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by Editor | Feb 20, 2025 | Agriculture, Livestock
Source: dvm 360 The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) has approved a proposal from Kansas State University’s (KSU) Olathe Innovation Campus to oversee scientific reviews of new animal food ingredient submissions for AAFCO’s Official Publication.... read more
by Editor | Feb 16, 2025 | Agriculture, Livestock
Source: Great American Crop Twenty-three states have joined the Iowa Pork Producers Association in appealing to the Supreme Court to challenge California’s Proposition 12, which regulates nationwide pork farming practices. The appeal follows the Ninth Circuit Court’s... read more
by Editor | Feb 14, 2025 | Agriculture, Animal Health News, Livestock
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... read more
by Editor | Feb 11, 2025 | Agriculture, Animal Health News
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... read more
by Editor | Feb 9, 2025 | Agriculture, Animal Health Industry
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,... read more
by Editor | Feb 7, 2025 | Agriculture, Animal Health News
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... read more
by Editor | Feb 6, 2025 | Agriculture, Livestock
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.... read more
by Editor | Feb 5, 2025 | Agriculture, Companion Animal
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,... read more
by Editor | Feb 1, 2025 | Agriculture
Source: Scientific American New research reveals that solitary songbirds, such as grosbeaks and warblers, may cooperate across species during their nocturnal migrations. Traditionally thought to rely solely on instinct and memory, these birds use specific... read more
by Editor | Jan 19, 2025 | Agriculture
Source: dvm 360 The northern giant hornet, Vespa mandarinia, has been successfully eradicated from the United States, according to the USDA and the Washington State Department of Agriculture. This milestone marks the culmination of a 5-year collaborative effort... read more
by Editor | Jan 17, 2025 | Agriculture, Livestock, Veterinary Practice
Source: Lancaster Farming The shortage of large-animal veterinarians remains a long-term challenge, as most Veterinary graduates opt for small-animal practices due to better pay, work-life balance, and less physical strain. At a Lancaster Farming panel during... read more
by Editor | Jan 16, 2025 | Agriculture, Companion Animal
Source: Health Day A new study highlights the effectiveness of trained dogs in detecting invasive spotted lanternfly egg masses, a major threat to crops like grapes, apples, and hops, as well as trees like maples and walnuts. Researchers found that dogs, including... read more
by Editor | Dec 28, 2024 | Agriculture, Livestock
Source: The Bullvine The Holstein Association USA has updated its linear stature scale for Holstein cows, reflecting modern trends in dairy genetics and farming practices. Effective December 1, 2024, the revised scale now measures from 55 to 65 inches, replacing the... read more
by Editor | Dec 22, 2024 | Agriculture, Animal Health News
Source: KDVR Fox 31 The Greeley Police Department has reported an increase in daytime raccoon sightings, often a sign of Distemper, a viral disease similar to rabies. The disease affects raccoons’ stomachs, lungs, and brains and poses a serious threat to pets,... read more
by Editor | Dec 19, 2024 | Agriculture, Animal Health News
Source: Health Day A study by Texas A&M University has revealed that fentanyl, a potent opioid, has been detected in the blubber of bottlenose dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico. Researchers found traces of fentanyl in 30 of 89 dolphins sampled, including 18 live... read more
by Editor | Dec 17, 2024 | Agriculture, Animal Health Industry, Livestock
Source: Chron Scientists have discovered a new species of mining bee, Andrena androfovea, in Texas and Oklahoma, marking a significant breakthrough in bee biodiversity research. Published in Ecology and Evolution, the study reveals that this species, unique for its... read more
by Editor | Dec 14, 2024 | Agriculture, Animal Health Industry
Source: Saipan Tribune The Saipan Humane Society (SHS) and the Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Animal Health division, supported by a USDA NextGen Grant, are hosting a Veterinary team from Washington State University (WSU) to enhance animal health services... read more
by Editor | Dec 10, 2024 | Agriculture, Animal Health News
Source: Gobierno de Mexico The governments of Mexico and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to collaborate on preventing and controlling the cattle screwworm (GBG) in North America. Both nations aim to protect food production and facilitate trade... read more
by Editor | Dec 9, 2024 | Agriculture, Animal Health Industry
Source: Science Daily A collaborative study by Texas A&M Department of Entomology and the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service has identified genetic markers for sex determination in Rhipicephalus microplus, a tick species that spreads bovine babesiosis... read more
by Editor | Dec 6, 2024 | Agriculture, Livestock
Source: AVMA News Rural communities in the U.S. face a growing shortage of veterinarians specializing in food animals and public health, essential for maintaining the nation’s livestock and food supply. Despite efforts, most Veterinary students pursue careers with... read more
