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by Editor | Apr 27, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: WRAL News Health officials in Orange County, North Carolina, reported two confirmed rabies cases involving a raccoon and a cat. The raccoon bit a dog on April 4 in Chapel Hill, and the dog is receiving treatment. The second incident occurred April 7... read more
by Editor | Apr 26, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: Michigan Farm News The USDA is investing $2 million in research to test a new antiviral technology using hydrogenated catmint oil (HCO) to combat highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry facilities. Led by Purdue University, the project aims to... read more
by Editor | Apr 26, 2026 | News
Source: Smithsonian’s National Zoo At the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, veterinarians conducted a comprehensive health exam on Onyx, a six-year-old Komodo dragon, offering a behind-the-scenes look at specialized zoo care. Training played a key role, as keepers... read more
by Editor | Apr 25, 2026 | News
Source: University of Minnesota Researchers are investigating whether vampire bats in Mexico could help spread chronic wasting disease (CWD), a fatal prion disease affecting deer, elk, and moose. Climate change is pushing bats northward, increasing overlap with... read more
by Editor | Apr 25, 2026 | News
Source: NPR A new study highlights the significant human health risks posed by the wildlife trade. Researchers found that traded mammals are about 1.5 times more likely to transmit diseases to humans than non-traded species, with 41% sharing pathogens compared to just... read more
by Editor | Apr 24, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Texas A&M University A new international study led in part by Texas A&M researchers reveals that canine heartworm has a much older and more complex global history than previously believed. Using whole-genome sequencing of Dirofilaria immitis samples... read more
by Editor | Apr 23, 2026 | News, Students
Source: KRQE New Mexico is launching a student loan repayment program to help address the shortage of rural veterinarians. The initiative, led by the New Mexico Higher Education Department, will provide up to $80,000 in debt relief to eight veterinarians who commit to... read more
by Editor | Apr 23, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: WTVY News 4 Alabama lawmakers are facing a deadline to pass SB361, known as Beau’s Law, which would regulate the tethering of dogs outdoors. The bill, already approved by the state Senate, aims to hold pet owners accountable for failing to provide adequate... read more
by Editor | Apr 22, 2026 | News
Source: Oregon Live Two adult gray whales were found dead along the Washington coast near Ocean Shores, shortly after a juvenile whale was spotted far inland, highlighting ongoing concerns about the species’ health. Researchers determined both whales were severely... read more
by Editor | Apr 22, 2026 | News
Source: Science Alert A new study suggests that zoo penguins age faster biologically than their wild counterparts, despite living longer overall. Researchers found that a 15-year-old zoo penguin can have the biological profile of a 20-year-old wild penguin, based on... read more
by Editor | Apr 21, 2026 | News
Source: SF Gate A recent report highlights a sharp rise in flea-borne typhus cases in California, particularly in Los Angeles County, where infections reached record levels in 2025. Health officials reported about 220 cases in the county and 277 statewide, the highest... read more
by Editor | Apr 21, 2026 | Livestock, News
Source: CBC A rural Alberta community is taking a do-it-yourself approach to address a severe shortage of livestock veterinarians. Paintearth County and the Town of Coronation invested about $55,000 to convert a former pipeline facility into a licensed Veterinary... read more
by Editor | Apr 20, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal, News
Source: University of Guelph Research at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College is advancing the understanding and treatment of canine epilepsy through patient-driven clinical studies led by Dr. Fiona James. Inspired by cases like Faith, a young dog... read more
by Editor | Apr 20, 2026 | Livestock, News
Source: WSU Insider A new study led by Washington State University has mapped key gene regulatory elements in the sheep genome, offering valuable insights for livestock breeding. Published in Nature Communications, the research identifies gene promoters and enhancers... read more
by Editor | Apr 19, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: BusinessWire Parnell has acquired Noble Pharma LLC, strengthening its U.S. manufacturing capabilities and supporting long-term growth. The acquisition adds an FDA- and DEA-accredited facility in Wisconsin, enhancing Parnell’s ability to produce a wide range of... read more
by Editor | Apr 19, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: Animal Health Institute The Animal Health Institute has expressed appreciation for a recent presidential proclamation addressing pharmaceutical tariffs in the United States. In a statement, AHI President and CEO Martha Scott Poindexter noted that the... read more
by Editor | Apr 18, 2026 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: ABC 15 Vistancia Animal Hospital is hosting its fourth annual essay contest aimed at inspiring young people interested in Veterinary careers. Open to students 18 and under, the contest invites participants to submit essays of up to 1,000 words explaining their... read more
by Editor | Apr 18, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: Business Wire K9s.org is deploying 15 grant-funded K9 units across Kentucky, Texas, and Florida in early 2026 to strengthen public safety amid rising drug activity and resource constraints. The placements include 10 narcotics detection dogs, four dual-purpose... read more
by Editor | Apr 17, 2026 | Equine, News
Source: Phys Org A new study led by the University of Surrey shows that a brief heart trace taken during a warm-up trot can help identify racehorses at risk of cardiac arrhythmias during intense exercise. Using an AI system developed by researchers, the method... read more
by Editor | Apr 17, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: Tri-State Livesotck News Dr. Janice Reis Ciacci Zanella has been appointed director of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, effective August 1, 2026. She succeeds Dr. Scott McVey and brings extensive... read more
