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by Editor | Sep 3, 2026 | Agriculture, Livestock, News
Source: Feedstuffs The phased reopening of U.S. ports to Mexican cattle imports is unlikely to significantly expand the U.S. herd in the short term, according to University of Arkansas Extension livestock economist James Mitchell. Cattle imports from Mexico were... read more
by Editor | Sep 3, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: Vet Times New research from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has raised the possibility of creating a future Veterinary nurse prescriber role requiring additional qualifications and training. Between December 2025 and April 2026, researchers... read more
by Editor | Sep 2, 2026 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Channel 3000 Wisconsin is seeking to address its shortage of rural veterinarians through a new student loan repayment program designed to attract and retain professionals who treat farm animals. Large-animal veterinarians often spend much of their workday... read more
by Editor | Sep 2, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: AP News Thousands of dogs and cats in Texas are facing adoption delays as officials work to contain the New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that has entered the United States from Mexico for the first time in 60 years. The parasite can infect mammals... read more
by Editor | Sep 1, 2026 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: AP News Thousands of dogs and cats in Texas are facing adoption delays as officials work to contain the New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that has entered the United States from Mexico for the first time in 60 years. The parasite can infect mammals... read more
by Editor | Sep 1, 2026 | News
Source: The Guardian A 23-year-old reticulated python at Chester Zoo is believed to be the first snake treated with electrochemotherapy, an emerging cancer treatment also used in humans. The 15-foot, 50-kilogram snake, named Jodie Foster, was diagnosed with a... read more
by Editor | Aug 31, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: AVMA Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s new Samoyed has sparked increased interest in the breed, prompting the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) to remind prospective dog owners to choose pets based on lifestyle compatibility rather than popularity.... read more
by Editor | Aug 31, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: NOLA NOLA Cat Lounge in New Orleans has temporarily closed after several resident cats were diagnosed with ringworm, a common and treatable fungal infection. Owner Kelly Johnson-Hill said the business acted quickly to protect guests, employees, pets, and cats,... read more
by Editor | Aug 30, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: CVPA The Coalition for the Veterinary Professional Associates (CVPA) has responded to Mission Pet Health’s opposition to Colorado’s Veterinary Professional Associate (VPA) role, arguing that Mission mischaracterizes its education, regulation, and purpose. The... read more
by Editor | Aug 30, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: KSAT Bexar County, Texas, has reported its first confirmed case of rabies in a dog in more than a decade amid a significant increase in wildlife cases. A Husky mix tested positive for rabies on August 18 after developing concerning behavioral and neurological... read more
by Editor | Aug 29, 2026 | News
Source: ABC Victorian wildlife officials have begun an unprecedented effort to vaccinate thousands of little penguins against H5 bird flu as the virus spreads through Australia. The program aims to vaccinate more than 5,000 penguins at Phillip Island and St Kilda,... read more
by Editor | Aug 29, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an Emergency Use Authorization for Simparica TRIO to treat New World screwworm infestations in dogs and puppies. The authorization, announced August 13, comes as NWS has been... read more
by Editor | Aug 28, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: North Carolina State University A new North Carolina State University study found that fourth-year Veterinary students matched, and experienced clinicians outperformed, an AI-enabled digital stethoscope when diagnosing heart murmurs and arrhythmias in dogs and... read more
by Editor | Aug 28, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Vet Surgeon New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) suggests that crossbreeding Pugs with non-brachycephalic breeds can significantly improve canine health and welfare while preserving desirable behavioral traits. Researchers evaluated 150 Pugs,... read more
by Editor | Aug 27, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Health Day A new Mayo Clinic study suggests that incorporating therapy dogs into stroke rehabilitation can improve patient engagement, physical activity, and mobility. Published in the August edition of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, the study involved 50 recent... read more
by Editor | Aug 27, 2026 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: MetLife Pet Insurance A national survey commissioned by MetLife Pet Insurance highlights the growing financial pressures facing American pet owners as Veterinary costs and other household expenses rise. According to the survey, 15% of pet owners are... read more
by Editor | Aug 26, 2026 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Denver Post The Denver Post is seeking input from pet owners about how rising Veterinary care costs are affecting decisions about their animals’ health. The newspaper’s business team is asking readers to share experiences involving unexpectedly high Veterinary... read more
by Editor | Aug 26, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News, Students
Source: Cache Valley Daily Utah State University has completed the Thomas and Patricia Willis Veterinary Medical Education Building, a major milestone in expanding its four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program. The new facility includes classrooms, laboratories,... read more
by Editor | Aug 25, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Yahoo! An electrical fire destroyed the mobile Veterinary clinic of Staten Island veterinarian Dr. Peter Astarbi, threatening a practice that has served the community for 25 years. The fire, captured by Astarbi’s doorbell camera in late June, destroyed his... read more
by Editor | Aug 25, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: FDA The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has finalized updated Guidance for Industry (GFI) #152, which outlines how the agency evaluates the potential human health risks of antimicrobial drugs intended for use in food-producing animals. The guidance focuses... read more
