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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
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
