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Source: AVMA News  Honey bees, often considered wildlife, face similar issues to food production animals, including antimicrobial resistance and health concerns. Dr. Kaitlyn Krebs, a bee veterinarian and beekeeper, emphasizes the need for veterinarians to learn about honey bee care, an emerging field in Veterinary medicine. A 2017 federal rule requiring Veterinary prescriptions for certain […]

Source: Live Science Cats’ dislike of closed doors is linked to their natural curiosity, desire for control, and fear of missing out (FOMO), according to experts. Dr. Karen Sueda, a Veterinary behaviorist, explains that cats want to know what’s behind a closed door, driven by their instinct to monitor their territory for safety. Ingrid Johnson, […]

Source: KOCO News 5  The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry has partnered with the Farm Journal Foundation to address the state’s shortage of rural and food animal veterinarians. Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture, Blayne Arthur, emphasized that this shortage threatens agricultural livelihoods, rural economic growth, disease control, animal health, and public health. The partnership […]

Source: CBS 19  Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas, is spearheading a groundbreaking drone research project aimed at assessing the health of wild dolphins. The initiative, named Passive Health Assessment in Sea Mammals (PHASM), utilizes a specially designed “dolphin stealth drone” that approaches dolphins without disturbing them, collecting samples of their breath to […]

Source: CIDRAP  A study published in PLOS One analyzed data from Germany’s Veterinary practices, revealing that approximately 12% of Escherichia coli isolates from dogs and cats are resistant to third-generation cephalosporins, specifically cefovecin, the only one approved for veterinary use. Researchers examined 25,491 E. coli strains from 175,171 samples across 3,491 practices (33% of all […]

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: AVMA News  The CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) developed the “Impact Wellbeing Guide” to help healthcare employers reduce burnout and improve worker wellbeing. The guide offers six evidence-based action steps, including reviewing hospital operations, building dedicated wellbeing teams, removing barriers to mental health support, and integrating wellbeing into quality improvement […]

Source: AP NEWS  Philadelphia International Airport celebrated the five-year anniversary of its Wagging Tails Brigade, a group of 23 therapy dogs dedicated to easing traveler stress. The celebration included birthday presents for the dogs, a customized cake, cupcakes for passersby, and an oversized birthday card for travelers to sign. The therapy dogs and their volunteer […]

Source: Nebraska Examiner  Sydney Hutchinson, a freshman at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, initially planned to attend Kansas State University for Veterinary school due to an attractive early admissions offer. However, her plans changed after learning about Nebraska’s new “Elite 11” Veterinarian Program, which fully funds six years of tuition for up to 11 Nebraska residents […]

Source: Forbes Cats are known for being picky eaters due to their acute sense of smell and preference for umami (savory) flavors over sweetness. Researchers from Northeast Agricultural University and the Shanghai Institute of Technology are investigating how to create more appealing cat food through flavor sprays. They developed four different chicken liver-based food sprays, […]

Source: WSU Insider  Washington State University researchers, led by Dr. Kelly Brayton, received an $800,000 grant to develop a safer, more effective vaccine for Anaplasma marginale, a tick-borne pathogen causing significant global economic losses in the cattle industry. Current vaccines are limited, requiring cold storage and failing to protect against all bacterial strains. The team […]

Source: The Jerusalem Post  A recent Hebrew University of Jerusalem study highlights key factors influencing dairy farmers’ decisions on animal vaccinations. Diseases like botulism, brucellosis, and rabies pose risks to dairy cows, with vaccination critical to preventing outbreaks. The study, grounded in the Theory of Planned Behavior, surveyed 340 Israeli dairy farmers and veterinarians. It […]

Source: Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine  Last month, the CDC revised its travel requirements for dogs returning from international trips, scaling back from stringent regulations to a simpler process. Initially, pets had to arrive through specific airports with quarantine facilities and adhere to varied rules based on their country of origin. However, due to […]

Source: The Western Producer  A recent study from Alberta reveals that Strongylus vulgaris, a parasitic infection once thought to be well-controlled, is more prevalent in horses than previously recognized. Researchers at the University of Calgary examined 510 horses autopsied between 2010 and 2022 and found that 17% had signs of this parasite. The study, published […]

Source: Pet Product News  A recent Packaged Facts survey highlights that Canadian pet owners are facing increased financial strain due to rising pet product costs. According to the June 2024 survey, 70% of Canadian pet owners are spending more on pet products than before, driven by inflation and price hikes. Conversely, 40% have reduced their […]

Source: Parade Pets  Recent research by Protexin Pet highlights the risks of relying on social media for dog care advice. The study reveals a significant increase in discussions about raw feeding, homemade diets, and home remedies like Epsom salt baths, driven by influencers and users on platforms such as X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit. However, […]

Source: STAT  Barbara Natterson-Horowitz, a cardiologist and evolutionary biologist, argues that human medicine has been overly human-centered, overlooking valuable insights from animal health. Co-author of “Zoobiquity,” Natterson-Horowitz explores common diseases across species, such as melanoma in horses and chlamydia in koalas, suggesting that studying animal health can offer breakthroughs for human medicine. Her research emphasizes […]

Source: dvm 360  In response to the increasing number of animals entering U.S. shelters, many have implemented foster care programs, placing animals in temporary homes provided by volunteers. A recent study led by Dr. Lauren Powell at the University of Pennsylvania examined the motivations of 131 foster caregivers from five U.S. shelters. Conducted from March […]

Source: dvm 360  The FDA has released documents addressing the transition following the expiration of its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) on October 1, 2024. Key documents include requests for public comments on the FDA’s animal food review processes, specifically regarding the Food Additive Petition (FAP) and […]