Source: Bovine Veterinarian Online A series of Veterinary workforce assessments conducted in Oklahoma, Kansas, Indiana, Maryland, and Ohio found that rural Veterinary shortages are driven by more than recruitment challenges. Despite differences in agricultural industries, all five states identified common issues, including an aging Veterinary workforce, changing farm demographics, increasing pressure on rural practices, and the need […]
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Source: Pet Age Growing cat ownership and increasing consumer awareness of feline health are driving significant changes in the pet retail market. Nearly 53 million U.S. households now own at least one cat, prompting retailers to expand their selections of premium foods, supplements, hydration products, and enrichment items. Retailers report that today’s cat owners are more […]
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Source: KFOR Two juveniles are in custody after three dogs were stolen from a Veterinary hospital in Duncan, Oklahoma, during a burglary on August 2. Police quickly located the stolen dogs alive and safely recovered them. While executing a search warrant at a nearby residence connected to the investigation, officers discovered seven additional dogs. Authorities are now […]
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Source: AP Health Dog trainers and Veterinary experts are encouraging owners to teach dogs to avoid venomous snakes, particularly in regions where rattlesnakes are common. The ASPCA estimates that up to 150,000 dogs are bitten by venomous snakes each year in the United States. In Arizona alone, emergency veterinarians treat several rattlesnake bite cases daily. Many trainers […]
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Source: WBAY Transcend Veterinary in Menasha, Wisconsin, reopened on August 3 after closing for one week due to damage and power outages caused by an EF3 tornado that struck the area on July 27. The storm sheared off nearby power poles, sending utility lines into the clinic’s parking lot and leaving the facility without electricity until service […]
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Source: DVM 360 American Regent Animal Health has issued a nationwide recall of four lots of Adequan Canine Injection and Adequan i.m. Injection after testing detected glass fibers in retained samples. The recalled products include Adequan Canine lot numbers 3369 and 25011 and Adequan i.m. lot numbers 24416 and 25265P. Adequan Canine is an FDA approved treatment for dogs […]
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Source: Capital Press Several U.S. beekeepers are asking the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to revive a lawsuit alleging that honey importers, packers, and certification organizations have flooded the U.S. market with adulterated or mislabeled “fake honey.” The lawsuit, originally filed in 2021, claims the defendants conspired to market fraudulent honey as genuine through the True Source […]
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Source: Charterhouse Capital Partners Charterhouse Capital Partners has completed its acquisition of Animalcare Group following the company’s delisting from the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market. Headquartered in York, England, Animalcare develops and commercializes pharmaceuticals and healthcare products for companion animals, equine, and production animals. Its portfolio includes approximately 150 Animal Health brands, with particular strength in dental, equine, and pain […]
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Source: Tahoe Daily Tribune Nevada’s Department of Wildlife relies on two Karelian Bear Dogs, Banjo and Badger, to help manage the state’s growing black bear population and reduce conflicts with people around Lake Tahoe. Trained to chase and haze bears that have become comfortable around humans, the dogs help restore the animals’ natural fear of people without causing […]
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Source: Journal-News After nearly 60 years in Veterinary medicine, 81 year old Dr. Larry Baum continues to care for pets and their owners at Dixie Animal Clinic in Hamilton, Ohio, where he has practiced since 1970 and owned the clinic since 1980. A finalist in Butler County’s Best of the Best competition in both 2025 and 2026, Baum credits his […]
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Source: WFAE 90.7 Animal shelters across the United States are struggling with overcrowding as rising pet care costs make it harder for owners to keep or rehome their animals. Mecklenburg County’s Animal Care and Control shelter recently stopped accepting owner surrenders to help manage overcrowding, reflecting a broader national trend. Shelters report that dogs are staying longer […]
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Source: Investing Bank of America remains cautious on the Animal Health sector ahead of second quarter 2026 earnings, citing continued declines in Veterinary visits and increasing competition in companion animal pharmaceuticals. The firm maintained its buy rating on Elanco Animal Health, calling it its top pick because of its stronger potential for earnings estimate increases and favorable […]
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Source: Syracuse A former office manager at Spay and Neuter Syracuse (SANS), a nonprofit Veterinary clinic in Syracuse, has been charged with stealing approximately $187,000 from the organization over several years, according to prosecutors. Authorities allege the employee used her position of trust to divert nonprofit funds for personal expenses, including significant gambling losses at casinos. The theft reportedly […]
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Source: The Guardian Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) believes the recent deaths of 15 elephants near Amboseli National Park were likely caused by cyanide poisoning after the animals consumed pesticides used on nearby tomato farms. Laboratory analysis of samples collected from the carcasses detected traces of cyanide, a highly toxic chemical sometimes used in agriculture and, historically, by poachers. One […]
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Source: ABC 7 Chicago A South Jersey man is urging people to exercise caution around wild animals after he was attacked by an apparent rabid raccoon in the Elsmere section of Glassboro, New Jersey. Kevin Tucker said he first heard unusual screeching noises coming from nearby woods before spotting the animal’s bright yellow eyes. As he approached his trailer, the […]
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Source: W Journal Puerto Rico Puerto Rico’s Department of Consumer Affairs (DACO) has launched an islandwide inspection campaign to ensure that scales used in Veterinary clinics are properly calibrated and certified. The initiative, led by DACO’s Weights and Measures Division, is designed to protect consumers by verifying that animal weights used in Veterinary care are measured accurately. […]
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Source: Fox 6 Richard Van Domelen, the lead veterinarian and facility manager at Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin, has had his Veterinary license permanently revoked by the Wisconsin Veterinary Examining Board for unprofessional conduct. The board found that Van Domelen improperly delegated hundreds of surgical procedures, including eye surgeries, vocal cord removals, and dental extractions, to unlicensed personnel, with […]
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Source: Daily Caller The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) under the Trump administration is investigating the proposed merger between Covetrus and MWI Animal Health over concerns that it could significantly reduce competition in the Veterinary distribution market. The FTC has issued Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) to gather information about the transaction, which would reduce the number of major national distributors from three to […]
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Source: Freedonia Group As cat-owning households now outnumber puppy-owning households for the first time since Packaged Facts began tracking them, the pet industry faces growing pressure to better serve feline owners. Although innovation has focused heavily on premium cat nutrition, many consumers still feel cats are treated as “second-class citizens,” particularly in retail and non-medical pet services. […]
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Source: VHMA Maria Morgan, MBA, CVPM, has been named the inaugural recipient of the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association’s (VHMA) Kelly Clay Innovation Award for co-founding Passpaw, a cloud-based platform that simplifies international pet travel compliance for Veterinary practices. Inspired by the growing complexity of pet travel regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic, Morgan developed the platform to streamline country-specific […]
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