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Part 2: A Strategy for Building Financial Wellbeing Through Ownership
Last month, I made the case that financial freedom, not wellness programs or surface-level perks, is the real antidote to burnout, and that practice ownership is the most reliable way to achieve it. This month, I want to go deeper into the how: building a strategy...
Why Adaptability Matters More Than Ever in the Veterinary Profession
The Stage Has Been Set Has anyone else noticed the rapid-fire rate of change predominating in our world today? Even the rate of change is increasing and change has been described as exponential for the first time in human history. Within Veterinary medicine itself,...
Improving Productivity vs. Expanding the Workforce
Debate continues in the practice sector of the U.S. animal health industry over whether the ongoing scarcity in the Veterinary workforce should be addressed through improving productivity or by expanding the workforce. Unfortunately, the debate is generally framed in...
Does Veterinary Medicine Really Need to ‘Bash’ Corporate-Owned Practices?
Colorado’s Attorney General and a New York legislator are taking up the cause of trying to restrict, if not ultimately, ban corporate ownership of Veterinary practices. It’s not the first time elected officials beat the drum that anything “corporate” needs to be...
Understanding Feline Behavior for Better Diagnosis, Stronger Bonds
Source: AVMA Dr. Carlo Siracusa, professor of clinical animal behavior and welfare at the University of Pennsylvania, emphasizes that understanding feline behavior is crucial for accurate diagnosis, better treatment, and stronger human-animal bonds. Speaking at AVMA...
Which Animal Has The Best Hearing?
Source: Live Science Ranking the best hearing in the animal kingdom depends on what “best” means—sensitivity, range, or localization. Greater wax moths hold the record for frequency detection, hearing up to 300 kilohertz—15 times beyond human limits. Barn owls excel...
Murray State Board of Regents Appoints Vet School Dean, Pending CPE Program Approval
Source: WKMS At its quarterly meeting, the Murray State Board of Regents appointed Dr. Laura Ken Hoffman as the inaugural dean of the proposed School of Veterinary Medicine, contingent on state approval of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program. Hoffman, who...
First Class Of 2+2 DVM Students Completes Journey From Classroom To Career
Source: Texas A&M University The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) celebrated a major milestone in May 2025 as the first cohort of 2+2 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students graduated from the Veterinary Education,...
Petsense Marks 20 years with $1M Shelter Donations, Veteran Campaign
Source: Pet Food Industry Petsense by Tractor Supply, a subsidiary of Tractor Supply Co., is marking its 20th anniversary with a month-long celebration this September, highlighted by nearly $1 million in donations to local animal shelters and a new national...
Pork Producer Pushes Certifiers to Reject Gene-Editing
Source: National Hog Farmer Quebec-based organic pork producer duBreton is urging food certification bodies to take a firm stance against gene-edited pork, citing consumer demand for transparency. The company, which operates four plants in North America, argues that...
Apply Now for Lallemand’s 11th Annual Scholarship
Source: The Fence Post Lallemand Animal Nutrition has launched its 11th annual Scholarship Program, supporting students pursuing agriculture, Veterinary medicine, and related fields. Since its inception, the initiative has awarded nearly $140,000 to 50 students...
Immune System Markers Could Unleash Personalized Veterinary Care for Dogs
Source: EurekAlert A study published in ImmunoHorizons highlights how analyzing immune system markers in dogs could transform Veterinary care through personalized diagnostics and treatments. Led by Dr. Ravi Sachidanandam with the Waltham Research Institute,...
N.J. Opens its 1st Veterinary School as Nation Faces a Severe Vet Shortage
Source: NJ.com New Jersey has officially opened its first Veterinary school, the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine at Rowan University, ending the need for aspiring vets to leave the state for training. The inaugural class of 75 students—over half from New...
CVM Collaborators Contribute to Accelerator Award for Wound Healing Innovation
Source: The Ohio State University Ohio State University researchers Dr. Thomas Cherpes and Dr. Rodolfo Vicetti Miguel have received an Ohio State Accelerator Award for their project developing a novel peptide that accelerates wound repair. Supported by the College of...
Swine Identification
Source: USDA The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is launching a no-cost program to provide radio frequency identification (RFID) eartags to swine producers, aiming to improve disease response speed and accuracy. Through a $20 million,...
Model Reroutes Livestock Trucks to Reduce Risk of Infection
Source: Feedstuffs A North Carolina State University study tested a new truck rerouting system to reduce disease transmission between pig farms. Traditionally, trucks transporting feed and livestock follow fixed weekly schedules, but researchers modeled alternative...
Strategic Budgeting for a Stronger 2026
As summer winds down, many practice owners and managers begin to shift their focus toward the year ahead. October offers a strategic window—far enough from holiday chaos but close enough to year-end—to pause, assess, and lay the groundwork for a successful 2026....
Manitoba Eyes Plan to Cull Hundreds of Thousands of Pigs if African Swine Fever Arrives
Source: MSN Manitoba is preparing an emergency response plan to address the potential threat of African swine fever (ASF), a highly contagious pig disease that has devastated herds across Asia, Europe, and Africa. While ASF poses no risk to humans, an outbreak in...
New Street Drug ‘Flysky’ Causes Alarm in Western Pa.
Source: Trib Live Medetomidine, a powerful Veterinary sedative, is rapidly spreading through Western Pennsylvania’s illicit drug supply, often mixed with heroin or fentanyl under the street name “flysky.” Unlike opioids, it does not respond to naloxone, leaving...
Radiation Therapy Shrinks Dog’s Brain Tumor, Extending Life by Years
Source: UC Davis Veterinary Medicine Scramble, a Jack Russell terrier, began showing behavioral changes, seizures, and tremors that led to a diagnosis of a large, inoperable brain tumor at UC Davis’ Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. Neurologists and oncologists...
Robot Rabbits the Latest Tool in Florida Battle to Control Invasive Burmese Pythons in Everglades
Source: AP News Florida wildlife officials are deploying robotic rabbits to combat the invasive Burmese python crisis in the Everglades. These toy rabbits, retrofitted to emit heat, scent, and natural movements, lure snakes from hiding so contractors can capture and...
This Dog Sniffs Out Gluten to Keep Owner Safe
Source: ABC News Suki, a Portuguese Water Dog, is a certified gluten-detection service animal who helps her owner, Kendra Williams, safely navigate daily life with celiac disease. Trained to sniff out traces of gluten in food and medicine, Suki offers crucial support...
Worried About Dying Before Your Dog? Local Vet Discusses Options for Pets that Survive their Owners
Source: Advocate Lakewood East Dallas Pets grieve deeply when their owners pass away, often showing behaviors like refusing food or waiting by the door. Dr. Virginia Ellsworth of East Dallas Veterinary Clinic notes that grieving pets need extra love, attention, and...
MSU Receive Grants to Help Food Animal Veterinarian Shortage
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...
What’s the Best Lifestyle for Cats?
Source: Steve Dale Pet World Many people mistakenly assume cats require little interaction or that outdoor access is essential for their wellbeing. The Feline Veterinary Medical Association clarifies that cats’ physical and emotional needs can be fully met indoors—if...