Source: Cornell Chronicle The College of Veterinary Medicine hosted its Animal Health Hackathon Feb. 20–22, bringing together 116 students from diverse majors to develop business solutions for animal health challenges. Organized by Jorge Colon and Ami Stuart, the event emphasized collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurial skill-building, with participation from four Tuskegee University Veterinary students through a sister program initiative. Three teams earned top […]
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Source: Hawaii News Now Hawaii County police have introduced new safety measures to protect their K-9 units following the September death of police dog Archer, who died after being left in a vehicle for an “unacceptable period of time,” according to Police Chief Reed Mahuna. Although the Attorney General’s office declined to file criminal charges against the handler, […]
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Source: Health Day A new University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging finds that pets provide strong emotional benefits for older adults, but rising costs are creating financial strain. Among Americans age 50 and older who own pets, 83% say their animals give them a sense of purpose, up from 73% in 2018. Seventy percent report […]
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Source: WSFA 12 Tuskegee University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (TUCVM) is celebrating the birth of Coco Chanel, a foal born Feb. 1, the first on campus in many years. Her mother, Dolly, was surrendered by a local resident five years ago and later adopted by the Large Animal Farm/Barn manager. Dolly’s pregnancy was confirmed in 2025, giving veterinary […]
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Source: AAHA A case report in Frontiers in Veterinary Science details toxic effects after a 4-year-old Labrador retriever ingested a 60 g tube of 1.5% ruxolitinib (Opzelura®), a human topical Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor. JAK inhibitors treat inflammatory and autoimmune skin diseases in people but can be highly toxic to pets. The dog consumed approximately 21 mg/kg […]
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Source: UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine Big Chief, a 20-year-old miniature horse owned by Laura and Warren Croyle, underwent life-saving colic surgery at the UC Davis Large Animal Hospital after developing severe abdominal pain. Though he had a history of mild colic, this episode was far more serious and unresponsive to medication. Diagnostic tests revealed unusual […]
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Source: The Durango Herald In this heartfelt tribute, Jenny Johnston honors her veterinarian as her true Valentine: someone who shows up in a red truck, rain or shine, day or night, to care for her family’s horses. Over a year marked by emergencies and heartbreak, the vet tirelessly treated injured foals, including an orphan who could not […]
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Source: KTUV San Jose Animal Care and Services is warning residents about an online scam using AI-altered images of shelter dogs to falsely claim they are about to be euthanized. The manipulated photos, shared on a Facebook page called “Saving Shelter Dogs From Euthanasia,” have sparked nationwide outrage and flooded the shelter with calls from concerned animal lovers. […]
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Source: New Hampshire Bulletin New Hampshire lawmakers are considering House Bill 1488, which would allow certain pets to skip required rabies booster shots if owners provide antibody titer test results showing some level of immunity from prior vaccination. Sponsored by Rep. Keith Ammon, the bill was introduced at a constituent’s request over concerns about vaccine side effects and […]
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Source: Today’s Veterinary Business Covetrus and MWI Animal Health have agreed to merge, forming a comprehensive animal health platform serving companion, equine, and production animal markets. Under the deal, MWI’s parent company, Cencora, will receive $1.25 billion in cash, $800 million in preferred equity, and $1.45 billion in common equity, valuing MWI at $3.5 billion. Cencora […]
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Source: Veterinary Practice News A newly released House Agriculture Committee Farm Bill draft includes the Healthy Dog Importation Act and several Veterinary workforce and animal health provisions, drawing praise from national Veterinary and pet industry groups. The Pet Advocacy Network (PAN) supports the dog importation measure, noting that about one million dogs enter the U.S. each year, with only around 1% […]
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Source: Dairy Herd U.S. dairy exports climbed to $9.51 billion in 2025, up 15% from 2024 and just shy of the $9.54 billion record set in 2022, according to USDA data. Export volumes also rose 5% to 2.8 million metric tons, reflecting strong global demand and broader market diversification. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) highlighted significant growth across multiple […]
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Source: EurekAlert Researchers from the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) and the Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research report that the protein neurofilament light chain (NfL), a known marker of nerve damage in humans, may help track aging across animal species. In people, NfL levels rise with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and ALS and also increase naturally with […]
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Source: DVM 360 A routine exam of a rescued kitten revealed a severe heart murmur that led to the diagnosis of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), a congenital heart defect requiring timely surgery. Though the kitten appeared healthy and energetic, veterinarians at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC) identified a characteristic “washing machine” murmur, prompting further testing. An echocardiogram […]
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Source: AVMA Maintaining a healthy weight is essential to your pet’s long-term health and quality of life. Pets at an ideal weight have a lower risk of developing serious conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, breathing difficulties, kidney disease and certain cancers. A healthy weight also reduces the chance of joint injuries and […]
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Source: Agri Pulse In this opinion piece, American Veterinary Medical Association President Michael Bailey urges Congress to pass the bipartisan Combating Illicit Xylazine Act to address the growing misuse of xylazine in the illicit fentanyl supply while preserving its essential Veterinary uses. Although the fentanyl-xylazine combination is a serious public health threat, xylazine itself is a critical FDA-approved sedative […]
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Source: AP News Pangolins, shy and nocturnal mammals covered in protective keratin scales, are the most trafficked mammals in the world. Conservationists are highlighting their plight on World Pangolin Day, noting that more than half a million were seized in anti-trafficking operations between 2016 and 2024, with over one million estimated taken from the wild in […]
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Source: AP News A bumper crop of rimu berries has sparked rare breeding activity among New Zealand’s critically endangered kākāpō, the world’s only flightless parrot. Once thought doomed due to predation and habitat loss, the population has grown from about 50 birds to more than 200 over three decades thanks to intensive conservation efforts. Kākāpō breed only every […]
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Source: AVMA The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) has endorsed updated guidance on diagnosing and treating canine chronic inflammatory enteropathy (CIE), emphasizing dietary trials and discouraging routine antibiotic use. Published January 21 in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, the consensus statement reflects more than a decade of new research since the 2010 guidelines. CIE remains a […]
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Source: Science New research reveals that a horse’s whinny is produced through two distinct sound mechanisms occurring simultaneously. Published in Current Biology, the study shows that the whinny combines a low, guttural tone created by vibrating vocal folds (similar to human speech) with a high-pitched whistle generated by air rushing through a constricted part of the larynx. This […]
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