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Source: Yahoo! Finance  Western University of Health Sciences has appointed John Tegzes, MA, VMD, Dipl. ABVT, as Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, effective July 15, 2024. Dr. Tegzes, with over 30 years of experience in clinical practice, academia, research, and leadership, joined WesternU in 2003 as an Associate Professor of Toxicology. He has […]

Source: UF Health  A new study by Jennifer Applebaum, Ph.D., at the University of Florida finds that while housing policies are becoming more pet-inclusive, housing insecurity is worsening. The study, published in Frontiers in Veterinary Medicine, analyzed 2019-2023 data from Human-Animal Support Services, revealing a rise in animals entering shelters due to housing loss, while […]

Source: AP News  Since July 26, sea lions have been stranding themselves along 155 miles of California coastline in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, showing signs of domoic acid poisoning, a neurotoxin affecting their brain and heart. The Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute reports an influx of daily calls about sick sea lions, primarily […]

Source: Purdue University  Dogs serve in various roles, including search and rescue, medical diagnosis, and emotional support. They are also instrumental in cancer research. A recent study led by Purdue veterinarian Dr. Deborah Knapp explored the link between cigarette smoke exposure and bladder cancer in Scottish terriers. The study followed 120 Scotties over three years, […]

Source: Arkansas State University  Work towards the future College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Arkansas State University (A-State) is progressing, with the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) Council on Education recently conducting a consultative visit. Dr. Heidi Banse, the new dean of CVM, reported that the visit involved a review of facilities, policies, procedures, and […]

Source: Virginia Tech News  Virginia Tech faculty members Carla Savage and Sophie Wenzel, as 2024 Global Opportunity Initiative fellows, spent two weeks in Ethiopia to forge partnerships and conduct impactful global research. Their journey took them from Addis Ababa to Jimma University, focusing on community-engaged research addressing food insecurity and health challenges. Inspired by a […]

Source: Veterinary Practice News  The FTC has banned noncompete clauses across various industries, including Veterinary services, effective May 7, 2024. This change, long practiced in states like California, aims to boost employee mobility, economic growth, and innovation. For veterinarians, this means greater job flexibility, the ability to switch employers or start their own practices without […]

Source: Purdue University  Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine unveiled a vibrant mural titled “Bonding through Life,” celebrating the human-animal bond. Commissioned by Dean Willie Reed and painted by artist Tia Richardson, the mural decorates the hallway connecting Lynn Hall with the new David and Bonnie Brunner Small Animal Hospital. Dedicated on April 26, 2024, […]

Source: City News Everywhere  Starting this fall, the Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island will reserve eight additional seats for first-year Nova Scotians, increasing the total from 16 to 24. This expansion aims to address the need for more veterinarians in Nova Scotia. Advanced Education Minister Brian Wong highlighted the longstanding […]

Source: Cortaca Today  Cornell University’s Animal Health Diagnostic Center (AHDC) and the New York State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory have received a $19.5 million funding award from the state to expand their space and operations. The AHDC, part of Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine, is a leading diagnostic lab conducting hundreds of thousands of tests annually, […]

Source: OSU News  The Innovation Foundation at Oklahoma State University (OSU) has launched the One Health Innovation Lab within the Venture One Health building at Innovation Park. This state-of-the-art facility aims to advance OSU’s One Health initiative, building interdisciplinary research at the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health. Elizabeth Pollard, CEO of The Innovation […]

Source: Daily Mail  The belief that goldfish have a three-second memory is a myth. Professor Culum Brown of Macquarie University, an expert in fish cognition, argues that goldfish, like many fish, have excellent memories. In experiments, rainbow fish remembered a path through a simulated trawl net for up to a year. This contradicts the widespread […]

Source: AM NY  Chef Jonathan Waxman at Jams at 1 Hotel Central Park has introduced a pet-friendly brunch menu, “Dog Days of Summer,” perfect for pet owners looking for a new brunch spot. Available only on Saturdays and Sundays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., the menu offers three main meals for dogs: salmon with […]

Source: dvm360 The FDA has approved a 3-year expiration date for ropinirole ophthalmic solution (Clevor; Vetoquinol) when stored in its original packaging, extending its previous expiration by 12 months. This solution, indicated to induce vomiting in dogs, is the first and only FDA-approved product for this purpose. It is administered via eye drops, providing a […]

Source: The Hill  A federal judge has denied ATS Tree Services’ request to block the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) from implementing a rule banning noncompete agreements, effective September 4. The FTC’s rule, issued in April, prohibits new noncompete agreements and mandates that companies inform current and former employees that existing agreements will not be enforced, […]

Source: dvm360 Precision Equine Pharmacy in Bakersfield, California, has integrated with New Jersey-based Wedgewood Pharmacy, now operating as Wedgewood Equine. This merger enhances their service offering nearly 100 compounded equine medications and more comprehensive services. Alejandro Bernal, CEO of Wedgewood, emphasized the company’s commitment to meeting the evolving needs of equine veterinarians and horse owners, […]

Source: AAHA Newstat  Team USA’s women’s gymnastics team has a unique support member in Beacon, a therapy dog who played a vital role in the athletes’ mental well-being leading up to the Paris Games. Although Beacon, a 4-year-old golden retriever, couldn’t attend the Olympics, his presence during training was pivotal for star gymnasts like Simone […]

Source: Science Since the H5N1 avian influenza virus appeared in U.S. dairy cattle in March, Colorado has mandated weekly milk sample testing from dairy farms to control the outbreak. This decision, effective from July 22, comes as Colorado reports the highest number of infected herds, with 51 out of 172 nationwide. The state uses an […]

Source: NAVTA  Blue Ridge Community College and Nicole Getzloff, CVT, have been honored with the 2024 Student Chapter and Student Advisor of the Year Awards by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA). NAVTA’s 100+ student chapters at AVMA-accredited schools offer students experience and community service opportunities. Sponsored by Purina Pro Plan Veterinary […]

Source: Hill’s Pet Nutrition  Hill’s Pet Nutrition has released its 2024 State of Shelter Pet Adoption Report, highlighting increasing animal shelter intakes and declining adoption rates. According to Shelter Animals Count, 6.5 million cats and dogs entered shelters in 2023, with a 900,000 animal increase since January 2021. The report, based on insights from 2,500 […]