Source: Interesting Engineering  The decision to undergo knee replacement surgery is challenging for pet owners, given the financial burden and potential severe outcomes if the surgery fails. In the U.S., determining the best treatment for pets' knee injuries is a...

Source: Cornell Chronicle  A study on horses has revealed that 42% of miscarriages and spontaneous abortions in the first two months of pregnancy are due to triploidy, a condition involving an extra set of chromosomes. This finding is significant as it aligns with...

Source: WAFB 9  As temperatures soar into the triple digits, pet owners in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, are urged to monitor their pets closely to prevent heat stroke. The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine's emergency team treated six overheated pets in one week,...

Source: WBKO Kentucky is experiencing a rapid spread of parvovirus (Parvo), a deadly virus affecting dogs, with the state ranking fifth in the U.S. for the number of cases. Parvo targets the canine intestinal tract and, in severe cases, the heart, causing symptoms...

Source: PR Newswire  The ASPCA has launched the latest ASPCA Supermarket Scorecard, ranking U.S. grocery retailers on farm animal welfare. This initiative is part of the ASPCA's Shop with Your Heart® program, aimed at improving the lives of animals raised for food....

Source: Yahoo! Finance  Western University of Health Sciences has appointed John Tegzes, MA, VMD, Dipl. ABVT, as Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, effective July 15, 2024. Dr. Tegzes, with over 30 years of experience in clinical practice, academia, research,...

Source: UF Health  A new study by Jennifer Applebaum, Ph.D., at the University of Florida finds that while housing policies are becoming more pet-inclusive, housing insecurity is worsening. The study, published in Frontiers in Veterinary Medicine, analyzed 2019-2023...

Source: AP News  Since July 26, sea lions have been stranding themselves along 155 miles of California coastline in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, showing signs of domoic acid poisoning, a neurotoxin affecting their brain and heart. The Channel Islands Marine...

Source: Purdue University  Dogs serve in various roles, including search and rescue, medical diagnosis, and emotional support. They are also instrumental in cancer research. A recent study led by Purdue veterinarian Dr. Deborah Knapp explored the link between...

Source: Arkansas State University  Work towards the future College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Arkansas State University (A-State) is progressing, with the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) Council on Education recently conducting a consultative...

Source: Virginia Tech News  Virginia Tech faculty members Carla Savage and Sophie Wenzel, as 2024 Global Opportunity Initiative fellows, spent two weeks in Ethiopia to forge partnerships and conduct impactful global research. Their journey took them from Addis Ababa...

Source: Veterinary Practice News  The FTC has banned noncompete clauses across various industries, including Veterinary services, effective May 7, 2024. This change, long practiced in states like California, aims to boost employee mobility, economic growth, and...

Source: Purdue University  Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine unveiled a vibrant mural titled "Bonding through Life," celebrating the human-animal bond. Commissioned by Dean Willie Reed and painted by artist Tia Richardson, the mural decorates the...

Source: City News Everywhere  Starting this fall, the Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island will reserve eight additional seats for first-year Nova Scotians, increasing the total from 16 to 24. This expansion aims to address the need...

Source: Cortaca Today  Cornell University’s Animal Health Diagnostic Center (AHDC) and the New York State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory have received a $19.5 million funding award from the state to expand their space and operations. The AHDC, part of Cornell’s...

Source: OSU News  The Innovation Foundation at Oklahoma State University (OSU) has launched the One Health Innovation Lab within the Venture One Health building at Innovation Park. This state-of-the-art facility aims to advance OSU's One Health initiative, building...

Source: Daily Mail  The belief that goldfish have a three-second memory is a myth. Professor Culum Brown of Macquarie University, an expert in fish cognition, argues that goldfish, like many fish, have excellent memories. In experiments, rainbow fish remembered a path...

Source: AM NY  Chef Jonathan Waxman at Jams at 1 Hotel Central Park has introduced a pet-friendly brunch menu, "Dog Days of Summer," perfect for pet owners looking for a new brunch spot. Available only on Saturdays and Sundays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., the menu offers...

Source: dvm360 The FDA has approved a 3-year expiration date for ropinirole ophthalmic solution (Clevor; Vetoquinol) when stored in its original packaging, extending its previous expiration by 12 months. This solution, indicated to induce vomiting in dogs, is the...

Source: The Hill  A federal judge has denied ATS Tree Services' request to block the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) from implementing a rule banning noncompete agreements, effective September 4. The FTC's rule, issued in April, prohibits new noncompete agreements and...

Source: dvm360 Precision Equine Pharmacy in Bakersfield, California, has integrated with New Jersey-based Wedgewood Pharmacy, now operating as Wedgewood Equine. This merger enhances their service offering nearly 100 compounded equine medications and more comprehensive...

Source: AAHA Newstat  Team USA’s women’s gymnastics team has a unique support member in Beacon, a therapy dog who played a vital role in the athletes' mental well-being leading up to the Paris Games. Although Beacon, a 4-year-old golden retriever, couldn’t attend the...

Source: Science Since the H5N1 avian influenza virus appeared in U.S. dairy cattle in March, Colorado has mandated weekly milk sample testing from dairy farms to control the outbreak. This decision, effective from July 22, comes as Colorado reports the highest number...

Source: NAVTA  Blue Ridge Community College and Nicole Getzloff, CVT, have been honored with the 2024 Student Chapter and Student Advisor of the Year Awards by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA). NAVTA's 100+ student chapters at...