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by Editor | Oct 29, 2023 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: UGA Today The University of Georgia (UGA) has introduced a groundbreaking Ph.D. program in regenerative bioscience, in collaboration with the Regenerative Bioscience Center and the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. UGA is the first... read more
by Editor | Oct 27, 2023 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: Forbes Wetteny Joseph, the Chief Financial Officer of Zoetis, the world’s leading Animal Health company, shares insights into his background, career, and leadership approach in an interview. Joseph, who grew up in Haiti and is one of ten siblings,... read more
by Editor | Oct 26, 2023 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: pharmaphorum The intersection of human health and animal health is an increasingly important focus in the healthcare industry. Many diseases affect both humans and animals, and diseases can cross the species barrier from animals to humans and vice versa.... read more
by Editor | Oct 25, 2023 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: AgNet West Radio Network The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is initiating a partnership between the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) and the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBADF) to enhance early detection of emerging animal... read more
by Editor | Oct 24, 2023 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: VIN News Service Mark Helfat, a veterinarian with over 45 years of experience, ponders the future of Veterinary medicine and expresses concerns about the potential impact of telemedicine, artificial intelligence (AI), and the dilution of the... read more
by Editor | Oct 23, 2023 | Animal Health News, News
Source: AVMA For the 2022-23 school year, U.S. Veterinary colleges enrolled over 4,000 first-year students, surpassing this milestone for the first time. Data from the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) revealed that from 2012-23, first-year... read more
by Editor | Oct 22, 2023 | Companion Animal, News
Source: earth.com A scientific investigation conducted in Denmark, Austria, and the United Kingdom has revealed that while dogs are generally preferred over cats as pets, the extent of this preference varies significantly based on cultural context. The study, led by... read more
by Editor | Oct 21, 2023 | Companion Animal, News
Source: KSAT.com Danny Onvimala, a 20-year Army veteran, and his black Labrador retriever, Private, share an unbreakable bond. Onvimala battles post-traumatic stress disorder and a traumatic brain injury from his service in Iraq. Private, introduced through K9s for... read more
by Editor | Oct 20, 2023 | Companion Animal, News
Source: UCDavis Researchers from the University of California, Davis, conducted a study with over 300 golden retrievers to investigate genetic factors associated with longer life in this breed. While golden retrievers are popular, they are prone to cancer, with up to... read more
by Editor | Oct 19, 2023 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Catalyst Michael Nabers, a tech professional with experience at companies like Samsung Electronics, Spotify, Uber, and Lyft, is applying his knowledge to the pet health industry with a new venture called Umbrella Vet. This artificial intelligence-powered app... read more
by Editor | Oct 18, 2023 | Companion Animal, News
Source: MarketWatch Guides A survey of 1,000 pet owners with insurance by MarketWatch Guides found that 38% had gone into debt to cover their pets’ medical expenses. Nevertheless, 81% believed pet insurance was valuable. The survey revealed that routine... read more
by Editor | Oct 17, 2023 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Veterinary Practice News The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) has launched the “Trust Your Vet Tech” campaign with support from VCA Animal Hospitals to raise awareness about the vital roles of Veterinary nurses and technicians. Despite... read more
by Editor | Oct 16, 2023 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Veterinary Practice News The BluePearl University Partnership Program, launched by BluePearl, a national network of specialty and emergency pet hospitals, aims to address the shortage of Veterinary specialists in the United States. This initiative begins with... read more
by Editor | Oct 15, 2023 | Animal Health News, News
Source: AVMA In the latest government spending bill, Congress has passed legislation to reauthorize the Animal Drug User Fee Act (ADUFA) and the Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act (AGDUFA). These laws, reauthorized every five years, are crucial for providing a... read more
by Editor | Oct 14, 2023 | Companion Animal, News
Source: dvm360 Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects up to 50% of cats in their lifetime, with anemia being a common comorbidity, impacting their quality of life and survival. Anemia in CKD cats has traditionally been attributed to a lack of erythropoietin (EPO)... read more
by Editor | Oct 13, 2023 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: FeedStrategy A recent survey by the United Soybean Board (USB) has highlighted shifting consumer preferences in animal protein purchases, especially pork products. The survey found that 70% of respondents now consider the animal’s diet when buying meat,... read more
by Editor | Oct 12, 2023 | Animal Health News, News
Source: Farm Journal’s PORK Michigan pork producer Joe Dykhuis embarked on an international market development trip to the United Kingdom, driven by a desire to understand how his Pork Checkoff dollars were being utilized and to learn more about U.S. pork... read more
by Editor | Oct 11, 2023 | Animal Health News, News
Source: VIN News Service The field of Veterinary forensics has evolved over the past 15 years from an ad hoc and dispersed practice to an organized and regularized discipline. It encompasses analyzing crime scenes, conducting animal autopsies (necropsies), examining... read more
by Editor | Sep 29, 2023 | Animal Health Industry, News, Uncategorized
Source: Associated Press The National Zoo’s three giant pandas, Mei Xiang, Tian Tian, and their cub Xiao Qi Ji, are scheduled to return to China in early December, with uncertainty surrounding the renewal of the 50-year-old panda exchange agreement between the... read more
by Editor | Sep 28, 2023 | Livestock, News
Source: Feedstuffs Stress is a major cause of inflammation in cows, leading to issues like leaky gut and damage to the throat and lungs, according to Dr. Greg Penner of the University of Saskatchewan. Gut permeability varies by location, with the jejunum and cecum... read more
