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by Editor | Mar 18, 2026 | Equine, Livestock, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine Big Chief, a 20-year-old miniature horse owned by Laura and Warren Croyle, underwent life-saving colic surgery at the UC Davis Large Animal Hospital after developing severe abdominal pain. Though he had a history of... read more
by Editor | Mar 18, 2026 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: The Durango Herald In this heartfelt tribute, Jenny Johnston honors her veterinarian as her true Valentine: someone who shows up in a red truck, rain or shine, day or night, to care for her family’s horses. Over a year marked by emergencies and heartbreak, the... read more
by Editor | Mar 17, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: KTUV San Jose Animal Care and Services is warning residents about an online scam using AI-altered images of shelter dogs to falsely claim they are about to be euthanized. The manipulated photos, shared on a Facebook page called “Saving Shelter Dogs From... read more
by Editor | Mar 17, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: New Hampshire Bulletin New Hampshire lawmakers are considering House Bill 1488, which would allow certain pets to skip required rabies booster shots if owners provide antibody titer test results showing some level of immunity from prior vaccination. Sponsored... read more
by Editor | Mar 16, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: Today’s Veterinary Business Covetrus and MWI Animal Health have agreed to merge, forming a comprehensive animal health platform serving companion, equine, and production animal markets. Under the deal, MWI’s parent company, Cencora, will receive $1.25... read more
by Editor | Mar 16, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: Veterinary Practice News A newly released House Agriculture Committee Farm Bill draft includes the Healthy Dog Importation Act and several Veterinary workforce and animal health provisions, drawing praise from national Veterinary and pet industry groups. The... read more
by Editor | Mar 15, 2026 | Agriculture, News
Source: Dairy Herd U.S. dairy exports climbed to $9.51 billion in 2025, up 15% from 2024 and just shy of the $9.54 billion record set in 2022, according to USDA data. Export volumes also rose 5% to 2.8 million metric tons, reflecting strong global demand and broader... read more
by Editor | Mar 15, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: EurekAlert Researchers from the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) and the Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research report that the protein neurofilament light chain (NfL), a known marker of nerve damage in humans, may help track aging... read more
by Editor | Mar 14, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: DVM 360 A routine exam of a rescued kitten revealed a severe heart murmur that led to the diagnosis of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), a congenital heart defect requiring timely surgery. Though the kitten appeared healthy and energetic, veterinarians at... read more
by Editor | Mar 14, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: AVMA Maintaining a healthy weight is essential to your pet’s long-term health and quality of life. Pets at an ideal weight have a lower risk of developing serious conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, breathing difficulties, kidney... read more
by Editor | Mar 13, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: Agri Pulse In this opinion piece, American Veterinary Medical Association President Michael Bailey urges Congress to pass the bipartisan Combating Illicit Xylazine Act to address the growing misuse of xylazine in the illicit fentanyl supply while preserving... read more
by Editor | Mar 13, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: AP News Pangolins, shy and nocturnal mammals covered in protective keratin scales, are the most trafficked mammals in the world. Conservationists are highlighting their plight on World Pangolin Day, noting that more than half a million were seized in... read more
by Editor | Mar 12, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: AP News A bumper crop of rimu berries has sparked rare breeding activity among New Zealand’s critically endangered kākāpō, the world’s only flightless parrot. Once thought doomed due to predation and habitat loss, the population has grown from about 50 birds... read more
by Editor | Mar 12, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: AVMA The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) has endorsed updated guidance on diagnosing and treating canine chronic inflammatory enteropathy (CIE), emphasizing dietary trials and discouraging routine antibiotic use. Published January 21... read more
by Editor | Mar 11, 2026 | Equine, News
Source: Science New research reveals that a horse’s whinny is produced through two distinct sound mechanisms occurring simultaneously. Published in Current Biology, the study shows that the whinny combines a low, guttural tone created by vibrating vocal folds (similar... read more
by Editor | Mar 11, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: Lowell Sun A 48-year-old Pelham, New Hampshire woman has been arrested for allegedly using forged Veterinary records to obtain the prescription drug Xanax. According to local reports, she forged Veterinary documents and prescriptions as part of a scheme to... read more
by Editor | Mar 10, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Forbes February is National Pet Dental Health Month, highlighting the importance of oral care for pets. According to Dr. Naomi Hoyer, a board-certified Veterinary dentist at Colorado State University, more than 80% of dogs and cats will develop some form of... read more
by Editor | Mar 9, 2026 | Agriculture, Livestock, News
Source: Pet Age The Pet Advocacy Network (PAN) is applauding the inclusion of the Healthy Dog Importation Act in the newly introduced Farm Bill by the House Agriculture Committee. The legislation aims to strengthen protections for American pets, owners and the... read more
by Editor | Mar 9, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: AOL A tornado struck Bristow, Oklahoma, damaging the facilities of Bristow Barnyard Animal Rescue on Friday evening and destroying several dog kennels. Beth Roberts, who runs the nonprofit rescue, shared photos of the damage on Facebook and described the... read more
by Editor | Mar 8, 2026 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Today’s Veterinary Business Veterinary blood supplies in the United States are critically low and face growing threats, endangering pets that require lifesaving transfusions. Rising pet ownership has increased demand, with millions of transfusions likely... read more
