Source: Feedstuffs A North Carolina State University study tested a new truck rerouting system to reduce disease transmission between pig farms. Traditionally, trucks transporting feed and livestock follow fixed weekly schedules, but researchers modeled alternative routing based on farm infection status, vehicle use, and cleaning records. Using data from 1,609 swine farms and GPS tracking, the model […]
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Source: MSN Manitoba is preparing an emergency response plan to address the potential threat of African swine fever (ASF), a highly contagious pig disease that has devastated herds across Asia, Europe, and Africa. While ASF poses no risk to humans, an outbreak in Canada could require the mass culling of pigs and trigger immediate border closures, costing […]
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Source: Trib Live Medetomidine, a powerful Veterinary sedative, is rapidly spreading through Western Pennsylvania’s illicit drug supply, often mixed with heroin or fentanyl under the street name “flysky.” Unlike opioids, it does not respond to naloxone, leaving patients sedated and at risk. Local hospitals, especially UPMC, report sharp increases in withdrawal cases, with some ICUs seeing a […]
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Source: UC Davis Veterinary Medicine Scramble, a Jack Russell terrier, began showing behavioral changes, seizures, and tremors that led to a diagnosis of a large, inoperable brain tumor at UC Davis’ Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. Neurologists and oncologists recommended stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT), a precise radiation treatment using advanced imaging and a linear accelerator to target the tumor […]
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Source: AP News Florida wildlife officials are deploying robotic rabbits to combat the invasive Burmese python crisis in the Everglades. These toy rabbits, retrofitted to emit heat, scent, and natural movements, lure snakes from hiding so contractors can capture and remove them. Developed by the South Florida Water Management District and University of Florida researchers, 120 robot rabbits costing […]
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Source: ABC News Suki, a Portuguese Water Dog, is a certified gluten-detection service animal who helps her owner, Kendra Williams, safely navigate daily life with celiac disease. Trained to sniff out traces of gluten in food and medicine, Suki offers crucial support in preventing accidental gluten exposure—reducing stress and health risks for her owner. Featured on ABC […]
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Source: Advocate Lakewood East Dallas Pets grieve deeply when their owners pass away, often showing behaviors like refusing food or waiting by the door. Dr. Virginia Ellsworth of East Dallas Veterinary Clinic notes that grieving pets need extra love, attention, and sometimes medical support to adjust. After local photographer Robert Bunch died, his dogs were temporarily housed at the […]
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Source: WCBI Rural areas often struggle to access Veterinary care, especially for livestock and large animals, creating challenges for agriculture and food production. Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, the state’s only vet school, is working to address this shortage with federal support. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited the school to highlight a new action […]
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Source: Steve Dale Pet World Many people mistakenly assume cats require little interaction or that outdoor access is essential for their wellbeing. The Feline Veterinary Medical Association clarifies that cats’ physical and emotional needs can be fully met indoors—if owners provide enrichment. Their five pillars include safe spaces, multiple resources, opportunities for play and predatory behavior, positive […]
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Source: NPR In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, tens of thousands of pets were left behind as evacuations and shelters often prohibited animals. Many residents, like Nita Hemeter, stayed behind to rescue or care for stranded pets, highlighting the lack of emergency planning for animals. The crisis shocked the nation, with heartbreaking stories of families forced […]
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Source: Today’s Veterinary Business Utah State University College of Veterinary Medicine has launched its full four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program, marking the milestone with a white coat ceremony for 42 inaugural students. Previously, the university operated under a 2+2 partnership with Washington State University, where students completed the final two years of training in Pullman. […]
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Source: Veterinary Advantage A University of Kentucky study reveals that financial limitations significantly influence how horse owners engage with Veterinary care. While routine costs like vaccinations align with expectations, emergency procedures such as colic surgery often exceed what owners are prepared to pay—most indicating a $5,000 cap. Alarmingly, only 14% of horse owners have a savings fund […]
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Source: Metabolic A Harvard study has found that forming a strong emotional bond with a pet—particularly a dog—can significantly reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, especially in women. The research focused on psychosocial factors and oversampled women with a history of childhood abuse. Those who reported a deep attachment to their pets showed fewer mental health symptoms, with […]
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Source: Fox 23 News Tulsa, Oklahoma, is experiencing a rise in rabies cases, prompting officials to remind pet owners to ensure their animals are current on vaccinations. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) reported that a bat in Tulsa recently tested positive for rabies, following an earlier local canine case. Mayes County is also seeing an […]
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Source: FOX Illinois Illinois has passed a new law to provide long-term Veterinary care for retired police dogs, recognizing their service and ongoing needs. House Bill 3140, signed into law and effective January 1, 2026, establishes the Police K-9 Care Program and Police K-9 Care Fund. Championed by State Senator Napoleon Harris III, the measure ensures that K-9 officers, who dedicate […]
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Source: Pet Age Chihuahuas have overtaken Labrador Retrievers as the most common dog breed in the U.S., according to a 2025 JustAnswer analysis of 115,000 pet-related conversations. Pitbulls, Yorkies, and Shepherds rounded out the top five, while French Bulldogs entered the top 10 for the first time. On the naming front, “Luna” dethroned “Bella” as America’s most […]
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Source: Pet Age SUPERZOO 2025, held at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, celebrated its 75th year with record success, drawing over 22,000 participants and 1,200 exhibitors across 350,000 square feet, its largest show floor yet. The event highlighted purposeful buyer engagement, with more than 1,100 new products unveiled and strong activity in key areas such as […]
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Source: Pet Age DOGTV, the network dedicated to canine well-being, has appointed Willy Good Dog, a popular social media personality, as its first-ever Chief Dog Officer (CDO). Chosen from over 75 applicants, Willy will act as the brand’s “ambassadog,” championing dog adoption, strengthening the human-animal bond, and ensuring all DOGTV initiatives focus on dogs’ happiness and health. […]
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Source: Texas A&M University Brucellosis, a neglected bacterial disease often mistaken for malaria, may affect 2.1–7 million more people worldwide each year than previously thought, according to new research from Texas A&M’s College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. Because brucellosis shares symptoms like fever and joint pain with malaria and typhoid, patients are frequently misdiagnosed […]
read moreHHS Allows FDA Emergency Use of Animal Drugs to Combat New World Screwworm, Protect U.S. Food Supply
Source: FDA The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has authorized the FDA to issue Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) for animal drugs targeting the New World Screwworm (NWS), a dangerous parasite that infests warm-blooded animals. While eradicated in North and Central America decades ago, NWS has advanced north since 2022 and is now nearing the U.S.-Mexico border. The […]
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