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by Editor | Mar 17, 2025 | Agriculture, Livestock, News
Source: Marshfield Hub City Times Veterinarian Eric Knock suffered severe injuries in September 2022 when his skull was crushed between a chute frame and squeeze mechanism while working with cattle. Though he avoided surgery, Knock endured multiple skull fractures,... read more
by Editor | Mar 14, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: Pet Age Independence Pet Holdings (IPH) has appointed Munir Hafez as its new chief technology officer (CTO). With over 30 years of experience in IT strategy, digital transformation, and cloud technologies, Hafez will lead the company’s technology initiatives... read more
by Editor | Mar 13, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: Pet Age PetVet Care Centers has announced that Eric Enderle will become the new CEO, succeeding founder Gino Volpacchio, effective March 10. Volpacchio will transition to the role of vice chair. Enderle brings over 20 years of leadership experience in patient... read more
by Editor | Mar 11, 2025 | Animal Health News, News
Source: New Scientist A comprehensive study of 263 species confirms a link between body size and cancer prevalence, contradicting prior research that suggested no such correlation. George Butler and his team at University College London found that larger animals are... read more
by Editor | Mar 7, 2025 | Agriculture, News
Source: The Guardian Most invertebrates, including moths, beetles, and fireflies, are nocturnal, playing vital ecological roles. However, light pollution, driven by the widespread use of LEDs, disrupts their natural behaviors and ecosystems. Over the past decade, sky... read more
by Editor | Feb 25, 2025 | Animal Health News, News
Source: K8 News Two new Arkansas laws, Acts 18 and 19, will impact Veterinary medicine. Act 18 legalizes Veterinary telemedicine, allowing veterinarians to provide remote consultations, while Act 19 permits Veterinary technicians to respond to emergency calls without... read more
by Editor | Feb 22, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: PR Newswire Puppy Food Bank, a national nonprofit dedicated to providing food supplies to pet rescue organizations, has announced actor Ernie Hudson as its new national ambassador. Best known for his role as Winston Zeddemore in Ghostbusters, Hudson has... read more
by Editor | Feb 19, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: ABC 13 News A rabid skunk attacked a dog named Hagrid in the Forestdale Subdivision of Lynchburg, Virginia, over the weekend. The Virginia Department of Health confirmed that the skunk tested positive for rabies. Hagrid’s owner, Mary Dietrich, heard barking... read more
by Editor | Feb 10, 2025 | Animal Health News, News
Source: The Guardian Rat populations are surging in major cities globally due to rising temperatures, according to a study published in Science Advances. Researchers analyzed rat sightings and infestation reports from 16 cities, finding significant increases in 11,... read more
by Editor | Jan 19, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: CBS News As wildfires in Los Angeles County subside, evacuees are reuniting with their pets, thanks to shelters like the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles (SPCALA). May Wong, displaced by the Eaton Fire, was separated from her... read more
by Editor | Jan 14, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Pet Age In response to the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires, Best Friends Animal Society is providing crucial support to pets and people affected. The organization has set up two Pet Pantry locations in Los Angeles, offering essential supplies such as pet food,... read more
by Editor | Jan 13, 2025 | News
Source: ABC News As Southern California wildfires rage, Pasadena Humane has reported an influx of over 300 animals, many suffering from burn injuries. The shelter is providing critical medical care, including pain relief, wound care, fluids, and oxygen. To focus on... read more
by Editor | Jan 13, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: CBS News The Los Angeles-area wildfires have destroyed approximately 10,000 structures, claimed at least 10 lives, and forced countless evacuations, leaving apocalyptic scenes in their wake. Amid the devastation, Dr. Annie Harvilicz, a veterinarian, has opened... read more
by Editor | Dec 16, 2024 | News
Source: ABC 30 Action News A Fresno County teacher, 60-year-old Leah Seneng, has died from rabies, believed to be contracted from a bat encounter in Merced County. Seneng, an art teacher at Bryant Middle School in Dos Palos, was described by her friend Laura Splotch... read more
by Editor | Dec 7, 2024 | News
Source: IDEXX Kelly Clay, a cherished colleague and advocate for Veterinary innovation, is remembered for her warmth, dedication, and impactful contributions to veterinary care. Renowned for her collaborative spirit, Kelly was a solution provider and a thought partner... read more
by Editor | Oct 5, 2024 | News
Source: Cornell Chronicle The College of Veterinary Medicine and NY FarmNet, in collaboration with Rural Minds, has launched a free online course titled “Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Rural America.” Aimed at Veterinary students, veterinarians, and... read more
by Editor | May 24, 2024 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Pet Age At the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, the Miniature Poodle “Sage” won the prestigious Best in Show title on May 14. Handled by Kaz Hosaka and owned by Cathy Gauche,... 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
