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Calming the Stressed Cat
Source: dvm360 Visiting the Veterinary clinic can be stressful for cats, their owners, and veterinary professionals. Stress and anxiety in cats can deter owners from seeking necessary care. While medications like gabapentin can help, some clinics and shelters use...
Human Drug Implant Shows Positive Outcomes for Feline Obesity and Diabetes Management
Source: dvm360 Vivani Medical's long-term drug delivery system, OKV-119, typically used for managing obesity and diabetes in humans, has been tested in cats for obesity and diabetes management. A study published in BMC Veterinary Research examined the effects of a...
US Regulators Strengthen Rule to Stamp Out Horse Soring
Source: Vin News The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has finalized regulations to strengthen enforcement against soring, a painful and illegal horse-training practice that continues despite the Horse Protection Act of 1970. Soring involves inflicting pain on...
Smithfield Foods Donates 38,000 Pounds of Protein to Feed Kansas Veterans
Source: National Hog Farmer Smithfield Foods donated over 38,000 pounds of protein to support veterans and families facing food insecurity in Geary County, Kansas. Collaborating with Feeding America's Kansas Food Bank and Geary County Food Pantry, Smithfield's...
Veterinary Industry sees Post-Pandemic Hiring Challenges
Source: Axios Detroit Susan Sayles' Veterinary practice is expanding amid high demand for pet services, despite difficulties in hiring. The national Veterinary industry faces a staffing shortage worsened by the pandemic pet adoption surge. Approximately two-thirds of...
Beloved Surfboard-Stealing Otter seen in California After Disappearing for Months
Source: The Guardian Otter 841, known for her surfboard-stealing antics in northern California, has resurfaced at Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz after several months. Identified by her blue tag, she gained fame last year when photographer Mark Woodward shared images of...
CDC Warns Again of Salmonella Tied to Backyard Poultry
Source: HealthDay The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard chickens, with 109 cases reported across 29 states. Among those affected, 33 individuals have been hospitalized, though no...
‘Healing Together’: Veterinary Clinic, Pet Rescue Reuniting Animals Lost During Greenfield Tornado
Source: KCCI In Greenfield, Iowa, AHeinz57 Pet Rescue and the Adair County Veterinary Clinic are collaborating to rescue and treat animals affected by an EF-4 tornado on May 21. Led by Amy Heinz, the rescue team has been tirelessly searching through debris for lost...
Canadian ‘Super Pigs’ are likely to Invade Northern US, Study Warns
Source: LiveScience Feral "super pigs" in Canada, a mix of domestic swine and wild boar, may soon invade the northern U.S., according to a new study. Introduced to Canada in the late 1980s, these pigs thrived despite harsh winters and have high reproductive rates and...
The Resilience of the Veterinary Profession Amidst Economic Turmoil
The Veterinary profession, often perceived as a stalwart pillar within the broader job market, displays remarkable resilience in the face of economic turmoil. And that has once again been the case in recent months, as other industries and professions have endured...
Analyzing the Issues Surrounding Veterinary Team Member Classification
(Editor's Note: Samantha (“Sam”) Geiling, RVT is a co-author of this article for Animal Health News and Views. Samantha is Mark Cushing's Chief of Staff and NAVTA Vet Tech of the Year.) Much discussion these days swirls around the broad topic of Veterinary team...
VetForum Europe 2024
VetForum Europe 2024 was held in May in Sitges, Spain (about 35 kilometers southwest of Barcelona). To say it is a beautiful area would be an understatement. Of course, it wasn’t all play—there were networking sessions, meetings, and forward-thinking discussions. I...
Cybersecurity Update: Understanding the Impact of TunnelVision VPN Exploit on Veterinary Clinics
On May 6, 2024, Leviathan Security Group rocked the cybersecurity world through publication of its research on a vulnerability in VPNs (named TunnelVision) that allows attackers to bypass the encapsulation (or encryption) of data and send traffic outside of the VPN...
What’s in a Name? The Compelling Logic Behind Beloved Brands in Veterinary Medicine
At my daughter's recent graduation, I realized that with my generation's passing, three of my family's surnames would lose their direct bloodlines. In today's diverse family structures, this isn't unusual, but it did make me ponder the significance of a...
Celebrating Small Successes: A Path to Positive Change in Veterinary Medicine
In the demanding world of Veterinary medicine, too often the focus falls on the challenges, failures, and heart-wrenching moments of loss. However, shifting this focus to celebrate even the smallest daily successes can profoundly impact Veterinary staff, fostering a...
FDA OKs Bovaer, Methane-Reducing Feed Ingredient in Dairy Cattle
Source: AgriPulse The FDA has confirmed the safety and efficacy of Bovaer, a methane-reducing feed ingredient for lactating dairy cows, according to Elanco Animal Health. Feeding cows a tablespoon of Bovaer can cut methane emissions by about 30%, equivalent to...
A Medical Mystery: Why does Central Florida see so many Leprosy Cases?
Source: Tampa Bay Times In Gainesville, veterinarian Juan Campos Krauer of the University of Florida examines a dead armadillo for signs of infection, suspecting it may carry leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease. Florida has seen a rise in leprosy cases,...
Veterinarians Advised to Watch for Drug-Resistant Ringworm Infections
Source: AVMA News U.S. public health officials are alerting veterinarians about antifungal-resistant ringworm infections caused by Trichophyton indotineae, a highly infectious fungus. Emerging a decade ago in the Indian subcontinent, this fungus is now a global...
A Genetic Mutation Predisposes Retrievers to Obesity
Source: Veterinary 33 A recent study published in Science Advances found that a genetic mutation in Labrador and flat-coated retrievers predispose them to obesity. The mutation affects the leptin-melanocortin pathway, leading to increased hunger and lower resting...
A Voice For The Voiceless: UF Holds First Animal Forensic Investigations Conference
Source: WUFT Veterinary forensic experts are essential in animal abuse cases, providing a unique skill set to investigate non-human victims. The University of Florida’s Veterinary Forensic Sciences Laboratory hosted its first Animal Forensic Investigations...
Does the U.S. Swine Industry Need a New Surveillance Approach?
Source: National Hog Farmer Of the 183 countries in the World Organization of Animal Health, only 67 are free of foot-and-mouth disease, and only 38 are free of Classical Swine Fever Virus (CSFV). African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV) has been reported in 60 countries...
Dogs Play a Key Role in Veterinary College’s Brain Cancer Trial
Source: Virginia Tech News Lucy, a 12-year-old dog, is part of a transformative brain cancer study at Virginia Tech's Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. This research focuses on histotripsy, a cutting-edge therapy using focused ultrasound to precisely...
Dogs Can Imitate Human Actions From Videos
Source: Earth.com Researchers from Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) have shown that dogs can imitate human actions viewed in two-dimensional video projections. Using the "Do as I Do" training method, two dogs, Tara and Franc, were trained to replicate human actions...
Can a New Drug Help Dogs Live Longer, Healthier Lives?
Source: ABC Action News Loyal, an animal health biotech company, is testing a drug aimed at extending dogs' lifespans on over a thousand dogs nationwide. Dr. Catherine Arthur from Baycrest Veterinary Hospital in St. Petersburg is participating in this clinical study....
Police Seek Info in Poisoning of Three Wolves, Two Eagles, Cougar, Coyote, Dogs in Oregon
Source: Statesman Journal Officials in Wallowa County, Oregon, are offering a $25,000 reward for information on the illegal poisoning of three gray wolves, two golden eagles, and other wildlife. This incident is part of a series of poisonings that have killed 19...