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‘Like Having a Newborn at Home’: Caring for Nashville Zoo’s New Clouded Leopard Cub Requires all Hands on Deck
Source: 90.3 WPLN News Heather Schwartz, director of Veterinary services at the Nashville Zoo, is once again hand-raising a clouded leopard cub—a critical role in conserving this rare and difficult-to-breed species. Clouded leopards are challenging to breed due to...
Two-Year Bee Study Nearing Completion
Source: Sask Today A two-year study by the University of Saskatchewan on honey bee health in canola fields is nearing completion, with encouraging early results. Conducted by researchers Emilio Tellarini Prieto and Marcelo Camilli, the study investigates the effects...
Veterinary Practices Are Struggling—Here’s How You Can Thrive in 2025 Amid Economic Challenges
Source: Vet Candy The Veterinary industry is facing a post-pandemic downturn marked by declining revenue, fewer client visits, and economic pressure on pet owners. After a boom in demand during COVID-19, many practices are now struggling as inflation, job losses, and...
Taking a New Approach to Finding Forever Homes for Shelter Animals
Source: The Review The Hancock County Animal Shelter in New Cumberland is using a creative approach to spotlight long-term shelter animals, focusing on Dude, an 80-pound shepherd-akita mix who has been at the shelter since May 2024. Despite being affectionate,...
Veterinarian Warns Dog Owners About Leptospirosis After Cases Reported in Hillsborough and Pinellas
Source: ABC Action News Dr. Melanie Bizzarro of Harmony Vet Care in Brandon, Florida, is warning pet owners about a rise in Leptospirosis cases in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection found in contaminated soil or water, often...
McDonald’s, FFAR Make Additional Investments in Broiler Welfare Research
Source: Meat + Poultry McDonald’s Corporation and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) have invested an additional $671,481 into the SMART Broiler program, advancing the use of precision technologies to improve broiler chicken welfare. Launched in...
Educational Apps and Dog Behavioural Problem Prevention: Associations Between the Zigzag Dog-Training App and Behavioural Problems
Source: MDPI A recent study from the University of Lincoln explored the impact of the Zigzag dog-training app on puppy behavioral issues. Analyzing 367 dog owners who either used only the app or provided no training, researchers found that greater completion of the...
Cornell Equine Advancing Research, Training and Community for Horse Health
Source: Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Cornell Equine, launched in late 2024, is a university-wide initiative uniting equine experts from Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and Athletics. Directed...
Michigan Bill Would Enable Telemedicine Visits to Veterinarians
Source: Government Technology A new bill in the Michigan House, House Bill 4200, seeks to regulate Veterinary telemedicine in response to a statewide vet shortage and increased demand for animal care. The bill allows veterinarians to provide remote services under...
Bill Giving Student Loan Relief to Some Veterinarians Heads to Governor’s Desk
Source: KRQE News Senate Bill 8, aimed at addressing New Mexico’s shortage of large animal veterinarians, is now awaiting Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s signature. The bill offers student loan relief to veterinarians who commit to working full-time for at least...
New Genetic Cause of Blindness in Dogs
Source: Penn Today Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine and the University of Padova have discovered a novel genetic variant linked to progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) in three Labrador retrievers bred as service dogs. PRA...
Search Underway for Missing Las Vegas Veterinarian at Lake Mead, Sources Say
Source: Fox 5 Las Vegas A search is underway for Las Vegas veterinarian Dr. Shawn D. Frehner at Lake Mead, according to the National Park Service (NPS), which is coordinating with Las Vegas Metro Police and Red Rock Search and Rescue. Frehner’s family reports he was...
Florida Bill Aims for Animal Cruelty Registry to Keep Pets out of Abusers’ Hands
Source: Click Orlando Florida lawmakers are considering SB 494, a bill that would create a public animal abuse registry to prevent convicted animal abusers from owning pets. Sponsored by State Sen. Tom Leek (R-Ormond Beach), the registry would be maintained by...
Viral Video of Oreo the Dog’s L.A. Fire Reunion Inspires Lawmaker to Help Save Pets During Disasters
Source: NBC News California Assemblymember Rick Zbur has introduced the FOUND (Friends of Oreo Uniting During Disasters) Act, inspired by the viral reunion of Oreo the dog and his owner after the Palisades Fire. The bill aims to help reunite pets and owners separated...
Seattle Man Caught in Missing Cat Scam
Source: KIRO 7 Scammers are targeting grieving pet owners by impersonating local animal shelters and demanding fraudulent payments for supposed Veterinary care. Justin Hills, whose 14-year-old cat, Little Wayne Shorter, went missing in November, was nearly deceived by...
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Preserve Access to Key Ag Inputs for US Producers
Source: Pet Food Industry The Securing American Agriculture Act, a bipartisan bill, has been introduced in the U.S. House and Senate to ensure the USDA monitors vulnerabilities in the food and agriculture supply chain that could be exploited by China. Sponsored...
Association for Pet Obesity Prevention Releases New Communication Guidelines
Source: Pet Food Industry The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) emphasizes the importance of language when discussing pet obesity, as certain terms can reinforce stigma and discourage owners from seeking help. Studies show that pet owners of overweight...
New Therapy for Dogs with Cancer Shows Promise
Source: University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine When Mary Winter’s rescue dog, Sadie, was diagnosed with lymphoma, she turned to the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine for cutting-edge treatment. Under the care of Dr. Jeffrey Bryan,...
K-State Researchers Developing Index to Measure Cattle Pain, Stress Using Consumption Rate
Source: K-State News Researchers at Kansas State University are developing a Bovine Rate of Consumption Index (BROCI) to assess pain and thermal stress in cattle based on their eating behavior. Led by Hans Coetzee and Eduarda Bortoluzzi, the project is part of a $17.6...
The Independent Advantage: Four Superpowers for Winning Veterinary Talent Over Corporate Practices
Talking with independent veterinarians, a common frustration emerges: practice owners feel they simply cannot compete with corporate offers when hiring veterinarians and support staff. At Veterinary school job fairs, students are inundated by corporate recruiters...
Staff Leadership Teams: Good Medicine, Good Business
One of my friends, Garrett, a graduate from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, texted me a few years back after completing a day externing at a Veterinary clinic and said, “I’ve never seen anything like this! The support staff is so bought...
Defending the Profession: Should Veterinary Professionals Address Misinformation Online?
In today’s digital age, online discussions about Veterinary care are everywhere. I personally see them almost every time I open social media, especially on neighborhood groups, or sites/apps that are focused on the local community. Unfortunately, not all of these...
Veterinary Education at a Crossroads: COE’s Distance Learning Limits Spark Debate
(Editor’s Note: Sam Geiling from APG is a co-author of this article for Animal Health News and Views.) Considerable debate is underway this week in Washington, DC at the annual conference of the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC). This...
The Power of Positive Thinking: How Optimism Can Drive Your Career Forward
“Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.” – Henry Ford This quote is more than motivational, it’s a powerful reminder that the way we think shapes the way we live. Your mindset can influence your decisions, relationships, resilience, and overall...
Merck Animal Health Awards $50,000 in Scholarships to Future Swine Practitioners
Source: Merck Animal Health Merck Animal Health, in partnership with the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation (AASVF), has awarded $50,000 in scholarships to five Veterinary students pursuing careers in swine health. The 2025 AASVF-Merck Animal...