Source: AVMA News The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) has urged the AVMA Board of Directors to prioritize resources supporting veterinarians in rural practices. Their goal is to improve recruitment and retention by leveraging data-driven resources, partnering with other professional organizations, and addressing challenges unique to rural Veterinary work. During the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference in January, delegates highlighted rural veterinarians […]
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Source: AP News Animal shelters and zoos across the U.S. are offering unique anti-Valentine’s Day fundraisers, allowing people to symbolically get revenge on their exes while supporting a cause. Options include naming feral cats before they are neutered, or naming cockroaches and rodents after former lovers before feeding them to larger animals. One participant, Teri Scott from Washington, […]
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Source: CBS 6 News Richmond Veterinary nurse Becky Lacy has launched Animalance RVA, a specialized pet transport service in Richmond to assist pet owners facing mobility or transportation challenges. With over 20 years of experience, Lacy was part of the team that cared for Tommie, the pit bull set on fire in Richmond six years ago. She converted […]
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Source: Atlanta News First The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has detected rat lungworm, a dangerous parasite, in invasive apple and mystery snails found in the state. Originally from South America and East Asia, these snails are illegal in Georgia. Rat lungworm typically infects rats but can be transmitted to snails when they ingest the parasite’s larvae. […]
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Source: The San Francisco Standard A deadly outbreak of parvovirus, a highly contagious and often fatal illness in dogs, is spreading in San Francisco’s Tenderloin and SoMa neighborhoods. Cases have surged since 2022, particularly in areas with high numbers of unsheltered homeless residents. However, it is unclear how many affected dogs belong to unhoused individuals. Access to […]
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Source: Today’s Veterinary Business Precision oncology is revolutionizing cancer treatment for dogs, offering targeted therapies based on tumor DNA. With nearly six million canine cancer diagnoses annually and only 600 Veterinary oncologists in the U.S., most dogs lack access to specialists. However, precision medicine is becoming available to general veterinarians, allowing them to prescribe personalized, highly effective treatments that […]
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Source: dvm 360 A new Veterinary certificate program, Foundations of Anesthesia and Sedation Veterinary Certificate, has been launched to enhance anesthesia competency in U.S. Veterinary practices. Developed by Parnell and IGNITE Veterinary Solutions, the self-paced program includes 10 modules covering topics like sedation, anesthesia machine setup, pharmacology, and patient monitoring. Participants earn 10 RACE-approved continuing education (CE) credits while accessing videos, […]
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Source: AP News The bald eagle, once an endangered species, has made a remarkable comeback. Once reduced to a single nest in New Jersey in the 1980s, the eagle population has surged to nearly 300 in the state, leading to its removal from endangered lists. The banning of DDT in 1972, along with conservation efforts such […]
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Source: PBS News Veterinarians face significant mental health challenges, with suicide rates twice as high as the general population. Chelsea Van Thof, a veterinarian, lost her partner and vet school classmate, Peter Tripp, to suicide, highlighting the emotional toll of the profession. Factors such as imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and the inability of animal patients to communicate their […]
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Source: The Guardian Rat populations are surging in major cities globally due to rising temperatures, according to a study published in Science Advances. Researchers analyzed rat sightings and infestation reports from 16 cities, finding significant increases in 11, with Washington DC (390%), San Francisco (300%), Toronto (186%), and New York City (162%) seeing the most dramatic growth. Warming climates allow rats […]
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Source: Radio NWTN Support is growing for the establishment of a School of Veterinary Medicine at Murray State University as Kentucky’s 2025 legislative session progresses. House Bill 153, introduced by State Representative Mary Beth Imes with 20 co-sponsors, seeks to amend state law to allow Murray State to offer Veterinary doctoral degrees. A similar bill will be introduced in the […]
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Source: CBS News Blue Ridge Beef has recalled 5,700 lbs. of its Natural Mix dog food due to salmonella contamination, affecting products distributed in eight states: Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Tennessee, and Rhode Island. The recall applies to 2 lb. logs packaged in clear plastic, sold between January 3 and January 24, 2025, with lot […]
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Source: NBC News A bear that attacked a man in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, was confirmed to have rabies, the Pennsylvania Game Commission announced. The bear exhibited abnormal behavior by aggressively approaching and attacking Andrew Neirer, biting and scratching him while he walked near his home. Neirer survived and is expected to fully recover after receiving appropriate medical treatment. The […]
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Source: AP News A rare “super pod” of over 1,500 Risso’s dolphins was filmed in Carmel Bay, off California’s central coast. Captain Evan Brodsky of Monterey Bay Whale Watch captured drone footage of the unusual event, as Risso’s dolphins typically travel in much smaller groups of 10 to 30. The dolphins, with their stocky bodies and bulbous […]
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Source: Indiana Public Media Indiana Senate Bill 32 (SB 32) proposes allowing deer farmers to breed deer with genetic markers for resilience to chronic wasting disease (CWD), a fatal neurological illness in deer similar to mad cow disease. While deer farmers support the bill, citing its potential to protect their businesses, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and […]
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Source: Fox 13 Salt Lake City Ivins and Santa Clara, two cities in southern Utah, have introduced an innovative way to reunite lost pets with their owners by installing an outdoor RFID scanner. This 24/7 public microchip scanner, located in front of the Ivins police station, allows residents to quickly identify lost pets by scanning for microchips, […]
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Source: The University of Queensland Researchers at The University of Queensland have identified Camp Hill virus, the first henipavirus detected in North America, found in shrews in Alabama. Henipaviruses, like Hendra and Nipah viruses, are known for causing severe diseases with high fatality rates in humans and animals. The discovery suggests henipaviruses may be more globally widespread than […]
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Source: Sask Today The federal and Saskatchewan governments announced $6.9 million in joint funding to support 30 livestock and forage-related research projects in the province, with total funding reaching $7.2 million after contributions from industry partners. The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association, Saskatchewan Forage Seed Development Commission, SaskPork, and the Western Dairy Research Coalition funded 10 projects focusing on animal health and forage production. This funding […]
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Source: VetSurgeon.org A University of Sussex study, published in Science of the Total Environment and funded by Songbird Survival, has linked Veterinary insecticides to increased mortality in British songbirds. Researchers analyzed 103 nests of blue and great tits, testing for 20 insecticides. Fipronil, imidacloprid, and permethrin were most prevalent, found in 100%, 89.1%, and 89.1% of samples, respectively. Nests with […]
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Source: WBRZ Dr. Sara Lyle, an associate professor at LSU specializing in theriogenology, has been named the Westminster Veterinarian of the Year, becoming the first LSU veterinarian to win the prestigious award. Selected from four finalists, Dr. Lyle will attend the 149th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City, and a $10,000 donation will be made […]
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