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Source: Worms and Germs Blog  Shortly after posting, the U.S. CDC revised dog importation requirements, rendering this information historical. Updated information was posted on July 22, 2024. The FAQs, compiled with CVMA and CFIA, address key points about the rules. Exceptions or exemptions must be requested directly from the CDC, primarily for necessary veterinary care. […]

Source: The Guardian  New research in France has found that hens can blush and display facial expressions, challenging Mark Twain’s notion that only humans blush. The study, led by Aline Bertin from the French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment, discovered that female chickens blush when scared or excited and fluff their […]

Source: CBS News  Amy Branner’s 3-year-old Border Terrier, Oscar, struggles with social interactions at dog parks, becoming unpredictable near other dogs. To address this, Branner uses Sniffspot, an app connecting pet owners with homeowners willing to rent their private yards. For around $20 an hour, Oscar can enjoy a private backyard, complete with an obstacle […]

Source: UPI  New U.S. regulations, effective August 1, aim to prevent the reintroduction of dog rabies by tightening entry rules for dogs. These rules require proof of health, age (at least six months), microchipping, and updated vaccination records, along with CDC Dog Import paperwork. Depending on the country of origin, a rabies vaccine and possibly […]

Source: Morningstar  The Veterinary Cooperative (TVC), the largest Veterinary purchasing cooperative in the U.S., has partnered with Elanco Animal Health to improve care quality in TVC member practices. This collaboration offers exclusive savings on Elanco’s wide range of innovative products and resources, including those for dermatology, disease management, vaccines, parasitology, and pain management. Nick McCart, […]

Source: AP News  At a research farm in the Blue Ridge mountains, gene-edited pigs are being raised in highly controlled conditions to explore the future of organ transplantation. These pigs, free from contaminants, provide organs for xenotransplantation – the process of transplanting animal organs into humans. The first transplants, including hearts and kidneys, have been […]

Source: Vin News  Utah State University (USU) aims to establish a Veterinary school with an inaugural class in fall 2025. However, the school is contingent on receiving a “letter of reasonable assurance,” a critical step for accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education, expected in spring 2025. This compressed timeline means the […]

Source: The Bharat Express-News  The first class of Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine students completed their clinical rotations at Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare (AAMW). This partnership allowed students to gain hands-on experience in shelter medicine, including surgical practice, adoptions, outreach, and animal control. The program aims to prepare students for their Veterinary careers […]

Source: NBC Miami  At the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society in West Palm Beach, Florida, staff use creative methods to keep animals cool during the hot summer. With temperatures reaching the upper 90s Fahrenheit and high humidity, the zoo provides ice and frozen treats to help animals beat the heat. Black bears receive piles […]

Source: World of Showjumping  At the 2024 Olympic Games in Versailles, 93 of 95 horses passed the initial Veterinary inspection. Four horses were sent to the holding box for further evaluation, with two passing upon re-inspection. The other two await additional review. The re-inspections are scheduled for the same day and the following morning. The […]

Source: CBC The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has revised its planned stringent regulations for dogs entering from Canada, which were initially set to take effect on August 1. The original rules required dogs to be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies, and accompanied by two detailed forms, including photos of the dog’s teeth. This caused […]

Source: The Guardian  In Frigiliana, Spain, three cats—Daisy, Dora, and Manchita—have been stealing a variety of items, including socks, gloves, and baby clothes, amassing over 100 objects monthly. Unlike typical cat behavior of bringing home prey, this phenomenon puzzled researchers. Auke-Florian Hiemstra from the Naturalis Biodiversity Center, intrigued by the cats’ actions, hopes to study […]

Source: Health Day  Dogs can detect human stress through scent, influencing their emotions and decisions, according to new research from Bristol Veterinary School. The study led by Dr. Nicola Rooney revealed that dogs can sense stress from unfamiliar humans, affecting their perception of rewards and learning ability. The experiment involved training dogs to identify bowls […]

Source: Health Day  Shola, an English Shepherd and former member of the Edale Mountain Rescue Team, was forced to retire due to progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), a genetic disease causing blindness. However, new research from the University of Cambridge has led to a gene test that could prevent PRA in future generations. Dr. Katherine Stanbury’s […]

Source: Dairy Reporter  Researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison have identified stable flies (Stomoxys) as carriers of bacteria causing bovine mastitis, a costly disease for dairy farms. Published in the journal mSphere, the study shows these flies carry pathogenic bacteria, likely acquired from cow manure. The flies’ microbiota, enriched with bacteria from manure, includes mastitis-associated […]

Source: dvm360 The Maryland Zoo welcomed a new chimpanzee, Rozi, on June 10, 2024. Initially healthy, Rozi’s condition declined after a few weeks, prompting intervention from the animal care team. Pamela Carter, the Chimpanzee Forest Area manager, explained that Rozi, a hand-reared first-time mother, struggled to provide sufficient milk. The team stabilized Rozi, providing 24/7 […]

Source: dvm360 At the 2024 American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Convention in Austin, Texas, Melody Martínez, CVT, president of the Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association, discussed nontraditional career paths for Veterinary technicians. She highlighted diverse roles in academia, administration, insurance, and veterinary support industries, such as sales and pharmacology. Martínez also pointed to opportunities in animal […]

Source: Vetsource  A mid-year update from the Pet Business Professor reported a significant increase in non-Veterinary pet services spending, reaching $12.77 billion in the first half of 2023, a 17.5% rise from the previous year. This segment, the smallest and most discretionary, is largely driven by higher-income households, less impacted by inflation. Surprisingly, spending by […]

Source: AVMA News  Nearly half of U.S. households own pets, but many face challenges finding affordable, pet-friendly rental housing. According to the 2021 Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative (PIHI) Report, 72% of renters find pet-friendly housing difficult to locate, and 59% find it too expensive. During the AVMA Convention 2024, experts discussed the issues surrounding pets and […]

Source: Iowa Capital Dispatch  Iowa State University researchers have discovered a potential reason for the presence of avian influenza in U.S. dairy herds, linking the virus to raw milk. Their study revealed that bovine mammary gland tissue contains receptors for the avian influenza virus, suggesting a pathway for infection. The idea emerged after the virus […]