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by Editor | Aug 4, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: People A new study published in Applied Animal Behaviour Science suggests that cats do not always groom each other as a sign of affection. Researchers found that mutual grooming, or allogrooming, can sometimes be used to annoy or displace another cat rather... read more
by Editor | Aug 4, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: WWLP Paws Finding Peace, in partnership with the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association Charities, has donated pet oxygen mask kits to the Blandford Fire Department to help first responders provide lifesaving care to animals during emergencies. The... read more
by Editor | Aug 3, 2026 | Agriculture, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Montana Right Now Montana lawmakers are revising legislation aimed at addressing the growing shortage of rural veterinarians, a challenge affecting ranchers and livestock producers across the state. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 17 Montana... read more
by Editor | Aug 3, 2026 | Agriculture, News
Source: Popular Science An invasive sheep species known as the aoudad, introduced to West Texas after World War II for hunting, is posing a serious threat to the state’s native bighorn sheep. New research published in Scientific Reports found that aoudads carry... read more
by Editor | Aug 2, 2026 | Animal Health News, News
Source: South Carolina Daily Gazette Clemson University’s new College of Veterinary Medicine is launching an ambulatory field service that will give Veterinary students hands-on experience while helping address rural Veterinary shortages across South Carolina.... read more
by Editor | Aug 2, 2026 | Companion Animal, News
Source: DVM 360 Mars Petcare US has recalled two lots of Pedigree High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor canned dog food after discovering the products may contain metal and plastic fragments that could pose choking, laceration, or gastrointestinal injury... read more
by Editor | Aug 1, 2026 | Animal Health Industry, News
Source: Texas Agriculture Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue an Emergency Use Authorization allowing ivermectin to be added to medicated livestock feed as part of the response to the expanding New... read more
by Editor | Aug 1, 2026 | Equine, News
Source: AOL A rare outbreak of equine influenza has struck England’s New Forest National Park, marking the area’s first reported cases in approximately 30 years and resulting in the deaths of at least 10 ponies. Equine influenza is a highly contagious... read more
by Editor | Jul 31, 2026 | Animal Health News, News
Source: VIN News As artificial intelligence becomes more common in Veterinary medicine, regulators and professional organizations are developing guidelines to ensure its safe, ethical, and transparent use. In the United Kingdom, the Royal College of Veterinary... read more
by Editor | Jul 31, 2026 | Animal Health News, News
Source: Eureka Alert Okayama University of Science is pioneering a new interdisciplinary field called Veterinary Medical Engineering, bringing together Veterinary medicine and engineering to develop technologies that improve the wellbeing of both animals and people.... read more
by Editor | Jul 30, 2026 | Animal Health News, News
Source: Vet Practice Magazine Veterinary professionals are increasingly expected to support not only animals, but also the emotional, financial, and social needs of their clients—a responsibility that contributes significantly to stress and burnout. To address this... read more
by Editor | Jul 30, 2026 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: The News & Observers A recent North Carolina animal cruelty case is drawing attention to the legal responsibilities of pet owners to obtain necessary veterinary care. A Raleigh man faces felony animal cruelty charges after authorities allege he declined... read more
by Editor | Jul 29, 2026 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: PBS News Veterinary care costs have risen approximately 60% since 2014, prompting increased scrutiny of the growing role of private equity in the profession. A recent PBS News Hour report examines how private equity firms and large corporations have rapidly... read more
by Editor | Jul 29, 2026 | Agriculture, News
Source: Michigan State University Honey bees can regulate hive temperature across a wide range of conditions, but extreme heat increases stress on colonies and changes their behavior. During hot weather, worker bees collect water, spread it inside the hive, and fan... read more
by Editor | Jul 28, 2026 | News
Source: AP News The CDC is urging Americans to protect themselves from mosquito bites as West Nile virus season has started earlier and more intensely than usual. As of June 30, 2026, the agency confirmed at least 48 cases, including 38 severe infections—far above the... read more
by Editor | Jul 28, 2026 | Agriculture, Livestock, News
Source: Bovine Veterinarian Bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) remains one of the most costly diseases affecting cattle, yet misconceptions often weaken prevention efforts. Although its name suggests otherwise, diarrhea is uncommon, with reproductive losses, respiratory... read more
by Editor | Jul 27, 2026 | Equine, News
Source: Kentucky Equine Research Electrolytes play a vital role in maintaining hydration, muscle contraction, nerve function, and fluid balance in horses. Sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium, and magnesium are lost through sweat, urine, and feces, with heavy exercise... read more
by Editor | Jul 27, 2026 | Equine, News
Source: Kentucky Equine Research A survey of German horse owners found that even short-distance transportation of less than two hours can cause significant stress and health problems for horses. Of the 258 respondents who completed the survey, one-third reported... read more
by Editor | Jul 26, 2026 | News
Source: Popular Science Researchers have discovered that pigeons can accurately detect subtle signs of lung disease in CT scans, offering insights that could improve artificial intelligence tools for medical imaging. In a recent study, six pigeons were trained to... read more
by Editor | Jul 26, 2026 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Vet Help Direct Taylor & Francis has published the first Plain Language Summary of Publication (PLSP) in Veterinary research, marking a significant step toward making scientific discoveries more accessible to a wider audience. Published in the... read more
