Source: NonStop Local KHQ A Spokane-area veterinarian has been formally recognized for her dedication and service to the Spokane Police Department’s K9 Unit. Police Chief Kevin Hall, along with members of the K9 team, recently presented Dr. Maike Bachmann with a letter of recognition honoring her exceptional care and commitment. The acknowledgment highlights her role in ensuring the […]
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Source: We Are Iowa Iowa officials are advancing a broad state-level farm policy proposal designed to strengthen agriculture, improve preparedness for foreign animal diseases, and address persistent workforce shortages. The plan takes a comprehensive approach to long-standing challenges, with a strong emphasis on biosecurity and emergency response capabilities. Recent outbreaks of animal disease have highlighted […]
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Source: Wisconsin Public Radio Researchers have found that high levels of PFAS, known as “forever chemicals,” in Wisconsin bald eagle nestlings may weaken their immune systems and reduce their ability to fight disease. The Great Lakes Bald Eagle Health Project, which has monitored contaminants in eagles since 1990, began analyzing PFAS in eaglet blood samples in 2023. Scientists collected […]
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Source: Think Global Health As the EU debates reforms to its Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), set to expire in 2027, disruptions in the agrifood sector are raising serious concerns about food security. Farmers across Europe have protested proposed subsidy cuts, while animal diseases already cause nearly 20% of global livestock production losses annually. Recent outbreaks, such […]
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Source: Texas Farm Bureau Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) is accepting applications for its Rural Veterinary Scholarship to help address the growing shortage of veterinarians in rural Texas. As many long-serving rural veterinarians near retirement and fewer graduates enter large-animal and mixed practices, ranchers in some areas face limited access to essential veterinary services. To support students committed to […]
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Source: Fox 43 A Lancaster County Veterinary clinic is limiting services after being hit by a cyberattack that disrupted access to patient records. Metro Pet/Manheim Pike Veterinary Hospital, which operates three locations in the county, announced the incident on January 7, 2026, through Facebook and email communications to clients. The attack has prevented staff from retrieving or updating […]
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Source: The Conversations Marine mammals act as early warning indicators of ocean health, but monitoring their condition is challenging because they live underwater, range widely, and cannot be easily examined without disturbance. New research published in the Journal of Thermal Biology shows that drone-mounted thermal cameras offer a promising, non-invasive way to monitor dolphin health. The study tested thermal […]
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Source: AVMA The AVMA Council on Education has announced its schedule of accreditation site visits for 14 Veterinary schools and colleges worldwide in 2026. These comprehensive evaluations will take place throughout the year, beginning in January and concluding in December. U.S. institutions scheduled for visits include Arkansas State University, Auburn University, Western University of Health Sciences, Lincoln […]
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Source: ABC 7 Veterinarians meeting in Chicago are offering timely winter care advice for pet owners, particularly those who adopted new pets during the holiday season. Speaking at the Veterinary Leadership Conference, Dr. Michael Q. Bailey, president of the American Veterinary Medical Association, emphasized that winter pet health requires extra attention. He advised owners to maintain daily exercise […]
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Source: Tufts University Tufts Veterinary Field Service (TVFS) recently introduced a minimally invasive tube cystotomy (MITC) procedure to treat urinary blockage, a potentially fatal condition common in male goats. The first patient was Casper, a four-month-old Nigerian Dwarf goat who developed severe pain and difficulty urinating shortly after arriving at his new farm. TVFS diagnosed him with urinary blockage […]
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Source: Today’s Veterinary Practice Tritrichomonas foetus infection is a common cause of chronic large-bowel diarrhea in cats, particularly young animals and those in high-density settings such as shelters and catteries. The protozoan colonizes the cecum and colon, causing intermittent, foul-smelling diarrhea often containing mucus or blood that may persist for years. Transmission occurs via the fecal–oral […]
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Source: AAHA The article outlines the contributors and framework behind the 2026 AAHA Oncology Guidelines for Dogs and Cats. Developed by a multidisciplinary task force convened by the American Animal Hospital Association, the guidelines draw on expertise from Veterinary oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, feline practitioners, and academic leaders across the United States. Jaci Christensen and Kim Johnson serve as cochairs […]
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Source: The Horse Researchers are exploring natural and high-tech alternatives to antibiotics in horses to combat rising antimicrobial resistance and protect global health. While antibiotics remain lifesaving, their overuse can disrupt the microbiome and drive resistant bacteria. Because wounds are easily accessible, many alternatives target local infections. Studies show that medical-grade honey, garlic, ginger, and […]
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Source: Pork Business Oklahoma State University has launched the OSU Agriculture Animal Excellence initiative to strengthen teaching, research, and Extension programs that improve livestock health and sustainability. Central to the effort is the new Beef Center of Excellence, a cross-disciplinary hub uniting experts across the beef supply chain to drive innovation, profitability, and sustainable production. Supported by an advisory […]
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Source: Feedstuffs Tyson Foods’ permanent closure of its Lexington, Nebraska, beef plant marks a structural shift in the U.S. beef packing industry rather than a temporary disruption. The plant, which processes nearly 5,000 cattle per day, is closing amid historically tight cattle supplies, high cattle prices, and low plant capacity utilization. Markets reacted sharply, with cattle futures […]
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Source: University of Colorado Anschutz Researchers at the University of Colorado Cancer Center are investigating a new strategy to prevent osteosarcoma from spreading to the lungs, the most common and deadly site of metastasis. Veterinary oncologist Dan Regan, DVM, has received a long-term NIH R37 MERIT Award to study a novel drug combination targeting the lung “metastatic niche.” Working with medical oncologist Breelyn […]
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Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency Canada and the United Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to improve regulatory efficiency for Veterinary biologics, including animal vaccines. The agreement was announced jointly by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the UK’s Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It aims to strengthen collaboration in the oversight and approval of animal vaccines, recognizing their importance to […]
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Source: GlobeNewswire The AKC Canine Health Foundation announced Dr. Lisa Freeman of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University as the recipient of the inaugural 2025 Canine Health Discovery of the Year Award. A Veterinary nutritionist and professor, Dr. Freeman was honored for her groundbreaking research into diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), a serious and often fatal heart disease affecting […]
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Source: Thoroughbred Daily News Colorado will introduce a new Veterinary workforce role, Veterinary professional associates (VPAs), when House Bill 25-1285 takes effect on January 1, 2026. The law follows voter approval of Proposition 129 in November 2024 and formally establishes VPAs within the state’s Veterinary system. Under the legislation, VPAs may practice Veterinary medicine only under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian, […]
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Source: KJCT 8 Colorado will introduce a new Veterinary workforce role, Veterinary professional associates (VPAs), when House Bill 25-1285 takes effect on January 1, 2026. The law follows voter approval of Proposition 129 in November 2024 and formally establishes VPAs within the state’s Veterinary system. Under the legislation, VPAs may practice Veterinary medicine only under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian, with […]
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