Source: Fox 5 KUSI A Middle Tennessee man, 37-year-old Joseph McDorman, has been charged after allegedly threatening to blow up the University of Tennessee Veterinary Hospital in Knoxville. According to police reports, the incident occurred around 5 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7, when McDorman called the hospital demanding immediate care for his pet spider monkey. Staff informed him […]
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Source: Fox 5 KUSI The Frosted Faces Foundation, a Ramona-based nonprofit dedicated to senior pet rescue and care, has opened its new Community Veterinary Center to expand specialized services for aging dogs and cats. Founded in 2014 by Kelly and Andrew Smíšek, the organization has rescued nearly 4,000 senior animals and provided over $10 million in Veterinary services. The […]
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Source: WUSF Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed to reclassify xylazine, a sedative increasingly found in fentanyl-laced street drugs, to preserve Veterinary access while restricting misuse. Currently classified as a controlled substance in Florida, xylazine would remain illegal for public possession or sale but gain an exemption for licensed veterinarians. Farmers could only obtain it through […]
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Source: Clay Today The Lincoln Memorial University-College of Veterinary Medicine at Orange Park (LMU-OPCVM) has achieved a key step toward accreditation, receiving a Letter of Reasonable Assurance from the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA-COE) on August 28. This milestone permits the college to begin accepting applications for its inaugural class starting June 2026. Dean Dr. Kim Carney praised the […]
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Source: Morning Ag Clips Two undergraduates, Sydnie Frost of Purdue University and Sarah Stacy of Lincoln Memorial University, spent their summer immersed in the Research and Extension Experience in Veterinary Entomology for Students (REEVES) Program, a USDA-funded initiative hosted at the University of Georgia. Unlike traditional internships, the program gave them hands-on exposure to Veterinary entomology which is […]
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Source: Nature Five cloned horses in Argentina have become the first of their species to be gene-edited with CRISPR–Cas9, sparking debate across the polo world. Developed by Kheiron Biotech, the horses carry a modification to the myostatin gene, designed to enhance muscle growth and speed. While scientists see the achievement as proof of CRISPR’s potential, the Argentine Polo Association has […]
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Source: AVMA The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched the Rural Veterinary Action Plan (RVAP) to address severe veterinarian shortages in rural and livestock-producing areas, where nearly every state faces service gaps. Veterinarians are critical for livestock health, food safety, and public health, but fewer graduates enter food animal or mixed practices, and federal agencies like APHIS and FSIS struggle to recruit […]
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Source: CoBank The U.S. dairy industry is at a crossroads as beef sales increasingly drive farm profitability, pushing farmers to breed cows with beef semen rather than dairy semen. This shift has caused dairy replacement heifer numbers to hit a 20-year low, even as the country invests $10 billion in dairy processing facilities through 2027 […]
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Source: The Adgefield Advertiser Strom Thurmond Career & Technology Center (STCTC) has launched a new “Exploration of Veterinary Science and Animal Care” course, taught by Jessica Sharp-Miner, who joined the Edgefield County School District this year. The program introduces middle and high school students to Veterinary science through hands-on learning with animals ranging from cats and dogs to reptiles and […]
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Source: Arkansas State University The Arkansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) has welcomed two new faculty members to strengthen its instructional team as it prepares for its first DVM cohort in 2026. Dr. Philip Johnson joins as professor and associate dean for professional education. With decades of teaching experience at Mississippi State and Missouri, Johnson specializes in equine […]
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Source: AAHA The AAHA One Health Guidelines provide Veterinary practices with strategies to strengthen collaboration between veterinary and human healthcare teams, improving outcomes for both patients and families. The guidelines outline when and how veterinarians should reach out to other healthcare professionals, key considerations regarding HIPAA compliance, and ways to build cross-disciplinary relationships. A One Health system recognizes […]
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Source: WUSF Dr. Keith Poulsen of the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory says combating New World Screwworm (NWS) in the U.S. may require the emergency use of certain animal drugs, mainly in the ivermectin class, under the Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act (AMDUCA). These treatments can only be prescribed by veterinarians with valid client-patient relationships and won’t be available […]
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Source: AVMA Dr. Carlo Siracusa, professor of clinical animal behavior and welfare at the University of Pennsylvania, emphasizes that understanding feline behavior is crucial for accurate diagnosis, better treatment, and stronger human-animal bonds. Speaking at AVMA Convention 2025 and the World Veterinary Association Congress, he explained that pets depend entirely on owners and communicate needs through behavior, often signaling […]
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Source: Live Science Ranking the best hearing in the animal kingdom depends on what “best” means—sensitivity, range, or localization. Greater wax moths hold the record for frequency detection, hearing up to 300 kilohertz—15 times beyond human limits. Barn owls excel at pinpointing prey in darkness, using facial feathers to funnel sound and asymmetrical ears to detect minute timing differences. […]
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Source: WKMS At its quarterly meeting, the Murray State Board of Regents appointed Dr. Laura Ken Hoffman as the inaugural dean of the proposed School of Veterinary Medicine, contingent on state approval of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program. Hoffman, who currently leads MSU’s Veterinary technology and pre-vet programs, has been deeply involved in planning. Pending approval from […]
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Source: Texas A&M University The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) celebrated a major milestone in May 2025 as the first cohort of 2+2 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students graduated from the Veterinary Education, Research & Outreach (VERO) campus in Canyon, Texas. Launched in 2021 in partnership with West Texas A&M University, the program expands Veterinary […]
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Source: Pet Food Industry Petsense by Tractor Supply, a subsidiary of Tractor Supply Co., is marking its 20th anniversary with a month-long celebration this September, highlighted by nearly $1 million in donations to local animal shelters and a new national partnership with K9s For Warriors. Beginning September 15, customers can participate in a “round up” campaign at checkout, with proceeds […]
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Source: National Hog Farmer Quebec-based organic pork producer duBreton is urging food certification bodies to take a firm stance against gene-edited pork, citing consumer demand for transparency. The company, which operates four plants in North America, argues that without enforceable standards and clear labeling, shoppers cannot be confident their pork is free from genetic modification. A survey […]
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Source: The Fence Post Lallemand Animal Nutrition has launched its 11th annual Scholarship Program, supporting students pursuing agriculture, Veterinary medicine, and related fields. Since its inception, the initiative has awarded nearly $140,000 to 50 students across North America, fostering future leaders in animal health and nutrition. For past recipients like Sydney Wyman, an Animal Science student at Morehead State […]
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Source: EurekAlert A study published in ImmunoHorizons highlights how analyzing immune system markers in dogs could transform Veterinary care through personalized diagnostics and treatments. Led by Dr. Ravi Sachidanandam with the Waltham Research Institute, researchers examined T cell receptors (TCRs)—key components of adaptive immunity—in four breeds: Beagles, Labrador Retrievers, Norfolk Terriers, and Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens. They discovered that TCR […]
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