Source: FOX 4 During Women’s History Month, Dr. Ashton Sellers is making history as the first Black woman to own an animal hospital in the Kansas City area and the youngest woman to do so at age 32. She now leads Hickman Mills Animal Hospital, a clinic that has served the community since 1957 and had only three previous […]
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Source: The Fence Post Severe wildfires in western Nebraska prompted Governor Jim Pillen to declare a state of emergency across seven counties beginning March 13, 2026. Fueled by extreme winds reaching up to 70 mph and dry conditions, the rapidly spreading Morrill Fire burned hundreds of thousands of acres, reportedly traveling more than 60 miles in just hours and […]
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Source: Feedstuffs Idealyst Innovation has launched the Center for American Food Power (CAFP), a new nonpartisan think tank aimed at strengthening U.S. agriculture by aligning agrifood strategy with national security priorities. The initiative responds to major structural changes in production, trade, labor, technology, and geopolitics that are reshaping the agricultural landscape and challenging traditional models. CAFP’s mission […]
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Source: Dairy Herd Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming dairy herd management by turning large volumes of farm data into actionable insights. As highlighted by dairy scientist Jeffrey Bewley, AI systems use machine learning to analyze patterns in herd data, enabling predictions about issues such as lameness, milk production, and optimal herd retention decisions. For example, AI […]
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Source: EIN Presswire netWell has expanded its member benefits by partnering with whiskerDocs to provide 24/7 Veterinary telehealth support for pet owners. Through this collaboration, members receive discounted access (about 25% off) to licensed Veterinary professionals who can offer guidance via phone, chat, or email at any time. The service is designed to help pet owners make informed […]
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Source: FDA A recent alert from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns pet owners about serious health risks linked to certain lots of Quest cat food. FDA testing found that eight lots contained extremely low or no thiamine (vitamin B1), an essential nutrient for cats, despite being labeled as complete diets. The issue came to light after […]
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Source: PR Newswire Royal Canin has renewed a multi-year partnership with the University of Tennessee Veterinary Obesity Center to combat rising obesity rates in cats and dogs through research, clinical care, and education. Originally established in 2020, the center focuses on improving pet health through evidence-based obesity prevention and treatment strategies. Pet obesity remains a significant concern, with […]
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Source: PR Newswire A 2026 report from the Best Friends Animal Society highlights major progress in reducing cat deaths in U.S. shelters, with nearly 75% fewer cats killed in 2025 compared to a decade ago, based on data from over 10,000 shelters. The organization attributes this improvement to three primary factors: expanded community cat programs that spay, neuter, vaccinate, […]
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Source: PR Newswire A new report from Hill’s Pet Nutrition reveals that large dogs face significant barriers to adoption in U.S. animal shelters, contributing to longer stays and increased shelter overcrowding. According to data from Shelter Animals Count, approximately 2.8 million dogs entered U.S. shelters in 2025. Although large dogs represented only 26% of intakes, they had the […]
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Source: Pet Food Industry Iowa State University and Freshpet are conducting a 10-month at-home study to examine how a dog’s diet may influence both canine health and the human–animal bond. Led by Logan Kilburn, an assistant professor of animal science at Iowa State, the study includes 39 dogs of various ages and breeds from central Iowa. Participants […]
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Source: The University of Tennessee The Center for Pet Family Well-Being (CPFW) is an interdisciplinary initiative at the University of Tennessee College of Social Work dedicated to improving the health and well-being of both people and their companion animals. The center focuses on strengthening the human–animal bond while promoting equitable access to Veterinary care through a collaborative, systems-based approach […]
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Source: Adam Wysocki via LinkedIn AI agents are poised to radically disrupt Veterinary software, and most vendors are unprepared. Traditional SaaS relies on humans using software interfaces to complete tasks, but AI agents can increasingly perform that work directly: scheduling appointments, generating records, processing billing, managing refills, and coordinating between disconnected systems. Rapid AI adoption […]
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Source: AVMA A retrospective study examined whether feeding a Veterinary therapeutic renal diet to cats with early-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) slows disease progression and improves survival. Researchers analyzed medical records from Veterinary clinics in the United States and Canada, identifying 1,430 cats diagnosed with early CKD (Stages 1 and 2). Of these, 839 cats […]
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Source: Newsweek A Michigan man was surprised after checking his Ring doorbell camera and discovering a herd of cows standing on his front porch. Steve, who lives in Scotts, received a motion notification but didn’t immediately review the footage. Later, after noticing animal tracks around his house and barn, he checked the video and saw three […]
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Source: Cornell Students won the $3,000 grand prize at the 2026 Digital Agriculture Hackathon for creating a pheromone-based misting system designed to deter destructive driver ants. Inspired by work with the Jane Goodall Institute, the team proposed a technology that releases pheromones to misdirect ants away from targets such as beehives without harming the environment. Driver ants are […]
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Source: Bol News New research suggests domestic cats may help advance human cancer treatments. A study published in Science analyzed tumor samples from nearly 500 cats across five countries, covering 13 cancer types, including breast, brain, lung and skin cancers. Researchers found strong genetic similarities between feline and human cancers, particularly mutations in the FBXW7 gene. More than […]
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Source: AAHA Veterinary visits are often highly stressful for cats because they involve leaving their familiar home environment, being confined in a carrier, encountering unfamiliar sights and smells, and being handled by strangers. This stress can lead some owners to delay necessary Veterinary care, even though regular checkups are essential. Experts recommend preparing cats through […]
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Source: Businesswire Paw Prosper has acquired Blue-9 Pet Products to expand its integrated animal health and wellness platform. Blue-9, known for behavior management, communication, and skill-development tools, will join Paw Prosper’s portfolio alongside FitPaws, a leader in canine fitness and rehabilitation equipment. The acquisition aligns products that professionals already use together in training and rehabilitation settings, combining skill-building tools […]
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Source: Investopedia Veterinary visits declined by 2% to 3% in 2025 as rising costs pushed more pet owners to delay or skip care, according to a Bank of America report. Despite fewer visits, industry revenue still grew about 2%, driven entirely by price increases of 5% to 6% passed on to customers. Analysts warn this trend reflects broader […]
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Source: Dairy Herd U.S. dairy leaders are urging Congress to pass immigration reform, warning that chronic labor shortages threaten the industry’s stability. For decades, dairy farms have relied heavily on undocumented workers under outdated immigration laws unchanged since 1986. Producers face constant uncertainty, from I-9 audits to sudden workforce disruptions, while federal agencies are already […]
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