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Source: WDBJ7  Dr. Charlie Broaddus, Virginia’s state veterinarian, assures consumers that diseased birds do not enter the food supply amidst growing concerns over Avian Flu. He emphasizes the rigorous inspection process for poultry, ensuring only birds that test negative for influenza proceed to processing plants. While non-commercial chicken owners face a slightly higher risk, fully […]

Source: PR Newswire  Sploot Veterinary Care and GlobalVetLink have announced a partnership to integrate the GVL Compliance Assistant into Sploot’s operations, enhancing their service offerings with comprehensive pet travel solutions. This collaboration aims to streamline the process of meeting travel requirements for pets, simplifying domestic and international travel preparations. Gil Bolotin, co-founder and co-CEO of […]

Source: Brownfield  University of Missouri livestock economist Scott Brown states that the latest USDA Cattle on Feed report shows the herd size remains stagnant, and beef cow slaughter has slowed, suggesting no significant herd growth. This trend could lead to higher beef prices. Brown advises producers to implement risk management strategies promptly, noting how rapidly […]

Source: BusinessWire  Independence Pet Holdings, Inc. (IPH), a leading pet insurance provider, has acquired a majority interest in Spot Pet Insurance, expanding their partnership that began in 2022. Spot offers insurance plans for dogs and cats in the U.S. and Canada, with IPH managing Spot’s underwriting, customer service, and claims activities. Founded in 2021, IPH […]

Source: Reuters The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will allow bulk milk testing for bird flu from dairy herds, instead of individual cow tests, to facilitate interstate shipping and expand testing. This change aims to balance controlling the disease and minimizing the economic impact after bird flu spread to cows and dairy workers. Bulk testing, […]

Source: BusinessWire  ImpriMed, a precision medicine startup, has launched ImpriMed Drug Response Predictions (DRP) to meet the rising demand for personalized canine cancer testing. This standalone test complements their Personalized Prediction Profile, offering AI-driven clinical outcome predictions for dogs with lymphoma and leukemia. DRP provides tailored treatment plans, enhancing efficacy and accelerating patient care. It […]

Source: 12 News  Pet owners in Palm Beach County are being targeted by a new scam involving lost pets. Scammers, posing as employees from the county’s Division of Animal Care and Control (ACC), call pet owners who have posted their contact information on lost pet websites. These callers claim that the owners’ pets are injured […]

Source: Purdue University  Purdue University and Elanco Animal Health Inc. will join Indiana’s new One Health Innovation District, as announced at Indiana’s 2024 Global Economic Summit. Purdue President Mung Chiang and Elanco President Jeff Simmons signed a memorandum with the Indiana Economic Development Corp. to establish a research innovation district focused on optimizing health for […]

Source: Texas A&M Today  Four members of the Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) and four future Aggie veterinarians have deployed to East Texas to respond to severe river flooding affecting thousands. The team provides Veterinary care to animals at a local emergency shelter, treating 39 dogs and 13 cats. Dr. Deb Zoran, VET director, […]

Source: Thoroughbred Daily News   The Louisiana Racing Commission has introduced “Active Emergency Rules of Racing” effective June 8, altering permissible dosages and reducing withdrawal times for medications like Clenbuterol and Depo-Medrol. The aim is to enhance horse safety, though this approach contrasts with conventional wisdom favoring stricter drug use regulations. Executive Director Stephen Landry believes […]

Source: Vet Candy  Spay Today, a nonprofit spay/neuter clinic that operated for 18 years and sterilized nearly 78,000 animals, has closed its surgical facility due to an inability to secure a veterinarian partner. The clinic, which provided low-cost, high-volume sterilizations, had a staff of five full-time members and one part-time technician. Veterinary surgeon Krystel Riggione, […]

Source: AVMA  Veterinary technicians in Minnesota will now be regulated under the state’s Veterinary Practice Act, a milestone achieved after nearly 20 years of advocacy. The bill, part of a large omnibus package, was signed into law by Governor Tim Walz on May 19. It empowers the Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine (MBVM) to establish […]

Source: KSL  Utah State University (USU) broke ground on Utah’s first Veterinary college, aiming to provide local students with comprehensive training in animal health. Previously, students completed two years at USU before finishing their studies at Washington State University. The new campus will enable students to complete their entire Veterinary education in Utah. Governor Spencer […]

Source: Forbes  Researchers from the University of Helsinki and Wisdom Panel have identified a genetic mutation responsible for a new coat color pattern in Finnish domestic cats, named “salmiak.” This pattern, first observed in 2007 in a feral cat population, features black-and-white tuxedo coats with fur colored only at the base, becoming progressively whiter, and […]