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by Editor | Sep 21, 2025 | Livestock, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: WCBI Rural areas often struggle to access Veterinary care, especially for livestock and large animals, creating challenges for agriculture and food production. Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, the state’s only vet school, is... read more
by Editor | Sep 12, 2025 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: WECT 6 News An explosion destroyed the Eastern Carolina Veterinary Center in Wilmington, N.C., after 46-year-old Jason Lee Beach allegedly drove off the road, struck the building’s gas line, and triggered a blast. Beach faces multiple charges, including felony... read more
by Editor | Aug 29, 2025 | Companion Animal, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: AVMA The AVMA is addressing public concern over rising veterinary care costs by explaining the factors driving increases and how veterinarians work with pet owners to find compassionate, budget-conscious solutions. Economic pressures since the COVID-19... read more
by Editor | Aug 26, 2025 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Veterinary Advantage In Q1 2025, 262 enterprise-owned Veterinary practices closed permanently—a significant rise from the previous quarter—according to the Enterprise Practice Database. Nearly half of these closures involved Mars-owned practices, though... read more
by Editor | Aug 17, 2025 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Us Magazine Peter Ostrum, who played Charlie Bucket in the 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, never pursued another acting role after the movie. At age 12, he chose to step away from Hollywood and eventually became a veterinarian. Inspired by a... read more
by Editor | Jul 19, 2025 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: AZ Central Edgar Glover, 37, was arrested in Phoenix on June 24 for allegedly performing unlicensed animal surgeries, including ear cropping and tail docking, in his garage. Authorities were alerted after The Good Vets animal hospital reported a dog with... read more
by Editor | Jul 18, 2025 | Animal Health News, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: The Business Journals Employers are increasingly offering pet-related benefits, particularly pet insurance, to attract and retain younger workers—especially Gen Z. Since 2022, job postings that include pet insurance have risen significantly, with an 18%... read more
by Editor | Jul 13, 2025 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: CBS 8 A theft at B Street Veterinary Hospital in San Diego has left the clinic without power, causing major disruptions and financial losses. Late Saturday night, a thief stole the hospital’s breaker box, an act captured on surveillance footage. The loss of... read more
by Editor | Jul 9, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Veterinary Practice News Purina has opened applications for its 2026 Sponsorship for Human-Animal Bond (HAB) Studies program, offering up to $40,000 in funding for research into the emotional and therapeutic connections between humans and animals. The... read more
by Editor | Jul 2, 2025 | Animal Health News, Equine, Veterinary Practice
Source: EquiManagement The 2024 AVMA/AAEP Economic Report highlights a significant satisfaction gap between equine Veterinary practice owners and associates. Owners reported higher satisfaction with job (81%), lifestyle (72%), and compensation (74%) compared to... read more
by Editor | Jun 29, 2025 | Agriculture, Animal Health Industry, Livestock, Veterinary Practice
Source: VIN News The federal Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP), designed to encourage veterinarians to work in underserved rural areas, is currently on hold as the Trump administration reviews all USDA grant programs. Since its launch in 2010, VMLRP... read more
by Editor | Jun 27, 2025 | Companion Animal, Veterinary Practice
Source: Gallup A recent PetSmart Charities-Gallup study reveals that over half (52%) of U.S. pet owners skipped or declined Veterinary care in the past year, primarily due to financial barriers. Among these, 71% cited cost as the main reason—regardless of income... read more
by Editor | Jun 26, 2025 | Companion Animal, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Pet Food Industry Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Dr. Curtis Huttenhower of Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health have launched a new web portal for the One Health Microbiome Resource (OHMR), offering open access to over 2,000 pet gut microbiome samples. This... read more
by Editor | Jun 25, 2025 | Animal Health Industry, Companion Animal, Veterinary Practice
Source: Training Mag As pets become integral to modern family life, companies are increasingly incorporating pet-related benefits into employee packages to support workforce well-being and retention. With over 70% of U.S. workers owning pets, traditional... read more
by Editor | Jun 20, 2025 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: AP News A 302-pound loggerhead sea turtle named Pennywise, injured by a boat off Florida’s Atlantic coast, was taken to the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach for treatment. However, her massive size prevented the use of standard CT scan equipment.... read more
by Editor | Jun 20, 2025 | Companion Animal, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: KUNC As summer begins, pet-related emergencies surge, with veterinarians seeing more cases of heatstroke, vehicle injuries, and other seasonal risks. Heatstroke is especially common in short-nosed dog breeds like bulldogs and pugs, who struggle to cool down.... read more
by Editor | Jun 17, 2025 | Companion Animal, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: LA Times A recent SPCA survey highlights a critical Veterinary care shortage in California, with over 344,000 shelter animals lacking access to adequate staff. Around 60% of shelters have vacant veterinarian positions, and 54% lack registered Veterinary... read more
by Editor | Jun 15, 2025 | Companion Animal, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: U.S. News Antibiotic resistance, a growing public health concern, is being worsened by the overuse of antibiotics in pets, researchers report. Many of the same antibiotics used in human medicine—like Clavamox for pets and Augmentin for people—are prescribed to... read more
by Editor | Jun 1, 2025 | Agriculture, Livestock, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Idaho Press Idaho is among many rural states facing a critical shortage of veterinarians, particularly those serving large animal and agricultural operations. Sixteen Idaho counties are officially designated as Veterinary shortage areas due to population... read more
by Editor | Jun 1, 2025 | News, Students, Veterinary Practice
Source: Insight into Academia Clemson University has broken ground on the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), marking South Carolina’s first Veterinary school and aiming to combat a critical shortage of veterinarians, especially in rural areas.... read more
