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by Editor | Jun 11, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: AVMA Veterinary technicians in Minnesota will now be regulated under the state’s Veterinary Practice Act, a milestone achieved after nearly 20 years of advocacy. The bill, part of a large omnibus package, was signed into law by Governor Tim Walz on May... read more
by Editor | Jun 11, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: KSL Utah State University (USU) broke ground on Utah’s first Veterinary college, aiming to provide local students with comprehensive training in animal health. Previously, students completed two years at USU before finishing their studies at Washington... read more
by Editor | Jun 10, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Forbes Researchers from the University of Helsinki and Wisdom Panel have identified a genetic mutation responsible for a new coat color pattern in Finnish domestic cats, named “salmiak.” This pattern, first observed in 2007 in a feral cat population, features... read more
by Editor | Jun 9, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: University of California Davis Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have updated guidelines on neutering 40 popular dog breeds by breed and sex, adding five breeds to their ongoing study. Initiated in 2013, the research initially indicated... read more
by Editor | Jun 8, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Farmtario Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) cattle futures rose on Tuesday due to technical trading and expectations of increased packer buying during the shortened holiday week. Weakness in corn prices, driven by fast planting progress and dry weather... read more
by Editor | Jun 8, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: WMBF News Dr. Isabelle Cecil in Myrtle Beach, S.C., offers crucial advice for keeping pets safe in rising temperatures. She warns that weather above 80 degrees can be dangerous for dogs, potentially leading to brain injuries, shock, or even death. Cecil... read more
by Editor | Jun 7, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Breaking Travel News With summer approaching, family vacations are on the horizon, and many plan to bring their pets along. Dr. Ruth, “The Pet Vet,” offers tips to ensure smooth travels with pets. First, verify that your destination and lodging... read more
by Editor | Jun 6, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: dvm360 With cancer impacting around 6 million dogs annually, the need for personalized canine cancer testing is rising. ImpriMed, a precision medicine startup, has launched ImpriMed Drug Response Predictions (DRP), an AI-based service predicting the... read more
by Editor | Jun 4, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Vin News The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has finalized regulations to strengthen enforcement against soring, a painful and illegal horse-training practice that continues despite the Horse Protection Act of 1970. Soring involves inflicting pain on... read more
by Editor | Jun 4, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: National Hog Farmer Smithfield Foods donated over 38,000 pounds of protein to support veterans and families facing food insecurity in Geary County, Kansas. Collaborating with Feeding America’s Kansas Food Bank and Geary County Food Pantry,... read more
by Editor | Jun 3, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: Axios Detroit Susan Sayles’ Veterinary practice is expanding amid high demand for pet services, despite difficulties in hiring. The national Veterinary industry faces a staffing shortage worsened by the pandemic pet adoption surge. Approximately... read more
by Editor | Jun 2, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: KCCI In Greenfield, Iowa, AHeinz57 Pet Rescue and the Adair County Veterinary Clinic are collaborating to rescue and treat animals affected by an EF-4 tornado on May 21. Led by Amy Heinz, the rescue team has been tirelessly searching through debris for lost... read more
by Editor | Jun 1, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: AgriPulse The FDA has confirmed the safety and efficacy of Bovaer, a methane-reducing feed ingredient for lactating dairy cows, according to Elanco Animal Health. Feeding cows a tablespoon of Bovaer can cut methane emissions by about 30%, equivalent to... read more
by Editor | May 26, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: ABC Action News Loyal, an animal health biotech company, is testing a drug aimed at extending dogs’ lifespans on over a thousand dogs nationwide. Dr. Catherine Arthur from Baycrest Veterinary Hospital in St. Petersburg is participating in this clinical... read more
by Editor | May 26, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Animal Health News
Source: Statesman Journal Officials in Wallowa County, Oregon, are offering a $25,000 reward for information on the illegal poisoning of three gray wolves, two golden eagles, and other wildlife. This incident is part of a series of poisonings that have killed 19... read more
by Editor | May 25, 2024 | Animal Health Industry
Source: JDSUPRA A new Maryland law, signed by Gov. Wes Moore on April 25, significantly limits non-compete agreements for healthcare and Veterinary professionals. Effective June 1, non-competes for licensed Veterinary practitioners and technicians will be void.... read more
by Editor | May 24, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal, News
Source: PR Newswire Hill’s Pet Nutrition, a division of Colgate-Palmolive, has launched shop.hillspet.com and a new donations program to support animal shelters. For each purchase of Hill’s Science Diet through the new site, Hill’s will donate $1 to... read more
by Editor | May 23, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: Business Wire Epiq Animal Health and KeraVet Bio have partnered to launch KeraVet Gel, an innovative wound care product for dogs and cats. KeraVet Gel, a reformulation of the FDA-cleared human product KeraStat Gel, includes a bitterant to reduce licking by... read more
by Editor | May 23, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: PR Newswire Boehringer Ingelheim, a leader in animal health, inaugurated a state-of-the-art laboratory at its St. Joseph, Mo. location on May 3, 2024. This innovative late-stage R&D lab, unique in the U.S., aims to streamline the transition of products... read more
by Editor | May 22, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal
Source: Nola.com As pets age, they often experience age-related hearing loss (ARHL), as seen with a 17-year-old dog, Stewie. ARHL initially affects middle- to high-frequency sounds but eventually impairs the entire sound range. To ease this transition, several steps... read more
