Source: Breaking Travel News With summer approaching, family vacations are on the horizon, and many plan to bring their pets along. Dr. Ruth, “The Pet Vet,” offers tips to ensure smooth travels with pets. First, verify that your destination and lodging are pet-friendly, checking for restrictions on pet numbers, size, or being left alone. Ensure […]
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Source: yahoo! news A Georgia family experienced a rare event when their horse, Tilly, unexpectedly gave birth to twin foals. Despite numerous Veterinary checks, the twins were not detected during Tilly’s pregnancy. Twin births in horses are extremely uncommon, with only 9% of mares carrying twins to term, and only 14.5% of those cases resulting […]
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Source: dvm360 With cancer impacting around 6 million dogs annually, the need for personalized canine cancer testing is rising. ImpriMed, a precision medicine startup, has launched ImpriMed Drug Response Predictions (DRP), an AI-based service predicting the effectiveness of anticancer drugs for dogs with lymphoma or leukemia. DRP complements ImpriMed’s existing “immunoprofile” report, which helps diagnose […]
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Source: dvm360 Visiting the Veterinary clinic can be stressful for cats, their owners, and veterinary professionals. Stress and anxiety in cats can deter owners from seeking necessary care. While medications like gabapentin can help, some clinics and shelters use pheromone diffusers to calm feline patients. Pheromones, secreted from sebaceous and sweat glands, create a sense […]
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Source: dvm360 Vivani Medical’s long-term drug delivery system, OKV-119, typically used for managing obesity and diabetes in humans, has been tested in cats for obesity and diabetes management. A study published in BMC Veterinary Research examined the effects of a miniature, subdermal exenatide drug implant in five neutered male cats over 112 days. The cats […]
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Source: Vin News The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has finalized regulations to strengthen enforcement against soring, a painful and illegal horse-training practice that continues despite the Horse Protection Act of 1970. Soring involves inflicting pain on horses to produce an exaggerated gait, known as the “big lick,” for show competitions. The new rules, effective […]
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Source: National Hog Farmer Smithfield Foods donated over 38,000 pounds of protein to support veterans and families facing food insecurity in Geary County, Kansas. Collaborating with Feeding America’s Kansas Food Bank and Geary County Food Pantry, Smithfield’s donation aims to provide more than 150,000 protein servings, including bacon, sausage, ham steaks, hot dogs, and various […]
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Source: Axios Detroit Susan Sayles’ Veterinary practice is expanding amid high demand for pet services, despite difficulties in hiring. The national Veterinary industry faces a staffing shortage worsened by the pandemic pet adoption surge. Approximately two-thirds of households own pets, according to the American Pet Products Association. During the pandemic, clinics encountered stressed and aggressive […]
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Source: The Guardian Otter 841, known for her surfboard-stealing antics in northern California, has resurfaced at Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz after several months. Identified by her blue tag, she gained fame last year when photographer Mark Woodward shared images of her biting and taking surfboards. Her bold interactions with humans captivated many, turning her […]
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Source: HealthDay The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard chickens, with 109 cases reported across 29 states. Among those affected, 33 individuals have been hospitalized, though no deaths have occurred. Notably, over 40% of the cases involve children under five. Salmonella bacteria, which […]
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Source: KCCI In Greenfield, Iowa, AHeinz57 Pet Rescue and the Adair County Veterinary Clinic are collaborating to rescue and treat animals affected by an EF-4 tornado on May 21. Led by Amy Heinz, the rescue team has been tirelessly searching through debris for lost pets, using traps to catch them. Dr. Melissa Gracia Rodriguez, in […]
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Source: LiveScience Feral “super pigs” in Canada, a mix of domestic swine and wild boar, may soon invade the northern U.S., according to a new study. Introduced to Canada in the late 1980s, these pigs thrived despite harsh winters and have high reproductive rates and mobility. Study co-author Ryan Brook from the University of Saskatchewan […]
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Source: AgriPulse The FDA has confirmed the safety and efficacy of Bovaer, a methane-reducing feed ingredient for lactating dairy cows, according to Elanco Animal Health. Feeding cows a tablespoon of Bovaer can cut methane emissions by about 30%, equivalent to reducing 1.2 metric tons of CO2 annually. This innovation allows dairy farmers to financially benefit […]
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Source: Tampa Bay Times In Gainesville, veterinarian Juan Campos Krauer of the University of Florida examines a dead armadillo for signs of infection, suspecting it may carry leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease. Florida has seen a rise in leprosy cases, particularly in Brevard County, which accounted for 13% of the U.S. cases in 2020. […]
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Source: AVMA News U.S. public health officials are alerting veterinarians about antifungal-resistant ringworm infections caused by Trichophyton indotineae, a highly infectious fungus. Emerging a decade ago in the Indian subcontinent, this fungus is now a global threat, with cases reported on six continents, including the U.S. in March 2023. Infections cause widespread inflamed or scaly […]
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Source: Veterinary 33 A recent study published in Science Advances found that a genetic mutation in Labrador and flat-coated retrievers predispose them to obesity. The mutation affects the leptin-melanocortin pathway, leading to increased hunger and lower resting metabolic rates. Researchers conducted experiments on affected dogs, revealing heightened food motivation and a lower metabolic rate. The […]
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Source: WUFT Veterinary forensic experts are essential in animal abuse cases, providing a unique skill set to investigate non-human victims. The University of Florida’s Veterinary Forensic Sciences Laboratory hosted its first Animal Forensic Investigations Conference, attracting over 140 professionals to discuss the latest research and techniques. Dr. Adam Stern, a leading forensic pathology professor, emphasized […]
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Source: National Hog Farmer Of the 183 countries in the World Organization of Animal Health, only 67 are free of foot-and-mouth disease, and only 38 are free of Classical Swine Fever Virus (CSFV). African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV) has been reported in 60 countries since 2007. Despite North American pork producers being largely protected, the […]
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Source: Virginia Tech News Lucy, a 12-year-old dog, is part of a transformative brain cancer study at Virginia Tech’s Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. This research focuses on histotripsy, a cutting-edge therapy using focused ultrasound to precisely break down tumors. When Lucy was diagnosed with a brain tumor, her owner, Susan Ketcham, a clinical nurse […]
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Source: Earth.com Researchers from Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) have shown that dogs can imitate human actions viewed in two-dimensional video projections. Using the “Do as I Do” training method, two dogs, Tara and Franc, were trained to replicate human actions from live demonstrations and video projections. The study tested their ability to imitate actions from […]
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