Source: The Post and Courier Fear Free, known for its pet-focused education and certification programs, has partnered with AI-driven feline health company Sylvester.ai to enhance low-stress Veterinary care. The collaboration integrates Sylvester.ai’s technology into Fear Free Certified Veterinary Practices, enabling real-time assessment of feline discomfort using a smartphone app that analyzes facial expressions and body language. This AI […]
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Source: Veterinary Practice News Fear Free, known for its pet-focused education and certification programs, has partnered with AI-driven feline health company Sylvester.ai to enhance low-stress Veterinary care. The collaboration integrates Sylvester.ai’s technology into Fear Free Certified Veterinary Practices, enabling real-time assessment of feline discomfort using a smartphone app that analyzes facial expressions and body language. This AI tool […]
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Source: Kansas City Business Journal Three Dog Bakery LLC has filed a lawsuit against Arkansas franchisees Robert and Paula Critselous and their company, Crit Inc., alleging breach of contract and theft of trade secrets. The Critselouses, who operated a Bentonville location since 2015, reportedly ceased purchasing products in July 2024 and stopped paying required fees by October 2024. By […]
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Source: Just Food Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) and Japan’s Mitsubishi Corp. have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to explore a strategic alliance focused on the agriculture value chain. The collaboration aims to strengthen global food and agriculture supply chains in response to challenges such as population growth, economic shifts, and rising demand for sustainable products. ADM, a major […]
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Source: National Hog Farmer The Rural Veterinary Workforce Act is bipartisan legislation introduced by Representatives Adrian Smith, John Larson, Michelle Fischbach, and Jimmy Panetta, with a Senate companion bill from Senators Mike Crapo and Tina Smith. The bill aims to address the critical shortage of Veterinary services in rural communities by removing federal taxes on loan repayments made under the Veterinary Medicine Loan […]
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Source: Hill’s Veterinary Academy The “World of the Cat 2025” report highlights the growing interest in feline medicine, driven by an estimated global population of 220–373 million pet cats. It provides insights into current trends and developments within the feline Veterinary community, covering topics such as cat demographics, advancements in Veterinary care and expertise, emerging diagnostics and treatments, […]
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Source: Reuters A U.S. judge has dismissed most claims in a consumer lawsuit against Idexx Laboratories, a Veterinary diagnostic testing company, which was accused of inflating animal healthcare costs through exclusive contracts with veterinarians. Chief U.S. District Judge Stacey Neumann ruled that the plaintiffs, pet owners from 14 states, lacked legal standing for many of their state-law claims. […]
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Source: WJHL The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), along with health departments in Tennessee and Virginia, is distributing oral rabies vaccine (ORV) baits across Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia to curb the westward spread of rabies, particularly among raccoons. Starting April 2, the program will run for about two weeks, targeting areas like Carter, Greene, Johnson, […]
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Source: Big Country Homepage Multiple black-tailed jackrabbits in Runnels County, Texas, have tested positive for Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 (RHDV2), marking the 35th confirmed county in Texas since March 2020. The disease affects both wild and domestic rabbits, with symptoms including lethargy, loss of appetite, bleeding from the nose or eyes, and watery, congested eyes. […]
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Source: Popular Science Scientists have discovered how bats avoid crashing into each other when emerging in dense swarms from caves: they adapt their echolocation behavior. In a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers tracked Greater mouse-tailed bats in Israel’s Hula Valley using high-resolution GPS and ultrasonic microphones. Despite overwhelming “jamming” noise—where 94% of echolocation […]
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Source: WPTV Four baby opossums are recovering at the Animal Hospital of West Port St. Lucie after their mother was fatally injured in a dog attack and had to be euthanized. The incident occurred when local resident Lori Isenhower’s dog found and attacked the mother opossum, who was carrying her young. The orphaned babies are now being cared for […]
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Source: NBC News Honeybee populations across the U.S. are declining at unprecedented rates, with commercial beekeepers reporting a 62% loss from June to February, according to a survey by Project Apis m. This sharp drop threatens crop pollination and could lead to rising food prices, as bees are vital to the production of fruits, vegetables, almonds, and other […]
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Source: Reuters A U.S. judge has dismissed most of a consumer lawsuit against Idexx Laboratories, a Veterinary diagnostics company accused of inflating the cost of animal health services through exclusive contracts with veterinary practices. Chief U.S. District Judge Stacey Neumann ruled that pet owners lacked legal standing to pursue many of their state-law claims and had previously dismissed […]
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Source: KSL News Radio 102.7FM Utah State University (USU) has launched a new 4-year Veterinary degree program—the first and only veterinary school in Utah—aimed at addressing the state’s ongoing veterinarian shortage. Previously part of a joint program with Washington State University, USU is now independently accepting applications for its inaugural class, which will admit 40 students in […]
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Source: PR Newswire Thrive Pet Healthcare, a national network of over 360 Veterinary hospitals, has completed a new financing transaction that provides over $350 million in enhanced liquidity and extends the maturity of all its debt instruments. The transaction, fully supported by Thrive’s existing lenders and equity sponsor TSG Consumer Partners, strengthens the company’s financial position and supports […]
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Source: PR Newswire The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has partnered with VetRec, a leading Veterinary AI assistant, to modernize clinical operations at its Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH). This collaboration integrates VetRec’s AI-powered platform into the hospital’s workflow, aiming to streamline medical documentation, automate note-taking, and reduce administrative burdens. As a result, faculty, […]
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Source: Pet Food Processing The Pet Advocacy Network (PAN) is launching a new grassroots initiative called The Network of Advocates, aimed at empowering professionals within the pet industry to engage in policy advocacy. Set to go live this month, the free platform will offer resources for learning about legislative issues, developing advocacy skills, connecting with lawmakers, sharing […]
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Source: Texas A&M University Dr. William Murphy of Texas A&M University has been named the 2025 Southeastern Conference (SEC) Professor of the Year, the highest honor awarded to faculty by the SEC. A renowned genomicist, Murphy is recognized for his groundbreaking research in comparative genomics, particularly in mammalian and feline evolution. He is a member of the National […]
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Source: PR Newswire Petszel, a leading platform for post-adoption pet support, has surpassed 500,000 annualized pet adoptions and partnered with over 200 animal welfare organizations across the U.S. The milestone represents not only a growing user base but also significant progress in helping pets successfully transition into their new homes. Petszel connects adopters to vital resources such […]
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Source: EquiManagement The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced a further delay of the Horse Protection Act (HPA) final rule’s effective date to February 1, 2026. Originally set for February 2025 and later postponed to April 2025, the rule—excluding the already active section on horse inspector training—will now be delayed an additional year. […]
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