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Livestock Economist Says Robust Expansion Of The Cattle Herd Still Isn’t Happening
Source: Brownfield University of Missouri livestock economist Scott Brown states that the latest USDA Cattle on Feed report shows the herd size remains stagnant, and beef cow slaughter has slowed, suggesting no significant herd growth. This trend could lead to higher...
Independence Pet Holdings Acquires Spot Pet Insurance
Source: BusinessWire Independence Pet Holdings, Inc. (IPH), a leading pet insurance provider, has acquired a majority interest in Spot Pet Insurance, expanding their partnership that began in 2022. Spot offers insurance plans for dogs and cats in the U.S. and Canada,...
US Allows Bulk Milk Testing for Bird Flu Before Cattle Transport
Source: Reuters The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will allow bulk milk testing for bird flu from dairy herds, instead of individual cow tests, to facilitate interstate shipping and expand testing. This change aims to balance controlling the disease and...
Using AI To Augment Veterinarians Capabilities And Improve Pet Care
Source: Forbes Since the pandemic, pet ownership has surged, with 66% of the U.S. population now owning pets, and nearly half a billion pet owners globally across the U.S., EU, and China. This increase has strained the Veterinary system, which already faces a...
ASPCA Condemns Passage of House Farm Bill that Guts Protections for Billions of Animals
Source: PR Newswire The U.S. House Agriculture Committee has passed a $1.5 trillion Farm Bill, which the ASPCA criticizes for its negative impact on animal welfare. The bill overturns state and local animal protection laws, jeopardizes farm animals and fails to...
ImpriMed Launches Innovative AI-Driven Drug Response Predictions (DRP) Service to Guide Tailored Treatments, Meet Rising Demand in Veterinary Oncology
Source: BusinessWire ImpriMed, a precision medicine startup, has launched ImpriMed Drug Response Predictions (DRP) to meet the rising demand for personalized canine cancer testing. This standalone test complements their Personalized Prediction Profile, offering...
Common Heartburn Medications May Help Fight Cancer And Other Immune Disorders In Dogs, Texas A&M Researchers Find
Source: Texas A&M Today Researchers at Texas A&M's School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences have found that proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), typically used to treat heartburn and acid reflux, may also be effective against cancer and immune...
Are Pet People Better Off? Science Suggests Yes.
Source: The Dog People A survey by Rover comparing 1,000 pet parents with 1,000 non-pet owners reveals significant lifestyle differences. Pet parents are generally happier, exercise more, and feel more loved than those without pets. They spend more time outdoors,...
Scammers Target Palm Beach Pet Owners with Lost Animals
Source: 12 News Pet owners in Palm Beach County are being targeted by a new scam involving lost pets. Scammers, posing as employees from the county’s Division of Animal Care and Control (ACC), call pet owners who have posted their contact information on lost pet...
Purdue and Elanco Animal Health announce One Health Innovation District in Indianapolis
Source: Purdue University Purdue University and Elanco Animal Health Inc. will join Indiana's new One Health Innovation District, as announced at Indiana’s 2024 Global Economic Summit. Purdue President Mung Chiang and Elanco President Jeff Simmons signed a memorandum...
Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team Deploys In Response To East Texas Floods
Source: Texas A&M Today Four members of the Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) and four future Aggie veterinarians have deployed to East Texas to respond to severe river flooding affecting thousands. The team provides Veterinary care to animals at a...
Louisiana Racing Commission Says New Rules Will Make the Sport Safer, Other Veterinary Experts Say the Opposite Will Happen
Source: Thoroughbred Daily News The Louisiana Racing Commission has introduced "Active Emergency Rules of Racing" effective June 8, altering permissible dosages and reducing withdrawal times for medications like Clenbuterol and Depo-Medrol. The aim is to enhance...
Spay Today Closes After Nearly Two Decades: A Major Loss for Animal Welfare
Source: Vet Candy Spay Today, a nonprofit spay/neuter clinic that operated for 18 years and sterilized nearly 78,000 animals, has closed its surgical facility due to an inability to secure a veterinarian partner. The clinic, which provided low-cost, high-volume...
Minnesota Creates Title Protection, Licensure Pathway for Veterinary Technicians
Source: AVMA Veterinary technicians in Minnesota will now be regulated under the state's Veterinary Practice Act, a milestone achieved after nearly 20 years of advocacy. The bill, part of a large omnibus package, was signed into law by Governor Tim Walz on May 19. It...
USU Breaks Ground for State’s First Veterinary College
Source: KSL Utah State University (USU) broke ground on Utah's first Veterinary college, aiming to provide local students with comprehensive training in animal health. Previously, students completed two years at USU before finishing their studies at Washington State...
Genetic Mutation Underlying Finland’s ‘Salty Liquorice’ Cats Identified
Source: Forbes Researchers from the University of Helsinki and Wisdom Panel have identified a genetic mutation responsible for a new coat color pattern in Finnish domestic cats, named “salmiak.” This pattern, first observed in 2007 in a feral cat population, features...
A Medical Mystery: Why does Central Florida see so many Leprosy Cases?
Source: Tampa Bay Times Veterinarian Juan Campos Krauer at the University of Florida is investigating why Central Florida has become a leprosy hotspot. Examining roadkill armadillos, Krauer collects tissue samples to test for Hansen’s disease, a rare illness in the...
When Should you Neuter or Spay your Dog?
Source: University of California Davis Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have updated guidelines on neutering 40 popular dog breeds by breed and sex, adding five breeds to their ongoing study. Initiated in 2013, the research initially indicated...
New Loan Repayment Program to Help with Critical Rural Area Veterinarian Shortage in Kentucky
Source: WLKY Kentucky is addressing a Veterinary shortage in rural areas with a new financial incentive. Over 80 of Kentucky's 120 counties are underserved, especially lacking livestock vets, causing an overwhelming workload. Urban areas attract more veterinarians...
U.S. Livestock: Cattle Futures Turn Higher on Packer Buying Expectations
Source: Farmtario Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) cattle futures rose on Tuesday due to technical trading and expectations of increased packer buying during the shortened holiday week. Weakness in corn prices, driven by fast planting progress and dry weather...
Myrtle Beach Veterinarian Offers Advice to Protect Pets from the Heat
Source: WMBF News Dr. Isabelle Cecil in Myrtle Beach, S.C., offers crucial advice for keeping pets safe in rising temperatures. She warns that weather above 80 degrees can be dangerous for dogs, potentially leading to brain injuries, shock, or even death. Cecil...
Scam Sparks New Warning for Florida Pet Owners
Source: Newsweek Florida animal control officials have issued a warning about a scam targeting owners of lost pets. The Palm Beach County Department of Public Safety's Animal Care and Control division (PBC ACC) reported that scammers are contacting pet owners, falsely...
Summer Pet Travel Tips
Source: Breaking Travel News With summer approaching, family vacations are on the horizon, and many plan to bring their pets along. Dr. Ruth, "The Pet Vet," offers tips to ensure smooth travels with pets. First, verify that your destination and lodging are...
‘An Incredibly Rare Situation:’ Horse Gives Birth to Twins at UGA Veterinary Hospital
Source: yahoo! news A Georgia family experienced a rare event when their horse, Tilly, unexpectedly gave birth to twin foals. Despite numerous Veterinary checks, the twins were not detected during Tilly's pregnancy. Twin births in horses are extremely uncommon, with...
New AI Service Offers Personalized Drug Response Predictions for Canine Patients with Cancer
Source: dvm360 With cancer impacting around 6 million dogs annually, the need for personalized canine cancer testing is rising. ImpriMed, a precision medicine startup, has launched ImpriMed Drug Response Predictions (DRP), an AI-based service predicting the...