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by Editor | May 22, 2024 | Animal Health News, Other
Source: Agriculture Dive The U.S. has unveiled a $200 million plan to enhance bird flu testing and biosecurity measures on dairy farms, aiming to prevent the virus from spreading to humans. The Agriculture Department will allocate $100 million to support biosecurity... read more
by Editor | May 20, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Other
Source: PetFood Industry Get Joy, a dog wellness company, released a research report titled “Chasing our Tails,” revealing a disconnect between dog owners’ intentions and actions regarding their pets’ health. Conducted by Torfac, the survey of... read more
by Editor | May 20, 2024 | Animal Health News, Other
Source: dvm 360 Veterinary medicine is inherently stressful, with long hours, high responsibility, and the emotional toll of life-and-death decisions. This stress often extends beyond work, affecting personal life and relationships. The profession’s demands can... read more
by Editor | May 1, 2024 | Other, Veterinary Practice
Source: AVMA The American Veterinary Medical Association’s State of the Profession Report reveals a promising outlook for employers seeking to hire veterinarians, with a record number of recent graduates entering full-time employment. Over the last two years,... read more
by Editor | Apr 30, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Other
Source: The Cornell Daily Sun Since ChatGPT’s introduction in 2022, the term “artificial intelligence” has gained prominence, especially in academic circles. While often associated with sci-fi scenarios, AI also holds potential for Veterinary... read more
by Editor | Apr 30, 2024 | Companion Animal, Other
Source: Scripps News The imminent emergence of billions of cicadas prompts questions about pet safety. While cicadas are not toxic and don’t sting or bite, overconsumption can lead to stomach upset in pets. Sandra Faeh of the American Veterinary Medical... read more
by Editor | Apr 28, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Other
Source: dvm360 The American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS) has received a letter of intent to establish a clinical wildlife practice (CWP) specialty within the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners... read more
by Editor | Apr 24, 2024 | Animal Health News, Other
Source: dvm 360 The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) awarded Texas A&M’s Veterinary Emergency Response Team (VET) $10,000 for their response to the historic Smokehouse Creek fire in the Texas Panhandle and dedication to Veterinary education. The fire,... read more
by Editor | Apr 20, 2024 | Animal Health News, Other
Source: Colorado Sun The emergence of white nose syndrome (WNS) in bats across Colorado is raising concerns about the vital role these creatures play in pest control and the state’s economy. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has received reports of sick or dead... read more
by Editor | Apr 20, 2024 | Animal Health News, Other
Source: CBS News The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been detected in another flock in Michigan’s Newaygo County, marking the seventh flock in the state within two years. MDARD is responding with quarantine measures and depopulating affected birds... read more
by Editor | Apr 19, 2024 | Animal Health News, Other
Source: Salon A fearsome matriarchal warlord, the banded mongoose commands a posse of 30, terrifying even honey badgers with her mighty flatulence. With roots dating back over 65 million years, she revels in violence and leads her tribe with ferocity. Mongoose... read more
by Editor | Apr 13, 2024 | Companion Animal, Other
Source: dvm360 K9s For Warriors celebrates a significant milestone of matching 1,000 veterans with trained service dogs, aiming to prevent veteran suicide by supporting individuals with PTSD, traumatic brain injury, or military sexual trauma. Retired Army Staff... read more
by Editor | Apr 11, 2024 | Animal Health News, Other
Source: Phys.org A collaborative effort between the National Marine Mammal Foundation, the U.S. Navy Marine Mammal Program, and the Gilbert Lab at UCSD School of Medicine and Scripps Institution of Oceanography successfully conducted fecal microbiota transplantations... read more
by Editor | Apr 9, 2024 | Animal Health News, Other
Source: Phys.org Scientists at the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service have devised an edible antiviral treatment to safeguard honey bees from deformed wing virus (DWV) and other viral threats. DWV and similar viruses have been linked to mass bee colony deaths... read more
by Editor | Apr 6, 2024 | Animal Health News, Other
Source: VIN News The United Kingdom’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering measures to address concerns about lack of competition in the Veterinary sector. This includes capping prescription fees and potentially forcing large companies to sell... read more
by Editor | Apr 5, 2024 | Animal Health News, Other
Source: VIN News The FDA’s recent approval of Vetmedin Solution, a liquid version of the Veterinary heart drug pimobendan, was followed by the removal of pimobendan solution from a list of drugs allowed to be compounded for Veterinary clinics. This signals a... read more
by Editor | Apr 4, 2024 | Animal Health News, Other
Source: American Veterinary Medical Association The World Veterinary Association (WVA) and Health for Animals have announced the theme for World Veterinary Day 2024 as “Veterinarians are essential health workers.” Scheduled for April 27, the event aims to... read more
by Editor | Apr 3, 2024 | Companion Animal, Other
Source: WBBM Newsradio Dr. Rena Carlson of the American Veterinary Medical Association advises pet owners to keep dogs and cats at home during the April 8 solar eclipse. Most pets are unaffected by the event, but they can become stressed if taken out of their familiar... read more
by Editor | Apr 2, 2024 | Animal Health News, Other
Source: dvm360 A study by Akston Biosciences introduces AKS-107, an antigen-specific immunotherapy, exhibiting potential to eliminate insulin-specific ß cells, published in Frontiers in Immunology. AKS-107 prevented spontaneous diabetes in nonobese mice and... read more
by Editor | Mar 31, 2024 | News, Other
Source: American Animal Hospital Association This article by Emily Singler discusses the challenges of achieving work-life balance, particularly for working parents in Veterinary medicine. The term “work-life balance” is criticized for implying a constant... read more
