Source: New Channel 5 Caudle Veterinary Clinic in East Nashville voluntarily closed after questions emerged about the licensing status of a veterinarian who allegedly performed procedures there. The closure followed a report about a dog that died hours after surgery and concerns raised by another pet owner, Jocelyn Vines. Vines said her senior dog, Gill, […]
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Source: Decor Hint North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in Raleigh combines advanced Veterinary care, research, education, and wildlife conservation on its 250-acre Centennial Biomedical Campus. The facility operates what the article describes as the world’s only Veterinary gerontology program and was the first veterinary college to offer clinical canine bone marrow transplants. […]
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Source: Feedstuffs The Meat Institute has raised concerns about President Donald Trump’s executive order directing the government to explore mandatory country of origin labeling for beef. The organization argues that the United States previously tried mandatory COOL before Congress repealed the requirements for beef and pork in 2015. According to the Meat Institute, the previous program created substantial implementation […]
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Source: PR Newswire Nutramax Laboratories is expanding its A Different Way to CE continuing education conference for Veterinary professionals to two annual events following record registration of more than 2,000 attendees in 2026. The fall conference will take place October 17 through 20, 2027, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville. A spring conference will follow […]
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Source: United States Attorney’s Office A Texas couple has been sentenced for operating a website that sold smuggled, unapproved Veterinary drugs and pesticides nationwide. Thao Duong of Garland received three months in prison, two years of supervised release, and forfeited more than $1.5 million. Her husband, Lam Mai, received two years of probation. Beginning around 2011, Duong sold animal care […]
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Source: National Hog Farmer The Swine Health Information Center will integrate into the National Pork Board by the end of 2026 following approval from both organizations’ producer-led boards. The transition is intended to preserve SHIC’s capabilities for identifying and responding to emerging swine disease threats while aligning them more closely with broader industry health priorities. SHIC’s existing work in […]
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Source: VIN News The American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education faces potential changes despite the dismissal of a federal lawsuit challenging its role as the only Veterinary education accreditor in the United States and Canada. Lincoln Memorial University alleged anticompetitive practices and conflicts arising from AVMA’s roles as both a professional association and accreditor. The case was dismissed […]
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Source: Auburn University Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine will play a significant role in the new Auburn University Health Transformation Collaborative, an eight-college initiative supported by a $15.3 million Alabama state allocation. The collaborative aims to improve rural health while developing professionals prepared to serve rural communities. Auburn Vet Med will contribute a One Health approach […]
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Source: Discover Magazine Three rock hyrax pups named Russ, Spud, and Jackie were born in late summer at Chester Zoo to parents Maris and Albert. The energetic pups, which keepers affectionately describe as “little chaos potatoes,” have begun exploring their habitat and practicing climbing skills. Each weighs about 350 grams and has successfully passed its first Veterinary examination. Despite their […]
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Source: WIBW Fourteen police K-9s from law enforcement agencies across Kansas competed in the third annual K-9 Games at the Stormont Vail Events Center in Topeka. The event showcased the skills and training of working dogs while raising money for Special Olympics Kansas. Each K-9 competed alongside its regular handler in three events designed to test speed, agility, and […]
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Source: 12 on your side The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to distribute millions of oral rabies vaccine baits across parts of the Southeast during October 2026. The annual program is designed to prevent raccoon rabies from spreading westward by creating a continuous vaccination barrier among wildlife populations. Four projects will distribute approximately 2.46 million fishmeal coated […]
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Source: Farm Talk News The Rural Veterinary Workforce Task Force is marking five years of efforts to strengthen the supply and retention of veterinarians serving rural Kansas. The coalition includes livestock, agriculture, Veterinary, and university organizations concerned about access to routine and emergency animal care. From 2020 through 2025, the task force mapped 446 large and mixed animal […]
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Source: Kake Veterinarians in Wichita, Kansas, are warning cat owners about a cluster of Feline Panleukopenia Virus cases after at least 15 cats reportedly died from the highly contagious disease. Christy Fischer of the Wichita Animal Action League said the virus can spread easily and kill vulnerable cats within 24 hours, particularly kittens, under-vaccinated cats, and immunocompromised animals. The virus […]
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Source: Yahoo! Creators Pets can provide meaningful mental health benefits by creating routine, encouraging activity, reducing loneliness, and giving owners a sense of responsibility and purpose. Mental health professionals say caring for an animal can help people focus beyond anxious thoughts while providing motivation to get out of bed, leave home, and interact with the […]
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Source: ABC News More than 300 search-and-rescue dogs served at ground zero following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, helping locate victims while providing comfort to first responders. NYPD K-9 officer Robert Schnelle and his dog Atlas arrived shortly after the first plane struck and continued working 12-hour shifts through May 2002. As rescue efforts became a recovery […]
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Source: Pet Age The American Pet Products Association’s 2026 Cat Report shows U.S. cat ownership continuing to expand, driven largely by Gen Z and male owners. In 2025, 53 million U.S. households owned cats, representing 39% of households and a 5% increase from 2024. Multi-cat households are also rising, with ownership of three or more cats up […]
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Source: KOTA Territory A bat found in Rapid City, South Dakota, tested positive for rabies after contact with a local cat, marking Pennington County’s first confirmed case of 2026. The vaccinated cat received a rabies booster and was placed under a 45-day quarantine. Health officials determined the owner, who wore gloves while handling the bat, was not exposed. […]
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Source: NBC News The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned healthcare providers about an increase in human rabies exposures following a summer spike in animal cases across the United States. From July through August, the CDC received 17% more rabies-related inquiries than during the same period in 2025. At least eight state health departments also […]
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Source: The Guardian A working ranch horse in Presidio County, Texas, has been infected with New World screwworm, marking the first confirmed equine case in the United States during the current outbreak. The flesh-eating fly larvae infest open wounds and can cause severe injury or death. US Equestrian advised horse owners to inspect animals daily, keep wounds […]
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Source: VIN News Rowan University’s Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine is entering its second year facing financial and legal challenges. New Jersey lawmakers approved $6.2 million of the school’s $20 million funding request for 2026, continuing a two-year decline in annual state appropriations. The program, which enrolled its first class in 2025, remains provisionally accredited and […]
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