Source: M Live A Michigan jury convicted a former office manager of Bay Animal Hospital in Bay City of embezzling more than $20,000 from the clinic. Lindsay R. Everett, who managed the clinic’s finances from 2013 to 2022, was found guilty of felony embezzlement, which carries a potential prison sentence of up to 10 years. The case began after the […]
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Source: News 9 The Oklahoma Large Animal First Responders provide critical support to ranchers and livestock affected by severe weather, including tornadoes and floods. Formed after a 2013 tornado in Moore, the team assists with on site rescues, damage assessments, and Veterinary care for animals such as cattle and horses. Recently, they responded to an EF-1 tornado in Seminole, […]
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Source: 91.3 WYSO Rural Ohio has faced a long standing shortage of veterinarians, making it difficult for farmers to access timely animal care. In some cases, livestock owners must travel long distances or wait extended periods for treatment, which can be costly and risky. To address this issue, the state is investing nearly $30 million through Ohio […]
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Source: AAHA A new survey launched by the DVM Parent Project aims to better understand parental leave policies in Veterinary practices. The study focuses on privately owned and nonprofit clinics, and researchers are inviting team members with knowledge of their workplace policies to participate. The goal is to gather data on how parental leave is currently offered […]
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Source: Phys A recent study highlights a unique population of hybrid honeybees in Southern California that show strong resistance to destructive Varroa mites, a major factor in colony losses. U.S. beekeepers reported losing up to 62% of colonies in 2025 due to multiple stressors, including parasites and disease. However, colonies led by locally adapted hybrid queens had about […]
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Source: WRAL News Health officials in Orange County, North Carolina, reported two confirmed rabies cases involving a raccoon and a cat. The raccoon bit a dog on April 4 in Chapel Hill, and the dog is receiving treatment. The second incident occurred April 7 in Hillsborough, where a cat bit a person who is now undergoing rabies post-exposure […]
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Source: Michigan Farm News The USDA is investing $2 million in research to test a new antiviral technology using hydrogenated catmint oil (HCO) to combat highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry facilities. Led by Purdue University, the project aims to deploy HCO through fogging systems to reduce airborne virus transmission, a major cause of outbreaks. Researchers believe HCO can interfere with the virus’s […]
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Source: Smithsonian’s National Zoo At the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, veterinarians conducted a comprehensive health exam on Onyx, a six-year-old Komodo dragon, offering a behind-the-scenes look at specialized zoo care. Training played a key role, as keepers conditioned Onyx to voluntarily enter a transport crate, reducing stress. Once sedated, a multidisciplinary team performed a full physical exam, including […]
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Source: University of Minnesota Researchers are investigating whether vampire bats in Mexico could help spread chronic wasting disease (CWD), a fatal prion disease affecting deer, elk, and moose. Climate change is pushing bats northward, increasing overlap with infected animals, and experts estimate a high likelihood that bats are already feeding on CWD-positive deer. Bats could […]
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Source: NPR A new study highlights the significant human health risks posed by the wildlife trade. Researchers found that traded mammals are about 1.5 times more likely to transmit diseases to humans than non-traded species, with 41% sharing pathogens compared to just 6.4% of others. High-risk environments like live animal markets and illegal trade increase […]
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Source: Texas A&M University A new international study led in part by Texas A&M researchers reveals that canine heartworm has a much older and more complex global history than previously believed. Using whole-genome sequencing of Dirofilaria immitis samples from multiple continents, scientists found significant genetic differences among regional populations, suggesting the parasite spread long before modern dog movement through […]
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Source: Veterinary Practice News The Halifax Humane Society has launched a three-month campaign to combat cat overpopulation by offering male cat neutering for just $0.05. Running from April 1 to June 30 at its Daytona Beach clinic, the “Neuter Scooter for a Nickel” initiative aims to complete 900 procedures. The program is open to both owned and unowned cats, […]
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Source: KRQE New Mexico is launching a student loan repayment program to help address the shortage of rural veterinarians. The initiative, led by the New Mexico Higher Education Department, will provide up to $80,000 in debt relief to eight veterinarians who commit to delivering livestock care for at least four years. The program specifically targets veterinarians serving cattle, […]
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Source: WTVY News 4 Alabama lawmakers are facing a deadline to pass SB361, known as Beau’s Law, which would regulate the tethering of dogs outdoors. The bill, already approved by the state Senate, aims to hold pet owners accountable for failing to provide adequate shelter, food, and water. It would restrict certain tethering practices, including the […]
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Source: Oregon Live Two adult gray whales were found dead along the Washington coast near Ocean Shores, shortly after a juvenile whale was spotted far inland, highlighting ongoing concerns about the species’ health. Researchers determined both whales were severely malnourished, with one also showing injuries consistent with a ship strike. These deaths reflect a broader crisis […]
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Source: Science Alert A new study suggests that zoo penguins age faster biologically than their wild counterparts, despite living longer overall. Researchers found that a 15-year-old zoo penguin can have the biological profile of a 20-year-old wild penguin, based on epigenetic analysis of DNA methylation. The difference is linked to lifestyle factors. Zoo penguins benefit from […]
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Source: SF Gate A recent report highlights a sharp rise in flea-borne typhus cases in California, particularly in Los Angeles County, where infections reached record levels in 2025. Health officials reported about 220 cases in the county and 277 statewide, the highest since modern tracking began. Typhus, caused by Rickettsia typhi, spreads through infected flea bites, often linked to […]
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Source: CBC A rural Alberta community is taking a do-it-yourself approach to address a severe shortage of livestock veterinarians. Paintearth County and the Town of Coronation invested about $55,000 to convert a former pipeline facility into a licensed Veterinary clinic, hoping to attract a full-time vet and reduce long travel times for ranchers. The region, heavily dependent on cattle […]
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Source: University of Guelph Research at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College is advancing the understanding and treatment of canine epilepsy through patient-driven clinical studies led by Dr. Fiona James. Inspired by cases like Faith, a young dog diagnosed with epilepsy, the program combines compassionate care with cutting-edge research. James is improving diagnostic tools by developing standardized EEG […]
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Source: WSU Insider A new study led by Washington State University has mapped key gene regulatory elements in the sheep genome, offering valuable insights for livestock breeding. Published in Nature Communications, the research identifies gene promoters and enhancers (regions that control how genes are turned on or adjusted) across major tissues and organs. This detailed map helps explain […]
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