Source: Veterinary Practice News Purina has opened applications for its 2026 Sponsorship for Human-Animal Bond (HAB) Studies program, offering up to $40,000 in funding for research into the emotional and therapeutic connections between humans and animals. The application window runs through August 15, 2025, and proposals should focus on areas such as vulnerable populations, pet well-being, and human-cat relationships. […]
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Source: University of Minnesota A University of Minnesota study found that while viruses from managed Western honey bees can infect native bumblebees, they do not mutate or spread within bumblebee populations. Researchers studied three viruses—deformed wing virus, black queen cell virus, and sacbrood virus—and found them present in bumblebees, but with over 98% genetic similarity to the […]
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Source: AZ Central Queen Creek police arrested a 40-year-old man on June 13 after two dogs were found dead in a parked car. Officers responded to a report of animal cruelty near Signal Butte and Queen Creek roads, involving an employee from a local business in the shopping complex. After investigating, authorities discovered the dogs had […]
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Source: CBC Ian Reid, a retired surgeon from Indian Harbour, N.S., was devastated to find his dog Mingus dead after suffocating in a chip bag left on a TV stand. The bag had sealed tightly around the dog’s muzzle, cutting off oxygen. Reid, wracked with guilt, later discovered that even veterinary staff were unaware of […]
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Source: AVMA Researchers at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine are developing a promising experimental treatment for canine hemangiosarcoma, a typically fatal cancer affecting around 50,000 dogs annually in the U.S. The therapy combines a blood test that detects cancer cells with eBAT, a genetically engineered drug designed to target and destroy hemangiosarcoma cells. eBAT fuses […]
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Source: AVMA Dr. Bret Marsh, dean of Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, highlights an ongoing national shortage of veterinarians, particularly affecting rural communities. He attributes the issue to rising numbers of pets and changes in livestock production, which have created growing demands for Veterinary care amid limited resources. Marsh emphasizes that these demographic shifts […]
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Source: The Asahi Shimbun A veterinarian in Mie Prefecture, Japan, has died after treating a cat infected with severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS), a potentially deadly virus transmitted by ticks and infected animals. The veterinarian developed symptoms in May, including respiratory distress, and died shortly after hospitalization, with no signs of a tick bite. If […]
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Source: The Denver Post The Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance (DZCA) celebrated the successful hatching of its first-ever African pancake tortoise last month, marking a major milestone in its conservation efforts. The hatchling joins four other pancake tortoises in the zoo’s habitat, including her mother, Waffles, and three males named Short-Stack, Denny, and Flapjack. African pancake tortoises are listed as critically endangered by […]
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Source: Great Bend Tribune Cattle experience heat stress when they cannot effectively regulate body temperature, unlike humans who sweat. Kansas State University veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff explains that cattle cope through behaviors like panting, standing more, and crowding shaded or water-adjacent areas. However, these behaviors can backfire, as bunching together for shade may worsen overheating. Heat stress is […]
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Source: The Daily Pennsylvanian Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine have developed advanced gene therapy mechanisms to treat inherited retinal degenerations, which cause progressive vision loss and have no current cure. Led by Raghavi Sudharsan and William Beltran, the team created four GNGT2-based gene therapy promoters designed to target the retina during late-stage degeneration. These promoters, […]
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Source: Ag Tech Navigator A European study by the European Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture (EARA) assessed 78 regenerative farms across 14 countries, covering over 7,000 hectares from 2020 to 2023, and compared them with nearby conventional farms. Using a new Regenerating Full Productivity (RFP) index, regenerative systems scored 32% higher on average, with gains ranging from 14% to […]
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Source: AVMA Fourth of July festivities—while fun for humans—can pose serious risks to pets and other animals. Fireworks, unfamiliar environments, and party noise can cause panic, leading to escape or injury. Food scraps, heat, travel stress, and leftover debris also present health hazards. To keep pets safe, preparation is key: ensure all pets have up-to-date […]
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Source: BBC Household pets, especially dogs, influence human immunity in several important ways. Pets bring a variety of outdoor microbes into homes, which supports the idea that early exposure to diverse bacteria can help train the immune system and potentially reduce the risk of allergies and asthma. Some studies show that bacteria from pets can […]
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Source: KXLY.com Washington State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital is experiencing a sharp rise in wildlife admissions, including baby raccoons, owls, and squirrels, largely due to the recent closure of another rehabilitation center in central Washington. As one of the few generalist facilities in eastern Washington, WSU accepts a wide range of species, unlike many others that […]
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Source: University of Bristol A recent study published in Vet Record found that neutering cats at four months old does not increase their risk of developing weight problems compared to neutering at six months. Analyzing over 2,000 clinical records from the University of Bristol’s Bristol Cats study, researchers found no significant difference in body condition score (BCS) or […]
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Source: EquiManagement The 2024 AVMA/AAEP Economic Report highlights a significant satisfaction gap between equine Veterinary practice owners and associates. Owners reported higher satisfaction with job (81%), lifestyle (72%), and compensation (74%) compared to associates (50%, 48%, and 54%, respectively). Notably, 21–29% of associates expressed dissatisfaction across various categories, while only 7–14% of owners did. Practice ownership is […]
read moreOne of the most foundational principles of economics, regardless of industry, is the law of supply and demand. These concepts govern how prices are determined through the interaction between consumers and providers in a marketplace. In simplest terms, the law of demand states that as prices increase, consumer demand tends to decrease. Conversely, the law […]
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Source: Gulf Coast News As hurricane season begins, Florida has enacted two new laws to protect animals during natural disasters. Prompted by the viral rescue of a dog named Trooper—found tied to a fence as Hurricane Milton approached—Gov. Ron DeSantis signed “Trooper’s Law,” making it a felony to abandon or improperly restrain pets during declared emergencies. Violators face up to five […]
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Source: Parker Pioneer Pet owners are being urged to keep dogs out of the Colorado River after the discovery of a dangerous parasite called Heterobilharzia americana, or liver fluke, which causes canine schistosomiasis. While harmless to humans, the parasite can be fatal to dogs if left untreated. First found near Blythe, California, in early 2024, the parasite […]
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Source: The Guardian A growing movement to decode animal communication, especially among cetaceans, is gaining momentum, driven by advances in AI and a $10 million prize from the Jeremy Coller Foundation. Projects like Project Ceti are using large language models to analyze sperm whale codas—brief sequences of clicks that show signs of structured language, social interaction, and possibly punctuation. Google’s […]
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