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by Editor | Dec 31, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Philly Voice Dogs cannot cool themselves efficiently through sweat like humans, making overheating a serious risk, especially for working dogs engaged in strenuous tasks. Dr. Cynthia Otto, executive director of the Penn Vet Working Dog Center, has spent years... read more
by Editor | Dec 31, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, News, Students
Source: dvm 360 Concerns within the Veterinary community have prompted the International Council for Veterinary Assessment to commission an independent audit of the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination. Questions have been raised about how the NAVLE is... read more
by Editor | Dec 30, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: dvm 360 The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a statement of interest in a lawsuit brought by Lincoln Memorial University against the American Veterinary Medical Association, challenging AVMA’s accreditation standards for Veterinary schools. The Justice... read more
by Editor | Dec 30, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: Roseman University of Health Sciences Roseman University of Health Sciences has appointed Christina V. Tran, DVM, as executive associate dean of its proposed College of Veterinary Medicine, effective January 12, 2026. Tran brings more than two decades of... read more
by Editor | Dec 29, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: STAT 10 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering a major change to how new drugs and medical products are evaluated for approval by shifting toward requiring only a single pivotal clinical trial instead of the traditional two. Historically,... read more
by Editor | Dec 29, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Veterinary Practice News Nationwide pet insurance reports a significant rise in pet health emergencies during the winter holidays, based on claims data from more than one million insured pets. December sees a sharp spike in chocolate-related incidents, with... read more
by Editor | Dec 28, 2025 | Agriculture, News
Source: Eagle Country Online An Indiana Senate committee has advanced legislation aimed at easing the state’s Veterinary workforce shortage. Senate Bill 56, authored by Sen. Jean Leising, seeks to expand access to Veterinary care by allowing licensed veterinarians and... read more
by Editor | Dec 28, 2025 | Agriculture, News
Source: AA French farmers launched widespread protests after authorities ordered the culling of cattle following confirmed cases of nodular dermatitis, also known as lumpy skin disease. Demonstrations were concentrated in southwestern France, where farmers opposed... read more
by Editor | Dec 27, 2025 | Agriculture, News
Source: Dairy Herd Management Zisk, a downloadable app used by more than 4,500 dairy farms representing over half of the U.S. milk cow herd, projects a generally profitable outlook for 2026, though gains will be unevenly distributed. The app’s fourth annual report... read more
by Editor | Dec 27, 2025 | Equine, News
Source: Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority has announced the creation of the HISA Equine Recovery Foundation, an independent nonprofit launching in early 2026 to support Thoroughbred racehorses that suffer... read more
by Editor | Dec 26, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: MissouriNet U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver of Missouri’s 5th District is urging Veterinary schools across the country to investigate allegations of systemic mistreatment of students. He argues that many programs rely on students as inexpensive labor,... read more
by Editor | Dec 26, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine Spaying female guinea pigs is now increasingly recommended as an important form of preventive Veterinary care. In the past, the procedure was discouraged because of concerns about anesthesia and surgical... read more
by Editor | Dec 25, 2025 | Agriculture, News
Source: Farm Progress Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is expanding training and facilities to address Indiana’s growing Veterinary shortage, particularly in rural “Veterinary desert” regions. Renovations completed in 2022 added modern small-animal,... read more
by Editor | Dec 23, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: TechCrunch Petco has taken part of its Vetco Clinics website offline after a security flaw exposed sensitive customer and pet data to the public internet. The vulnerability allowed anyone to access Veterinary records without logging in by manipulating web... read more
by Editor | Dec 22, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: WSAV.com Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC) has completed an 83,000-square-foot, $125 million expansion and renovation, marking the largest transformation in the hospital’s 115-year history and its first major upgrade in 60 years. The four-year project... read more
by Editor | Dec 19, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Forbes Actress Shailene Woodley is using her public platform to advocate for pet adoption, drawing from her deeply personal bond with her two rescue cats, Bear and Pharrah. Though often seen in high-profile roles and public appearances, Woodley reveals a... read more
by Editor | Dec 19, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: American Kennel Club Exercising with your dog can improve both human and canine health while strengthening their bond. Walking is the simplest way to start, aligning with the American Heart Association’s recommendation of 150 minutes of moderate exercise... read more
by Editor | Dec 18, 2025 | Companion Animal, News
Source: Washingtonian Pets are widely regarded as family members, offering emotional and physical health benefits that enhance owners’ happiness and reduce stress and loneliness. Studies from HABRI, Zoetis, and Synchrony confirm that most pet owners prioritize their... read more
by Editor | Dec 17, 2025 | Agriculture, News
Source: Michigan Farm News The USDA has launched a centralized New World Screwworm (NWS) website to support its coordinated, government-wide strategy to prevent the parasitic fly from entering the United States. Although NWS has not reached U.S. territory, the... read more
by Editor | Dec 16, 2025 | Livestock, News
Source: University of Saskatchewan Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan have identified the long-elusive cause of pig ear necrosis, a painful condition that rots ear tissue and harms animal welfare and productivity. Dr. Matheus Costa and his team discovered... read more
