Source: TheStreet The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued a stern warning to pet owners after a woman at Miami International Airport attempted to smuggle two turtles through security by hiding them in her bra—one of which died. In a Facebook post on July 24, 2025, the TSA urged travelers not to conceal animals on their bodies, emphasizing that small […]
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Source: Us Magazine Peter Ostrum, who played Charlie Bucket in the 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, never pursued another acting role after the movie. At age 12, he chose to step away from Hollywood and eventually became a veterinarian. Inspired by a local vet after his parents gifted him a horse, Ostrum followed […]
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Source: American Association of Swine Veterinarians Virginia’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has launched the Large Animal Veterinary Grant Program to address critical shortages of Veterinary care for livestock, poultry, and horses across the state. The program is now accepting applications from large animal veterinarians. It was developed based on recommendations from a two-year work group, […]
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Source: American Ag Network Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is leading a coalition of lawmakers urging the Trump Administration to release withheld funding for Level 1 National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) labs, which play a critical role in detecting and controlling animal disease outbreaks. These labs, located in 17 states including Wisconsin, are essential for protecting the U.S. […]
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Source: Feedstuffs The Renewable Energy Farmers of America (REFA), a newly formed nonprofit, aims to support U.S. farmers and ranchers navigating complex renewable energy projects like wind, solar, transmission lines, and battery storage. Founded in response to increasing interest from landowners, REFA offers unbiased guidance, expert advice, and advocacy to help landowners make informed decisions while […]
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Source: Reuters Australia has announced it will ease long-standing restrictions on U.S. beef imports after a scientific review confirmed that U.S. biosecurity measures sufficiently mitigate disease risks. The curbs, originally imposed in 2003 due to mad cow disease concerns, had limited U.S. beef access despite resumed imports in 2019. The updated rules now allow beef from […]
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Source: Reuters The USDA will relocate approximately 2,600 Washington, D.C.–area employees to five regional hubs—Raleigh, Kansas City, Indianapolis, Fort Collins, and Salt Lake City—leaving no more than 2,000 staff in the capital. Announced by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, the move aims to bring the agency closer to its core constituents and reduce the federal government’s footprint. However, the […]
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Source: Drovers The USDA’s July 2025 Cattle on Feed and Inventory reports highlight historically low U.S. cattle supplies, signaling bullish market conditions. The total cattle on feed as of July 1 stood at 11.1 million head—2% below 2024 and the lowest since 1996—driven by an 8% drop in June placements, the smallest in 16 years. Steers increased […]
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Source: AVMA After three years of stakeholder input and revision, the AVMA House of Delegates has approved an updated Model Veterinary Practice Act (MVPA). This guiding document helps states draft or revise Veterinary laws. Major changes include elevating Veterinary technicians by endorsing the term “licensed” and enabling boards to recognize technician specialists. The MVPA also streamlines licensure by […]
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Source: Pet Age The Pet Advocacy Network (PAN) has submitted testimony opposing proposed changes to Arizona’s Administrative Code that would ban the ownership of three families of pet fish—Pimelodidae, Osteoglossidae, and Siluridae. Arizona officials claim these species could become invasive if released, but PAN argues the ban lacks scientific evidence. For instance, Glass catfish, part of Siluridae, are tropical […]
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Source: TheRoanokeStar.com Hot spots, or pyotraumatic dermatitis, are common in dogs during summer and result from excessive scratching or biting due to allergies, fleas, or other irritants. These red, pus-filled lesions are itchy, painful, and appear suddenly, quickly growing if untreated. While not life-threatening, hot spots can resemble deeper infections like pyotraumatic folliculitis or furunculosis, which […]
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Source: AVMA A newly passed legislative package brings significant changes to federal student loan programs, impacting current and future veterinary borrowers. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has launched a webpage, Student Loan Changes: What You Need to Know, summarizing key updates. These include new limits on unsubsidized federal loans, modifications to income-driven repayment plans, the phase-out of […]
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Source: The Post-Journal Eleven-year-old Miles Taylor and his rescued dwarf rabbit, Amara, won Best Female Dwarf Rabbit at the Chautauqua County Fair, marking a heartwarming milestone in both their journeys. Amara was one of 137 surviving rabbits rescued by the ANNA Shelter in Erie, Pennsylvania, from a group of 300, suffering from severe health issues. Miles, who is 91% burned from […]
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Source: News 3 LV Starting August 4, all dogs and cats over four months old in unincorporated Clark County in Nevada must be microchipped under a new mandate designed to improve pet recovery and reduce shelter populations. The initiative aims to streamline the process of reuniting lost pets with their families and ease the burden on local […]
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Source: Texas A&M University A new study by Texas A&M University and the Dog Aging Project (DAP) reveals that nearly half of U.S. dogs are overweight due to a mix of factors, including breed, environment, and food motivation. Sporting breeds like retrievers and spaniels are about 10% more food-driven, increasing their risk of obesity. Urban living, multi-dog households, and […]
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Source: Idaho News 6 Eagle, Idaho residents are taking extra steps to protect their pets as ticks appear earlier and in greater numbers this summer. Local veterinarians, including Dr. Zach Raptosh of Lake Shore Animal Hospital, report a significant uptick in tick cases—he recently removed over 80 ticks from a single dog. In response, pet owners […]
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Source: KVOE Kansas agricultural officials are warning ranchers about Theileria orientalis ikeda, a tick-borne illness affecting cattle. Transmitted by the Asian Longhorned tick, theileria resembles anaplasmosis but can infect calves, posing a broader threat. Dr. Greg Hanzlicek of the Kansas Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory says the disease cannot be effectively treated with antibiotics, as it’s caused by a protozoa, not […]
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Source: USA Today A new Insurify survey highlights how deeply DINK (dual income, no kids) couples value their pets, with 94% viewing them as family. Many willingly make financial sacrifices—68% of respondents reported actions like working extra hours, taking on debt, or skipping medical care to provide for their animals. On average, DINK couples spend about $1,906 […]
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Source: 5 News Online A Bella Vista, Arkansas family is grieving the loss of three of their four dogs, believed to have been poisoned with antifreeze. The incident occurred late at night when all four pets showed sudden signs of distress. Within hours, three dogs—Shiner, Enzo, and Rosie—suffered severe seizures and died despite emergency treatment. […]
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Source: Live Science Researchers have discovered that Burmese pythons possess specialized intestinal cells that help process calcium from the bones of their prey, aiding in whole-prey digestion. Published in the Journal of Experimental Biology on June 25, the study found that these narrow cells trap particles made of calcium, iron, and phosphorus—especially in snakes that consumed bone-in prey or […]
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