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Source: Veterinary Practice News  A new study by the University of California San Diego, published in PLOS ONE, investigates whether dogs understand words communicated through soundboards or buttons, a trend popularized on social media. The research explores five key questions, including whether dogs can recognize and respond to words recorded on soundboards, even without other […]

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its annual Pesticide Residue Monitoring Program Report for Fiscal Year 2022, covering the period from October 2021 to September 2022. The report summarizes findings from FDA testing of human and animal foods for 757 pesticides and selected industrial compounds. The results […]

Source: Wyoming Public Media Anthrax has been detected in multiple beef herds in Carbon County, Wyoming, near Elk Mountain, marking the first confirmed cases in Wyoming cattle since the 1970s and in wildlife since 1956. A dead moose also tested positive for the disease. The Wyoming Livestock Board and Game and Fish Department advise avoiding […]

Source: CBC  Peter Savara and Katie Cacciotti from northeastern Ontario are raising awareness about blastomycosis, a fungal infection that led to the death of their dog, Stella. Stella developed coughing and weight loss, prompting a vet visit where the couple learned she had severe lung infection due to blastomycosis. The disease, caused by the fungus […]

Source: Oklahoma’s News 4  An investigation is underway in Elk City, Oklahoma, after the sudden deaths of 40 to 70 horses belonging to Beutler and Son Rodeo Co. The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF) was alerted on August 23 about a possible issue with a bulk feed order linked to the deaths. […]

Source: WCNC  NBCUniversal’s Clear the Shelters campaign aims to promote pet adoption by reducing or waiving fees, countering the misconception that such practices devalue pets or lead to higher return rates. Studies, including research by the ASPCA and Maddie’s Fund, show that pets adopted with reduced or waived fees are just as likely to remain […]

Source: yahoo! finance  BARK, a leading global dog brand, announced its pioneering role in creating the pet product industry’s first international safety standard for dog toys and launched a state-of-the-art testing lab. This lab, developed over two years, replicates real-world conditions using advanced technology to rigorously test toys for durability and safety, focusing on factors […]

Source: dvm 360  A study by the Croney Research Group, presented by Kayla Pasteur at the 2024 AVMA Conference, identified a significant gap in scientific literature concerning the impact of access to Veterinary care on animal welfare, particularly regarding behavior. Only 17% of publications reviewed examined this impact, and just 13% provided definitions of “access […]

Source: WSU Insider  Washington State University (WSU) researchers, led by Professor Kelly Brayton, have received an $800,000 grant to develop a safer and more effective vaccine for Anaplasma marginale, a tick-borne pathogen causing severe losses in the cattle industry worldwide. The project aims to overcome the limitations of current vaccines, which are ineffective against all […]

Source: Earth.com  A recent study published in PLOS ONE explores whether dogs using soundboard buttons to “speak” are genuinely communicating or simply responding to cues. Led by Federico Rossano, Associate Professor at UC San Diego, this research suggests that dogs trained with soundboard buttons understand specific words, responding appropriately regardless of who presses the button. […]

Source: INDEPENDENT  A new study reveals that heatwaves significantly impair bumble bees’ ability to detect floral scents, threatening their role as vital pollinators. Bumble bees are crucial to agriculture, pollinating crops that comprise about one-third of the global food supply. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Würzburg, shows that exposure to extreme […]

Source: AVMA News  Honey bees, often considered wildlife, face similar issues to food production animals, including antimicrobial resistance and health concerns. Dr. Kaitlyn Krebs, a bee veterinarian and beekeeper, emphasizes the need for veterinarians to learn about honey bee care, an emerging field in Veterinary medicine. A 2017 federal rule requiring Veterinary prescriptions for certain […]

Source: Live Science Cats’ dislike of closed doors is linked to their natural curiosity, desire for control, and fear of missing out (FOMO), according to experts. Dr. Karen Sueda, a Veterinary behaviorist, explains that cats want to know what’s behind a closed door, driven by their instinct to monitor their territory for safety. Ingrid Johnson, […]

Source: KOCO News 5  The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry has partnered with the Farm Journal Foundation to address the state’s shortage of rural and food animal veterinarians. Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture, Blayne Arthur, emphasized that this shortage threatens agricultural livelihoods, rural economic growth, disease control, animal health, and public health. The partnership […]

Source: CBS 19  Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas, is spearheading a groundbreaking drone research project aimed at assessing the health of wild dolphins. The initiative, named Passive Health Assessment in Sea Mammals (PHASM), utilizes a specially designed “dolphin stealth drone” that approaches dolphins without disturbing them, collecting samples of their breath to […]

Source: CIDRAP  A study published in PLOS One analyzed data from Germany’s Veterinary practices, revealing that approximately 12% of Escherichia coli isolates from dogs and cats are resistant to third-generation cephalosporins, specifically cefovecin, the only one approved for veterinary use. Researchers examined 25,491 E. coli strains from 175,171 samples across 3,491 practices (33% of all […]

Source: FDA  The FDA’s recent guidance clarifies the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) requirements for veterinarians in prescribing animal drugs and establishing a veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR). According to the FDA, only licensed veterinarians can prescribe and dispense animal drugs, and they must comply with the federal VCPR, which cannot be established solely through […]