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New App Helps Pet Parents Book Backyard Space for their Dogs
Source: CBS News Amy Branner's 3-year-old Border Terrier, Oscar, struggles with social interactions at dog parks, becoming unpredictable near other dogs. To address this, Branner uses Sniffspot, an app connecting pet owners with homeowners willing to rent their...
Overseas Military Families Scramble with New U.S. Rules for Transporting Dogs
Source: UPI New U.S. regulations, effective August 1, aim to prevent the reintroduction of dog rabies by tightening entry rules for dogs. These rules require proof of health, age (at least six months), microchipping, and updated vaccination records, along with CDC...
The Veterinary Cooperative Partners with Elanco Animal Health to Elevate Veterinary Care
Source: Morningstar The Veterinary Cooperative (TVC), the largest Veterinary purchasing cooperative in the U.S., has partnered with Elanco Animal Health to improve care quality in TVC member practices. This collaboration offers exclusive savings on Elanco’s wide...
Meet Some of the Pigs Raised to Grow Kidneys and Heart
Source: AP News At a research farm in the Blue Ridge mountains, gene-edited pigs are being raised in highly controlled conditions to explore the future of organ transplantation. These pigs, free from contaminants, provide organs for xenotransplantation – the process...
Utah Veterinary School Plan Hits a Time Crunch
Source: Vin News Utah State University (USU) aims to establish a Veterinary school with an inaugural class in fall 2025. However, the school is contingent on receiving a "letter of reasonable assurance," a critical step for accreditation from the American Veterinary...
First TTUSVM Class Completes Clinical Rotation at Amarillo Animal Shelter
Source: The Bharat Express-News The first class of Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine students completed their clinical rotations at Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare (AAMW). This partnership allowed students to gain hands-on experience in shelter...
Frozen Treats, Cold Showers and Lots of Ice: Florida Zoo Keeps Animals Cool in Summer Heat
Source: NBC Miami At the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society in West Palm Beach, Florida, staff use creative methods to keep animals cool during the hot summer. With temperatures reaching the upper 90s Fahrenheit and high humidity, the zoo provides ice and...
93 of 95 Horses Accepted at First Veterinary Inspection at the Olympic Games 2024
Source: World of Showjumping At the 2024 Olympic Games in Versailles, 93 of 95 horses passed the initial Veterinary inspection. Four horses were sent to the holding box for further evaluation, with two passing upon re-inspection. The other two await additional...
U.S. Drops Rules for Dogs Entering From Rabies-Free Countries
Source: CBC The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has revised its planned stringent regulations for dogs entering from Canada, which were initially set to take effect on August 1. The original rules required dogs to be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies, and...
Cat Burglars: Scientists Try to Solve Mystery of Why Felines ‘Steal’ Random Objects
Source: The Guardian In Frigiliana, Spain, three cats—Daisy, Dora, and Manchita—have been stealing a variety of items, including socks, gloves, and baby clothes, amassing over 100 objects monthly. Unlike typical cat behavior of bringing home prey, this phenomenon...
Dogs Can Smell Your Stress and Make Choices Based on It
Source: Health Day Dogs can detect human stress through scent, influencing their emotions and decisions, according to new research from Bristol Veterinary School. The study led by Dr. Nicola Rooney revealed that dogs can sense stress from unfamiliar humans, affecting...
Scientists May Have Stopped a Form of Inherited Blindness in Dogs
Source: Health Day Shola, an English Shepherd and former member of the Edale Mountain Rescue Team, was forced to retire due to progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), a genetic disease causing blindness. However, new research from the University of Cambridge has led to a...
Biting Barn Flies May Be Spreading Mastitis-Causing Bacteria, Study Says
Source: Dairy Reporter Researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison have identified stable flies (Stomoxys) as carriers of bacteria causing bovine mastitis, a costly disease for dairy farms. Published in the journal mSphere, the study shows these flies carry...
Maryland Zoo Welcomes Baby Chimpanzee
Source: dvm360 The Maryland Zoo welcomed a new chimpanzee, Rozi, on June 10, 2024. Initially healthy, Rozi's condition declined after a few weeks, prompting intervention from the animal care team. Pamela Carter, the Chimpanzee Forest Area manager, explained that Rozi,...
A Vast Amount of Nontraditional Jobs Provide Options for Veterinary Technicians
Source: dvm360 At the 2024 American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Convention in Austin, Texas, Melody Martínez, CVT, president of the Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association, discussed nontraditional career paths for Veterinary technicians. She...
Veterinary Industry Summary
Source: Vetsource A mid-year update from the Pet Business Professor reported a significant increase in non-Veterinary pet services spending, reaching $12.77 billion in the first half of 2023, a 17.5% rise from the previous year. This segment, the smallest and most...
Steering Group Suggests Changes for More Pet-Friendly Rental Housing
Source: AVMA News Nearly half of U.S. households own pets, but many face challenges finding affordable, pet-friendly rental housing. According to the 2021 Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative (PIHI) Report, 72% of renters find pet-friendly housing difficult to locate,...
ISU Research Identifies Possible Point of Entry for Avian Flu in Cattle
Source: Iowa Capital Dispatch Iowa State University researchers have discovered a potential reason for the presence of avian influenza in U.S. dairy herds, linking the virus to raw milk. Their study revealed that bovine mammary gland tissue contains receptors for the...
Animal Shelters and Rescues Halt Out-of-State Intake, Adoptions, Due to Canine Influenza Outbreak
Source: Delaware Public Media Out-of-state dog transports in Delaware are suspended for 30 days due to a Canine Influenza outbreak. The control order affects all shelters and rescues, halting out-of-state intakes and adoptions. State Veterinarian Karen Lopez...
Alert: AAFCO Pet Food Committee Votes Against Proposed Copper Claim
Source: BSM Partners The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) announced that its Pet Food Committee has rejected a proposal to establish a maximum limit for copper in dog food. This decision follows ongoing debates about dietary copper restrictions...
Equine Biosecurity at the Olympic Games
Source: The Horse To prevent equine infectious diseases at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) has implemented stringent measures. All horses must be vaccinated for equine influenza and have twice-daily rectal...
K-State Veterinarians Perform Record-Breaking Number of Eye Exams for Kansas Service Animals
Source: K-State News Kansas State University veterinarians achieved a record number of service animal eye exams during the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists/Epicur Pharma National Service Animal Eye Exam event in May. The K-State Veterinary Health...
Survey Measures Pet Owners’ Acceptance of Insurance
Source: Today's Veterinary Business A survey by Embrace Pet Insurance found that most policyholders believed insurance improved their pets' health and eased financial burdens. The survey, which included over 12,000 respondents, revealed that 67% had faced high...
Mississippi State Veterinarians Save Life of Endangered Sea Turtle Named ‘Toast Malone’
Source: Super Talk Mississippi Media Veterinarians at Mississippi State University (MSU) have successfully treated two endangered sea turtles. Toast Malone, a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, had a fishhook removed from its stomach via endoscopy, performed by Dr. John...
Zoonotic Web Unravels Complexity of Transmission Chains
Source: Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Researchers have developed the "zoonotic web" concept, illustrating the intricate network of relationships between zoonotic agents, their hosts, vectors, food sources, and the environment, as detailed in a Nature...