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Source: AVMA Axon  The AVMA Veterinary First Responder Certificate Program ensures veterinarians and Veterinary students are prepared to respond effectively to disasters. The program outlines core competencies required for participants, such as personal preparedness, understanding roles in disaster response, and knowledge of biosecurity, animal welfare, and disease management. To earn the certificate, participants must complete […]

Source: BBC  A southern cassowary chick, one of the world’s largest and most dangerous birds, has been successfully hatched at Birdland in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, for the first time after more than 25 years of breeding efforts. This chick is only the fourth to hatch in Europe this year and the first in the UK since […]

Source: AVMA News  The FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) will change its 17-year partnership with the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) by ending its memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the organization, effective October 1. Previously, the FDA provided scientific and technical support to AAFCO for reviewing new animal food ingredients. The FDA […]

Source: Binghamton HomePage  SUNY Delhi, home to the nation’s oldest Veterinary technology program, has recently expanded with a new state-of-the-art facility at Farnsworth Hall. The three-floor building, unveiled during a visit by SUNY Chancellor John King, features full surgical suites, diagnostic imaging, boarding facilities, and a modern teaching clinic. The program, which began in 1961, […]

Source: WHYY  Rowan University celebrated a milestone with the signing of the final beam for New Jersey’s first veterinary school, the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine, on its West Campus in Gloucester County. The $176 million facility will house both the Veterinary school and the Virtua Health College Research Center. Set to open in August […]

Source: FDA  The FDA’s recent guidance clarifies the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) requirements for veterinarians in prescribing animal drugs and establishing a veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR). According to the FDA, only licensed veterinarians can prescribe and dispense animal drugs, and they must comply with the federal VCPR, which cannot be established solely through […]

Source: Veterinary Practice News  A new study by the University of California San Diego, published in PLOS ONE, investigates whether dogs understand words communicated through soundboards or buttons, a trend popularized on social media. The research explores five key questions, including whether dogs can recognize and respond to words recorded on soundboards, even without other […]

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its annual Pesticide Residue Monitoring Program Report for Fiscal Year 2022, covering the period from October 2021 to September 2022. The report summarizes findings from FDA testing of human and animal foods for 757 pesticides and selected industrial compounds. The results […]

Source: Wyoming Public Media Anthrax has been detected in multiple beef herds in Carbon County, Wyoming, near Elk Mountain, marking the first confirmed cases in Wyoming cattle since the 1970s and in wildlife since 1956. A dead moose also tested positive for the disease. The Wyoming Livestock Board and Game and Fish Department advise avoiding […]

Source: CBC  Peter Savara and Katie Cacciotti from northeastern Ontario are raising awareness about blastomycosis, a fungal infection that led to the death of their dog, Stella. Stella developed coughing and weight loss, prompting a vet visit where the couple learned she had severe lung infection due to blastomycosis. The disease, caused by the fungus […]

Source: Oklahoma’s News 4  An investigation is underway in Elk City, Oklahoma, after the sudden deaths of 40 to 70 horses belonging to Beutler and Son Rodeo Co. The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF) was alerted on August 23 about a possible issue with a bulk feed order linked to the deaths. […]

Source: WCNC  NBCUniversal’s Clear the Shelters campaign aims to promote pet adoption by reducing or waiving fees, countering the misconception that such practices devalue pets or lead to higher return rates. Studies, including research by the ASPCA and Maddie’s Fund, show that pets adopted with reduced or waived fees are just as likely to remain […]

Source: yahoo! finance  BARK, a leading global dog brand, announced its pioneering role in creating the pet product industry’s first international safety standard for dog toys and launched a state-of-the-art testing lab. This lab, developed over two years, replicates real-world conditions using advanced technology to rigorously test toys for durability and safety, focusing on factors […]

Source: dvm 360  A study by the Croney Research Group, presented by Kayla Pasteur at the 2024 AVMA Conference, identified a significant gap in scientific literature concerning the impact of access to Veterinary care on animal welfare, particularly regarding behavior. Only 17% of publications reviewed examined this impact, and just 13% provided definitions of “access […]

Source: WSU Insider  Washington State University (WSU) researchers, led by Professor Kelly Brayton, have received an $800,000 grant to develop a safer and more effective vaccine for Anaplasma marginale, a tick-borne pathogen causing severe losses in the cattle industry worldwide. The project aims to overcome the limitations of current vaccines, which are ineffective against all […]

Source: Earth.com  A recent study published in PLOS ONE explores whether dogs using soundboard buttons to “speak” are genuinely communicating or simply responding to cues. Led by Federico Rossano, Associate Professor at UC San Diego, this research suggests that dogs trained with soundboard buttons understand specific words, responding appropriately regardless of who presses the button. […]

Source: INDEPENDENT  A new study reveals that heatwaves significantly impair bumble bees’ ability to detect floral scents, threatening their role as vital pollinators. Bumble bees are crucial to agriculture, pollinating crops that comprise about one-third of the global food supply. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Würzburg, shows that exposure to extreme […]