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by Editor | Dec 5, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Animal Health News
Source: Pet Age Riceland Foods and Hill’s Pet Nutrition have partnered to launch the Riceland-Hill’s Pet Nutrition Sustainable Rice Program as part of the 2024 Riceland Carbon Ready program. This initiative incentivizes Riceland farmer-members to adopt climate-smart... read more
by Editor | Dec 3, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Today’s Veterinary Business The Arkansas State University System board of trustees has approved a $30.6 million bond issue to fund the construction of the College of Veterinary Medicine in Jonesboro, slated to open in 2026. This will be Arkansas’... read more
by Editor | Nov 30, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Innovation News Network Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a critical global challenge affecting human, animal, plant, and environmental health. It occurs when microorganisms develop resistance to antimicrobial drugs, threatening the effectiveness of... read more
by Editor | Nov 29, 2024 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: Feedstuffs Ceva Animal Health, a global leader in animal health, is expanding its European vaccine manufacturing capabilities with a new facility in Monor, Hungary. This 7,000 sq. m plant, equipped with advanced technologies, will focus on producing... read more
by Editor | Nov 22, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Forbes Scarlet macaws, known for their vibrant plumage and mate bonds, often neglect some of their chicks, allowing them to starve despite ample food availability. A study by Texas A&M researchers revealed that 45% of scarlet macaw chicks die from... read more
by Editor | Nov 21, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: AVMA Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, devastated western North Carolina in late September, causing catastrophic flooding and landslides. The disaster killed 96 people, likely claimed thousands of animal lives, and caused over $53 billion in damages,... read more
by Editor | Nov 20, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Science News Researchers have mapped the first detailed structure of the infectious prion responsible for chronic wasting disease (CWD), a fatal neurological illness in deer, elk, and moose, revealing a unique 180-degree twist in the protein. This structural... read more
by Editor | Nov 19, 2024 | Agriculture, Animal Health News
Source: UF News A University of Florida research team, led by Dr. Ludovica Chiavaccini, is using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve pain assessment in animals, starting with goats. The team filmed goats in pain, such as those with bladder stones, and those... read more
by Editor | Nov 18, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: KDRV A cyberattack at the Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center (SOVSC) temporarily shut down its urgent care services, limited emergency room operations, and resulted in the replacement of 30 devices. The breach occurred when staff discovered patient... read more
by Editor | Nov 15, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Veterinary Practice News Ana Chan, a disabled Army veteran with a traumatic brain injury and partial blindness, relies on her Great Dane, Rodgers, for support in daily tasks. When neighbors accused Rodgers of biting, a judge deemed him dangerous and ordered... read more
by Editor | Nov 6, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: KSN.com A Veterinary dentist recently helped treat Callee, an elephant at Sedgwick County Zoo, after he broke a tusk during a sparring match with another male elephant, Titan. The fight, witnessed by zoo visitors, left Callee’s tusk broken at the pulp cavity,... read more
by Editor | Nov 1, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: AZ Central Walmart is expanding its pet care services in Arizona by opening five new Pet Services centers, including locations in Chandler, Glendale, and Mesa. These centers will offer a range of Veterinary services, grooming, and pet prescriptions in... read more
by Editor | Oct 27, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: The Guardian A new calf spotted among the critically endangered southern resident killer whales offered brief hope, but by mid-October, it appeared to be in poor health. This tragedy underscores the ongoing decline of the southern resident orcas, largely... read more
by Editor | Oct 26, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: PR Newswire Synchrony has launched an innovative payment solution for pet parents who use both CareCredit and Pets Best pet insurance. This first-of-its-kind system streamlines the reimbursement process by directly reimbursing insurance claims to the... read more
by Editor | Oct 26, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Yahoo News Better Choice Company (NYSE: BTTR), a pet health and wellness company, announced its expansion into Veterinary medicine in 2025 through the launch of Better Pet Rx, following its acquisition of SRx Health. This new initiative will focus on providing... read more
by Editor | Oct 22, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Midwestern Pet Foods Midwestern Pet Foods (MPF) has donated 24,000 pet food meals to charities in the Southeast following the devastating flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. The donations were made in collaboration with Phillips Pet Food & Supplies and... read more
by Editor | Oct 15, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Pet Age Lone Wolf Ranch, a premium dog food brand founded by Chuck and Gena Norris, has officially launched, offering nutrient-rich, air-dried foods for dogs. Motivated by their love for dogs and the health issues their own pets faced, the Norris family... read more
by Editor | Oct 13, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Animal Health News
Source: Mars Inc Mars Incorporated unveiled the world’s largest pet parent study, revealing insights from over 20,000 pet parents across 20 countries. The study highlights that 56% of people are pet parents, with 47% being first-time owners. It also shows a strong... read more
by Editor | Sep 30, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Pet Age Recent changes in the collaboration between the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) and the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) will impact the regulation and approval of pet food ingredients. Since 2007, the two organizations... read more
by Editor | Sep 23, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Siouxland Proud Nebraska health officials are investigating a potential rabies-related death in the western part of the state. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Panhandle Public Health District (PPHD) are identifying... read more
