are now being cared for […]
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Source: NBC News Honeybee populations across the U.S. are declining at unprecedented rates, with commercial beekeepers reporting a 62% loss from June to February, according to a survey by Project Apis m. This sharp drop threatens crop pollination and could lead to rising food prices, as bees are vital to the production of fruits, vegetables, almonds, and other […]
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Source: Reuters A U.S. judge has dismissed most of a consumer lawsuit against Idexx Laboratories, a Veterinary diagnostics company accused of inflating the cost of animal health services through exclusive contracts with veterinary practices. Chief U.S. District Judge Stacey Neumann ruled that pet owners lacked legal standing to pursue many of their state-law claims and had previously dismissed […]
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Source: KSL News Radio 102.7FM Utah State University (USU) has launched a new 4-year Veterinary degree program—the first and only veterinary school in Utah—aimed at addressing the state’s ongoing veterinarian shortage. Previously part of a joint program with Washington State University, USU is now independently accepting applications for its inaugural class, which will admit 40 students in […]
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Source: PR Newswire Thrive Pet Healthcare, a national network of over 360 Veterinary hospitals, has completed a new financing transaction that provides over $350 million in enhanced liquidity and extends the maturity of all its debt instruments. The transaction, fully supported by Thrive’s existing lenders and equity sponsor TSG Consumer Partners, strengthens the company’s financial position and supports […]
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Source: PR Newswire The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has partnered with VetRec, a leading Veterinary AI assistant, to modernize clinical operations at its Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH). This collaboration integrates VetRec’s AI-powered platform into the hospital’s workflow, aiming to streamline medical documentation, automate note-taking, and reduce administrative burdens. As a result, faculty, […]
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Source: Pet Food Processing The Pet Advocacy Network (PAN) is launching a new grassroots initiative called The Network of Advocates, aimed at empowering professionals within the pet industry to engage in policy advocacy. Set to go live this month, the free platform will offer resources for learning about legislative issues, developing advocacy skills, connecting with lawmakers, sharing […]
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Source: Texas A&M University Dr. William Murphy of Texas A&M University has been named the 2025 Southeastern Conference (SEC) Professor of the Year, the highest honor awarded to faculty by the SEC. A renowned genomicist, Murphy is recognized for his groundbreaking research in comparative genomics, particularly in mammalian and feline evolution. He is a member of the National […]
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Source: PR Newswire Petszel, a leading platform for post-adoption pet support, has surpassed 500,000 annualized pet adoptions and partnered with over 200 animal welfare organizations across the U.S. The milestone represents not only a growing user base but also significant progress in helping pets successfully transition into their new homes. Petszel connects adopters to vital resources such […]
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Source: EquiManagement The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced a further delay of the Horse Protection Act (HPA) final rule’s effective date to February 1, 2026. Originally set for February 2025 and later postponed to April 2025, the rule—excluding the already active section on horse inspector training—will now be delayed an additional year. […]
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Source: KY 3 As spring arrives and pastures flourish, veterinarians are warning horse owners to avoid feeding grass clippings to their animals. Though it may seem harmless, grass clippings—especially when tightly packed—can ferment quickly, producing gases that may lead to colic or even fatal stomach ruptures. These clippings can also disrupt the delicate balance of […]
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Source: Texas A&M University While many skin lumps on horses are harmless, others may be cancerous and require prompt veterinary care, says Dr. Leslie Easterwood of Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine. Common noncancerous bumps, like eosinophilic granulomas, often result from insect bites, while more serious tumors include sarcoids and squamous cell carcinomas (SCC). SCC is […]
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Source: KLTV Dr. Tammy Wilson of Flint Veterinary Clinic warns that mold and outdoor fungi can pose serious health risks to pets. While many people associate mold with indoor growth like black mold near sinks or basins, Wilson explains that outdoor fungi—known as opportunistic fungal infections—can also cause illness in animals. These infections are often hard to […]
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Source: American Pet Products The American Pet Products Association (APPA) announced that U.S. pet industry spending reached $152 billion in 2024, with projections of $157 billion for 2025. According to APPA’s 2025 State of the Industry Report, pet ownership continues to rise, with 94 million U.S. households now owning pets—up from 82 million in 2023. Growth is especially strong […]
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Source: Mike Crapo Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Tina Smith (D-Minnesota) have reintroduced the bipartisan Rural Veterinary Workforce Act to address the national shortage of veterinarians in rural areas. The bill aims to strengthen the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) by making loan repayments tax-exempt, aligning it with similar benefits already offered to physicians working in underserved regions. This […]
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Source: News 10 The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine has adopted ScribbleVet, an AI-powered digital scribe, for use across its Veterinary facilities and in classroom instruction. ScribbleVet streamlines the creation of SOAP notes during patient exams by recording appointments and generating medical records automatically, saving veterinarians hours of documentation time each day. Chosen for its accuracy, […]
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Source: People After 11 years apart, Melanie Epperson of New York was joyfully reunited with her long-lost dog, Snuggles. The pup disappeared while Epperson was helping her grandson move and never returned, leading her to believe he was gone for good—especially as winter approached, knowing Snuggles disliked the cold. But in March 2025, the City of Buffalo Animal Shelter contacted […]
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