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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
by Editor | May 18, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: Reuters The Biden administration announced nearly $200 million in funding to combat avian flu (H5N1) among dairy cows, following detections in nine states since late March. The USDA will allocate $98 million, offering up to $28,000 per dairy farm for... read more
by Editor | May 17, 2024 | Agriculture, News
Source: STAT A recent study exploring the distribution of receptors in cow tissues that flu viruses like H5N1 can attach to reveals insights into the pattern of bird flu outbreaks among U.S. dairy cattle. The research, not yet peer-reviewed, found that cow mammary... read more
by Editor | May 14, 2024 | Agriculture, News
Source: WATT Poultry Seaboard Corporation, which owns a 52.5% stake in Butterball, reported a significant decrease in both net income and net sales for its turkey operations in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. The net income for this period was $15 million, a... read more
by Editor | May 12, 2024 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal, News
Source: Whole Dog Journal When facing a non-life-threatening emergency with your dog in the middle of the night, you now have the option to consult with a veterinarian online, thanks to telemedicine and teletriage services accessible via phone or online.... read more
by Editor | May 11, 2024 | Animal Health News, News
Source: Drovers The Asian longhorned tick (ALT), recognized by the USDA as a significant threat to livestock, has spread across 19 U.S. states. Originating from East Asia, these ticks have a severe impact on beef and dairy cattle by feeding in large numbers, which... read more
by Editor | May 8, 2024 | Agriculture, Livestock, News
Source: WATTPoultry Von Miller, an NFL player with a Poultry Science degree, has realized his ambition of entering the poultry industry by establishing Greener Pastures Chicken. Despite initially raising doubts with a modest flock of 38 chickens, Miller has now... read more
by Editor | May 7, 2024 | Companion Animal, News
Source: KSLTV A cat named Galena from Utah went missing and was later discovered in a surprising location—inside an Amazon return box in California. Galena’s owners received a call informing them of her discovery, sparking disbelief and relief. It was revealed... read more
