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Why do Vets Increasingly Shun Practice Ownership?
Source: Veterinary Practice News Patty Khuly, an independent Veterinary practice owner for ten years, reflects on the challenges and rewards of practice ownership, noting its personal and professional satisfaction. Despite these benefits, many veterinarians are...
Texas Tech’s New Mobile Veterinary CARES Unit to Help Pets and Owners in Need
Source: Amarillo Globe-News The Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine's (TTUSVM) Community and Regional Engagement Service (CARES) mobile Veterinary unit collaborates with Meals on Wheels to provide free pet services to underserved communities in the...
Noncompete Agreements: What Does the New FTC Rule Mean?
Source: AVMA In April 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a rule banning most noncompete agreements, which has already faced legal challenges. To assist Veterinary professionals in understanding this new regulation, the AVMA has released a resource titled...
Case of Tularemia Reported in Colorado
Source: dvm 360 Colorado public health officials have announced the first human case of tularemia in Wheat Ridge this year. Tularemia, caused by Francisella tularensis, primarily affects wildlife such as rodents, rabbits, and hares, with occasional human transmission...
AVMA Council on Education Site Visits for 2024
Source: dvm 360 The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education (COE) has announced its site visit schedule for 2024, covering 11 Veterinary schools including Cornell, Washington State, and Chamberlain University. These visits ensure compliance...
Does this Wolf Want to Play—or Attack? Take a Close Look at its Face
Source: Science Wolves use subtle facial cues to communicate intentions, preventing conflicts and maintaining pack cohesion, according to a study in Animal Behaviour. Researchers, including Veronica Maglieri, observed captive gray, arctic, and Canadian wolves,...
Keep Livestock Safe During Hurricane Season With An Emergency Plan
Source: Texas A&M Today SiiPet has launched its innovative pet behavior analysis camera on Indiegogo, featuring 4K quality and smooth tracking capabilities. This groundbreaking camera is the first to accurately identify and monitor multiple pets, using...
Decoding Barks: Using technology to Understand Dogs
Source: Verdict Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed an AI tool to decode dog barks and bridge the communication gap between humans and dogs. By creating a database of sounds from 74 dogs in various situations, they trained a machine learning...
SiiPet Launches The World’s First Pet Behavior Analysis Camera
Source: AsiaOne SiiPet has launched its innovative pet behavior analysis camera on Indiegogo, featuring 4K quality and smooth tracking capabilities. This groundbreaking camera is the first to accurately identify and monitor multiple pets, using proprietary algorithms...
5 Emerging Pet Trends Small Businesses Can Leverage
Source: U.S. Chamber of Commerce The pet industry boomed in 2023, contributing $303 billion to the economy, a 16% increase from 2022. Key trends driving this growth include eco-friendly products, with biodegradable toys and organic food becoming popular. The...
Mississippi Aquarium Veterinarian Discusses Shark Week Events, Debunks Misconceptions about Sharks
Source: Super Talk Mississippi Media The Mississippi Aquarium is celebrating Shark Week with a series of educational and engaging events. Throughout the week, the aquarium in Gulfport offers social media educational posts and on-campus activities such as photo...
Patented Probiotic Spray Method Improves Hatchability, Health of Chicks
Source: UConn Today Mary Anne Amalaradjou, an associate professor at the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources, discovered that spraying eggs with probiotics enhances chick hatchability and health, improving both embryonic development and post-hatch...
A CE Challenge: Attend a Global Conference
In today's interconnected world, it often feels like we have access to the latest information at our fingertips. As Veterinary professionals, we may believe that our local, regional, and national conferences suffice. However, I challenge you to break free from this...
The Major Role of Compensation in Effective Employee Retention Efforts
Hiring Animal Health and Veterinary professionals in this current climate can be challenging. And so can retaining the top employees that you already have on staff. In fact, I call hiring and retention the “twin challenges” of the Animal Health and Veterinary...
The Overlooked Voices of Veterinary Technicians in Decision Making
In the Veterinary field, credentialed Veterinary technicians (CVT, LVT, LVMT, and RVT) play an essential role in ensuring the health and well-being of animals. Despite their critical contributions, many Veterinary organizations and governing bodies continue to make...
New Practice, New Technology: Important Considerations When Building Your New Clinic
Embarking on the journey of opening a new Veterinary practice—whether it be when striking out on your own or expanding your existing brand—can be both thrilling and daunting. The process can often feel overwhelming, akin to navigating a stormy sea with the constant...
Insights From a Global Conference Tour-de-Force
“In a time of rapid change, standing still is the most dangerous course of action.” Motivational coach Brian Tracy's quote best sums up why I spent the first half of 2024 traveling to global conferences. From London to Spain, Berlin, Boston, and Austin, I wanted to...
Positioning your Veterinary Practice as a Community Leader
Source: dvm 360 To become the go-to Veterinary clinic, exceptional patient care is vital but not sufficient. Building a respected practice involves several key elements. First, having a strong mission and culture is essential. A mission guides strategic decisions and...
Powerful Peer Review Colorado Study Lays Out the Access to Care Situation
(Editor’s Note: Maggie Sullivan of the Animal Policy Group is a co-author of this article for Animal Health News and Views.) An impressive cadre of researchers, academicians and animal welfare leaders just published a peer-reviewed article in recent Frontiers in...
Veterinary Scholarships that Enhance the Future of the Profession
Source: dvm 360 Paw Prosper, a pet health company, has launched two scholarships to support veterinary students and professionals: the Paw Prosper Student of Veterinary Medicine Scholarship and the Paw Prosper Continuing Education Scholarship. These scholarships aim...
Florida Bill Expands Veterinary Healthcare Access
Source: dvm 360 The rise in demand for telemedicine has led to the enactment of the Providing Equity in Telehealth Services (PETS) Act (House Bill 849) in Florida. Effective July 1, 2024, this bill authorizes veterinarians to practice telehealth, allowing for online...
AVMA Delegates Approve Changes to Veterinary Medicine Ethics Policy
Source: dvm 360 The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) House of Delegates recently updated the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics (PVME) during the 2024 AVMA Convention in Austin, Texas. The revised PVME emphasizes three core principles: stewardship,...
Frog saunas could help the amphibians cope with a deadly fungus
Source: Popular Science Once common in Sydney, the green and golden bell frog population has plummeted, disappearing from 90% of its range and now listed as endangered in New South Wales. Invasive species, habitat loss, and a deadly fungal disease called...
FDA Launches Initiative to Boost Animal Health Research
Source: ChesCo The FDA has announced a new grant opportunity to establish Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers in collaboration with academic research institutions. This initiative, part of the FDA’s commitment to advancing animal health and Veterinary science,...
Giant lizards could Keep Flesh-Eating Maggots off Australia’s sheep
Source: Popular Science Sheep farmers in Australia could save millions annually thanks to the heath goanna, a giant lizard that scavenges maggot-ridden carcasses, reducing blowfly populations that harm sheep. Blowflies lay eggs on sheep, resulting in flesh-eating...