Animal Health News
Home » Animal Health News » Page 13
by Editor | Jan 31, 2024 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: World Animal News The ASPCA is aiding the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office in Owego, New York, in rescuing over 100 farm animals, including cows, goats, horses, and calves, due to signs of neglect and poor living conditions. These animals were found in... read more
by Editor | Jan 30, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: PR Newswire A global coalition of animal welfare experts, in partnership with Mars, has released the results of ‘The State of Pet Homelessness Project,’ the largest-ever international study on pet homelessness. Shockingly, it found that nearly 35%... read more
by Editor | Jan 28, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: earth.com A study involving 25,000 dogs across 238 breeds in the United States, led by Yunbi Nam and colleagues from the University of Washington, has revealed significant connections between a dog’s size and its susceptibility to various health issues.... read more
by Editor | Jan 25, 2024 | Animal Health News, Veterinary Practice
Source: University of Maryland Eastern Shore The University System of Maryland Board of Regents has approved the establishment of a new School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES). This will be the second Veterinary school among... read more
by Editor | Jan 24, 2024 | Animal Health News, Other
Source: dvm360 The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) awarded Pet Peace of Mind the NAVC Gives Marquee Award during the Veterinary Meeting & Expo in Orlando, Florida. Pet Peace of Mind, a national nonprofit based in Salem, Oregon, helps hospice care... read more
by Editor | Jan 19, 2024 | Animal Health News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Alaska’s News Source Mat-Su College in Alaska is launching the state’s first vet tech program in the fall of 2024, and they are seeking applicants. Dr. Judith Montalbano, a professor and long-time veterinarian, initiated the program due to Alaska... read more
by Editor | Jan 16, 2024 | Animal Health News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Bovine Veterinarian Oklahoma State University (OSU) is addressing challenges in rural communities by establishing a Center for Rural Veterinary Medicine (CRVM). With a focus on the decline in veterinarians serving rural areas, the CRVM aims to study and... read more
by Editor | Jan 16, 2024 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: The Guardian Researchers suggest that people can distinguish the emotional states of chickens based on their vocalizations, offering a potential tool for improving the welfare of poultry. In a study conducted by the University of Queensland, audio recordings... read more
by Editor | Jan 15, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: CNYCentral Starting in December of this year, a new law in New York State will prohibit the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in an effort to combat abusive breeders and the animal mill-to-pet store pipeline. The law aims to discourage breeding for profit... read more
by Editor | Jan 9, 2024 | Animal Health News, Views
Source: MV Times Michelle Gerhard Jasny, VMD reflects on her resolution for the New Year to prioritize happiness. Coming from a family and culture with a tendency towards the sad and negative, she acknowledges her genetic predisposition for pessimism. Working in a... read more
by Editor | Jan 4, 2024 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: WattPoultry Near Infrared (NIR) imaging technology could enable real-time capture of layer performance data, offering a non-invasive method to quantify fat pad weight in live birds. Currently, the layer industry relies on past performance data for nutritional... read more
by Editor | Jan 2, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Animal Health News, Other
Source: dvm360 The FDA has released draft guidance to aid animal drug sponsors in obtaining Priority Zoonotic Animal Drug (PZAD) designation for new drugs intended to prevent or treat zoonotic diseases in animals that could impact human health. PZADs address... read more
by Editor | Dec 31, 2023 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: SCI AM Researchers have developed two machine-learning algorithms to detect pain in cats based on their facial expressions. Unlike dogs, cats are adept at hiding their feelings, making it challenging for owners and veterinarians to assess their pain. The... read more
by Editor | Dec 30, 2023 | Animal Health News, Other
Source: The Gazette Iowa State University (ISU) is expanding its Veterinary oncology services, responding to the growing demand for advanced medical treatments for pets, particularly in the field of cancer care. ISU’s Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center, which is... read more
by Editor | Dec 27, 2023 | Animal Health News, Other
Source: People Seneca Park Zoo’s 6-year-old Masai giraffe, Kipenzi, diagnosed with cancer in the summer, has given birth to a calf, as announced in a press release. The newborn’s gender is currently unknown, but it is reported to be nursing well, walking... read more
by Editor | Dec 22, 2023 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Psychology Today Fifteen years ago, parvovirus-infected puppies in animal shelters faced almost certain euthanasia due to traditional infection control measures. Driven by a desire to save these animals, veterinarian Ellen Jefferson established the first parvo... read more
by Editor | Dec 21, 2023 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: Kentucky Lantern The Kentucky Veterinary Shortage Working Group has finalized an 18-month report addressing the shortage of large animal veterinarians in the state. Currently, only 3% of Kentucky vets specialize in large animals, compared to the national... read more
by Editor | Dec 19, 2023 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: Today’s Veterinary Business A scientific analysis of the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study has suggested a potential link between spaying and canine hemangiosarcoma, a type of cancer. The study found that hemangiosarcoma was an unlikely diagnosis in dogs... read more
by Editor | Dec 17, 2023 | Animal Health News, Other
Source: NPR Scientists in South Africa have rediscovered 11 De Winton’s golden moles, a species not seen since 1936, using a trained border collie named Jessie and DNA analysis. The tiny, blind moles with an iridescent coat live underground and move through sand... read more
by Editor | Dec 16, 2023 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal
Source: dvm360 The FDA has granted support for the development of LOY-001, a drug aimed at extending the lifespan and improving the quality of life for large- and giant-breed dogs. Loyal, the biotech company behind the drug, received approval for the “Reasonable... read more
