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Maryland Governor Signs New Law Restricting Non-Competes for Healthcare and Veterinary Professionals: 5 Key Takeaways For Employers
Source: JDSUPRA A new Maryland law, signed by Gov. Wes Moore on April 25, significantly limits non-compete agreements for healthcare and Veterinary professionals. Effective June 1, non-competes for licensed Veterinary practitioners and technicians will be void....
Rogers Veterinarian Clinic Installs Microchip Check Station For Lost Pets
Source: KNWA Fox 24 The All Dogs Clinic in Rogers, Arkansas, has introduced a 24/7 microchip check station outside its building to help reunite lost pets with their owners more quickly. Megan Blackburn, the clinic's practice manager, emphasizes the importance of...
Miniature Poodle Wins Best in Show at 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
Source: Pet Age At the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, the Miniature Poodle "Sage" won the prestigious Best in Show title on May 14. Handled by Kaz Hosaka and owned by Cathy Gauche, Sage,...
Hill’s Pet Nutrition Launches Shop.Hillspet.com and New Donation Program to Support Animal Shelters
Source: PR Newswire Hill's Pet Nutrition, a division of Colgate-Palmolive, has launched shop.hillspet.com and a new donations program to support animal shelters. For each purchase of Hill's Science Diet through the new site, Hill's will donate $1 to a participating...
Epiq Animal Health and KeraVet Bio Announce Partnership to Enhance the Product Offering for Distributors and Veterinarians
Source: Business Wire Epiq Animal Health and KeraVet Bio have partnered to launch KeraVet Gel, an innovative wound care product for dogs and cats. KeraVet Gel, a reformulation of the FDA-cleared human product KeraStat Gel, includes a bitterant to reduce licking by...
Boehringer Ingelheim Unveils New R&D Laboratory in St. Joseph, Mo., Pioneering the Future of Animal Health Products
Source: PR Newswire Boehringer Ingelheim, a leader in animal health, inaugurated a state-of-the-art laboratory at its St. Joseph, Mo. location on May 3, 2024. This innovative late-stage R&D lab, unique in the U.S., aims to streamline the transition of products...
Dogs May Lose Hearing as They Age, But with Patience and TLC, They Can Still Have Full Lives
Source: Nola.com As pets age, they often experience age-related hearing loss (ARHL), as seen with a 17-year-old dog, Stewie. ARHL initially affects middle- to high-frequency sounds but eventually impairs the entire sound range. To ease this transition, several steps...
US to Spend $200M on Bird Flu Fight, Including Dairy Farm Compensation
Source: Agriculture Dive The U.S. has unveiled a $200 million plan to enhance bird flu testing and biosecurity measures on dairy farms, aiming to prevent the virus from spreading to humans. The Agriculture Department will allocate $100 million to support biosecurity...
Here’s When Heat Stress Starts To Impact Calves
Source: Dairy Herd Management Heat stress poses significant risks to dairy cattle, including calves, affecting their health and performance. Dr. Jimena Laporta, an expert in lactation physiology at the University of Wisconsin, has studied heat stress extensively....
Equine Grass Sickness: A Global Concern?
Source: EquiManagement Equine grass sickness (EGS) is a devastating disease with an 80% mortality rate, affecting both wild and domesticated equids worldwide. It damages the autonomic nervous system, leading to severe health issues like liver damage, heart damage,...
Research Explores Nutrition Paradox Between Pet Parent Intentions, Realities
Source: PetFood Industry Get Joy, a dog wellness company, released a research report titled "Chasing our Tails," revealing a disconnect between dog owners' intentions and actions regarding their pets' health. Conducted by Torfac, the survey of 1,000 dog parents found...
Veterinary Medicine and Substance Use
Source: dvm 360 Veterinary medicine is inherently stressful, with long hours, high responsibility, and the emotional toll of life-and-death decisions. This stress often extends beyond work, affecting personal life and relationships. The profession's demands can lead...
Dermatitis, Gastroenteritis Among Top Reasons For Veterinary Visits, Report Shows
Source: Veterinary Practice News Nationwide's recent pet claims report aims to help Veterinary professionals educate clients on common and uncommon pet conditions and their associated treatment costs. The report analyzed data from over 1.2 million insured pets and...
Unum Group Launches Unum Pet Insurance
Source: PR Newswire Unum Group has launched Unum Pet Insurance, expanding its financial protection benefits to include coverage for pets. Partnering with Nationwide, a leader in pet insurance with over 40 years of experience, Unum aims to meet the growing demand for...
Join Us For The 2024 Global Hog Industry Virtual Conference
Source: Feedstuffs The sixth annual Global Hog Industry Virtual Conference, hosted by National Hog Farmer, is scheduled for May 22 at 10 a.m. Central. The conference will focus on policy, performance, and profitability, featuring expert discussions on U.S. pork...
US to Provide Nearly $200 Million to Contain Bird Flu Spread on Dairy Farms
Source: Reuters The Biden administration announced nearly $200 million in funding to combat avian flu (H5N1) among dairy cows, following detections in nine states since late March. The USDA will allocate $98 million, offering up to $28,000 per dairy farm for...
Study of Cow Tissues Provides Clues For Unusual Pattern of Bird Flu Infections In Dairy Cattle
Source: STAT A recent study exploring the distribution of receptors in cow tissues that flu viruses like H5N1 can attach to reveals insights into the pattern of bird flu outbreaks among U.S. dairy cattle. The research, not yet peer-reviewed, found that cow mammary...
Washington’s Pets Need More Vets
Source: Axios Seattle Washington faces a Veterinary workforce shortage exacerbated by the pandemic pet adoption boom, leading to provider burnout and a heightened demand for services. The Washington State Veterinary Medical Association requested $5 million from...
Inside a Makeshift Shelter Saving Hundreds of Dogs From Severe Floods
Source: AP News In Canoas, Brazil, volunteers have established a temporary dog shelter in an abandoned warehouse to aid animals affected by severe floods in Rio Grande do Sul state. The shelter, responding to the ongoing crisis, is housing hundreds of dogs from the...
States With The Highest And Lowest Risk Of Cat And Dog Illnesses
Source: Forbes Advisor Pet health varies significantly across U.S. states, influenced by local environmental factors. A Forbes Advisor study ranked West Virginia as the highest risk state for pet illnesses, primarily due to tick infestations and other parasites like...
State Veterinarian Says Bird Flu Poses No Threat To Milk Or Food Supplies
Source: WGTL Two weeks after the USDA mandated testing and reporting for interstate dairy cattle movements due to bird flu concerns, Illinois reports no H5N1 cases. This follows detection in the U.S. milk supply, prompting increased biosecurity and monitoring in...
US Veterinary Groups Clash Over Need For More Practitioners
Source: VIN News Leaders of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) have criticized a report by the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC), arguing it exaggerated the need for more veterinarians and failed to respect the increasing...
Butterball Net Sales, Net Income Drop in Q1 2024
Source: WATT Poultry Seaboard Corporation, which owns a 52.5% stake in Butterball, reported a significant decrease in both net income and net sales for its turkey operations in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. The net income for this period was $15 million, a...
First-Of-Its-Kind Veterinarian Of Record Program Will Improve Access To Care
Source: Shelter's United Shelters United is developing a Veterinarian of Record Program to enhance access to Veterinary care for shelter pets and foster better collaborations between veterinarians and animal rescues. This initiative comes in response to the...
Temple Grandin, Ph.D., Joins Fear Free as Director of Animal Wellbeing
Source: PR Web Dr. Temple Grandin, a distinguished animal behaviorist and author, has been appointed the Director of Animal Wellbeing at Fear Free, an organization dedicated to promoting stress-free Veterinary care and compassionate animal handling. Announced on May...