Source: AVMA Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, devastated western North Carolina in late September, causing catastrophic flooding and landslides. The disaster killed 96 people, likely claimed thousands of animal lives, and caused over $53 billion in damages, according to Gov. Ray Cooper’s October report. Torrential rainfall led to widespread power outages, destroyed infrastructure, and […]
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Source: Science News Researchers have mapped the first detailed structure of the infectious prion responsible for chronic wasting disease (CWD), a fatal neurological illness in deer, elk, and moose, revealing a unique 180-degree twist in the protein. This structural difference, absent in rodent-adapted versions of the prion used for study, may explain why CWD has […]
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Source: UF News A University of Florida research team, led by Dr. Ludovica Chiavaccini, is using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve pain assessment in animals, starting with goats. The team filmed goats in pain, such as those with bladder stones, and those without pain, using the footage to train an AI model to recognize pain […]
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Source: KDRV A cyberattack at the Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center (SOVSC) temporarily shut down its urgent care services, limited emergency room operations, and resulted in the replacement of 30 devices. The breach occurred when staff discovered patient files locked by ransomware demanding payment. The center immediately shut down its networks, worked with a cybersecurity […]
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Source: The Electric Great Falls College MSU’s Veterinary Technician program has received a $250,000 grant from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to support workforce training. The funding helped establish the program, cover accreditation costs, develop an online curriculum, and purchase training tools, including software and simulation models. The program began with 26 […]
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Source: AVMA News Veterinary salaries have risen in nominal terms, but inflation-adjusted growth has slowed, especially from 2020-2023. New graduates have seen higher starting salaries, averaging $130,000 in 2024, with many also receiving benefits like signing bonuses and student loan repayment. However, established veterinarians’ salaries have stagnated, narrowing the pay gap between them and recent […]
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Source: Veterinary Practice News Ana Chan, a disabled Army veteran with a traumatic brain injury and partial blindness, relies on her Great Dane, Rodgers, for support in daily tasks. When neighbors accused Rodgers of biting, a judge deemed him dangerous and ordered euthanasia. Chan, unable to afford legal representation, sought help from Cornell Law School’s […]
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Source: Veterinary Practice News Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) raised over $1.19 million in October to support underserved pets, including those affected by recent hurricanes in the Southeast. Through its VEG Cares Share Day, over 85 VEG locations decorated hospitals and engaged customers to raise awareness and funds for pets in need. Founder and CEO Dr. […]
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Source: dvm 360 Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) has partnered with VetRec, an AI-powered software for generating clinical notes, to enhance efficiency in Veterinary care. Through this collaboration, Cornell CVM gains unlimited access to VetRec’s platform, which automates the creation of SOAP notes, discharge summaries, and referral letters, and can summarize extensive patient […]
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Source: VIN News Lab-grown meat, first showcased with a $300,000 burger in 2013, has progressed significantly, with a British company, Meatly, becoming the first to gain regulatory approval for lab-grown pet food. Despite high costs, Meatly aims for a 2024 launch, citing the product’s sustainability and humane production. Unlike lab-grown meat for humans, pet food […]
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Source: AVMA Colorado voters recently approved Proposition 129, establishing a new midlevel Veterinary role called the veterinary professional associate (VPA), which allows individuals with a master’s degree to perform certain medical tasks under licensed veterinarians’ supervision. Supported by groups like the ASPCA and the Humane Society, the measure aims to expand access to Veterinary care. However, […]
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Source: VIN News As human encroachment increasingly impacts wildlife, the need for specialized Veterinary care in wildlife rehabilitation is growing. Dr. Michelle Willette advocates for a new clinical wildlife practice specialty, arguing that conventional Veterinary specialties don’t adequately address the individualized care required for injured wild animals intended for release. Unlike zoo or population health-focused […]
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Source: AAHA The AAHA Community Care Guidelines help Veterinary practices expand care accessibility, preventing the need to turn patients away or see clients decline care due to limitations. This model focuses on collaborative, family-centered care that utilizes community resources to increase healthcare access. Key strategies include adopting a spectrum-of-care (SOC) approach, mitigating barriers, partnering with […]
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Source: Oklahoma Farm Report The OSU College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) has been placed on probationary accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) due to deficiencies, particularly in clinical education, echoing a similar situation from 2017. Dr. Johnny Stephens, President of OSU’s Center for Health Sciences, explained that the issues include documentation of clinical […]
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Source: AAHA Veterinary professionals are increasingly recognizing the need to serve not only animals, but also their human companions, as pet ownership in the U.S. continues to grow. The 2024 AVMA Pet Ownership and Demographic survey revealed that pet ownership has been steadily rising since 1991, with two-thirds of U.S. households now owning a pet. […]
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Source: Health Day A new study reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) can detect heart murmurs in dogs with 90% accuracy, matching the diagnostic capability of expert cardiologists. Conducted by researchers from the University of Cambridge, the AI was adapted from a database of human heart sounds, as mammalian hearts share similarities in function and disease […]
read moreSource: Health Day In May 2021, a black cat named Pepper brought a dead mouse to his owner, John Lednicky, a University of Florida microbiologist, which led to the discovery of the first jeilongvirus in the U.S., recently reported in Pathogens. This virus, a genetically mutated strain previously found in Africa, Asia, Europe, and South […]
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Source: AVMA Blog AVMA-funded research led by Cornell University is progressing into its second phase, aiming to help Veterinary practices better utilize their veterinary technicians’ skills. Practices are invited to participate in this study, which seeks to identify ways to enhance employee retention and operational efficiency. Participation requires team members, including managers, veterinarians, and technicians, […]
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Source: Pet Food Processing Grubhub has partnered with PetSmart to expand its marketplace into the pet products sector, marking PetSmart as its first pet retail partner. This collaboration, announced on October 30, 2024, enables customers to order from PetSmart’s inventory of over 14,000 pet products, including food, supplements, toys, and apparel, for delivery from more […]
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Source: CATalyst The CATalyst Council, committed to the health and welfare of companion cats, awarded a $20,000 grant to Sylvester.ai, a leader in pet wellness technology. This funding supports Sylvester.ai’s development of AI technology for detecting chronic pain in cats, a vital advancement for early intervention and care. The Council, established in 2008, collaborates with […]
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