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by Editor | Apr 1, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Texas A&M University Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Understanding a dog’s body language is essential for owners to interpret their emotions and needs, according to Harmony Diers from the Dog Aging Project at Texas A&M. Relaxed dogs... read more
by Editor | Mar 31, 2025 | Animal Health News, News
Source: KTLA 5 Kemin Industries has launched PROSIDIUM™, a new feed pathogen control solution, at VIV Asia in Bangkok. This innovative product, based on novel peroxy acids, is designed to help raw material and animal feed producers mitigate risks from Salmonella and... read more
by Editor | Mar 30, 2025 | Agriculture, Companion Animal, News
Source: Petfood Industry The U.S. pet food industry rebounded in 2024, with exports growing by 3.7% to $2.49 billion, largely driven by renewed demand in China and Southeast Asia. China, a key market, reversed a 2023 decline with a 15% increase in imports, while... read more
by Editor | Mar 30, 2025 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal, News
Source: Petfood Industry According to Packaged Facts’ 2024 report, 50% of U.S. households own a pet, with 38% owning dogs and 24% owning cats. While overall pet ownership rates have remained steady since 2023, a notable shift in trends shows cat ownership increasing... read more
by Editor | Mar 29, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Capradio Cat Tales, a feline-exclusive Veterinary center in Davis, has introduced the Tabby Tea Cat Lounge and Adoption Center to provide a stress-free environment for cats and their potential adopters. Founded by veterinarian Chris “Shac”... read more
by Editor | Mar 29, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: CBS News The Ocean Census, a global alliance founded in 2023 by the Nippon Foundation and Nekton, has discovered over 800 new marine species in just two years. Through 10 global expeditions and eight Species Discovery Workshops, scientists identified species... read more
by Editor | Mar 28, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal, News
Source: CBC The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) is placing increased emphasis on applicants’ life experiences to identify exceptional future veterinarians. Recognizing that diverse backgrounds can enhance Veterinary practice, AVC aims to select candidates... read more
by Editor | Mar 28, 2025 | Animal Health News, Companion Animal, News
Source: KSHB Chesapeake health officials are urging residents to keep pets and livestock up to date on rabies vaccinations after a rabid raccoon was found in the Norfolk Highlands area. On March 6, the raccoon encountered a dog and a resident. The dog was vaccinated... read more
by Editor | Mar 27, 2025 | Animal Health News, News
Source: The Blade Dr. C. Michael Kerns, a retired professor of animal science at the University of Findlay, has been appointed by Governor Mike DeWine to serve on the State Veterinary Medical Licensing Board through 2026. Kerns, who earned his Veterinary degree... read more
by Editor | Mar 27, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: Farm.com The FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine has awarded $5 million to UC Davis to establish an Animal and Veterinary Innovation Center focused on gene editing in livestock. This initiative is part of a broader effort to advance regulatory science,... read more
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
