Source: Elanco Elanco Animal Health announced full USDA approval of its Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody (CPMA), now branded as Trutect™, the first and only approved treatment for deadly canine parvovirus. Initially conditionally approved in May 2023, the treatment has already helped save thousands of puppies nationwide. Real-world data show a 93% survival rate among treated puppies, shorter hospital stays by […]
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Source: DVM 360 U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Emeprev, a maropitant citrate injectable solution from Dechra, for the prevention and treatment of vomiting in dogs and cats. Emeprev is the first FDA-approved bioequivalent injectable alternative to the most widely used veterinary antiemetic, offering comparable efficacy with a different preservative. Unlike the pioneer product, Emeprev contains benzyl […]
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Source: Pet Food Industry RAWZ Natural Pet Food has donated 3,146 cases of canned cat food (more than 25,900 pounds valued at over $240,000) to support animal shelters in Oklahoma. The donation was made through a partnership with Greater Good Charities, which distributed the food to Two Legs Four Paws, an organization that assists more than 60 animal […]
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Source: Pet Food Industry The Purina Foundation awarded $1.165 million in grants to 27 nonprofit organizations across the United States in 2025, continuing its long-standing mission to support pets, people and communities. Founded in 1951 by William H. Danforth, the foundation prioritizes strengthening the human–animal bond in the 25 U.S. cities where Nestlé Purina PetCare operates. In 2025, major funding focused on […]
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Source: KING 5 A Tacoma man’s routine walk with his dog turned tragic when the pet died suddenly, likely from a fentanyl overdose. Kenneth Gentili was at Owen Beach in Point Defiance Park when his small dog ate something under a bench in the children’s play area. Within minutes, the dog began foaming at the mouth, collapsed, […]
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Source: Pet Food Industry Gold Star Distribution Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of all FDA-regulated products it handled in Minnesota, Indiana, and North Dakota after an inspection by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found insanitary conditions at one of its facilities. The recall, announced December 26, includes pet foods as well as drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, dietary […]
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Source: Philly Voice Dogs cannot cool themselves efficiently through sweat like humans, making overheating a serious risk, especially for working dogs engaged in strenuous tasks. Dr. Cynthia Otto, executive director of the Penn Vet Working Dog Center, has spent years researching practical cooling methods to prevent heat stroke. Her team discovered that training dogs to voluntarily dunk […]
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Source: dvm 360 Concerns within the Veterinary community have prompted the International Council for Veterinary Assessment to commission an independent audit of the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination. Questions have been raised about how the NAVLE is developed, administered, and scored, leading ICVA to emphasize the need to ensure the exam remains a fair and impartial measure of […]
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Source: dvm 360 The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a statement of interest in a lawsuit brought by Lincoln Memorial University against the American Veterinary Medical Association, challenging AVMA’s accreditation standards for Veterinary schools. The Justice Department emphasized that professional accreditors must comply with antitrust laws and cannot impose unnecessary or anticompetitive barriers that limit entry into the Veterinary […]
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Source: Roseman University of Health Sciences Roseman University of Health Sciences has appointed Christina V. Tran, DVM, as executive associate dean of its proposed College of Veterinary Medicine, effective January 12, 2026. Tran brings more than two decades of experience in Veterinary practice, education, and academic leadership. Her background includes small animal private practice, shelter medicine, and senior roles […]
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Source: STAT 10 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering a major change to how new drugs and medical products are evaluated for approval by shifting toward requiring only a single pivotal clinical trial instead of the traditional two. Historically, regulators have asked for two well-controlled trials to demonstrate safety and effectiveness, but FDA Commissioner Marty Makary told […]
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Source: Veterinary Practice News Nationwide pet insurance reports a significant rise in pet health emergencies during the winter holidays, based on claims data from more than one million insured pets. December sees a sharp spike in chocolate-related incidents, with claims increasing 182 percent in the final two weeks of the year and average treatment costs around $814. […]
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Source: Eagle Country Online An Indiana Senate committee has advanced legislation aimed at easing the state’s Veterinary workforce shortage. Senate Bill 56, authored by Sen. Jean Leising, seeks to expand access to Veterinary care by allowing licensed veterinarians and Veterinary technicians from other states to practice in Indiana more easily. Under the proposal, the Indiana Board of Veterinary Medicine could issue […]
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Source: AA French farmers launched widespread protests after authorities ordered the culling of cattle following confirmed cases of nodular dermatitis, also known as lumpy skin disease. Demonstrations were concentrated in southwestern France, where farmers opposed plans to kill roughly 200 infected cows at a farm in Bordes-sur-Arize. Protesters blocked access to the site for several days, leading to clashes with […]
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Source: Dairy Herd Management Zisk, a downloadable app used by more than 4,500 dairy farms representing over half of the U.S. milk cow herd, projects a generally profitable outlook for 2026, though gains will be unevenly distributed. The app’s fourth annual report shows producers checking profitability frequently, giving a detailed, real-time view of future conditions. […]
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Source: Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority has announced the creation of the HISA Equine Recovery Foundation, an independent nonprofit launching in early 2026 to support Thoroughbred racehorses that suffer career-ending injuries during racing. The foundation’s mission focuses on funding timely Veterinary treatment, including surgeries with strong recovery outcomes, and comprehensive rehabilitation to […]
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Source: MissouriNet U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver of Missouri’s 5th District is urging Veterinary schools across the country to investigate allegations of systemic mistreatment of students. He argues that many programs rely on students as inexpensive labor, leading to extreme workloads and harmful conditions. In a letter sent to 36 Veterinary schools, including the University of Missouri, Cleaver […]
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Source: University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine Spaying female guinea pigs is now increasingly recommended as an important form of preventive Veterinary care. In the past, the procedure was discouraged because of concerns about anesthesia and surgical risk. However, advances in surgical techniques and a better understanding of guinea pig health have changed this view. […]
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Source: Farm Progress Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is expanding training and facilities to address Indiana’s growing Veterinary shortage, particularly in rural “Veterinary desert” regions. Renovations completed in 2022 added modern small-animal, equine, and farm animal hospitals, boosting annual patient visits from about 22,000 to 32,000 and giving students greater hands-on clinical experience. New dean Bret […]
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Source: National Hog Farmer Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed new statistical methods that greatly improve fine-mapping, the process of identifying specific DNA variants responsible for important traits in livestock. Traditional fine-mapping tools, designed for human populations of mostly unrelated individuals, perform poorly in livestock such as pigs and cattle, where animals are often closely related. Using […]
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