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by Editor | Mar 10, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: ABC 15 News Lucky Dog Animal Rescue in Florence is spearheading a study to enhance accessibility to canine heartworm treatment for shelter animals. Collaborating with experts from the University of Florida’s Shelter Medicine Program and the Toronto... read more
by Editor | Mar 9, 2024 | Animal Health News, Equine
Source: KTTN Researchers at Colorado State University are delving into the progression of osteoarthritis in horses to potentially aid humans with similar conditions arising from joint injuries. Dr. Lynn Pezzanite and her team aim to identify markers of osteoarthritis... read more
by Editor | Mar 4, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Virginia Tech News Researchers have developed a noninvasive urine test for early detection of cancer in dogs. The test, utilizing Raman spectroscopy, identifies unique molecular fingerprints of cancerous urine samples with over 90% accuracy. Unlike blood... read more
by Editor | Mar 3, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Today’s Veterinary Business Petco and Nationwide have partnered to offer customizable pet health insurance plans, aiming to make vet care more accessible. Plans cover various pets like dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, birds, and reptiles, with... read more
by Editor | Mar 2, 2024 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: FarmProgress The UC Cooperative Extension has developed a mobile app, UC Community Chicken, aimed at aiding backyard chicken owners and game fowl breeders in raising healthy poultry. To assess its effectiveness, the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine is... read more
by Editor | Mar 1, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: CPR News In Colorado, a surge in respiratory illnesses among dogs peaked in December 2023 but has since declined, according to Veterinary researchers at Colorado State University (CSU). Veterinarians noticed more dogs with symptoms resembling kennel cough,... read more
by Editor | Feb 29, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: dvm360 The University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine conducted a study to understand canine vision habits, aiming to find factors influencing dogs’ interest in video content and to develop better ways to assess their vision. Led by Dr. Freya... read more
by Editor | Feb 26, 2024 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: KSAL.com The Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute emphasizes the importance of fluid intake for beef cattle suffering from gastrointestinal viruses, particularly scours affecting young calves. This condition, characterized by severe diarrhea leading... read more
by Editor | Feb 25, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: KLTV The American Veterinary Medical Association warns that 70-80% of pets develop dental diseases by age three, often overlooked by owners. Dr. Seth Shirey, of Rose City Animal Clinic, stresses the significance of dental health, citing its gradual onset and... read more
by Editor | Feb 24, 2024 | Animal Health News, News
Source: Anchorage Daily News Mat-Su College is launching Alaska’s first Veterinary technician degree program to address the state’s shortage of animal care workers. Scheduled to begin in September, the program aims to fill the gap in Veterinary... read more
by Editor | Feb 23, 2024 | Animal Health News, Other
Source: UPI Veterinarians in Maryland recently performed surgery on a rat snake after it swallowed a gear shift knob, mistaking it for food. The snake was brought to the Second Chance Wildlife Center with an unidentified object in its stomach. This situation... read more
by Editor | Feb 22, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Halifax Courier Little Lola, a miniature Dachshund, faced a critical situation at just 10 weeks old, suffering from heart failure due to a birth defect called patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Rushed to Paragon Veterinary Referrals in Wakefield, she underwent... read more
by Editor | Feb 21, 2024 | Agriculture, Animal Health News
Source: The Hill Veterinarians have a crucial role in safeguarding the domestic and global food supply and ensuring the health and welfare of farm animals. However, rural communities face shortages of these veterinarians, endangering food security and animal welfare.... read more
by Editor | Feb 20, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: VetSurgeon.org Research conducted at two CVS referral hospitals compared the incidence of thoracolumbar invertebral disc extrusions (IVDE) between Dachshunds and Basset Hounds. The study retrospectively analyzed the medical records of 188 Basset Hounds and 270... read more
by Editor | Feb 16, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Animal Health News
Source: Stuffgart Daily Leader Mike Looper, the head of the animal science department at the University of Arkansas, has received the Distinguished Service Award from the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) in recognition of his lifelong contributions to the... read more
by Editor | Feb 15, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Animal Health News
Source: Borger News-Herald Dr. Andy Cole, an alum of West Texas A&M University, has donated $125,000 to establish the Cole Professorship in Animal Science at the Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences. Dr. Cole financed his education by using the... read more
by Editor | Feb 14, 2024 | Animal Health News, Veterinary Practice
Source: The Mercury News Two new California state laws address the critical shortage of veterinarians and improve access to pet healthcare. Assembly Bill 1399 allows licensed veterinarians to engage in telemedicine consultations, offering remote diagnosis,... read more
by Editor | Feb 12, 2024 | Animal Health News, Other
Source: IndiaEducationDiary.com The Center for Animal Health and Food Safety (CAHFS) at the University of Minnesota has secured a $4.99 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for a seven-year project aimed at strengthening Veterinary services in... read more
by Editor | Feb 9, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Today’s Veterinary Business Elanco Animal Health has launched the “Defend Puppies. Defeat Parvo” campaign to raise awareness about Canine Parvovirus and its treatment. The campaign encourages dog owners, veterinarians, and pet enthusiasts to... read more
by Editor | Feb 1, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: The Ledger Florida lawmakers are considering two bills in the 2024 Legislative Session to improve access to Veterinary care in the state. The Veterinary Workforce Innovation Act (SB 1038/HB 1245) proposes the creation of a Veterinary professional associate... read more
